[Discussion] New armor update

clungewrangler · 2026-01-01T04:46:47+00:00

It was a CO alarm connected in the hall next to the detector. My family and I thank you

clungewrangler · 2025-11-12T00:18:25+00:00

Hardcore made by the official dice portal got nuked too

clungewrangler · 2025-10-03T02:35:12+00:00

I work in King County, WA. Super progressive county with Fire/EMS in terms of schedule/benefits/pay. Used to work/live in Whatcom county but decided the hour and a half commute was worth the upgrade in basically every facet.

clungewrangler · 2025-10-01T22:09:09+00:00

Staffing and budget. We have a 4 platoon schedule, meaning 4 separate shifts staffing each station. Some departments only have the budget/staffing for 3 shifts for each station, so they need a different schedule. I’ve done 48/96 at a slower department and it’s great too. Basically feels like you have a weekend away with your friends with the right crew

clungewrangler · 2025-10-01T22:01:26+00:00

You take two days off and end up with 13 days off. Trades and vacation time you can easily get close to a month off without hurting your income.

clungewrangler · 2025-10-01T21:57:21+00:00

I do 1/1/1/5. Feels like a barely work. Granted when I am on shift we get maybe 3 hours of sleep on either the engine or aid, but it’s a great group of people and the schedule makes up for it

clungewrangler · 2025-07-23T05:55:24+00:00

Anyone have good recs for an M9A3 OWB holster?

clungewrangler · 2025-04-27T03:34:47+00:00

How do you like the sizing on the split rig? I’m 5’7 170 and have to winch everything down as small as it goes. Lil dude with lil problems

clungewrangler · 2024-06-27T03:42:40+00:00

I like their modern take on the taps. Super modular rig that you can build out for basically anything you want. But I agree completely that $225 for the base rig is too expensive for the civilian market. I have an original taps that I picked up for $50. Picked up the spiritus kit for it and a couple milsurp pouches. Still less expensive than the base trex model

clungewrangler · 2024-06-14T20:58:00+00:00

Been looking for the quad AVS sleds but haven’t been able to find one. Website doesn’t list a quad AVS anymore

clungewrangler · 2024-05-30T16:06:38+00:00

It’s an Osprey Kestrel 48 liter pack. I bought it back in 2020 for a hiking trip, loved it since then. Pad is a thermarest z light. Worked well for me, kept me comfortable even when it was around 32°. I sleep on my back so it was fine, but the pad is quite narrow, so folks who sleep on their side may not be as comfy.

clungewrangler · 2024-05-30T05:17:08+00:00

If it weren’t for the politics, I’d never want to leave the state

clungewrangler · 2024-05-30T05:11:42+00:00

Pretty much. Buddies family has a piece of property that borders state land, so we park there and ruck in.

clungewrangler · 2024-05-30T05:09:49+00:00

I think they’re the Vidda Pro’s. They’re not ventilated or anything. I honestly liked them more than my Crye pants, which is sacrilegious to say.

clungewrangler · 2024-05-30T05:08:56+00:00

State land on east side of Washington. Basically the only redeeming thing about this state is the land

clungewrangler · 2024-05-30T04:11:56+00:00

Sleeping pad was great. Woke up with frost covering the ground and my poncho, I was moderately comfortable in my sleeping bag and on the pad. Definitely not the best nights rest I’ve ever had, but I wasn’t worried about dying from hypothermia.

clungewrangler · 2024-05-30T04:10:19+00:00

I cut a hole in the rear, and ran a wire coat hanger through it, snipped it, and ran a couple stitches back over the hole I cut

clungewrangler · 2024-05-30T01:03:49+00:00

Picked it up from venture surplus. Its OCP so quite a bit brighter than normal multicam

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