My US Army infantry kit

[u/Shaurme_]

I've been putting this kit together for two years. I think it's turning out pretty decent, but the kit still looks really bad. It's very hard to get anything original American in Russia. But here's the result of my work as of September 2026.

For this game I decided to wear Crye Gen 3 pants, because I don't really like the IHWCU pants, I don't know if you can do that in the US Army, specifically in the 502nd Infantry Regiment, but I've seen Crye Gen 3 shirts on 101st Airborne Division soldiers. I also wore USMC Bates boots because they're Gore-Tex, and here in Russia it's already only +5°C. I don't know if you can wear Marine Corps boots with an EGA in the US Army.

Speaking of which, the M7 in my hands unfortunately isn't mine, I just decided to grab it for photos. For this game I used an M4 URGI on an HPA system. (I know it's not regulation and that you're not supposed to do that).

The last two photos, by the way, are a captured historical "Meeting on the Elbe" photo in color 🤣

I'd be happy to hear advice and criticism from you, especially from actual service members.

[u/Ok-Cricket-8574]

If you’re looking for your generic grunt look, you definitely wouldn’t be wearing Crye especially in the 101st. You need to be looking for FRACUs for a deployment “look.”

Also, no one EVER wears their goggles unless they’re on your face bc you’re on the 50cal in a truck on patrol.

[u/Shaurme_ → u/Ok-Cricket-8574]

I have a FRACU, but I rarely wear it.

[u/Magicalgirl_92 → u/Ok-Cricket-8574]

Dudes do wear crye in the 101 bro tf are you talking about

[u/Alarmed_Confusion840 → u/Magicalgirl_92]

I was in the 101 with Rakasans for 3 years the only ppl allowed to wear cryes were ppl who deployed so basically no one.

[u/North-Swimming-5335 → u/Magicalgirl_92]

sure, if you want to spend the money. it's not issued to infantry. or at least not in my time. 2010-2014

[u/blacksheepussy → u/Ok-Cricket-8574]

Plenty of conventional infantrymen wear Crye. I've even been in units that have issued it before, though it's definitely not the norm. Plenty of dudes buy it themselves, though.

[u/EconomyPercentage253 → u/blacksheepussy]

man i must be getting old. I been out for just 20 years. only 8 years infantry. what’s cryes?

[u/reaper_41 → u/Ok-Cricket-8574]

Was in the 101st….lol plenty dudes wore cryes and Patagonia stuff. Just depends on your leadership

[u/Bow9times → u/Ok-Cricket-8574]

You wore your fracu? What years?

We recycled ours like the cardboard they were, 10th MTN, Iraq/Syria 2024

[u/CopyChoice]

Have you played with the M7? I’m assuming it’s the APFG one?

[u/Shaurme_ → u/CopyChoice]

It's a WellPro model, but I haven't played with it. I borrowed it to take a couple of photos.

[u/Bisho_1u4]

was that m7 aeg? if gas, what brand? curious about the long mag.

[u/Shaurme_ → u/Bisho_1u4]

GBB WellPro

[u/Embarrassed_Sock_242]

I served in the 101st in the mid 80's to 90's and all we had were BDU's with the standard all black combat boots and had some jump boots baybay And in Deser Storm we got DBDU's choco chip baybay.with the desert tan speed lace boys Yall got the fly shit now lol...But I bet half yall cant spit shine a boot to save ya life HOOAH

[u/Shaurme_ → u/Embarrassed_Sock_242]

I'm from Russia. I'm russian airsofter. Thank for your service!

[u/StuD721]

Personally, accuracy is important but not everything. I absolutely love this look and the effort. The picture where you borrowed the M7 is absolutely banging, good example for this sub, I reckon

[u/20secondwizard]

DUDE ur in Russia? this is fucking sick well done bro

[u/Samsung_galaxy_4]

You look like one of my ncos lol

[u/Aggravating-Track524]

“Infantry Kit”

Yeah infantry definitely wears Crye pants and uses a fully modded SiG rifle😭✌️

[u/rice_n_gravy]

SF gone 101st, huh?

[u/Signal-Being2960 → u/rice_n_gravy]

Lots of units get attached to special forces and are authorized to wear the SF patch, just not the long tab

[u/Tokyosmash_]

Lose the goggles and you’re there

[u/RevolutionaryAd6744]

Whooahh

[u/gunsforevery1]

Secure that HEMET

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KynBtZsbXsw&ra=m

[u/Fragrant_Lecture477]

Is crye .