osprey inserts?

[waitey88]

ok so i just recently got my hands on new osprey body Armour cover and wondering if you guys got any suggestions on what to bulk it out with ie compatibly dummy plates or filler? or ney tips on what other stuff could use to bulk it out because it doesn't look right without plates in or filler goes all "flappy" haha

let me know what you guys think

[Caveira]

Re: osprey inserts?

Foam is a bit too bendy, so a lot of people use bits of carpet.

[heroshark]

Re: osprey inserts?

camping matts

[waitey88]

Re: osprey inserts?

ahhh never thort of that one mate il have to look into some they easy to cut up ect?

[Vladraken]

Re: osprey inserts?

couple of layers of cardboard.

[Callum117]

Re: osprey inserts?

+ 1 on the Camping mats.

[waitey88]

Re: osprey inserts?

il have to go out and get a camping mat from argos then now to source some pouches

[Panoptes]

Re: osprey inserts?

Lead.

If you're going for "the look", you might as well haul the weight too.

[dent]

Re: osprey inserts?

someone at our site hase holo plastic plates specially for the job although i don't know where he got them

[murta369]

Re: osprey inserts?

i use card in my ricas compact it gives it the shape. and its suppost to hold the same size stuff

[waitey88]

Re: osprey inserts?

haha lead yeah im sure id love to haul that round for x amount of hours , im gonna go with the camping mats i think meby add sumet in keep lil more ridged,
neyone know good site for osprey compatible pouches ect?

[shadowcaptain]

Re: osprey inserts?

yea i have some SAPI plates for my RICAS - they are just hollow plastic maybe 3 cm thick - damn it makes it SO comfy, mags dont stick in you when you go prone and the thing just sits perfectly on the body

[waitey88]

Re: osprey inserts?

anyone know if these would be compatible with the osprey just found them after having a poke around

[Thantos]

Re: osprey inserts?

Although I use the replica plates you've linked (You shouldn't link other retailers on this forum!) I would suggest getting carpet samples instead, not only is it cheap but you can also cut them to size AND they keep you warmer :P

The replica plates are good, but if you have a knobbly spine or ribs it starts to rub even through your BDUs.

[G]

Re: osprey inserts?

Camping mat, doubled up and cut to the shape of the osprey, to act as the kevlar insert. Get some Toy Soldier SAPI plates, fill them with water and stick some bluetack and tape on the top to stop the water coming out and your sorted. Weight, and it looks the part.