tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086834554961404700.post3849732409188254550..comments2023-04-20T11:39:31.414-04:00Comments on Exploriment: Modular Gear For The Rest Of Us: SmithFlyExplorimenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12178966376119097909noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086834554961404700.post-67309712521712989662015-03-09T22:55:06.931-04:002015-03-09T22:55:06.931-04:00Thanks. I like modularity, but I often find pouche...Thanks. I like modularity, but I often find pouches built for military ends don’t suit my needs. I guess I’m not alone. This is why stuff like this is so great - it gives you options given your particular needs.<br /><br />I've been mulling over the idea of a plate carrier - but as a PFD. Instead of ceramic plates - have buoyant foam in them instead. Something like BFG’s PlateMinus comes to mind. If I’m in my kayak, a PFD that can also serve as a place to mount a map case, compass, binoculars, camera, etc. is appealing.<br /><br />Good on you for jury rigging stuff for your own needs.Explorimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178966376119097909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086834554961404700.post-85447211638165814142015-03-09T10:03:15.922-04:002015-03-09T10:03:15.922-04:00Thanks for keeping up with this series. It's ...Thanks for keeping up with this series. It's nice to have modular options for different things, especially when you've already got an investment in pouches.<br /><br />I've been using a miltiary chest rig as a foundation for a fishing vest, but this is nice, especially the purpose built pouches. Military pouches tend to lack the organization that's preferred for fishing.<br /><br />FYI, here's a link to the chest rig that I've been using. It's super lightweight and open which is nice here in the Southern US. Also, I've found that this packs MUCH smaller than a comparable vest. I've had to jury-rig things like a rod holder loop (P-cord and an ITW Web Dominator) but it can be made to be quite serviceable.<br /><br />http://www.skdtac.com/Blue-Force-Gear-SPLITminus-Chest-Rig-p/bfg.516.htmvettepilot427https://www.blogger.com/profile/11549072614619586130noreply@blogger.com