Packing list Battle vest and Backpack

**The real Jack** · 15th March 2014, 18:24

Ha the drybags & other ancillaries got lost going from Bde to Bn stores, just got the BV, helmet, Daysack & main pack. Think i'll buy one of those dump pouches to put on the BV belt for empty mags.

**apod** · 15th March 2014, 19:50

Originally Posted by The real Jack

Ha the drybags & other ancillaries got lost going from Bde to Bn stores, just got the BV, helmet, Daysack & main pack. Think i'll buy one of those dump pouches to put on the BV belt for empty mags.

what kind of mickey mouse BS is that??Get your Q staff to source it!!IPLCS comes as a kit.All those pieces are part of it.The only thing my stores won't issue to RDF as a H&S issue is the camelbaks.They get brand new waterbottles,Avon,instead.Other than that they get full IPLCS and full sleeping system and wetgear.

**The real Jack** · 15th March 2014, 20:19

It's the pooled kit experience apod. What's issued to bods varies widely from unit to unit and the condition of said kit varies. Eg my daysack was missing the buckle on the hip belt, Lowe alpine were sound enough to send me a buckle so I'm sorted. Fast forward a year or 2 and the gear will have broken and missing bits all over the place. I won't bother pushing for the drybags as I have my own, ditto for camelbak. Luckily I have my own "buckshee" wets as I'd have to wear someone else's dirty set if I didn't.

**DeV** · 15th March 2014, 20:49

Originally Posted by apod

what kind of mickey mouse BS is that??Get your Q staff to source it!!IPLCS comes as a kit.All those pieces are part of it.The only thing my stores won't issue to RDF as a H&S issue is the camelbaks.They get brand new waterbottles,Avon,instead.Other than that they get full IPLCS and full sleeping system and wetgear.

I got full IPLCS (including all pouches, large & small packs c/w liners) plus helmet, 2 x Camelbac, W/B with CBRN adapter, googles, elbow pads, knee pads (off the top of my head).

But no sleeping system or wet gear

**F_M** · 15th March 2014, 20:59

The vast majority of the stores in my unit are brand new and still in the wrapping but some is used and some very well used. The ancillaries for the BV I have not seen is our stores either.
Using the method in this video you can get the length of your back and then adjust your bergen yourself seeing as most place don't seem to have the stick yet.
The bergen has the back length in inches written beside each adjustment position.

**Truck Driver** · 15th March 2014, 23:28

Originally Posted by F_M

The vast majority of the stores in my unit are brand new and still in the wrapping but some is used and some very well used. The ancillaries for the BV I have not seen is our stores either.
Using the method in this video you can get the length of your back and then adjust your bergen yourself seeing as most place don't seem to have the stick yet.
The bergen has the back length in inches written beside each adjustment position.

Very good, nice one F_M....

**Bam Bam** · 18th March 2014, 02:22

We have the bare bones too, bought my own dump pouch.

Really with nothing written in stone, its going to be different from unit to unit.

**morpheus** · 18th March 2014, 10:05

dump pouch or drop leg pouch?

**The real Jack** · 18th March 2014, 12:54

Dump pouch, you can get them for a tenner from China. Don't put anything on your legs if you can avoid it.

http://images2.opticsplanet.com/365-...dump-pouch.jpg

**Bam Bam** · 18th March 2014, 13:10

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/...Pouch-p228.htm

I bought one of these and have it on one of the side pouches of the vest.

**DeV** · 18th March 2014, 14:05

I agree about having things on the legs but I've been issued one so if I need one I'll use it and at least it wlil be secured and not banging off me

**apod** · 18th March 2014, 19:13

Originally Posted by DeV

I agree about having things on the legs but I've been issued one so if I need one I'll use it and at least it wlil be secured and not banging off me

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Remove rear strap from issue dump pouch.Place strap in secure location so it doesn't get lost.Attach pouch to vest at left hip.Tighten straps till pouch top is just below bottom hem of vest.Tape straps.pouch will be empty most of the time so wont bounce.When needed all you will have in it is empties anyway(max4).

Also seeing as most of you don't get issued Respirators you can attach the Resi pouch to the front of the bergen or side of the patrol pack.makes a handy pouch for your basha kit!

**Truck Driver** · 23rd March 2014, 22:53

Originally Posted by apod

When setting up an IPLCS BV your move the admin pouch to the lower left PALS strips.The H.E Grenade pouch goes lower right.M203 goes top left(if worn).Top right should only have your nametag and rank slide loop above that in order to keep your shoulder free for rifle butt placement.
I posted on this already in the "Good kit/helpfull hints forum".
Why do you ask? Areb the RDF issued the IPLCS now?

A lot of sense here. Must rejig the pouches on my vest before I hand it back in

**apod** · 8th June 2014, 09:30

Kit update.The issue cam cream is no longer coming in the two tone stick/tube but comes in a small three tone compact c/w mirror.Also the issue hexi cooker now has the adapter for the metal mug.Thought ye might like to know whats out there.

**DeV** · 8th June 2014, 10:59

Originally Posted by apod

Kit update.The issue cam cream is no longer coming in the two tone stick/tube but comes in a small three tone compact c/w mirror.

Hope it's better than the sh1t one in Millets etc

**spider pig** · 8th June 2014, 12:59

That's been the casefor a while now. Few years.

**apod** · 8th June 2014, 13:38

I guess my lot only got in a new batch recently so.Probably working through the older stuff for a while.

**The real Jack** · 8th June 2014, 14:44

Originally Posted by apod

I guess my lot only got in a new batch recently so.Probably working through the older stuff for a while.

I think the new hexi's are POS gelert ones?

**F_M** · 8th June 2014, 15:02

Issue hexi cooker with adapter for metal mug.
Issue plastic mug instead of metal one.
Another win for the army!

**apod** · 8th June 2014, 19:23

Originally Posted by The real Jack

I think the new hexi's are POS gelert ones?

I have seen those but the latest ones I saw in crates the other day were the good BA type ones with the full size hexi blocks.

Originally Posted by F_M

Issue hexi cooker with adapter for metal mug.
Issue plastic mug instead of metal one.
Another win for the army!

Metal mug(Crusader type) has been on issue to PDF since 1998.Available to RDF from stores for issue for exercises also.Same as IPLCS,sleeping systems,Helmets etc.

**apod** · 7th June 2018, 22:38

Saw one of these in stores for the first time the other day.
Gerber E-Tool/ETH.
Lighter than the old model and has PALS webbing on the back of the carry case so it can be externally attached to daysacks/bergens with MOLLE fittings.
About f***in time too.Attaching the old model to the daysack was a nause on the standard course.
http://shop.proarms.cz/pomucky-pro-l...c-pouzdra.html

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