Tactical Combat Vest Advice

GunMaster · January 17th, 2006, 06:34

I am thinking about getting the MilSpex Pheonix HSV Vest (OD). Does anybody have experience with these vests? Good? Bad? Decent?
Can you attach a camel pack to the back of the vest?

Basically I want a zippered/buckled vest in OD that will accommodate 3-4 M16 mags, camel pack, and other accessories....I also want to use the vest when I'm out shooting/hunting with all my real guns. :wink:

The vest is listed on Redwolf for $65 US.
Specarms has quoted me $129.95 CDN to order it through them.
OR
Should I just order it myself since it is just a vest and will probably make it through customs with no problems.

Anyone ever order through Redwolf for themselves?

My budget is around $80-150. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hades · January 17th, 2006, 06:52

Vests you should not have a problem with getting through the border. I order all my BHI stuff from the states and it comes through no problem. Only thing is you might get taxes slapped on it by customs though.

GunMaster · January 17th, 2006, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hades

Vests you should not have a problem with getting through the border. I order all my BHI stuff from the states and it comes through no problem. Only thing is you might get taxes slapped on it by customs though.

I will also look at what the US has to offer then. Everything is so expensive in Canada :|

Hades · January 17th, 2006, 07:05

Look at getting BHI gear. Alot of people swear by it. Good cheap place is www.seattleedge.com They have a few BHI vests within your price range.

GunMaster · January 17th, 2006, 07:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hades

Look at getting BHI gear. Alot of people swear by it. Good cheap place is www.seattleedge.com They have a few BHI vests within your price range.

Well, the BHI vest that MilSpex copied is $134 US...making it at least $180CDN after shipping maybe $200 after customs.

The question now is, Whether the BHI is worth spending an extra $50-70 to get? OR....
Should I buy the MilSpex one and spend the money saved on a camel pack?

R.A.T.M._JLD · January 17th, 2006, 07:29

Well I think it is but the milSpex is ok for a now but you get what you pay for. There are some others that make that type of vest like Eagle and theres more just can't think of them yet.

pugs144 · January 17th, 2006, 16:04

Have you looked at Tactical Tailor's or the BHI STRIKE lineup? If you're on a budget their gear offers the best bang for the buck. I suggest saving up a little more cash and buying from them. If there are any workmanship-related failures they'll either fix it or replace it. You can't say the same for that Milspex stuff and God knows how long it'll last.

GunMaster · January 17th, 2006, 23:55

I ended up getting the Blackhawk Omega Elite Phalanx HSV (Homeland Security Vest) - OD

It looks like its going to be an awesome vest.
http://www.tacticalperformancegear.com/omelphhsvve.html

Trader rating · January 19th, 2006, 15:46

A vest is a vest. You should really consider the application before you spend money on the equipment.

http://www.wolfpackairsoft.com/html/...howpage&pid=11

pugs144 · January 19th, 2006, 16:14

Gunmaster, why did you go with a non-modular rig????

Bunny · January 19th, 2006, 16:19

Read Morbius' link and then go to Daves surplus in New West. It is the motherlode of tac gear. Spend some time trying stuff on and pick one that you like.

Milspex is an offshore knockoff. If you get a tactical tailor, eagle, etc, you will get ten times the quality for about the same price. It doesn't cost that much more -Daves has the tactical tailor ones for 200 canadian.

Even better, buy this one
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=20200
I'm pretty sure it's the one I sold him a while back, it's a tactical tailor 1A vest in woodland for 80 bucks.

ert · January 19th, 2006, 21:30

BHI stuff is garbage IMHO. It is basically entry level gear made cheaply. People swear by BHI, but that's because they haven't used any truly good kit like HSGI... Seriously, good kit is worth it. Cheap stuff is just that... cheap.

R.A.T.M._JLD · January 19th, 2006, 21:47

I have used Eagle, TT, HSGI, and found Blackhawk gear just as good.

pugs144 · January 19th, 2006, 21:48

Oh well. Good luck with the vest.

ert · January 19th, 2006, 23:38

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Originally Posted by R.A.T.M._JLD

I have used Eagle, TT, HSGI, and found Blackhawk gear just as good.

There is absolutely no comparison between HSGI and BH. Seriously. I have no idea what would compel you to even say that... it's simply not true. Unless you're talking flashlight pouches or something ridiculous and pointless like that. But you can't seriously say that a BH rig is near the quality of a HSGI rig. TT maybe, but not HS.

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January 17th, 2006, 07:29	#6
R.A.T.M._JLD Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Prince George, BC	Well I think it is but the milSpex is ok for a now but you get what you pay for. There are some others that make that type of vest like Eagle and theres more just can't think of them yet. __________________

January 19th, 2006, 16:19	#11
Bunny Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver BC	Read Morbius' link and then go to Daves surplus in New West. It is the motherlode of tac gear. Spend some time trying stuff on and pick one that you like. Milspex is an offshore knockoff. If you get a tactical tailor, eagle, etc, you will get ten times the quality for about the same price. It doesn't cost that much more -Daves has the tactical tailor ones for 200 canadian. Even better, buy this one http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=20200 I'm pretty sure it's the one I sold him a while back, it's a tactical tailor 1A vest in woodland for 80 bucks. __________________ BCAC كافر ---------------------- Read Stephen Taylor here Those who trade liberty for safety will ultimately deprive themselves of both.

January 19th, 2006, 21:30	#12
ert Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003	BHI stuff is garbage IMHO. It is basically entry level gear made cheaply. People swear by BHI, but that's because they haven't used any truly good kit like HSGI... Seriously, good kit is worth it. Cheap stuff is just that... cheap. __________________ E Nomini Patri, E Fili, E Spiritu Sancti My Old ASC Buy/Sell Rating

January 17th, 2006, 06:52	#2
Hades Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Home	Vests you should not have a problem with getting through the border. I order all my BHI stuff from the states and it comes through no problem. Only thing is you might get taxes slapped on it by customs though.

January 17th, 2006, 07:05	#4
Hades Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Home	Look at getting BHI gear. Alot of people swear by it. Good cheap place is www.seattleedge.com They have a few BHI vests within your price range.

January 17th, 2006, 16:04	#7
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	Have you looked at Tactical Tailor's or the BHI STRIKE lineup? If you're on a budget their gear offers the best bang for the buck. I suggest saving up a little more cash and buying from them. If there are any workmanship-related failures they'll either fix it or replace it. You can't say the same for that Milspex stuff and God knows how long it'll last.

January 17th, 2006, 23:55	#8
GunMaster BANNED for Spamming Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Vancouver, BC	I ended up getting the Blackhawk Omega Elite Phalanx HSV (Homeland Security Vest) - OD It looks like its going to be an awesome vest. http://www.tacticalperformancegear.com/omelphhsvve.html

January 19th, 2006, 15:46	#9
MadMorbius Guest Trader rating	A vest is a vest. You should really consider the application before you spend money on the equipment. http://www.wolfpackairsoft.com/html/...howpage&pid=11

January 19th, 2006, 16:14	#10
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	Gunmaster, why did you go with a non-modular rig????

January 19th, 2006, 21:47	#13
R.A.T.M._JLD Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Prince George, BC	I have used Eagle, TT, HSGI, and found Blackhawk gear just as good. __________________

January 19th, 2006, 21:48	#14
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	Oh well. Good luck with the vest.

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