RBAV, CIRAS or Weesatch??

doc_pathfinders · June 2nd, 2010, 14:31

Lo' all..

I'm here to ask a question of the gucci-kit carriers of this board (looking at you wey

) to help me with my decision.

I appreciate good kit, and i normally run a Wasatch (HSGI not repro) but i need to change my loadout to multicam (no snide remarks!) and as such i am in the process of selecting my next vest (or plate carrier)

i have on my cards three options with sub-options:

Weesatch (i love the wasatch but it's too damn big when i load it up) by HSGI
Paraclete RBAV (http://www.optactical.com/parb07baarca.html) The zipper front, 05 style.. looks like the RAV
Eagle CIRAS (http://www.optactical.com/eaincoinrear.html)

the only thing that i both like and dis-like about the RBAV is the Molle loops are multicam-patterned but these are a known weakness (stitching is sub-par and merges after a fair use)

My first thought is the CIRAS, but the others are strong contenders in my mind, plus the Weesatch would save money for buying other bits and pieces and it's an 'open' plate-carrier that is cooling

Please bear in mind that i live in a hot country (cyprus) so this is also a factor. plus i can murder bits of kit on the sharp rocks we have here, so robustness is another factor.

i'm looking for answers from people who know what they're talking about, people who have used these vests or reviews that are in-depth... sorry to be impolite, but this is a serious purchase and so i ask for serious answers

cheers!

Farmboy · June 2nd, 2010, 14:52

How about the TAG Releasable Rampage?

We have Multicam in stock

TAG carries an unlimited lifetime warranty. Which is what you are after.

Shoot me a pm or email if you have any questions.

doc_pathfinders · June 2nd, 2010, 16:11

PM Sent but looking for more opinions on my primary selection

(nice idea however, i like TAG gear)

[Vipersqd] Fubar · June 2nd, 2010, 16:38

Hey m8

Perhaps this would be an option for you: http://www.uktactical.com/

Damn good piece of kit and very good quality. Ppl from the dutch army have abused these in afghanistan so. And there not 2 expensive. A lot of dutch english and belgium players order from here.

Greetings Fubar

thpethalK · June 2nd, 2010, 17:13

Or you could try to get your hands on an actual BAE Eclipse RBAV...

doc_pathfinders · June 2nd, 2010, 17:56

fubar: nice vests but i'm dead-set on multicam, and i can't see any multicam so i'll have to pass on that..

ksuechuc: i've seen this before and i have considered it, but my normal suppliers don't stock it, and i haven't found it in (you guessed it) multicam.

does anyone on this board run with a CIRAS (Eagle, not repro) ?

i know, i'm a whore for going to multicam.. but it works bloody well in cyprus! plus the team i'm part of is going towards it.

MiKe RoZZy · June 3rd, 2010, 00:24

I'd go with the CIRAS since its a little more "open" than the RAV, but still has plenty of real estate to attach pouches and shit. I use a RAV for games and at times it can get REALLY hot even in shitty manitoba weather lol. Plus they're pretty easy to find in MC

[Vipersqd] Fubar · June 3rd, 2010, 02:09

hey Doc,

Send them an email on there ETA of there Multicam range. It should be there pretty soon i believe.

Greetings Fubar

mcguyver · June 3rd, 2010, 02:43

If you carry plates, the Weesatch is a better option.

I've owned alot of HSGI over the years. I'll roll with it in a heartbeat.

Most plate carriers fit poorly without plates, so I don't judge the fit until the plates are in. I had a CIRAS years ago, but holy crap it kept too much of my body heat in my core area. I'm a sweater, and it was not good for me. The Wasatch was much better (especially under the arms) for heat dissipation.

If plate carrier is not an issue, I'd roll with a Denali again in a heartbeat. Best rig I ever had (and I kick myself that I sold it).

Tomorrow I'll have a MC Wasatch, so, back to that I go. But not for airsoft anymore.

Schlyder · June 3rd, 2010, 02:56

Check out the Camogrom at Helikon

http://www.helikon-tex.com/galeria.php

and you can get most of what MIWO makes in multicam

http://miwomilitary.pl/?gclid=CPHb8o...FY915QodQzDGJg

doc_pathfinders · June 3rd, 2010, 04:37

thanks to you all for your comments, particularly mcguyver..

i do run plates (amazing how much more intense the 'workout' becomes with them in) and so i know how different the feeling is on a wasatch with and without..

plus, given the temperature here in cyprus (today is a nice 28 degrees centigrade, summer is 38) i think i'll have to stick with a weesatch, as much as i want the CIRAS I think that i'd die of heat-stroke if i'm not careful :P

(but i'm still open to suggestions if anyone has them, who knows what interesting item you may propose)

