this is the gold standard for hiking or bushcraft. you can attach the molle 2 waistpack on the back molle row which can hold a compression strapped poncho and poncho liner. carry some contractor bags in the inner mesh pockets for browse bags and you'll always have a 3 season sleep system on you.
Lucas - thanks for 'throwing some love' at the FLC! Always been a fan of the FLC - endless set ups! I keep the very front slick and buckled open (heat build up) for 'gettin' low' but can still wear enough pouches on the sides to carry what I need. I prefer an assault pack w/water bladder inside/canteens on the outsides to carry extras but as Lucas demonstrated you can wear more kit on the back belt of the FLC. I do that in hot weather - in addition to two canteens and a MOLLE waist pack on the back of the FLC belt I wear a 2L water bladder pack. I keep one FLC very slick to wear some gear concealed under an untucked, unbuttoned shirt - cross draw handgun holster, pistol mag pouches, tourniquet, etc. It holds more gear, is easier to put on than a shoulder holster and more comfortable than wearing a belt holster in a vehicle. Some guys set them up like 'tactical vests' and they do well if you don't need body armor. The FLC was more or less 'skipped over' in the civilian market as 'plate carriers' with PALS webbing (for attaching MOLLE pouches) became available just as surplus FLCs flooded the market. Now 'chest rigs' are the go-to item and again the FLC gets overlooked. Here's a friendly warning - if you get an FLC you will end up buying a crazy amount of pouches! Just buy 2 or 3 FLCs and you'll figure it out.
Great video! I retired from the Army after 28 years. I was a 19 series officer who spent most of my platoon and command time with Scouts. I tried all the cool guy stuff through countless FTX’s and four deployments. I kept going back to the FLC. It just flat out WORKS!!! When I retired CIF didn’t want them back so I ended up keeping four of them- 1x M81, 3xUCP. I dyed the UCP a version of Ranger Green and have all four set up in the Rifleman configuration ready to go if needed. My family and I train with them and my oldest son uses his for airsoft. Are they sexy? By most standards no. Do they work and work well? Hell yes!!!
After I left, I went before my era and picked up alice gear for my range gear. It’s not as pretty as all the tacticool stuff and doesn’t have all the high speed/low drag magic that people go on about, but it’s cheap and durable as hell. Simple, just how I like it. This video does make me reconsider the FLC that I myself called shit during my service.
I have 3x completed sets of US FLC Combat Vests. Very good for 1xday hiking purpose to bring all essential items with me (2x handphone, 2x 1Quart water pouch, 2x Triple M4 mag-pouches + 1x Admin pouch for energy bar) without burden.
Thanks for ideas. Since discovering venture ive bought one in coyote, woodland and ucp. My son (10) loves the ucp, he typically wears it when we go to the range. I don't understand the hate for these, they are solid and comfortable.. of course my only experience wearing these is flat range larp'ing against paper.
The hate all comes from what he said- CSM’s standard that is too micro-managed for Joe to set up the modular system as it’s needed, all for uniformity’s sake in lieu of combat effectiveness.
Also a lot of guys only ever wore them over their body armor, and they didn't know you could size it down so you'll hear a lot of complaints about them being too loose
Forreal. In the service, I hated it. I switched out for a Crye or Shellback right away. Now as a civi, I just want something light and economical, I don’t need plates at the range. I went with Surplus Alice, but seeing the FLC set up like this makes me kind of want to take all the shit I talked on it before.
I didn't care for it when I originally got one years ago, but I did the chest rig flip the belt modification and cut half a pound or more of buckles and mesh out of it just to try it out and it was actually quite comfortable.
When i was in the marines we were issued this and i just cut the belt out of it and used it as my battle/range belt and worked amazing since i was never issued the usmc battlebelt
Love the video; flcs are still great pieces of gear. I've worn a flc hiking before as it's a great way to carry a couple liters of water, an ifak, gp pouches, maps, etc. Plus it's nice to unzip it and wear it looser when it's hot.
