Well guys, although this won't be a full review it would rather be a quick introduction to the newly acquired Foretrex 401 by Garmin. For some of  you who might not be familiar with Foretrex, it's a handheld GPS, although it lacks the capabilities of the full-size GPS's of Garmin, the compact size 7.5 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm (or 2.9" x 1.7" x 0.9" if you are not a fan of the metric system) and the minimum weight 87.3 g ensures the most comfort and the reduced silhouette when you wear it. Now, as far as the functions themselves, you have almost everything you could ask from a hiking/trail GPS. You can set waypoints to guide you from a place to another, tracks where you can save a track and retrace it, routes, jumpmaster, elevation, speed, a compass, the only thing that lacks is a full-scale 2D or 3D map which again, depending on the use or the situation, you might not need it. But anything else that you might need when you are up in a mountain, is all available at your wrist and if you combine the Foretrex with some other equipment from Garmin, such as their action cams or their fitness belts, then you can have a full track of biometrics to footage etc. Truly an amazing piece of equipment which I look forward to using to its full potential at a milsim game. I hope you liked it! Till next time you can enjoy some photos!

Good afternoon gents and ladies following my first post regarding the V-TAC Brokos belt (which I hope you enjoyed) it's time to write about the other half of my standard gear the AVS repro made by TMC. But before I continue to the actual post let's review a bit of history which has lead us to today.
You see I'm a "why" guy, I have been and I always will be that's why I spent almost 5 to 6 months back at 2010 ,when I first made the decision to make airsoft my hobby, browsing through pictures at the time showing gears types of vests, body armors etc. And so my first vest was a bad MBSS repro the reason why I ended up with this was because it was minimal (at the time at least), had no cummerbunds, and I could have six mid-caps two bb loaders and a utility pouch all in a relatively small and compact package. But then I switched to the other end and I was using two CIRAS maritime one black made by Swiss Arms and one made by Pantac (that was my first serious purchase). At first all was good, I could carry a ton more equipment, mags, hydros, everything. But I had other issues, I was making to much noise, I was taking too much space trying to move through narrow corridors or entering and clearing a room, not mentioning the silhouette and the increased image that I presented to my opponents and the close to non mobility and maneuverability CIRAS gave me. And I was starting to need something that was the best of both worlds. At the time LBT had hit the market with her 6094 plate carrier and a new "fashion" was emerging, that of a small plate carrier that could give you speed and  maneuverability of an MBSS f.e. and the abillity to carry a lot more equipment just like the CIRAS. But it didn't stop there, it introduced something entirely new, the versatility; you could have it as loaded or as minimal as you wanted. It was something so new that I remember some guys seeing me wearing my 6094 for the first time and they were like "dude you bought it way too small its over your hilum". And we have come to now days with the minimalist plate carriers the JPCs etc and of course the AVS. 
Closing the history chapter the AVS is based on the same principles as the rest of Crye Precisions vests but it gives something that the others won't.........options. Both CP and the TMC comes in pieces you have the base which is the front and rear plate carrier. At the front you have the main velcro space, at the rear your typical molle webbing and a set of zippers if you want to add a back panel and then everything else is placed extra something like an accessory.

 From there on, you have the inner cummerbund, the outer which comes in three options; a single, a two and a triple row cummerbunds. It goes without saying that the options are limitless you can go as minimal as having only the front and rear plate carriers and the two or three row cummerbunds and wear it underneath a softshell jacket or a shirt without the front mag flap. Or if things go south you just put on the mag flap or you attach the D3 chest rig by Haley Strategic via hook and loop system provided by various companies such as Mayflower etc.
Having the AVS more than a year now it has go through a lot I have tried all the modes from complete empty to fully loaded with the inner and the three row cummerbund, a D3 chest rig, PRC pouch, utillity pouch and double frag pouches. It has gone from simple training days to all day games with lots of running and walking from forests and mountains to CQBs and urban areas. At any time I hadn't sense any discomfort or lack of agility or any noise, it is well built even if it is a repro and by the end of day you will remember to remove to only because you will have to get in the car. It is so comfortable and light weight !
All in all, an innovative light and durable vest capable to incorporate three or more type of vests all in one and cover any type of mission or game you attend to. 
That's all for now hope you enjoyed it. As always a special thanks to my best friend and photographer of Gear Bucket James Mushroom 
Until next time have a nice day
 Dusty out 

Having lived a year and so with my Brokos VTAC belt from 5.11 I decided to do a quick review on this awesome piece of equipment. The first thing someone will notice is the excellent quality, of the materials used and the stitching. The inner side of the belt is aerospace mesh to help the breathing let and the moisture escape.
Weighted at 226 grams and constructed of 500D cordura is sure that it can withstand any load you might attach for as long as it takes. It has the standard issue molle webbing in order to accept all molle equipment. Also on every 7cm (3inch) across the molle the belt has belt weaving slots which help the user to modify it to its needs.
The second thing someone will notice as soon as he puts it on is the rigidity of the belt, you instantly feel that it grabs you and that it locks on that position. And it won't move. No matter what! Mine has undergo couple of setups with the current consisting of a custom kydex holster for my Glock17, two double decker taco pouches, a medic and a dump pouch.
Another thing someone must pay attention to is that no matter how good the battle belt is by itself, a cheap or improper use of the inner belt will result in a loosely fit and it will cause the belt to move out of place. So the inner belt must be as good as the battle belt itself, for that reason I have chosen the cobra belt by 5.11.
Also another detail I have added is a small piece of plexiglass on the inside which added a lot more on the grip and the regidity.
Αs i said in the beginning, this year I have spend with my BROKOS it has undergo a lot of usage from simple running all day long war games, to all day training courses, all day milsim games, it has been my primary load for two times I had served as a sniper, it has even been draged along me on a road full of debris etc for the purposes of a photograph shooting. And it has proven itself each and every time.
Concluding this post I would like to welcome you all in this new blog of mine, it is the first attempt for something like this from me so I hope you like and enjoy all of my reviews posts etc. Any feedback and opinions are welcomed!
My name is Tomas aka DUSTY and I'm an airsoft player from Greece.
Welcome aboard everyone 

the double decker taco pouch it will fit anything from M4/Ak mag etc to tornado grenades smoke etc

the medic pouch form TMC and the custom kydex holster made here in Greece

this was the first setup i run the belt

the IMI holster,at the time, for my WE M&P