I want to like but your at 69 likes so I'mma just let that ride

fun fact: the average person swallows 8 HSGI Tacos in their sleep every year.

But the question is which one holds the most crayons bc you know a mans gotta eat

I aint gonna lie, I watch your videos chanting "please recommend the shit I already bought"

What has the best magazine retention in the world? A 15yr old with a playboy.

I daisy-chain jungle clips on my mags so I can keep all nine attached to the rifle at once. The extra weight really stabilizes the muzzle and it frees up room on the plate carrier for my vapes and fidget spinners.

HSGI tacos work great for HALO/HAHO/static line jumps, fastroping, running, crawling, and riding an atv down a bumpy road. They are versatile in the sense that they can hold not only other types of mags like the Ak, but can hold anything shaped like one. GPS, water bottle, smoke grenade, walkie talkie, camera phone whatever. They are also super fast to replace mags one handed without looking and quickly. Like during during a tac reload. Some others out there aren't quite as rigid and it's a struggle to put a mag back in. Tacos are the best out there in my opinion. Super innovative. The only downsides are your mags are exposed to the elements and the bungee may eventually dry rot and not have the same elasticity after years of use.

When you're in the military, do you unlock new mag pouches by getting more kills? Thinking about joining but I don't wanna buy all this stuff.

I 😍 my gcode softshells they hold everything from my 308 mags, Saiga12 mags, and my fleshlight.

If you're really worried about retention with Esstacs, I've found that simply putting one on either end of your magazine then attaching them both to your PC (making sure they're both super tight on the mag) really keeps it secure. An alternative method is to fill it with epoxy before inserting.

I run the softshell scorpion mag pouches and have been a big fan. One of my favorite things is that you can pull out and up at the same time when drawing your mag, meaning they're easier to draw from if you have extra gear above your belt that could block a straight up pull.

Hey, man! You definately need to do a video on the best flannel shirts out there.

Feedback! When doing a scoring system you should keep them uniformed not based on the category but 3/3 equals good, 1/3 equals bad. You use 3/3 for retention (means good retention) but 1/3 for being quiet (means quiet) Should be 3/3 for quiet as quiet is what we want.

I liked the brand comparisons based on what one needs the pouch for; HALO ops, competition, patrol duties, etc. One preference is tied to how you are going to use/need the product. Good approach to gear reviews.

Which fleshlight holster do you recommend for use in your typical airsoft body pillow-hostage rescue scenario?

"If you don't look cool, nothing matters." So true! Like a book-guide to tacticoolness.

I really like the FirstSpear Ranger Shingle, easy to reload, easy to put back, very smooth and the ability to attach other pouches on it if needed.

Fantastic review man, glad I found this channel! I definitely enjoy these smaller reviews on pouches, holsters, etc. Seeing you actually run the gear your gear fairly hard, its always helpful to listen to what others have to say about gear. Thanks for the review!

Just an FYI for anyone looking at the G-Code Scorpion: the square looking parts on the front actually allow you to mount a pistol mag Scorpion through them using G-Code's MOLLE attachments. It's not overly slim, but it is a cool option nonetheless.

Didn't see you mention anything about best mag pouches for air soft operators? Guess I'll be spending my allowance on a new body pillow.

You've doubled in subscribers since I joined! Glad I could contribute with my likes and comments. I always tell my tacticool friends to like your channel and we are never disappointed with the content! This. This is a good video for me as I am setting up a war belt and couldn't decide on mag pouches. I seem to favor the soft tacos the most as of now.

I rewound the last bit about 10 times to make sure I actually heard him say “i love you”. Hysterical

A point to note with the HSGI tacos that the other pouches don't offer is the ability to fit magazines from different calibers by adjusting the tension. I can use the same rig for a .308 as with .223 without having to switch out all my pouches. Others may adjust to a certain extent to accommodate different mags but generally stay within the same caliber. I work around the low retention issue by adding the bungee strap to the top of the taco

I like that you know your way IS "THE BEST" of course it is. All of us keyboard commandos know it too. But you let us all know that there are other ways/systems depending on situations/mission/gaming it! and nice dry humor too. just learned how to read.

