Soft Goods

[mickeymark34]

Good morning. I am doing my homework on becoming a Biker Scout. I found the hard armor that I'd purchase, but Im having a tough time with the softgoods. Is there a definitive list of the soft goods needed? I will check out the CRL and go from there. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance for the help. 

[BikerScout007]

52 minutes ago, mickeymark34 said:

Good morning. I am doing my homework on becoming a Biker Scout. I found the hard armor that I'd purchase, but Im having a tough time with the softgoods. Is there a definitive list of the soft goods needed? I will check out the CRL and go from there. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance for the help. 

Everything you need is found in the CRL, but it basically boils down to:

1. Balaclava
2. Flight suit with alterations
3. Flak vest
4. Cummerbund
5. Pouches
6. Codpiece
7. Gloves
8. Boots

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[Dmorja]

If you need any help where to find additional information or how to put it all together let me know.

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[mickeymark34]

Thank you guys. 

[mickeymark34]

Right now I'm reading up on what I'd need to get my suit ready. I trying to find a good source for the cotton needed. 

[Dmorja]

Joann Fabrics is where I got mine. They always have coupons.

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[greenyone]

I used this for the bund, cod and pouches.  https://www.joann.com/drill-fabric-40-white/15782204.html

If you choose to do so, the pouches can be made from duck cloth (off white/dirty canvas look).  I mentioned this on another area of the forum, but if you are stateside and have a Harbor Freight near you, they sell canvas painting drop cloths real cheap that look exactly like the duck cloth I've seen at the fabric store....albeit a bit cheaper. 

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-ft-x-12-ft-canvas-dropcloth-38108.html

[BikerScout007]

43 minutes ago, greenyone said:

I used this for the bund, cod and pouches.  https://www.joann.com/drill-fabric-40-white/15782204.html

If you choose to do so, the pouches can be made from duck cloth (off white/dirty canvas look).  I mentioned this on another area of the forum, but if you are stateside and have a Harbor Freight near you, they sell canvas painting drop cloths real cheap that look exactly like the duck cloth I've seen at the fabric store....albeit a bit cheaper. 

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-ft-x-12-ft-canvas-dropcloth-38108.html

Good info!   

For level 2, your bund and cod need to be a smooth cotton fabric (something light).   Pouches need to be canvas/duck cloth

[mickeymark34]

I think I'd like to aim for level 2. I printed out the CRL yesterday and will be reading up on everything. Thank you guys for the tips on the fabric. 

[BikerScout007]

10 minutes ago, mickeymark34 said:

I think I'd like to aim for level 2. I printed out the CRL yesterday and will be reading up on everything. Thank you guys for the tips on the fabric. 

That's what I like to hear!  More Lancers

[mickeymark34]

I went to my local Joann’s to see if they carry the Drill Fabric, but they do not. I may have to check a store about 30 minutes away to see if they have it. It’s not available online at this time.

[mickeymark34]

I’ve got something of an update. I bought a black cotton tee, and batting for the vest, and my flightsuit and Drill cloth came in as well. I’m jus trying to figure all the details on the other materials needed like buckles and sizes of elastic. If I remember correctly, I’ll need 2” Velcro to sew into the cummerbund and 2” elastic for the legs of the flightsuit. Please correct me if I’m wrong.


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[greenyone]

It's all in the CRL.  Just parse through the level 2 stuff and take inventory of the widths and types of strapping.  As far as the hip drop box buckles go, they come with the SC armor kit.  So if you still plan on buying from them you won't need to worry about sourcing buckles yourself.

As far as tackling the soft parts goes, I found out very quickly find that there is not a whole lot you can confidently sew-up without having the armor on hand for size reference. 

My suggestion would be to start working on things that don't really require having the armor at first.  Some of that low hanging fruit would be things like removing the pockets and tayloring your RekKap suit to form-fit you better.  You could sew the neck flap onto the suit too.  Pouches seem to be a standard size now, so you could safely make those.  Bund and Cod seem to be pretty standard too as far as width and height go, but it would probably be best to determine the overall length and velcro attachment location while wearing your taylored under-suit.

Working on that flak-vest right now would probably be a waste of time and material.  You really should do that once you have the suit done and have the armor on hand so you can ensure it fits over the suit and your sleeve length is where it needs to be in relation to the shoulder bells. 

If you plan on doing your own boots, you could get going on that too.  But keep in mind you should probably have the knee armor to ensure you make them to the correct height. 

[mickeymark34]

I was thinking that some of this stuff should probably done with armor in hand. Th sad thing is, is I have no idea when I’d be able to order it. I’m hoping real soon.