The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Anybody ever wear out/destroy their tactical vest?

WETSU · February 3, 2000, 09:50 AM

Just wondering?. Seems to be a lot of comparison between Blackhawk, Eagle, current USGI load bearing vest etc. Valid points are made by all concerning rugged construction and durability. My question is, how many NON active duty personel have actually done their hardest to field test these vests? I've seen what USGI "Ranger" vests look like after hard use-pretty worn out, torn, sewn up, missing snaps, sloppy velcro etc. It seems to be if nobody is ever going to come close to wearing these things out, the discussion of durability is a waste of time. Hard to wear these things out walking around the house doing tactical reloads and "shooting" at the TV. If you guys DO use them a lot, how do they hold up?

February 3, 2000, 09:50 AM	#1
WETSU Member Join Date: January 11, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 94	Just wondering?. Seems to be a lot of comparison between Blackhawk, Eagle, current USGI load bearing vest etc. Valid points are made by all concerning rugged construction and durability. My question is, how many NON active duty personel have actually done their hardest to field test these vests? I've seen what USGI "Ranger" vests look like after hard use-pretty worn out, torn, sewn up, missing snaps, sloppy velcro etc. It seems to be if nobody is ever going to come close to wearing these things out, the discussion of durability is a waste of time. Hard to wear these things out walking around the house doing tactical reloads and "shooting" at the TV. If you guys DO use them a lot, how do they hold up?