New BCM Chest Harness?

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Has anyone seen the new BCM chest harness yet? Sounds interesting, but would like to see some pics.

Any insiders had a chance to use it yet?

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http://www.bravocompanymfg.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=24

Also interested.

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With that four mag setup, it appears that there is not a lot of room for a med kit.

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Based on the name (as well as the fact that the design looks familiar) I would bet our own USMC03 has something to do with that. His pictures have taken on an “03 Design Group” water mark of late and he has mentioned that being his company, so it would appear that the"design" is for nylon gear designs.

Just my educated guess. :cool:

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Does it have a drag handle?

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did I miss the price?
didn’t see cost in the add or ooverlooked it.

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The link was to the Bravo Company Manufacturing website which is the product production arm of Bravo Company USA, the retail outlet.

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The only med pouch I know that fits on 2 PALS columns is the HSGI blowout/bleeder pouch. The description makes it sound like it’s not something meant for an infantryman so much as for a LEO, civilian, and/or carbine-class participant. Or maybe one of those HSLD dudes who get to grow beards and stand with their hands in their pockets.

Any thoughts on how concealable this is? I mention that because it’s one of the rig’s selling points. I own only one jacket I can wear over my Eagle M4LE chest rig that doesn’t look conspicuous… except that it’s a jacket and I live in FL. And unless you’re concealing your rifle I still have a problem understanding the concept of a chest rig that can be hidden beneath clothing.

-B

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tick, tick, tick, Come on Jeff, you’re killin’ me…Also, will you be able to tell who makes it for you?

GREAT LOOKING RIG!!!

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Interested.

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IIRC it looks real similar to a rig Diz had made back before he went on hiatus, that Jeff had shown off back in the day and lots of people were digging it but no more were to be had.

I like the “bullets and water” setup, but that’s just subjective with my own uses in mind. Glad to see this hitting the market, anyone know a price range yet?

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calicojack, I had not read this, no. Slipped to pg2 when I wasn’t paying attention. I really like that OSOE pouch…

To be clear, I like the idea of this rig. For my personal uses, I think it would be great, as the only things I need to carry to the line are mags, water, and emergency aid stuff. I won’t be humping a pack around a carbine course, nor carrying more than 4 mags beside the 1 in the gun (2 if I eventually go with a Redi-mod). My earlier response is simply seeking clarification for how something of this nature could be concealable, as in my own limited experience with trying to hide a chest rig for shits and giggles I couldn’t figure out how to do it effectively without a sports jacket.

-B

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Looks like a great simple rig. Given BCM’s great attention to detail and quality, I’ll have to pick one up.

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Fromthis threadby USMC03…I think this is the inspiration for the BCM rig.

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Calicojack,

I too like the SOE pouch, but not as a stand alone. For someone who likes to put a few bandages in their pockets or flight suit, it is a good option. Depends on your environment.

From my experience, anyone working around firearms needs a minimum of two bandages.

I too like the idea of this vest. I prefer an open front, but you loose MOLLE slots. The shoulder harness seems well designed for comfort, but you loose moore MOLLE.

I can’t tell if the front straps have buckles or not. Not a big deal if not, since they do tend to break a lot when you have a drag someone.

Overall, this vest seems geared more for the civilian tactical market than the military warfighter. There is not enough real estate for mission essential kit. Still, does a civilian really need a lot of MOLLE?

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Slight off-topic:

Iraq Ninja, would the OSOE pouch not be supplemental to a full-blown IFAK, much in the same way you have a tourniquet outside the med pouches to supplement what’s in the med pouches? Keep a couple immediate ‘must have right freakin’ now’ items in the little pouch, and the big pouch is more for someone else to grab while you’re using your small-pouch stuff to plug the hole in the meanwhile? Or maybe I’m completely butchering medical doctrine. :smiley:

Still, the more I look at this rig the more I like it for my purposes. Small med pouch on one side, small GP pouch for a note cards, Twinkies, etc., on the other side, and four mags to support the gun. Sounds shiny to me. Of course, if that shiny costs $200 I might find my interest diminished…

-B

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I like the design a lot. I’ll be buying one when they’re available.

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I keep looking for a simple chest rig and really like the looks of this one. The front opening part appeals to me. Does anyone know if the pouches have kydex inserts?