I'm just getting into some budget tac gear and the FLC was my first choice. I knew I wanted a vest style and I am very happy with it. Still adding pouches and getting it how I want it but I love it so far. Very modular and very comfortable.
These things are great! I use them for bushcraft and general woods piddlin'. Can't beat the price and modularity of it. They're cheap enough to have different ones setup for various tasks. Gotta lov'em.. Thanks for y'all's efforts in making this vid. 🤠👍
Loved milsurp since I was a kid but didn't know about the FLC until BCT. We used the interceptor vest and FLC in 68W AIT and it was my favorite setup. I used the shoulder clasps to keep everything together and it was super easy to throw on because they both secure up front instead of having to throw over your head. Hella bulky though.
I had an old FLC and they're not bad as tac vests. What I did was reverse the belt so it buckles in the back, and I liked that setup better than stock. I really prefer the RACK vest and that's mainly what I use, but I'm thinking of getting another FLC because they really are good, versatile pieces of tactical gear. Venture Surplus is always great. They are more than honest about the condition of their used gear, with many/most items being better than what they're advertised as. My USGI MOLLE 2 Large ruck and all the pouches on it were bought at Venture in supposedly "defective" condition. They all look brand new, except for 1 of the canteen pouches that was missing the drawstring. I have recommended them to lots of people and continue to recommend them. Great company
‘06 - ‘07 I spent all my first deployment in an FLC over my IBA. On second deployment, we got the IOTV, and I found it easier to just have all the pouches directly on it. Now I wear a cheap FLC I bought at the local surplus store now that I’m a civilian.
When we first got issued Molle gear….guys were turning their FLC into chest rigs by rearranging the straps and belt. It worked out great in Iraq when we were riding around in vehicles to and from the FOB/COP.
I wear one instead of a pack for day hikes. Weight is better distributed, don't lean forward to compensate. I wear my plate carrier slick, and have my gear on the FLC. I can drop the vest while in between events. Works out well for me.
*Looks at background* "Hey that looks like Rampart/Deckers area....holy crap you guys are located in the Springs!" Cheers from (unfortunately) Denver! I'll have to stop in the store sometime soon-thanks for giving the flick some love!
Another it's ghetto but works thing is sinching your two point sling tight and buckle the small buckle through it. Now you have a one point sling that won't break a gas mask seal, one buckle to get loose. And you can still sling the rifle over your shoulder to use both hands.
Just made my new flc, 6 single mag pouches in the front, 2 smoke grease pouches under the arms. Put it to the test in my airsoft game ( live in the uk) can’t do the normal guns in this tyrannical country. But really pleased low profile good for long engagement no issue getting low to the ground and really good bit of kit. Cheers for the inspiration
I didn't use the FLC much on active duty, I just wore everything on my IOTV. I did use it in the reserves and I liked it okay, I set mine up pretty much the way you have yours. My reserve unit didn't really have any unit standard. I think FLC's are good to go, especially for the money.
Great video, might have to grab one of these with the next order. Can't wait, got that notice your shipping the Afghan 3 desert set today. Those look super neat.
I honestly love the flc so many different types of setups are possible while remaining light weight without armor while also being able to be run it with a slick vest if you do want armor... I've started by pouches for mine recently picked up 6 40mm pouches (3 of which are in DCU pattern and I got em cause they're a lot rarer to find) and 2 triple mag pouches (which I've set on the front along both sides for good weight balance and to maintain a low profile)
I used these but don’t remember calling it an FLC. We still referred to all of it as 782 gear. I’m a big fan of the platform even though it was only really useful without body armor (slick), dismounted (not in a vehicle) and without a large ruck. I have one set up with a MOLLE waist pack on the back section that I use with a small assault pack. I go to a chest rig when using a large ruck or anticipating being in a vehicle.
