[Earpiece/microphone]

So I have this idea that I've seen really complex versions of but I think it can be simplified. It's an earpiece/ microphone set up that allows you to hear outside your helmet easier if you have thicker padding in your bucket like I do. Something like a small microphone from the mic-tip or anywhere outside the helmet that can be hidden, running to a small earpiece that won't fall out with a helmet on.

 

Like I said I've seen some really complex home made versions of this idea made and implented but I think it can be easier.

 

OR if someone knows of a microphone that can be connected to wired or Bluetooth headphones.

Thanks!

 

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[Storage Options]

You could probably rig up a camelback and run the hose under your neckseal and into your helmet. When I remember, I try to hydrate the night before a long troop but make sure you take breaks and remove your bucket when you can. 

I have toyed with that idea for a while now but I could never think of a way to do it. Plus having it between your body and backplate adds depth and it may not snap together correctly or you'll run the risk of the bladder getting a hole in it

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[Storage Options]

I was just thinking about this myself. I was thinking for sound options also. I was the pondering the top seed tray , hinges and a latch. Foam on the inside to hold wallet and cell and then cut a hole/vent to push sound through between the pack and back plate. I would love to see what you come up with. I'll be working on this as I build my swat pack.


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What I'm planning on doing as of right now is to use the "admin pocket" from an old bag and rig to the inside of the tool box. That way I can put a small wallet, my phone, super glue and and some other emergency repair tools/pieces in there as well. Still haven't figured out how to keep it closed or secured yet but I'm working on it

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[Storage Options]

I actually use my hip pouch. And had planned to use either the tool box or the mortar tube for storage. I would prefer the mortar tube, as people can be pickpockets or curious to see if the tool box or other parts open.

I never thought of the mortar tube option, would you just stuff it with foam up to the top or let it go down to the bottom?

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[Storage Options]

So as we all know, storage for personnel effects are slim to none in TK and TD alike. I can't be the first to think of this but has anyone ever though of or actually used their pack as storage as well? My thought was using the "tool box" as a storage box as well. In this picture you can see that it looks almost like there's electrical tape keeping it closed .

 

What I came up with is finding some low profile style hinges and using e6000 to stick them on to the toolbox that I can make using foam core or foam board(to save on weight) and making it closeable. Put some netting or some kind of storage solution on the inside for a cell phone, wallet, etc. Any thoughts? When I get a drawing made up I'll post on this thread so it's a little easier to understand.

-Commander_Cody

 

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[Dirty techniques]

G'day,
TD-33667
Weathering technic I use is liquid brown shoe polish mixed with windex.
Once applied I use crunched up newspaper and let dry.....
Dirty dirty



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Very nice! I like how it makes it look more stained than as opposed to stuck on dirt.


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[Dirty techniques]

Just curious what techniques/methods everybody uses to get dirty? (Picture is of myself and another TD friend of mine at celebration)

-TD11294

 

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