My current HSGI Warlord Bravo V-4 configuration.
x1 HSGI Warlord Bravo V-4 Platform
x1 HSGI Double Mag Pouch
x1 HSGI Single Mag Pouch
x1 CPGear Compass pouch (will be replaced by CPGear frag pouches)
x2 HSGI Smoke Grenade Pouches
x2 HSGI 2 Qt/C9 Box Pouch
x4 HSGI Frag Pouches (clerical error on my part. I wanted 2 but marked 4, lol)
x1 Ka-Bar
Next on the buy list:
x1 HSGI Medical Blowout Pouch
x2 HSGI Mini Utility Pouches
Overall assessment:
I was hesitant to commit to a rig I could use for whatever occasion. It was either the HSGI Warlord, Eagle Industries RRV, or the Eagle Industries Plate Carrier. The selling feature: EI doesn't come in CADPAT. I was also worried about the quality of the straps and harness but when I got one in my hands I realized how well put together it was. It also has a lifetime warranty so i'm happy about that. I intend to break it at least once in the future.
I was gonna buy the static version to save money on mag pouches, but that would mean I couldn't have 100% modularity. I'm really glad I went with the V4 instead of the V3. I can still carry the basic 10 mag loadout (9 mags in the pouches, 1 in the weapon) and have my frags right where I need them on my dominant side.
The admin panel isn't really all that great. It's cool and handy and all but sometimes a pain in the ass. The zipper is a bitch to do up sometimes. Its good for its intended purpose. You don't have to worry about your shit getting scattered all over the place with the stow away compartments inside.
The inside of the rig is pretty cool too. The zippers on the sides zip open and the entire inner portion of the vest is hollow. Other than plates, you can put whatever you want in there. Stuff that you wouldn't put in your modular pouches. You could prolly even put a foam insert in it to save your ribs from bruising in the prone position.
To sum it up, I like it. I have the hydration panel but to me it's useless. Not secure enough to the rig for my liking. I'd rather roll with my EI 3-Day Pack.
After though: The mag pouches didn't come with the velcro. I put that on myself and sewed a velcro strip on the top row of PALS webbing for my nametape.