That I love you from Garand was just what I needed the day after Valentine's day

Anyone else hear him whisper "I love you" at the end?

It's crazy seeing this and seeing the calmness he's gotten over the years. Flannel is king

Funny I just came across this video because I just bought a bunch of mag pouches to do my own testing for speed reload. I ended up purchasing a BFG 10 speed, first spear speed reload, Esstac short and tall, and finally the ITW fastmag. One will be replacing my tacos which I'm keeping for a range belt. Thanks just subscribed.

great video. Loved the sublimal message as teh last sentence. I actually rolled the video back to make sure i heard you correctly. Thats the kinds of humor that wins you fans.

"Rigidity" is one of my favourite words. Thanks Garand Thumb for making me smile

Hahaha the little whisper 'I love you' at the end gets me every time haha

Back pocket of my jeans.

I love the scorpion softshell as you can switch between AR & AK Mags without any adjustment.

another advantage the g codes and hsgis have is that they adapt to any mag size. 223, 308, saiga 12. but strictly speaking to ar15 usage 100 on point.

The hard cut after the whispered "I love "you" made me actually laugh audibly

One of the best things one can do is give some good advice . Thank you for the honesty!👍✌

Ordered the Esstac KYWI triple 7.62 using Scar 17 20rd mags. Got the Daeodon for my Veritas plate carrier which mainly uses velcro loops to attach to the soft side velcro on the bottom front of my plate carrier. It has an additional male clasps that go into female clasps you weave through the molle. The KYWI is more streamlined no bungies to snag on branches or foliage you may be going through. Aesthetically they look the best. The triple gap pistol pouches are great for CZ double stack mags to give room for the extended lips of the base plates which also aids in ease of hand purchase between mags but are mainly for belts because of the gap they don’t line up with the molle.

I've used the KYWI's and the Tacos...I used the Tacos until I lost a magazine come out while fighting somebody. I now use the KYWIs and couldn't be happier.

Love that whispered "I love you" at the end. 🤣

@GarandThumb Definitely need a big 2023 update. Lots of new product options, innovations, and just some upgraded of the already listed product. I do like the g-code myself but would love to see your take on the Agilite Pincer pouch

I'm gonna be real with you, papa. My low-speed ass just bought some milsurp m4 double pouchies and called it a day.

I use KYWIs for chest and t rex Mars carriers on my belt line and I find that they all work perfectly for what I'm using them for. Highly recommend both products. I also use an HSGI taco on my carrier for a flashlight

I come back to this video when I’m sad just for the “I love you” at the end.

mint video haven't even thought about asking for this, didn't know I needed it until now.

I've got some G-code mag pouches and you can make them so tight that I actually run them upside down on my battle belt. I can sprint, jump, trip (several times) and they will not fall out. I run it that way so I dont have to contort my arms in a wierd way to grab a spare mag. It works for me and its nice and pulling down vs pulling up is easy even with retention near max.

..the nice thing about the HSGI Tacos is that it's a universal mag pouch, can hold AR, AK and 308 mags..

I use tacos, and i have found a little rtv silicone on the interior gives a boost to retention without any negative effects. I run them on my vest all day at work.

My biggest complaint with the HSGI taco is that the pouch collapses down on itself once the mag is removed. My biggest complaint about the FastMag is that you cannot fully seat a Gen 3 PMAG in it due to the over travel stop that's built into the mag. My favorite so far is the esstac kywi. Good video.

Great Info. The fast mag seems like a good mag pouch to attach inside a vehicle with its retention.

Haha that ending though, I love these videos and comments!

Found your channel today by good luck. Very interesting and well presented, thx. Today I learned a lot from a lot of your channel and I am looking forward to your next vid. Keep up the good spirit and your humor. I like it. Greets from Germany.