Btw fantastic alternatives exist out there that are well made. Like Dutch army Molle surplus vest or the British Osprey that isn't the plate carrier that is in desert DPM the other Dutch vest in DPM. Also German made mil-tec modular vest system is what I have & it's like one of these on steroids in terms of fit & features, some level of modernization & additional improvement & Molle amount & better fit adjustment then the chinese knock off ones etc even if mil-tec is technically chinese made but is a German gear company so some of their stuff isn't bad actually. The mil-tec vest I have also came with 600D nylon pouches lined with a PU coating for weather resistance. There is some fully mesh & molle like vests out there as well that are made by respectable companies that are decent and high quality. Btw you can easily in a old-school but modern & effective manner can just overlay these on top of a slick lowest profile plate carrier as possible.
It’s a great piece of equipment. The only problem I found was that MILES equipment attaching was difficult and would mean you couldn’t take off the FLC off; which is not something a Bradley PL.
great tip and review: at 51yr old and a busted up back, bad knees & no military background or training. (self taught) I have been trying to figure out a kit, that I can use, that would serve the purpose of a general bugout, or survival kit. without feeling like it is overly busy, unbalanced, or bulky. with easy weight distribution. I kinda like a TAP's at the same time I would prefer a vests & Flc's, but I am a poor, and cannot afford to try different kits to try out. More is less, and less is more. Do ya have any ideas for what I previously mentioned? any help would be appreciated.
I would recommend going with the FLC between those options. In my opinion the taps requires some upgrades that the flc doesn't, the FLC is basically ready to use out of the bag. For pouches, obviously check venture surplus, I'd stick to the double m4 magazine pouches because you don't have a lot of space and the retention is good enough that your mags won't come flying out when you open the top to pull out a new mag. And don't forget you have real estate on the back as well, there's a molle 2 butt pouch a lot of people run, good for keeping miscellaneous stuff or a rain poncho. I'd also recommend getting at least one canteen and pouch for the canteen to give yourself some water, more water will always extend your time away from a resupply, if for some reason you need it. The internal pockets are great for documents, commo cards, maps, pens, and land nav tools. Round it out with an external pouch with some medical in it and you have a well rounded setup for under a hundred bucks for sure. 8 mags, if you go with doubles, medical, water. And like he mentions in the video, load it up, then get someone to help you adjust it. You want it to be snug but not where it constricts your breathing
FireForce tactical made a strap-in back panel to attach other items like hydration bladders to the upper back portions. They shouldn’t be too hard to make if you can sew a bit, but I think they’re out of production
FLCs don't have any attachment points on the rear shoulder straps - only on the waist belt. You would need a bladder carrier which is like a thin and narrow backpack. I wear one when in hot weather with canteens on the belt of the FLC.
@@VentureSurplus you did a solid job. The only downside is you can’t throw a pack right over it. Without taking the pouches off the back. But there are trade offs in everything. Good job.
Trying to think how to adapt this to my old woodland FLC that doesn’t have a zipper. Wonder if the zipper would make it more comfortable. Have all the pouches so willing to try.
I've got a woodland as well. I really like it. These are cheap enough that you could pick up a coyote if you want a zipper feature. I've used both and honestly really like the woodland as a true split rig. On my coyote, I took the bottom buckle off and use it zipper only.
All about preference there. The buckles give a little more spacing for heat dumping and getting in the prone if that's something you're going to be doing.
I had multiple generations of the FLC…including the all buckle variant. I personally liked the zipper gen because it brought it all together tighter, and I could do the reverse belt trick to turn it into a rack type system. I went away from the FLC for years after trying all the cool guy stuff. I’ve slowly been migrating back to using it more.
I don’t think there is necessarily a “better way”. Like Venture said, I keep mine on my left because that was the SOP my unit had, so I just keep it there 🤷♂️
FLC was officially phased out around the time OCP was adopted in favor of the TAPs. Both are solid gear. The only Multicam/OCP FLCs I’ve ever seen were made by FireForce. They used to be affordable, but the last time I checked, the base FLC was over $100.
