Good Kit

[Bam Bam]

Actually I was told that you can buy a smock for €30 [approx] at a clothing store possibly in the curragh is there any truth to this.

[The real Jack]

at the moment theres some smocks for sale on ebay.

[ODIN]

A link for said smocks would be nice

[The real Jack]

....sigh... http://cgi.ebay.ie/IRISH-ARMY-CAMOUF...QQcmdZViewItem

[The Joker]

Judging by the fact that the rank markings are wrong way around, I doubt they were actually his.

[flash bang]

Totally off the subject guys , anybody interested in a set of French CE rain gear looking to flog it .

[Chief Bubblewrap]

Anybody know where to get some cycling shorts? Either dark green or black?

[spider pig]

You can get them in the rugby section of Elveries Sports shop.I would say other sport shops do them aswel.

[X-RayOne]

better to get a pair of helly hansen LIFA shorts or lowe alpine dryflo ones. they wick moisture away from you much better than cycling shorts. they are lighter weight, will dry out quicker, wont let you overheat as much and still give you good support as they are close fitting like the bike shorts. i used to wear bike shorts on the ground but found them too warm and sweaty. switched to helly hansen and never looked back!

[Chief Bubblewrap]

i have a pair of the lowe alpine ones, they're class alright, well worth the money

[snip1]

I used an arktis chestrig for the three weeks I spent on camp this year.A real head turner.best bit of kit i ever boughtcarried everything I needed including internal holsterfor a pistol.A must have for all those who travel in vehicles for sustained periods of time .Nothing to interfere with your posture.

WAS THAT THE C.E. DPM LIKE THE FRENCH DPM. IF IT IS, WELL ITS THE RIG ANYONE COULD BUY. F**KING GREAT.

[hptmurphy]

Nope OG...arktis don't do any thing other than OG or Brit DPM..the particular model is not available any more..and that post is about three years old..but I still have the vest....but only as a back up to the occasions when I'm obliged to dig out my PLCE.

Don't recommend it as a replacement for webbing..just as an alternatitive depending on the role your fulfilling.

[snip1]

Nope OG...arktis don't do any thing other than OG or Brit DPM..the particular model is not available any more..and that post is about three years old..but I still have the vest....but only as a back up to the occasions when I'm obliged to dig out my PLCE.

Don't recommend it as a replacement for webbing..just as an alternatitive depending on the role your fulfilling.

YA WELL I HAVE A ARKTIS C.E. CHESTRIG. JUST THE SAME AS YOU SAID,ALL FRONTAL LOAD, HAS 2 MAP POCKETS, HAS
A HOLSTER FOR PISTOL, AND I WOULD SAY I'M SAFE IN SAYING F**K ALL STORAGE AREA IN IT, U NEED A DAYPACK AS WELL.

[flash bang]

what you really need is a light belt order like:

1771 : Allen Belt Kit
The Arktis Allen Belt Rig is a configuration similar to the chest rig that is worn around the waist

[Truck Driver]

what you really need is a light belt order like:

1771 : Allen Belt Kit
The Arktis Allen Belt Rig is a configuration similar to the chest rig that is worn around the waist

Presume you are talking about this?

http://www.arktisltd.co.uk/Products/1771_Allenbeltkit.htm

The problem I see with this is that it would be awkward to wear when in vehicles.
On the back, wouldn't be able to sit comfortably.
On the front, would be cumbersome, especially if driving, as it would be a tad low
on the torso for driving. In this regard, I think a chest rig probably would be a better
option.

P.S:
Have any of you Cav heads done AML driving in CBRN kit?
Saw same in the DFTC a day or two ago. I'd say it was a bugger in the
wet weather