The Scorpion mag pouch is king in my eyes if you have AK or .308 mags - being able to have a system that runs AR 556-308, and Any AK mag without needing adjusted is innovative and practical.

Tacos have a loop strip on the inside to allow for increased retention with the addition of one or two adhesive hook pieces to your mags.

I watch this every night before bed just so I can hear you say “I love you” at the end before I fall asleep 😍

Just purchased several Esstac mag pouches. Excellent recommendation!

Really cool to see your video quality and delivery improve.

I love you too.

The versatility of a pouch that can run 5.56, AK, or 308 is important at least to me. Good review, Thanks!

Glad to see you taco is still so tight after all that use

I always watch every one of your videos not always for the content, but to see what you say at the first little bit to get people to subscribe, like and comment. I always find what you say comical.

I could listen to GarandThumb talk about his _fitment_ all day...

Yes I caught that special message you said just for me at the end....and just like my favorite movie "Ghost"....Ditto

"Grippy material" - I love technical jargon.

For my 782 gear setup I use (3) double pouches with flaps. For my plate carrier I use a triple open top pouch. For my battle belt I use Safariland's single kydex mag holder.

I ran the fast mags on my belt my last deployment. Something I have to add is the flimsy rubber webbing will come lose and break. Get it caught on a seatbelt a few times and it’s already tearing. I went through 4 during a 14 month deployment. Get something with rigid and durable webbing.

If you're hanging upside down over a lava pit, an upside down mag pouch suddenly makes a lot of sense.

also with the gcode scorpions you can draw the mag out and away at a 45deg from your body instead of verticle to clear plate carrier due to the bungees and design...this is the first time you didnt crack any jokes...great channel oops i meant flannel

The kywis are amazing. I run a triple mid length on my placard and 2+2 side by side on the belt. I've never lost a mag yet I can pull them very easily and due to the insert they don't move about like a normal mag pouch does when using molle. I've tried all the others other than the polymer fast mags and the kywis are definetley best.

Thank you, you saved me from my own mag pouch anxiety

My personal go-to front pouches are Condor flap top M4 triple pouches. My sides have the semi-built-in cummerbund pouches with the velcro insert and elastic retainers. They work with AR-15 mags, AR-10 mags, G3, FAL and M14 mags. Even AK 47 mags (I prefer a slick plate carrier and chest rig on my AK loadout). The idea is to keep my front mags protected from the elements while prone but also allows me to do a silent mag change from the 3 pouches on my sides if necessary. But I also carry a couple canteen pouches of mags (4 or 5 fit in each canteen/General Purpose pouch) in the event a resupply is unlikely or delayed. Edit: And just got to the part where you said you're talking belt mounted mag pouches. Kind of a curveball given this channel's history. Everything on my belt is a resupply pouch.

A recommendation: look up the speed reload series of pouches from Direct Action Gear. It's like a deeper taco that is soft, lighter and collapses flat, and will fit anything from ARs to AKs to SRs, single OR double stack.

So glad I came across your channel. Your advice here helped me pick esstac!

I run a lotta G Code gear (belt mags, holsters), have also run them down range in combat, highly, highly recommend.

Another great video. One point that would have been worth mentioning is that the G Code and Tacos can run all sorts of different mags, not just AR mags. Otherwise not bad for an Air Force dude.

I would love to see some videos on the types of training you do. Drills you run, time spent, etc etc.

So far, i have used the HSGI and the ATW. My thoughts is I REALLY like the HSGI more than the ATW because of material and retention. You have your own marks on the HSGI, but because i have an adjustable elastic cord on the back of the pouch, I can tighten or loosen the retention accordingly and I've been able to use my Baofeng radio in a single m4 magazine pouch WITH a ptt connecter. I will probably find myself buying more HSGI because I feel like the opening is big enough to slide in and the plastic molds make it easy to guide the magazine into the pouch, not to mention keep the magazine in snug. The ATW, meh, not my thing. I got 6 of them from someone, and i feel like it takes up too much space and it's not very low profile. However, I haven't considered using it on a belt, so I have a little bit more discovering to do.