@@ab5olut3zero95 Thanks so much man, I had a feeling they weren't issued anymore. I even talked to my buddy in the guard and he thought he was getting an FLC but they gave him a TAP so it makes sense.
Anybody here know if I can dye my all black FLC to a green or coyote brown or am I stuck? I picked it up years ago and now that I got a rifle I remembered I had it. Just need a belt and pouches but if I can’t dye it I’ll sell it. All black stands out in the woods.
well if i can have this back molle on my RRV i will be soo happy. wait a minute its from both side on fastex soo if someone take back piece od flc put faster clip on them it can work !! :D well homework is on!
Have an FLC in coyote brown one of my favorites vests, got a 782 and an LBT Rhodesian chest rig as well as a fereday and sons chest rig and a webtex flecktarn chest rig. Great gear but the FLC vest is a classic and should be part of anyone’s buyout kit for the price you can get them brand new for like 20 bucks no excuse not to have one
Two things I don’t like about these. Too long to wear a belt. Too easy to overload. Otherwise, well designed gear. Thanks for not saying you “run” gear every two seconds.
Older person here, can I get a boonie hat like the one you're wearing,the stiff ones, I was in the 82abn ,73--80,now days most stuff is imported and crumby,, I will keep searching for the hat, Airborne all the way brother 🐓☠️
I'm wearing one of the Propper Boonies we carry, the OCP IHWCU one specifically (which are USGI). It's fairly well broken in which has helped the brim stiffen some.
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this is the gold standard for hiking or bushcraft. you can attach the molle 2 waistpack on the back molle row which can hold a compression strapped poncho and poncho liner. carry some contractor bags in the inner mesh pockets for browse bags and you'll always have a 3 season sleep system on you.
Lucas - thanks for 'throwing some love' at the FLC! Always been a fan of the FLC - endless set ups! I keep the very front slick and buckled open (heat build up) for 'gettin' low' but can still wear enough pouches on the sides to carry what I need. I prefer an assault pack w/water bladder inside/canteens on the outsides to carry extras but as Lucas demonstrated you can wear more kit on the back belt of the FLC. I do that in hot weather - in addition to two canteens and a MOLLE waist pack on the back of the FLC belt I wear a 2L water bladder pack. I keep one FLC very slick to wear some gear concealed under an untucked, unbuttoned shirt - cross draw handgun holster, pistol mag pouches, tourniquet, etc. It holds more gear, is easier to put on than a shoulder holster and more comfortable than wearing a belt holster in a vehicle. Some guys set them up like 'tactical vests' and they do well if you don't need body armor. The FLC was more or less 'skipped over' in the civilian market as 'plate carriers' with PALS webbing (for attaching MOLLE pouches) became available just as surplus FLCs flooded the market. Now 'chest rigs' are the go-to item and again the FLC gets overlooked. Here's a friendly warning - if you get an FLC you will end up buying a crazy amount of pouches! Just buy 2 or 3 FLCs and you'll figure it out.
A keychain red LED light on the front zipper saves a lot of frustration at night. Practical is tactical.
Great video! I retired from the Army after 28 years. I was a 19 series officer who spent most of my platoon and command time with Scouts. I tried all the cool guy stuff through countless FTX’s and four deployments. I kept going back to the FLC. It just flat out WORKS!!! When I retired CIF didn’t want them back so I ended up keeping four of them- 1x M81, 3xUCP. I dyed the UCP a version of Ranger Green and have all four set up in the Rifleman configuration ready to go if needed. My family and I train with them and my oldest son uses his for airsoft. Are they sexy? By most standards no. Do they work and work well? Hell yes!!!
