Armor Mounting Solutions For Anyone Who Is Interested

[Das Brutus]

I have read alot about different ideas on how to effectively strap armor. Here is the method I will be using to rig my Halo pieces... this is just another way to do it!

Molle Vest Rig: $40.00
Molle Vest front

molle vest rear

Description
This chest rig features modular webbing across all panels and shoulder straps. Top front panel can be folded down as needed. The padded shoulder straps are adjustable and have quick release buckles. Chest rig accepts 10 x 12 body armor plates with operator cuts. Interior hidden document pockets have rubberized lining for added protection. Waist strap is adjustable and detachable with quick release buckles. Sized to adjust from Medium to X-Large.
Features
Modular webbing across all panels and shoulder straps
Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Quick release buckles on shoulder and waist straps
Accepts 10 x 12 body armor plates with operator cuts
Hidden document pockets
Waist strap is adjustable and detachable
Sized to adjust from Medium to X-Large

Military Nylon Belt: $10.00
The Waist Armor, cod piece, and drop leg rig (below) attatch to this.

Molle Drop Leg Rig: $18.00
To mount on thigh armor

So there you have it. I hope this helps.

The chest rig also serves as stomach and side padding, adding to the illusion of an undersuit.

One good site to read and price is (i am not affiliated nor have i purchased from them... but good prices)
http://www.opsgear.com/

 

[Danger Close]

Thats a good idea, I might use that stuff to airsoft with as well.

 

[Das Brutus]

just a bump for the new members...

 

[Adam]

a lot of that stuff is used for the marine armor.

 

[Das Brutus]

a lot of that stuff is used for the marine armor.

I used most of this style tactical gear when in Afghanny Land... I'm also going to rig a "Camel Back" water system inside the back pack to keep hydrated...

 

[Sean Bradley]

That Molle Leg rig is perfect for thigh armor! That almost exactly what I made with straps and buckles from the fabric store. For that price though.. just buy it and save the time!

Great find Brutus!

 

[Das Brutus]

That Molle Leg rig is perfect for thigh armor! That almost exactly what I made with straps and buckles from the fabric store. For that price though.. just buy it and save the time!

Great find Brutus!

Thanks, Sean! Off topic, I posted pics of the yet unfinished helm kit on the Special Invite thread! It was a hit during the weekend!

 

[Dreads]

i made thigh pieces like that for my marine armor but i have those and drop leg holster for and from my contacting days they look good with the armor. also Brutus i am working on a video for how to install a camel packinto the backpack of the mark 6 armor i will post soon

 

[Das Brutus]

Brutus i am working on a video for how to install a camel pack into the backpack of the mark 6 armor i will post soon

Well, I was hoping it was an original idea on my part... but with all the great minds here, I'm not surprised! Besides, if you do the vid, that cuts out alot of trial and error for me!

 

[Das Brutus]

BUMP!!!!!





This is a bump for all ODST and MARINE armorists, in time for HALOween.



I'll personally be using this rig set up for all my armor, just as I did for the Soaring Hammer Recon / ODST Spartan suit in my Das Brutus Presents Das Wip

 

[Flyerfye]

Thank you for the bump sir! Hadn't thought of using those drop leg rigs to hold the thigh armor, it's an awesome idea. MOLLE is seriously excellent. Holds gear, tough as nails, and looks good with the costumes, to boot.

 

[Das Brutus]

Thank you for the bump sir! Hadn't thought of using those drop leg rigs to hold the thigh armor, it's an awesome idea. MOLLE is seriously excellent. Holds gear, tough as nails, and looks good with the costumes, to boot.

The drop leg rig works with all thigh pieces. I use it in the MKVI, but will use it for the ODST... keeps those bad boys on place.

 

[AngelVirusX]

Looks like great gear. And I'm definitely loving the prices.



Any comments on how the Molle vest would work better at keeping one's pieces secured, than a Pressure Suit, upper body, from say 661? Specificly for Mjolnir armour, not ODST.

 

[Das Brutus]

Looks like great gear. And I'm definitely loving the prices.



Any comments on how the Molle vest would work better at keeping one's pieces secured, than a Pressure Suit, upper body, from say 661? Specificly for Mjolnir armour, not ODST.

I secured the shoulders and the abs to the vest... keeps that little freak in place. I also secured the cod to the bottom of the vest... works great. Chicago screws and zip ties.



Also, you can attach the shoulder strap to the vest instead of running it behind the neck.

 

[CrazyIvanVI]

Could you possibly post a link to the Vest you mentioned in the first post?I'm trying to search, and I've found the Leg Systems, but I haven't found the Vest like that one, and I haven't found one in black. That one just matches ODST gear more than any vest I've seen so far.I understand this was back in April, so if you can't find the exact same I'll settle for something else, but I'd appreciate it if you could look. Thanks!All the ones I found on that site are either more like a full vest, or when they're the style with the straps, the straps are just thin nylon. ODST straps seem to be a little thicker, exactly like the one you posted.



EDIT: Nevermind, found it, turns out I was searching for Molle Vest Rig when I should've searched Molle Chest Rig.



Here are links to everything featured in the first post



Chest Rig: http://www.opsgear.com/MOLLE-Chest-Rig-p/cn-mcr1.htm



Thigh Rig: http://www.opsgear.com/MOLLE-Drop-Leg-Rig-p/cn-ma1.htm



Belt Rig: http://www.opsgear.com/Military-Nylon-Web-Belt-p/cn-pb.htm