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Posted: 10/29/2023 1:29:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThe Helikon-Tex Mini-Rig will be my next Chest Rig after recently buying a Helikon-Tex Guardian Chest Rig which was very impressive. Great company to deal with and great customer service; I had a stitching QC issue with my original order and they quickly remidied the issue and got me a new one out which is amazing. Their products offer some well thought out solutions to gear storage problems and they have an amazing color selection. I sampled Stealth Gray to save money and get a taste as it was only $119 in this color and Black while being offered through their US firm. The other camo color options are imported from Poland ATM. https://www.helikon-tex.us/guardian-chest-rig.html  Attached FileIn the pic above below the HT Guardian is the T-REX Arms Ready Rig. https://www.trex-arms.com/store/T-REX-ARMS-Chest-Rig/ For a minimalist set up its perfect. I will be ordering their Quad Flap Chest Rig too in the future based off this experience. https://www.trex-arms.com/store/t-rex-quad-flap-chest-rig/ Last is Haley Strategic, I have been eyeing them for a while and wasn't quite convinced they may be worth the coin. I bought a few of the Amazon D3CRM, D3CRH 5.56 and D3CR clones by Oarea and they aren't bad but they aren't quite FMC either. Good for home defense IMO but if you leave the home and need to hit the ground bounding, or in and out of cars and tight spaces, things are going to go very badly so a few of the real Haley D3CRM's and a D3CRH will be added soon if the Helikon-Tex Mini-Rig isn't Mo Betta! For me the Helikon-Tex, T-Rex or Haley Rigs will be the way I go and AXL makes an awesome plate carrier adapter for them. Oh and if your on a serious budget check out the ACETAC SOP on Amazon. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 1:33:20 PM EDT
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I'm not a hi speed guy, but I would consider:
1. a modular system that you can buckle to a plate carrier if/when you decide to buy one. 2. A minimilast modular plate carrier and just run it without plates for now. I have a Slickster and it is pretty nice with or without plates. The Crye Maritime also got good reviews and is very reasonably priced considering it's from a company that makes $450 pants. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 1:35:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2023 1:38:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ferro concepts, might be a little more than 200.00 completed… Haley also makes a nice one D3CR Heavy is in your price range My 5.56 / 7.62 setup https://i.imgur.com/UTxFZjc.jpg Can you go through what it takes to get that setup? Thank you! |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 1:47:27 PM EDT
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I’ll throw Parashooter Gear, Unobtainium Gear and T3 Gear into the mix.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:01:21 PM EDT
[#6]
I use a SOE Micro Shotgun Chest Rig. It can carry mags and two to four shotgun cards or however you want to configure it. Mine is in black. I used to use it for work.
 SOE shotgun micro rig |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:07:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:10:39 PM EDT
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Check Out Diamond Custom Leather. Wasilla Alaska. They make quality stuff.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:13:48 PM EDT
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I have this US Palm AK rig with IIIA. I added some Tactical Tailor pouches on the end. I think they're out of the chest rig game but the Esstac Chicom rigs look good.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:19:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:24:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:31:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 2. A minimilast modular plate carrier and just run it without plates for now. That's the route I took before I got plates although all of them feels "not right" until plates are in. I got a GGG Minimalist when I did that. GGG usually has 50% sitewide for BF. PA has it in coyote brown for $58 for Halloween. https://www.primaryarms.com/grey-ghost-gear-minimalist-plate-carrier-coyote-brown |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:34:58 PM EDT
[#13]
The new GBRS Modular Chest Rig looks highly customizable and interesting.
 MCR | modular chest rig | full breakdown and build |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:36:06 PM EDT
[#14]
Spiritus and Unobtanium rigs are awesome but very lightweight. Their H harness is very comfortable.
Bank Robber Micro Dank Robber |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:39:08 PM EDT
[#15]
Man I have a LOT of options. Thanks to everyone so far! Going to take a while to sort through them all...
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:41:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: spiritus tall GP pouch. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What pouch is that on your left side? I also like my onward research recce rig. The simp pouch is too small for anything practical though spiritus tall GP pouch. Thanks |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:43:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The new GBRS Modular Chest Rig looks highly customizable and interesting.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGpx6YMt6YkThey wayyyyyy over thought that fucker shit................. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:45:56 PM EDT
[#18]
Get a plate carrier even if you don’t have plates they make great chest rigs.