After I left, I went before my era and picked up alice gear for my range gear. It’s not as pretty as all the tacticool stuff and doesn’t have all the high speed/low drag magic that people go on about, but it’s cheap and durable as hell. Simple, just how I like it. This video does make me reconsider the FLC that I myself called shit during my service.
The debate begins between LBE and FLC
I like the fact it's easy to put on, easy to spread the gear out and has an even load distribution, at least my setup anyway.
I have 3x completed sets of US FLC Combat Vests. Very good for 1xday hiking purpose to bring all essential items with me (2x handphone, 2x 1Quart water pouch, 2x Triple M4 mag-pouches + 1x Admin pouch for energy bar) without burden.
Thanks for ideas. Since discovering venture ive bought one in coyote, woodland and ucp. My son (10) loves the ucp, he typically wears it when we go to the range.
I don't understand the hate for these, they are solid and comfortable.. of course my only experience wearing these is flat range larp'ing against paper.
The hate all comes from what he said- CSM’s standard that is too micro-managed for Joe to set up the modular system as it’s needed, all for uniformity’s sake in lieu of combat effectiveness.
Also a lot of guys only ever wore them over their body armor, and they didn't know you could size it down so you'll hear a lot of complaints about them being too loose
I went away from the FLC because I wanted to be cool, but I am going to get one because they are so much more convenient to set up, put on and wear.
Forreal. In the service, I hated it. I switched out for a Crye or Shellback right away. Now as a civi, I just want something light and economical, I don’t need plates at the range. I went with Surplus Alice, but seeing the FLC set up like this makes me kind of want to take all the shit I talked on it before.
I didn't care for it when I originally got one years ago, but I did the chest rig flip the belt modification and cut half a pound or more of buckles and mesh out of it just to try it out and it was actually quite comfortable.
When i was in the marines we were issued this and i just cut the belt out of it and used it as my battle/range belt and worked amazing since i was never issued the usmc battlebelt
I add-on thin cable ties with quick release buckle to function like YKK zipper (Industrial Net Zipper) and override it.
Love the video; flcs are still great pieces of gear.
I've worn a flc hiking before as it's a great way to carry a couple liters of water, an ifak, gp pouches, maps, etc. Plus it's nice to unzip it and wear it looser when it's hot.
I'm just getting into some budget tac gear and the FLC was my first choice. I knew I wanted a vest style and I am very happy with it. Still adding pouches and getting it how I want it but I love it so far. Very modular and very comfortable.
….meanwhile in the VC controlled jungle: a canvas mag pouch with bamboo closures, pinch sack & repurposed tire sandals ….
Great video👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
These things are great! I use them for bushcraft and general woods piddlin'.
Can't beat the price and modularity of it. They're cheap enough to have different ones setup for various tasks. Gotta lov'em.. Thanks for y'all's efforts in making this vid. 🤠👍
Great tips! I snagged a FLC for cheap but never played with it. Time to dig it out and attach some pouches to it!
Loved milsurp since I was a kid but didn't know about the FLC until BCT. We used the interceptor vest and FLC in 68W AIT and it was my favorite setup. I used the shoulder clasps to keep everything together and it was super easy to throw on because they both secure up front instead of having to throw over your head. Hella bulky though.
I will be trying one of these out now lol. You are quite the salesmen
I had an old FLC and they're not bad as tac vests. What I did was reverse the belt so it buckles in the back, and I liked that setup better than stock. I really prefer the RACK vest and that's mainly what I use, but I'm thinking of getting another FLC because they really are good, versatile pieces of tactical gear. Venture Surplus is always great. They are more than honest about the condition of their used gear, with many/most items being better than what they're advertised as. My USGI MOLLE 2 Large ruck and all the pouches on it were bought at Venture in supposedly "defective" condition. They all look brand new, except for 1 of the canteen pouches that was missing the drawstring. I have recommended them to lots of people and continue to recommend them. Great company
‘06 - ‘07 I spent all my first deployment in an FLC over my IBA. On second deployment, we got the IOTV, and I found it easier to just have all the pouches directly on it. Now I wear a cheap FLC I bought at the local surplus store now that I’m a civilian.
