|
I have a couple of counter points and the a summary at the end.
1. you did not address the idea of a relatively stationary model not worn by the operator at all. IE front gate of a base so when you are doing gate guard there is more mags ready and you don't have to carry all that weight. I would have loved this in Bosnia doing gate guard to give me extra security.
2. The "backpack" is serenely not intended for front line infantry (remember I was too). That configuration is more law enforcement and assault/counter assault, para rescue,boat boarding etc. By removing bulky loads from the front of chest it allows better hand to hand and flex ability for example. I can state several occupations that the operators are already carrying mags on or close to there back. Not dismounted inf
3. Your point that "IMO it looks bulky, using regular mag pouches would take up less space". Keep in mind that that what you saw was a working prototype only. It has no flex or curvature yet. My math about bulk is simple. A mag stacked directly next another and another uses less space then the same number of mags put out with spaces in between them in any orientation.
4. Even my crappy home made versions have not broken. ever. never jammed. ever. There is nothing in there to break. to simple. Hollow box with incline plane. Using the right materials i want to drive over it with a LAV.
5. "If someone were to use one that could fit 8, 12, etc mags that would be a lot of weight all on one side, plus the weight of the system." The weight of a single mag pouch is approx 3.5 ounces. The weight of a double mag pouch is approx 4.2. triple. 4.8 ounces. If we where to plot these on a graph the slope of the line would decrease from single to triple mag. This is because there is less material, locking mechs IE buckles Velcro, mounting straps.
6. The system you saw for AR15 mags is aligned in a parallel setup. Placing the mags in a series orientation significantly reduces the profile to that of the mags it carries.
7. "This can be done with anything, not like you can't put loading from a regular mag pouch into muscle memory" The problem with this argument is that you violated the very def of muscle memory. Taking multiple mags from different locations is not "memory through repetition" My idea is a fast mag pouch located in the shooters "sweet spot" that continually refills it self.
8. No empty mags do not get mixed in with empty. It simply reuses space. as you are removing full mags to shoot you are creating empty space for used mags.
9. "What happens if your backpack system breaks off?" I love what if questions. What if the strike face plate falls out or cracks? I get it. This concept would not work for all trades. For others it might.
In short for a dismounted infantry solider the system would have to be
-lighter then all other options
-modular so the solider can deiced how many mags to carry
-flexible to conform to the body
-reliable keep the operation simple "KISS"
-environmentally protected keep out dirt, sand etc till the mags are needed
-not a backpack
-use PALS attachments to work with of the shelf equipment
|