[gagners]

Here's my dilemma:

Prepping for A-stan and am looking for items to buy/replace. For example, I recently bought Tactical Tailor cases for our PVS-14s, because the issue bag doesn't mount (well) to kit nor does it protect the NVG. Also, I'm buying smoke grenade pouches, b/c the army doesn't issue any. Looking at a better carrier for our IFAK, as the issue one is huge and bulky and gets relegated out of the way (where I'd like to be able to reach it with both hands).

So my question is: If you were going to outfit your team/company/troop whatever, what would you buy and why? It kinda has to fall into one of these reasons:

-It's necessary and the Army doesn't issue it
-It's really, really good to have and the army doesn't issue it
-The army issues a vastly substandard version (like the NVG bags)
etc

I cannot use the "It's wicker cooler than the Army version" or "Dude, Multicam kicks ACU's ass" reasons - I'm using govt funds, after all.

I appreciate any and all suggestions.



I have thoroughly scoured the Equipment threads and haven't found a good list.