When we first got issued Molle gear….guys were turning their FLC into chest rigs by rearranging the straps and belt. It worked out great in Iraq when we were riding around in vehicles to and from the FOB/COP.
Love this kit…so many good companies making components to outfit to how you want it
That set up is perfect for over chest armor.
Pluss your battle belt is going to be a personal set up.
Thanks for sharing.
I wear one instead of a pack for day hikes. Weight is better distributed, don't lean forward to compensate.
I wear my plate carrier slick, and have my gear on the FLC. I can drop the vest while in between events.
Works out well for me.
This video helps me get a lot ideas for this little piece of kit. Thanks!
*Looks at background* "Hey that looks like Rampart/Deckers area....holy crap you guys are located in the Springs!" Cheers from (unfortunately) Denver! I'll have to stop in the store sometime soon-thanks for giving the flick some love!
Awesome! Make sure to check out our storefront, US Surplus down in town!
Another it's ghetto but works thing is sinching your two point sling tight and buckle the small buckle through it. Now you have a one point sling that won't break a gas mask seal, one buckle to get loose. And you can still sling the rifle over your shoulder to use both hands.
Reminds me of the vest set up the Rangers had in Normandy
Just made my new flc, 6 single mag pouches in the front, 2 smoke grease pouches under the arms. Put it to the test in my airsoft game ( live in the uk) can’t do the normal guns in this tyrannical country. But really pleased low profile good for long engagement no issue getting low to the ground and really good bit of kit. Cheers for the inspiration
I didn't use the FLC much on active duty, I just wore everything on my IOTV. I did use it in the reserves and I liked it okay, I set mine up pretty much the way you have yours. My reserve unit didn't really have any unit standard. I think FLC's are good to go, especially for the money.
Great video, might have to grab one of these with the next order. Can't wait, got that notice your shipping the Afghan 3 desert set today. Those look super neat.
Thanks! Definitely a good piece of gear. Snag on of those afghan sets tonight, the price on them is going up tomorrow
Mines scheduled delivery tomorrow, stoked to get ahold of these.
@@VentureSurplus I got one as soon as the email went out. You guys are top notch.
@@Platos_Rave Yup, yup. I got mine coming Saturday. These look like there gonna be awesome.
As a salty no good e4 my flc was always good to me .
I honestly love the flc so many different types of setups are possible while remaining light weight without armor while also being able to be run it with a slick vest if you do want armor... I've started by pouches for mine recently picked up 6 40mm pouches (3 of which are in DCU pattern and I got em cause they're a lot rarer to find) and 2 triple mag pouches (which I've set on the front along both sides for good weight balance and to maintain a low profile)
Big fan of the FLC, would like to see a video on LBV-E as well
I used these but don’t remember calling it an FLC. We still referred to all of it as 782 gear. I’m a big fan of the platform even though it was only really useful without body armor (slick), dismounted (not in a vehicle) and without a large ruck. I have one set up with a MOLLE waist pack on the back section that I use with a small assault pack. I go to a chest rig when using a large ruck or anticipating being in a vehicle.
I still call it deuce gear too, brother. I prefer an h-harness and cartridge belt to keep all my trash on my hips on off my torso.
FLC's are great gear. Plenty on space for any mission set and built tough.
Man I'd love to show you my rig. I went all out on my LBV.
Great video a whole lot of useful information!!!
Btw fantastic alternatives exist out there that are well made. Like Dutch army Molle surplus vest or the British Osprey that isn't the plate carrier that is in desert DPM the other Dutch vest in DPM. Also German made mil-tec modular vest system is what I have & it's like one of these on steroids in terms of fit & features, some level of modernization & additional improvement & Molle amount & better fit adjustment then the chinese knock off ones etc even if mil-tec is technically chinese made but is a German gear company so some of their stuff isn't bad actually. The mil-tec vest I have also came with 600D nylon pouches lined with a PU coating for weather resistance. There is some fully mesh & molle like vests out there as well that are made by respectable companies that are decent and high quality.
