TAG/Shellback Banshee PC review
Nov 20, 2014 6:10:50 GMT
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Post by as556 on Nov 20, 2014 6:10:50 GMT
Ok guys, kinda tired but Ill post my initial thoughts and some (shitty) pics.
First thing I noticed is that it was quite a bit smaller than the .mil PCs I've seen in the past. Its definitely a minimalist PC compared to some. The stitching is the best Ive seen on any MOLLE gear Ive personally used, and I didn't find it to restrict my movement too badly. It comes with a removable cummerbund, I like to have a BOK accessible and don't want it on my back, so for now Im going to run it with the cummerbund.
It doesn't have plates right now, and the only pouches on it are ones I already had and the magazine pouch which I got for 3 dollars on Midway. When I get some plates Ill get some better pouches in Ranger green but for now my mismatched pouches will be fine. Its set up with 6 rifle magazines, an admin pouch, and a first aid pouch. I have a camelbak I can wear as a backpack over it, too. Ive heard some don't like having their hydration attached to the PC, maybe some of you guys have some experience with that. The Banshee covers from the top of my breastbone to the bottom of my ribs.
Front
Double even triple stitched
Seems to open and close with Velcro on the cummerbund like most PCs
Plate pocket on top
Channels in shoulder straps for hydration tube, comm wire, etc.
Mag pouches
Side view
Kind of a boring review, actually. Once I get some plates and have a chance to train with it some Ill update this thread with more photos and my thoughts after some use.
Browning, TAG has ATACS versions for $120 shipped and mag, admin and medical pouches in ATACS on clearance. Id estimate you could have the full rig shipped for under $200, Id imagine that pattern would do well in TX.
First thing I noticed is that it was quite a bit smaller than the .mil PCs I've seen in the past. Its definitely a minimalist PC compared to some. The stitching is the best Ive seen on any MOLLE gear Ive personally used, and I didn't find it to restrict my movement too badly. It comes with a removable cummerbund, I like to have a BOK accessible and don't want it on my back, so for now Im going to run it with the cummerbund.
It doesn't have plates right now, and the only pouches on it are ones I already had and the magazine pouch which I got for 3 dollars on Midway. When I get some plates Ill get some better pouches in Ranger green but for now my mismatched pouches will be fine. Its set up with 6 rifle magazines, an admin pouch, and a first aid pouch. I have a camelbak I can wear as a backpack over it, too. Ive heard some don't like having their hydration attached to the PC, maybe some of you guys have some experience with that. The Banshee covers from the top of my breastbone to the bottom of my ribs.
Front
Double even triple stitched
Seems to open and close with Velcro on the cummerbund like most PCs
Plate pocket on top
Channels in shoulder straps for hydration tube, comm wire, etc.
Mag pouches
Side view
Kind of a boring review, actually. Once I get some plates and have a chance to train with it some Ill update this thread with more photos and my thoughts after some use.
Browning, TAG has ATACS versions for $120 shipped and mag, admin and medical pouches in ATACS on clearance. Id estimate you could have the full rig shipped for under $200, Id imagine that pattern would do well in TX.