Always preferred pouches with hook and loop covers myself. They hold the magazines securely for air operations, CQB, running, etc. They also keep foriegn debris out of your magazines. As for quiet...well, if you are having to reload an assault rifle then quiet is already out the window.

Thank you for doing this video. I don't currently have a plate carrier and have been lookin into a belt mounted mag carrier. I was very undecided because I wanted good retention but wanted to get to it easily and it last of course. Ill be ordering a Scorpion here soon. Thanks again.I'm hoping you can also so some shotgun videos as well. not only for home defense but "combat" style. touch on things like the 870, 930spx, m4, KSG and even the shockwave for giggles. Thanks again man!

Using taco pistol mags for the M9A3 and the G mags for my Scar 17s. Both are pretty good so far. I will say the taco mag pouches can get loose at times.

Gcode scorpion is definetly the best for the plate carrier/chest rig because you aren't limited to pulling up, you can also pull forward/away from your body which allows for faster, shorter and more comfortable movement. On the belt i would take a kiwy if i'm always runnung the same ar and either a scorpion or a taco if i also want to use my ak or any other rifle with different sized magazines. If you don't need the modularity there is no reason to get anything more complicated or bigger than a kywi.

I prefer the Bianchi AR-15 mag pouches just had really good luck with them

I carry a Warrior Assault System Double Elastic Low Profile Mag pouch in my belt .. And another four mags in my chest rig. I carry another six mags in two Karrimor SF mag pouches mounted to the outside of my rucksack or daypack depending on mission.

Right, but when are you doing Japanese love pillow recommendations? I need to know about stain resistances.

I've used Tacos and the Kywi. Both worked well for me when I sweep and clear in mom's basement. I like the Kywi a bit better because they're a little lower profile.

I actually preferred the old school ones we were issued before Iraq in 04. They had the closed top and kept me from loosing the damn things. I ended up with one quick grab one, then the rest of my mags were in old style pouch.

I would go Scorpion or ITW Fastmag. I like the way they draw. What i would always stay away from are those pouches that have some bungie cords over them, suually with a bit of a corcura tag or whatever to grab and put them aside, but it just sucks. Those pouches don't clamp on the mags, are usually made of very flexible fabric, which even makes it more annoying to put mags back in as well, and even more with the bungies getting in the way again.

IMO! If those hsgi pouches had a front to back plastic insert (exactly like the esstac's) helping to keep them open, they would Reign supreme. Same with g-code pouches.

Hahaha the I love you at the end caught me off guard and replayed that part

I've been using direct action mag pouches. they have incorporated all of the benefits from the top manufacturers into there products and price is right as welll. You should check out there gear , top quality !!

Just bought some kywis!! Thanks daddy thumb!!

Thumbs up for the positive reaffirmation at the end...

Tighten the bungee for more retention And I get it, high points for noise means it’s loud. But low points would make more sense since the other ones are rated with high points for a better score as well

Have you looked at the Emdom URMP? I have personally liked mine and found it much nicer than the TACOs in terms of utilizing less elastic cords, uses hypalon sides for better retention, and can be used as a double mag pouch if you ever wanted to run more mags up front, which I used to do in the past, but found it not ideal when shooting from the prone position.

Hey Garand Thumb, if I'm clumsy and expect to drop things easily and bump into things which of these four pouches would you recommend?

"Gravity always wins." Truer words were never spoken.

Great vid as usual man. keep up the good work.

Thank you. You're very well spoken sir.

Great video as expected. You should also review BFG ten speed mag pouch. Think it outranks all four you reviewed.

The only thing about the Kywis I don't like is their performance in extreme heat. I bought some for duty use in the desert and once summer started to hit the adhesive started giving out and the kydex was moving around inside the cordura. I haven't used them in cooler temperatures yet, so I'm looking forward to running them on a belt system in 80 degree weather rather than on a vest in 110 degree weather.