Btw you can easily in a old-school but modern & effective manner can just overlay these on top of a slick lowest profile plate carrier as possible.
It’s a great piece of equipment. The only problem I found was that MILES equipment attaching was difficult and would mean you couldn’t take off the FLC off; which is not something a Bradley PL.
Good job! Helpful info. Thanks.
I’ve seen it done where the belt thing is reversed ! Is it ok like that
great tip and review: at 51yr old and a busted up back, bad knees & no military background or training. (self taught) I have been trying to figure out a kit, that I can use, that would serve the purpose of a general bugout, or survival kit. without feeling like it is overly busy, unbalanced, or bulky. with easy weight distribution. I kinda like a TAP's at the same time I would prefer a vests & Flc's, but I am a poor, and cannot afford to try different kits to try out. More is less, and less is more. Do ya have any ideas for what I previously mentioned? any help would be appreciated.
I would recommend going with the FLC between those options. In my opinion the taps requires some upgrades that the flc doesn't, the FLC is basically ready to use out of the bag. For pouches, obviously check venture surplus, I'd stick to the double m4 magazine pouches because you don't have a lot of space and the retention is good enough that your mags won't come flying out when you open the top to pull out a new mag. And don't forget you have real estate on the back as well, there's a molle 2 butt pouch a lot of people run, good for keeping miscellaneous stuff or a rain poncho. I'd also recommend getting at least one canteen and pouch for the canteen to give yourself some water, more water will always extend your time away from a resupply, if for some reason you need it. The internal pockets are great for documents, commo cards, maps, pens, and land nav tools. Round it out with an external pouch with some medical in it and you have a well rounded setup for under a hundred bucks for sure. 8 mags, if you go with doubles, medical, water. And like he mentions in the video, load it up, then get someone to help you adjust it. You want it to be snug but not where it constricts your breathing
FireForce tactical made a strap-in back panel to attach other items like hydration bladders to the upper back portions. They shouldn’t be too hard to make if you can sew a bit, but I think they’re out of production
Fire Force made and discontinued so much awesome stuff during the gwot
Great gear
Can I ask what specific GP pouch that is in the back?
Nothing wrong with a good FLC !
Unless you like all your shit on your hips instead of your gut. Then they suck.
What is the GP pouch on the back?
It's a generic USGI Equipment/IFAK pouch we've got
How can you set these up for search and rescue. We have a24 hr load out in CAP and with all the pouchs how would I position them to hold all my stuff.
I say use the black hawk copies of flc more molle on the back for items.
Any tips on attaching a hydration bladder to the back?
FLCs don't have any attachment points on the rear shoulder straps - only on the waist belt. You would need a bladder carrier which is like a thin and narrow backpack. I wear one when in hot weather with canteens on the belt of the FLC.
Im over 6 foot these dont fit me, so i been rocking A.L.I.C.E. gear since i got bored with MOLLE.
Some good insight here
Thanks! I had a lot of fun trying to maximize the FLC
@@VentureSurplus you did a solid job. The only downside is you can’t throw a pack right over it. Without taking the pouches off the back.
But there are trade offs in everything.
Good job.
Yeah, I tried to address that but it does come down to a trade off depending on what you're doing.
@@VentureSurplus unfortunately no kit is perfect for all situations
The unfortunate truth of it all, but this one is great for a ton lol
I have a question what are your 15 subs
Greettings from brazil. How much to send me that green one. I have a tri color desert but...
Trying to think how to adapt this to my old woodland FLC that doesn’t have a zipper. Wonder if the zipper would make it more comfortable. Have all the pouches so willing to try.
