LBV vs UTG MOLLE vest

I own my original issue LBV (load bearing vest) and I also own a UTG MOLLE vest. I have played with both quit a lot, the UTG vest I use to use for airsoft, but after a really hot summer I switched to my LBV. The UTG, I like but I have found it is very hot to wear and it seems to hold the heat as well. The MOLLE set up allows you to configure it to the way you like and allow many configurations for each mission you might undertake. It also came with a drop leg pouch and a drop leg holster, I like both the dump pouch and the holster. The only complaint I have about the holster is it presses on the mag release of my beretta 92, which could cause the mag to release accidentally during usage. The dump pouch is pretty stiff and I haven't had an issue with it yet. I currently use it to hold smoke grenades for airsoft and my kill rag.
My LBV is a great piece of equipment. I have managed to hang on to it from issue day and still have the pack that comes with it. I have set it up for airsoft by adding a fanny pack, my 3 liter hydration pack, my first aid kit and my 1 quart issue canteen. I prefer my LBV for hot weather, it is cooler, it allows more air to move through and around it. The LBV has built in mag pouches, it will hold 6 mags and 2 hand grenades. I mounted my hydration pack to it using GrimLoc D rings and Taclinks. It fits very well this way, just snug enough. My fanny pack came with its own straps and my canteen uses the good old Alice clip.
To hold ammo mags for the UTG vest I ordered a 9 mag MOLLE pouch from Tactical Tailor, It is extremely well made and if I needed I could easily move it to my LBV if I wanted to. I can also use the holster and drop leg pouch on the LBV which is a nice option. The 9 mag pouch will also hold 6 AK mags, 6 G-36 mags, 6 G-3 mags or 4 SKS mags (damn those duck bills).
The UTG vest comes with a drag handle, I haven't tried to drag anyone yet, it is suppose to hold up but thats another test for another day. My LBV doesnt have one, (pre drag handle days) I am sure with some creative sewing or vision I could attach a handle somehow to it. I also believe some one is gonna have a hell of a time dragging my fat ass. Just roll me over and use my fat ass for a bullet stop or bio weapon ( my ass isnt covered under the Geneva Convention).
I know for a fact that my LBV will hold up to real world abuse. The UTG I am not sure about yet but it has held up to airsoft abuse ( not quit real world but close). So the verdict is still out on it. Next toy I think I am going to get a decent plate carrier and play with it.
So for now my points go to the LBV, the UTG vest is pretty good but I really would like some real world abuse on it and some more time to play with it, just not in the Texas heat!
You can find some of the things I talked about at
www.cheaperthandirt.com
www.tacticaltailor.com
and any good military surplus outlet.