You can't really get into airsoft w/o getting some sort of tactical vest. Here's a few in my collection to date.
Manufacturer: Action
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Type: Tactical Vest – Plate Carrier
Action ICE Plate Carrier SEP (TAN)
This Action ICE Plate Carrier is a replica of the Parcelete Armor HPV019H – Hard Plate Carrier with ATX0077 triple 5.56/Pistol Pouch.Very nice quality for the $65.00 price. Even came with 2 foam "armor plates"
Manufacturer: PROUD
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Type: Tactical Vest – Plate Carrier
PROUD Convertible Plate Carrier (OD)
This PROUD Convertible Plate Carrier is a replica of the HSGI Wasatch Plate Carrier. It can carry 12, 5.56 magazines internally and allow for MOLLE style attachments. It can be used as a Plate Carrier/Chest Rig or can be worn separately. It's decent quality for a fraction of the HSGI cost.
Manufacturer: Mil-Spec
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Type: Tactical Magazine Rig with Hydration Carrier
Mil-Spec Tactical Magazine Rig with Hydration (TAN)
This Mil-Spec Tactical Magazine Rig with Hydration is close to being a replica of the SO TEch Hellcat with Bib and Hydration Carrier. It can carry 6, 5.56 magazines internally and allow for MOLLE style attachments. It's OK quality for the $25.00 price.
Manufacturer: BlackHawk
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Type: Chest Pouches .223
BlackHawk Chest Pouches .223 (OD)
Took advantage of a BlackHawk Closeout item plus the AEX/BHI discount. Rig carries 4, 5.56 mags in internal, bungee pouches. 3 pistol mags, radio pouch and 3 other velcro flapped pouches. Not a bad deal for $27.20. Regular price was $67.99.