I've got a woodland as well. I really like it. These are cheap enough that you could pick up a coyote if you want a zipper feature. I've used both and honestly really like the woodland as a true split rig. On my coyote, I took the bottom buckle off and use it zipper only.
All about preference there. The buckles give a little more spacing for heat dumping and getting in the prone if that's something you're going to be doing.
I had multiple generations of the FLC…including the all buckle variant. I personally liked the zipper gen because it brought it all together tighter, and I could do the reverse belt trick to turn it into a rack type system. I went away from the FLC for years after trying all the cool guy stuff. I’ve slowly been migrating back to using it more.
Curious as to having your IFAK on the left side more back and not on your right side more back, is that more if your flying solo?
I've just kept to keeping it how the standard for my unit was while I was in. Left was IFAK and Right was generally NVGs. Just habit at this point.
I don’t think there is necessarily a “better way”. Like Venture said, I keep mine on my left because that was the SOP my unit had, so I just keep it there 🤷♂️
Do they have standard issue usgi OCP FLCs? I can’t seem to find any online for purchase and all I see are ucp and coyote brown.
FLC was officially phased out around the time OCP was adopted in favor of the TAPs. Both are solid gear. The only Multicam/OCP FLCs I’ve ever seen were made by FireForce. They used to be affordable, but the last time I checked, the base FLC was over $100.
@@ab5olut3zero95 Thanks so much man, I had a feeling they weren't issued anymore. I even talked to my buddy in the guard and he thought he was getting an FLC but they gave him a TAP so it makes sense.
Platatac makes the Jungle Rig, which is the same thing.
Anybody here know if I can dye my all black FLC to a green or coyote brown or am I stuck? I picked it up years ago and now that I got a rifle I remembered I had it. Just need a belt and pouches but if I can’t dye it I’ll sell it. All black stands out in the woods.
Noob question time : battle belt or flic ?
It depends lol both are great for full loads but both have their advantages.
Use both and have scalable kit options.
well if i can have this back molle on my RRV i will be soo happy. wait a minute its from both side on fastex soo if someone take back piece od flc put faster clip on them it can work !! :D well homework is on!
is that a milsim west tq lol
No, it's a NAR Gen 7 CAT
I cut the top off of mine, run it as a battle belt with suspenders, can't recommend doing it enough
Put your dump in your trunk. Way easier to manage back there.
Have an FLC in coyote brown one of my favorites vests, got a 782 and an LBT Rhodesian chest rig as well as a fereday and sons chest rig and a webtex flecktarn chest rig. Great gear but the FLC vest is a classic and should be part of anyone’s buyout kit for the price you can get them brand new for like 20 bucks no excuse not to have one
LBV with a web belt are still better with molle shingles on the belt. Jus sayin hehe
And an H-harness with a web belt is better than the LBV..😉
FLC was always good....just Companies making money off LARPers saying their gear is better or Delta Operator ordained
Take a shot every time Lucas says “at the end of the day”
Two things I don’t like about these. Too long to wear a belt. Too easy to overload. Otherwise, well designed gear.
Thanks for not saying you “run” gear every two seconds.
Older person here, can I get a boonie hat like the one you're wearing,the stiff ones, I was in the 82abn ,73--80,now days most stuff is imported and crumby,, I will keep searching for the hat, Airborne all the way brother 🐓☠️
I'm wearing one of the Propper Boonies we carry, the OCP IHWCU one specifically (which are USGI). It's fairly well broken in which has helped the brim stiffen some.
Nice beard
I thought hey were cool when they came out but I hate not having all my shit on my hips.
Might have tonget one to replace my chest rig looks like a easier way to carrier a load out
It's called a LBV ( load bearing vest) buddy not a FLC... obviously you never been a marine..😅😅😅
Yeah, I was in the US Army. Where it's called a FLC.
@@VentureSurplus why does the army call it a FLC? LBV makes way more sense. 😅😅😂😂