This is an article not written by FMB but by “Rufus”. He is a currently deployed Recce dude and former contractor that is an obvious gearwhore. He’s got a great IG that for some reason features a plastic chicken from time to time.
So, grab a cup of coffee and start reading!
I used to work with a JPC for several years now, and I decided to adopt a new load out, a fresher one. Don’t misunderstand me, my JPC did his job pretty well, and remains a reliable Plate Carrier.
But since it was a bit damaged at the bottom of the Kangaroo Pouch (After all these years, fair enough), I decided to buy a new one and try my chance with the Ferro Concept Slickster.
One of the reason, is that I was really seduced by the idea of the elastic cummerbund with additional compartments in it.
My setup
As I was working with a MRAP-style Dingo 2 vehicle, wich is really tight inside when it’s full, I wanted to get rid of my so much-loved tactical belt.Putting my magazines, IFAK and grenades on my Plate carrier instead of my belt was an option I had to consider. So the elastics compartment were coming. The basic product is made for lighter tasks, able to be worn concealed, as well as overt.
My basic load requires me to carry 10 magazines for my SCAR L, 3 Magazines for my sidearm, the FNH 5.7, some grenades, an IFAK, a radio device and some small equipment, I decided to add to the basic Slickster, the Ferro Kangaroo flap pouch. On the inside, I added a triple Mag turnover pouch. Without adding any equipment to that configuration, It provides you 4 compartments each side, and three more on front, giving you the capacity to fit 11 items of your choice directly on the Slickster.
Two compartments were used for the IFAK from ITS Tactical (Slim Pouch) and an additional Israeli bandage. Four other compartments were filled with 4 AR Magazines, plus 3 in the kangaroo flap pouch. The radio fits in another elastic pouch on the cummerbund.
To that, I still had to add 2 pistol mags with an unusual size, so I needed some stretchable double mag pouch… Found it with Tasmanian Tiger, as well as a double grenade pouch to carry a frag and a Flashbang. I never had been a big fan of TT products, but I have to admit that some of them are up to the job.
As I needed to add some personal equipment but didn’t wanted to encumber myself with an admin pouch, I decided to try to put a Shock Cord Insert from ITS Tactical on the velcro surface above my Magazine. On it, I attached a Gerber Filter Torch, the PTT for my Radio device, etc…
I also added some shoulder pads for my own comfort.
Finally, I reached my goal with a plate carrier that fits perfectly to the job, getting rid of my tactical belt to only keep my Sidearm, a tourniquet and a dump pouch.
Carrying 7 AR Mags, and 2 5.7 Pistol mags and some grenades on the slickster, 1 AR mag on my assault rifle, 1 on my sidearm, 2 additional mags in my “Bug Out bag” from 5.11 Tactical as well as some smoke grenades, white and colored, a PR Kit, an MRE, some extra medical equipment and a softshell jacket.
My thoughts about the Slickster
After almost a month of deployment, spending most of my nights patrolling outside the wire, I find that configuration really handy and feel really comfy using it.
I hope you guys liked his article like I did.
Go check out his IG (@rufusbreacher) if you did.
~ FMB
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