- Getting started in sewing tactical gear - AR15. COM
Bonded nylon thread size T-70 or #69 is the standard for most tactical gear wilshobby2011 sells USA made thread on eBay There's other sources too, that's just where I get mine You'll want a decent walking foot machine
- Master DIY Tactical Gear Sewing Thread - AR15. COM
Wawak - One of the big, general sewing supply shops Not specifically aimed at tactical gear, but they have alot of the regular sewing stuff Springfield Leather - Not specifically sewing related, but if you need leather or leather working supplies, this is a decent place to start There are other good companies too, but I figured I'd list one
- Dyeing nylon gear? gt; Tactical Gear - AR15. COM
Do a search in Survival Gear and Tactical Gear Fora Should Yield results Long story short, brown Rit dye comes out quite reddish, and is not advised Dark Green seems to give much better results Dunk stuff in very hot––almost boiling–– water, making sure all of the item gets exposed to the dye
- Making, sewing tactical gear---and some fabric thread questions. Gear . . .
I was self-taught, started with an older metal geared household machine, made a few things, bought an industrial zig zag machine, made a few more things, bought a walking foot industrial machine, then a Singer 269W11 42-stitch bartacker for $75, only it was set up for 12 stitch belt loop pattern, cost me about $800 in parts and labor having it rigged back to 42-stitch for laying MOLLE PALS grid
- Non-Tactical Backpack gt; Tactical Gear gt; AR15. COM
I have gotten really high quality bags by going on eBay and filtering down to brands that make proper outdoor gear (I'll rifle off a list below to start) They tend to be higher fabric weight, and look very average -Lowe-Deuter-Kelty-Gregory-North Face (lots of used gear, and also tends to have more structure, which helps your application)
- REVIEW - The ATS warbelt detailed gt; Tactical Gear - AR15. COM
The Term war belt is a synonym for a modular belt; the body of a strong first line One of the more popular thread topics, as of late, is on this very topic There are a few styles of "war belt", produced by companies such as OSOE, Ice Tactical, blueforce gear Boris from DIY and of course ATS Gear These styles range any where from a "sleeve
- What pouches are you using for PMAGS? (30 AND 40 rounders) gt; Tactical . . .
-Tactical Tailor flapped pouches-TT open-top pouches with bungees-Esstac KYWIs-8492 Nylon Works KYWI inserts-Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Pouches-BFG flapped pouches-Shaw Concepts ReUp Bandolier 40s won't fit the bandoliers, and they don't play well with bungees, but KYWIs handle them fine
- Chest Rig 2nd Line: Picture And Discussion Thread gt; Tactical Gear . . .
Tactical Tailor 1H accessory pouch that's a molled on dangler for a med pouch It has shears, gloves, tac med sponge, quick clot gauze, some chest seals, some water tablets Behind the mags there is an esse izula 2
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