This is a trend that I adopted from playing airsoft, typically a week before an event I start prepping my gear to ensure that everything is proper.  I checked out my LBT 6094B plate carrier and it’s been set up almost exactly the same for the last 5 years, the only thing I did was remove the zip ties that will be useless & glow sticks and routed the hydration tube through the other shoulder pad.  Sigh the level 4 ceramic plates are heavy and while my stamina is ok, I think my ass is going to be kicked hard.

I did reconfigure my first line belt, I’ve cut down the medical supplies and simply only a single IFAK (infantry first aid kit, just an example but mine is essentially the same).  The way I look at it, if I ever do have to deal with a gun shot wound it’d be a freak range accident and not because people are actually shooting at each other.  That allowed me to put a single pistol mag pouch on the right side (when I shoot pistol support hand) and two AR-15 mags on my left.

LOL obviously neither of the gun or mags are loaded, this was just to see how everything felt and I think it’s going to be a good one.  I think down the line I’m going to invest in a good 2 point sling, the Magpul MS3 is not bad but I think there are better slings on the market.

The weekend itself was relaxing though uneventful so there’s really nothing to write about there, I’m just excited for my class and hope the work week goes quickly. 😀