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June 2nd, 2010, 14:31	#1
doc_pathfinders Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cyprus	RBAV, CIRAS or Weesatch?? Lo' all.. I'm here to ask a question of the gucci-kit carriers of this board (looking at you wey ) to help me with my decision. I appreciate good kit, and i normally run a Wasatch (HSGI not repro) but i need to change my loadout to multicam (no snide remarks!) and as such i am in the process of selecting my next vest (or plate carrier) i have on my cards three options with sub-options: Weesatch (i love the wasatch but it's too damn big when i load it up) by HSGI Paraclete RBAV (http://www.optactical.com/parb07baarca.html) The zipper front, 05 style.. looks like the RAV Eagle CIRAS (http://www.optactical.com/eaincoinrear.html) the only thing that i both like and dis-like about the RBAV is the Molle loops are multicam-patterned but these are a known weakness (stitching is sub-par and merges after a fair use) My first thought is the CIRAS, but the others are strong contenders in my mind, plus the Weesatch would save money for buying other bits and pieces and it's an 'open' plate-carrier that is cooling Please bear in mind that i live in a hot country (cyprus) so this is also a factor. plus i can murder bits of kit on the sharp rocks we have here, so robustness is another factor. i'm looking for answers from people who know what they're talking about, people who have used these vests or reviews that are in-depth... sorry to be impolite, but this is a serious purchase and so i ask for serious answers cheers!

June 2nd, 2010, 14:52	#2
Farmboy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Trenton Area	How about the TAG Releasable Rampage? We have Multicam in stock TAG carries an unlimited lifetime warranty. Which is what you are after. Shoot me a pm or email if you have any questions. __________________ Official Merchant of War. Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Blue Force Gear, Knights Armament, Rainier Arms, High Ground, Battle Comp, Multitasker and more! http://oneshottactical.com/ One Shot Tactical Inc.

June 3rd, 2010, 02:43	#9
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	If you carry plates, the Weesatch is a better option. I've owned alot of HSGI over the years. I'll roll with it in a heartbeat. Most plate carriers fit poorly without plates, so I don't judge the fit until the plates are in. I had a CIRAS years ago, but holy crap it kept too much of my body heat in my core area. I'm a sweater, and it was not good for me. The Wasatch was much better (especially under the arms) for heat dissipation. If plate carrier is not an issue, I'd roll with a Denali again in a heartbeat. Best rig I ever had (and I kick myself that I sold it). Tomorrow I'll have a MC Wasatch, so, back to that I go. But not for airsoft anymore. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

June 2nd, 2010, 16:11	#3
doc_pathfinders Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cyprus	PM Sent but looking for more opinions on my primary selection (nice idea however, i like TAG gear)

June 2nd, 2010, 16:38	#4
[Vipersqd] Fubar Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tilburg, Netherlands.	Hey m8 Perhaps this would be an option for you: http://www.uktactical.com/ Damn good piece of kit and very good quality. Ppl from the dutch army have abused these in afghanistan so. And there not 2 expensive. A lot of dutch english and belgium players order from here. Greetings Fubar

June 2nd, 2010, 17:56	#6
doc_pathfinders Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cyprus	fubar: nice vests but i'm dead-set on multicam, and i can't see any multicam so i'll have to pass on that.. ksuechuc: i've seen this before and i have considered it, but my normal suppliers don't stock it, and i haven't found it in (you guessed it) multicam. does anyone on this board run with a CIRAS (Eagle, not repro) ? i know, i'm a whore for going to multicam.. but it works bloody well in cyprus! plus the team i'm part of is going towards it.

June 3rd, 2010, 00:24	#7
MiKe RoZZy Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: EARTH!	I'd go with the CIRAS since its a little more "open" than the RAV, but still has plenty of real estate to attach pouches and shit. I use a RAV for games and at times it can get REALLY hot even in shitty manitoba weather lol. Plus they're pretty easy to find in MC

June 3rd, 2010, 02:09	#8
[Vipersqd] Fubar Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tilburg, Netherlands.	hey Doc, Send them an email on there ETA of there Multicam range. It should be there pretty soon i believe. Greetings Fubar

June 3rd, 2010, 02:56	#10
Schlyder IronOverlord Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Broadview,Saskatchewan	Check out the Camogrom at Helikon http://www.helikon-tex.com/galeria.php and you can get most of what MIWO makes in multicam http://miwomilitary.pl/?gclid=CPHb8o...FY915QodQzDGJg __________________

June 3rd, 2010, 04:37	#11
doc_pathfinders Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cyprus	thanks to you all for your comments, particularly mcguyver.. i do run plates (amazing how much more intense the 'workout' becomes with them in) and so i know how different the feeling is on a wasatch with and without.. plus, given the temperature here in cyprus (today is a nice 28 degrees centigrade, summer is 38) i think i'll have to stick with a weesatch, as much as i want the CIRAS I think that i'd die of heat-stroke if i'm not careful :P (but i'm still open to suggestions if anyone has them, who knows what interesting item you may propose)

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