Well I was fortunate enough to find this online. Well ever since then having
been in my Ciras for the end of season and bit of the winter. I noticed that it
was really warm and with that, summer 2007 would be like hell. So since
seeing this and finding the
Sweetest Deal on ASC. How could I pass up
something that will be alot cooler and still offer enough molle space.
BlackHawk S.T.R.I.K.E. Gen-4 MOLLE System LBE Harness
After having it for 2 days, it now has the Phantom Pouches on that I have
recieved with my Ciras and one dual pouch from a trade.
Overall the Vest is stiff as hell. But hey its 98% brand new and all gear is
like that. The first part I noticed was the Mesh back that will help when
their is a Hydration pack on there. Oh and the Molle is a great benefit on
the mesh as well.
After seeing that this Vest has the Gen4 Molle system with IVS (Integrated
Venting System) I was even more satisfied as I can put pouches anywhere
and the IVS will also help with cooling. But with all this comes "Will it hold up?"
Well I got up and close with the Stitching and its IRON CLAD. Along with
that, they added nice beefy buckles and Steel D-Rings.
Now as for that IVS stuff its mainly a raised section on the backside that
makes it so there isnt 100% contact and provides some ventilation. Also I
found that the panels open up at the bottom for whatever reason. Mabey
armour plates to protect stomach fat?
The sizing is never an issue as this vest is 100% sizeable for even my Fiance
can wear it and shes 5'2". The back panel can be removed if you dont have
the need to put a pouch there and increase the ventilation.
The vest is still not fully sized yet, as I need some Hockey tape to tie up the
loose straps hanging everywhere. I will be wearing this for all the hot 2007
games this year. I will keep this tread updated after every game and/or
each and all problems that arise.
Pros : 100% sizeable and pouches can go anywhere. Vented great and
even the shoulder straps have molle all they way up. Mesh back is great
even if it didnt have 100% molle coverage. Also has drag handle but wont
use that much if any at all.
Cons: Stiff at the beginning. A bitch to size by yourself. The long ass
straps for sizing are annoying if you dont have tape to hold them down.