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Offline Erick

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Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« on: August 07, 2014, 10:44:43 PM »
Today I want to review UW Gear’s 3 Mag underarm/shoulder rig.

Not sure what UW gear calls it, as I bought it used, so I call it the “Prepper Rig” or even “Prepper’s Delight”, because that is what it is.

Conceptually it is broadly similar to the traditonal “throw over your should Bandoleer”.
Those usually have problems though, in that they flop around when you walk or work.

In Big Army/Big USMC in recent years that didnt seem to be much of an issue.

But for a civilian who wants to have a reasonable supply of magazines with him while working that may be an issue.

That working civilian needs something that stays comfortably out of his way, while working the homestead so he can focus on his job and not be tempted to leave all his mags at home.
Big uncomfortable rigs don’t get carried much especially when busy, the way small comfy ones are.

I don’t know if this was what UW Gear set out to create, but IMO they made the perfect Prepper Rig.

It comes with 2 straps, one to sling over the shoulder to hold it up and a 2nd one that runs around your midsection to keep it from flopping around.

The workmanship is fantastic.
Everything is double stitched and the entire rig is easily adjustable for perfect fit even for my XXL frame.

And both straps come with a nice clip for closing and fast opening.

Perfect for wear around the homestead or even for light patrolling.
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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2014, 01:40:09 AM »
Wow I'm surprised that someone finally improved on the standard bandoleer + alice strap.
Looks good Erick

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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2014, 06:21:22 AM »
As you can tell from my review I like it quite a bit.
Very well fitting and comfortable unlike the alternatives.

I am looking at getting UW Gear's "MinuteMan " Rig sometime soon as well.
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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2014, 10:02:19 AM »
Good antibiotic can help with that black facial fungus.

Oh, and too mag pouch too.

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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2014, 09:53:55 PM »
really love UW Gear stuff.  Their workmanship is second to none and they think from our perspective vs .mil
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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2014, 10:48:15 AM »
I wonder if they would make one that had 6 mags and a cleaning kit for 'extended fights.'

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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2014, 10:58:10 AM »
Thanks for the review Erick. I have been looking for something for my M1A for a while that didn't involve putting something other than armor on my chest. Now if I can just find their 7.62 NATO Minuteman rig for half price...LOL.

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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2014, 03:26:15 PM »
Everything cost more in 308 Rah, you know better!

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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2014, 06:04:47 PM »
US GRUNT gear makes a 5 mag chest rig for .308 mags.  :pirateThumbUp:
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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2014, 12:38:50 AM »
Everything cost more in 308 Rah, you know better!
Hey, higher quality demands more sacrifice!

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Re: Review: UW gear 3 mag "Prepper Rig"
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2014, 10:24:37 AM »
Thanks for the review Erick. Had UW Gear bookmarked a while ago, but haven't gotten back to checking out their newer stuff.