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Old 08-19-2006, 12:18   #8
The Reaper
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Originally Posted by lksteve
just curious, but please expound...
I am not a fan of the ACU non-camo pattern, the pajama material, or the design.

The DCUs met my needs better, and were much cheaper to boot.

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Originally Posted by lksteve
sounds a little light on the water, TR...surprised you weren't a little dehydrated...in Somalia (similar weather conditions) i was going through around 2-3 gallons per day...

no pocket flask...?
One of the worst days for heat, I emptied the 100 oz. Camelbak twice, drank a two liter soda, and several bottles of Gatorade. I was drinking hard every time we paused, and closely monitoring my urination. I was probably mildly dehydrated at times when we went long between breaks, but I was working on it every time we stopped.

For reasons that I think are pretty obvious, I do not drink alcohol or take heavy meds when I am in a shooting school.

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Originally Posted by Psywar1-0
I will have to look into that. I do know that the BHI belt is 100% better than the Tactical Tailor padded molle belt that I was using.

Not to totally derail this thread, but regarding the light clips and assorted acounterments, have you found a good IWB holster that you can carry a 1911 with the light mounted? In the summer Im carrying the pistol IWB, with the light on a clip to avoid printing. In the winter with heavier clothing I carry the gun in a bladetech OWB holster with the light mounted and dont have a printing problem.
The Blade-Tech and the Side Armor are the only two companies I know making belt holsters that will carry the guns with lights mounted. I have tried to get my favorite holster maker, Kramer to make one for me, but thus far, they seem unwilling to try. Have you checked with Safariland?

HTH.

TR
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