Well it's been almost 2 years, I guess it's time for an update: haven't bought much gear since the last post, but I did finish the plate carrier by filling out the back panel with a large GP pouch and large roll-up dump pouch. Both fit perfectly together on the Carrier-16 panel (one of the plus sides of using all the same manufacturer for rig and pouches). The GP pouch squishes down flat when not in use, and serves as sort of a mini backpack-- perfect for spare battery, ammo, and snacks on longer milsim ops.
Also got a pair of Taiga Russel combat pants in olive brown (pictured). These are hands down the best pants I've ever worn, airsoft or otherwise. Taiga makes Crye-level quality uniforms exclusively for Swedish special forces and other troops deployed to combat environments. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to get their uniforms in M90, since they only make them for actively deployed military units, which for the past few years have only been in Afghanistan and Africa (desert environments). Moreover, SOG units are phasing out M90 in favor of multicam, so it will likely only become more scarce in the future.
That brings me to my next update. With the 2014-15 era SOG kit approaching completion, I'll be working on a more modern loadout. LWRC weapon platform, or the best airsoft replica of one I can piece together. The uniform isn't quite decided yet, but potentially going for a VBSS kit with ranger green Crye fatigues, drysuit, or plain-jane multicam. Kind of depends on what the rest of my team wants to go for. Expect some reference pictures, and a plan for the LWRC in the near future.
Finally, a few pictures I found that haven't been posted yet. Currently traveling abroad, and hopefully sampling the local airsoft scene if the weather improves, then looking to make some progress on the impression kit once I return.
Back panel with large GP pouch and large roll-up dump pouch by Snigeldesign
Current iteration of the 2014-15 SOG kit with Taiga Russel combat pants.
Modern-day SOG during maritime training exercise. Possible idea of what to expect, if we decide to take the new kits in a VBSS direction.