Damn weather!

The weather's always shitty when I try to take some pictures. Just when I have some time to take some pictures, the weather turns to shit and my pics turn out to be worthless. I really hate it when that happens.

So I finally signed up for an online photo album. That way I don't have to upload a picture from my computer, every time I need to show it to someone.

The URL is http://www.photobucket.com/fsbe2

There's only pictures of my collection of gear, as you can tell from the name. Nothing too interesting for "normal" people haha!

And just to make this gear related, here's a comparison pic for whoever's interested in this.

MBSS time!

I also received my FSBE II MBSS plate carrier today. It's absolutely ridiculous how a person can love a piece of nylon that much haha.

But yeah I am so happy to finally get my hands on "the Holy Grail" of FSBE II collecting. I'll the pics do all the talking.

front and rear plate carrier

close up of the tag and stamp

front loaded

back light load

 clearer view of front

 large drooping hydration carrier haha, I might switch it with my AI MAP

overview of the FSBE II MBSS plate carrier

Kit list:

Allied Industries MBSS plate carrier

Allied Industries admin pouch

Allied Industries M4 mag shingle

Allied Industries MBITR pouch

Allied Industries flash bang pouch x2

Eagle Industries M4 mag pouch x2

Eagle Industries .45 FB mag pouch x2

note: everything is FSBE II issued

Still waiting on my MBSS...

The MBSS has arrived in Belgium, but it's still at customs, pending taxes. I have decided on which pouches I will be putting on it though. The list is as following:

front: Allied Industries shingle, Allied Industries MBITR pouch, Allied Industries Admin without light Eagle Industries .45 FB pouch x2, Eagle Industries M4 mag pouch x2, Eagle Industries frag pouch x2

all FSBE II Issued

back: Allied Industries flashbang pouch x2, Eagle Industries hydration carrier

Actually, the frag pouches might be omitted, pending available real estate on the front.

MBSS shipped yesterday!

So I bought an FSBE II MBSS Plate Carrier a few days ago on eBay. This seller has loads of issued military gear for sale now and again. I was lucky enough to get the illustrious FSBE II MBSS.

What's an MBSS PC you might ask? It's an abbreviation for Maritime Ballistic Survival System. It's basically a kit made by Allied Industries for the US Military and consists of a plate carrier, a modular assault pack, flotation device, magazine pouches, chem pouches and an admin pouch.

The reason why it's so hard to get, is because Allied Industries does not sell these items to the public, only to the military. And not just any military branch are issued those items, but mainly Special Forces like Navy Seals and Marine Force Recon and such.

That's why the MBSS Plate Carrier can go up to 2000 USD. But prices have dropped a lot lately. Nowadays you can get an MBSS for around 400 USD. As a matter of fact an OD (olive drab) colored one, just sold for 400+ USD. Which is definitely not a bad price.

The label: description, NSN, contract #, cage code and production date.

My coyote brown one, usually sells for around 500 to 600 dollars nowadays. Just a few years ago they still went for 2000+ USD. I guess it's the economic crisis which is bringing the price down.

I actually thought I would never own a rare piece like this, but recently I have been very lucky in acquiring the harder to get pieces of FSBE II gear.

Anyway I'm glad I found it and I just wanted to share this with you guys. Now I just hope it will get here soon!

Signing off,

G.