Then in the future. Get plates. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:47:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Esstac I ordered his Trimmed Bush in multicam. Planning to put together an Enhanced belt setup next. Yep. I love my triple piggy. Everything you need, nothing you don't. https://esstac.com/triple-piggy/ |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:48:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Get a plate carrier even if you don’t have plates they make great chest rigs. Then in the future. Get plates. Plate carrier plus plates plus chest rig |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:53:28 PM EDT
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I know this is plate, but it looks like the DAEODON PLATE CARRIER - Large has been updated, mine doesn't look like that one (missing some of the loops in the front for instance). This with the triple ar mag + triple pistol mag chest piece works nicely. More mags on my shooter belt if I need them (also from Esstac). Really happy with every interaction I've had with Esstac, and all USA made.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 2:54:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I know this is plate, but it looks like the DAEODON PLATE CARRIER - Large has been updated, mine doesn't look like that one (missing some of the loops in the front for instance). This with the triple ar mag + triple pistol mag chest piece works nicely. More mags on my shooter belt if I need them (also from Esstac). Really happy with every interaction I've had with Esstac, and all USA made. Don't fall for the 3x3 meme it's horrible |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:04:38 PM EDT
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Not extra fancy but it works, as you can see you can carry quite a bit. also has hydration bladder. straps are padded and it carries the weight well.
 
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:06:33 PM EDT
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wrong thread
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:07:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They wayyyyyy over thought that fucker shit................. Yeah - No way I would buy that rig until its been out for a while and vetted. That tegris looks like it would be uncomfortable. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:08:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. I love my triple piggy. Everything you need, nothing you don't. https://esstac.com/triple-piggy/ You mean like extra retention or a flap when not on the flat range. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:09:50 PM EDT
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To train properly you must always practice on a two way range
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:17:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @C-4 just the basic one. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Mayflower Gen IV Comfy, holds a lot of shit, unused pockets don't get in the way, and no molle to dick with so you aren't screwing with pouch setup for eternity. 4 mag slots, and two radio pockets that can also hold two more mags each. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/Battle_Belt_Final_jpg-3008409.JPG @Liaztraht Which H-harness did you go with: Cordura, 2" or 3"? I have the 2" and really like it. Got it. This is a great set-up! |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:17:39 PM EDT
[#29]
I don't prefer chest rigs but they're ok. The one on the left is a hsgi with surplus pouches. The right a soe micro rig.
I like them to throw over a slick plate carrier or augment my belt rig.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:52:45 PM EDT
[#30]
While not exactly a chest rig, for durable but inexpensive gear, you can always get a US FLC vest and some surplus pouches. For well under $200 you could have one in a vehicle and another at home ready to go.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:54:29 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryThank you. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:55:44 PM EDT
[#32]
Haley Strategic D3CR Heavy
Haley Strategic D3CR Side Saddle Pair Haley Strategic End User Device (EDU) Bridge - If using ATAK Pmag 30rd, window, Gen 3 - TAN x4 Multi-tool in 1st pistol pouch Flashlight in 2nd pistol pouch; red light / IR strobe capable Small Zip Pouch Contents (Survival): Fire Steel Rod Vaseline cotton balls in zip-lok bag Iodine bottle 50ct Chapstick, NSAIDs, 1” medical tape roll, band-aids, 4x4 / 2x2 gauze in zip-lok bag 5ft 550 cord x 4 / 15ft 550 cord x2 Signal Mirror VS17 Panel 2x2ft Spare batteries for flashlight and Garmin GPS (AA / AAA / CR123s) - tape together Large Zip Pouch Contents (Admin): Rite-In-Rain 3x5 Spiral Notebook Staedtler Permanent Map Markers (Super-Fine tip) Maps / Imagery / GRGs of AO / Com Card / COF Compass Protractor with heading string Garmin GPSMAP 6X Series Side Saddle Left - Medium GP Pouch - Wind pants, wind coat with hood, baklava Side Saddle Right - Radio pouch *Add radio PTT to 2nd line gear, headset / mic You're welcome |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:59:50 PM EDT
[#33]
I like my TRex arms ready rig. Only complaint is that I can't get the shoulder straps as short as I want
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:06:29 PM EDT
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I have a Spiritus 34A split rig. It’s my go to piece of SHTF kit.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:08:48 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes all US made and the owner is a member here. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Is esstac usa made? Looking online I found a handful of their mag pouches are, but no info is given on the chest rigs Yes all US made and the owner is a member here. They have an industry page here too. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:16:47 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They wayyyyyy over thought that fucker shit................. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The new GBRS Modular Chest Rig looks highly customizable and interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGpx6YMt6YkThey wayyyyyy over thought that fucker shit................. Jesus, they weren't kidding when they said modular. It's fuckin' legos with molle, a skeleton system that uses the pouches themselves to connect everything together. It's cheaper than I thought at $150... But that includes zero pouches, you still need those to put it together. So probably close to a $300 chest rig, all said and done. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:20:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:30:55 PM EDT
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I went Esstac for battle belt
Nobody said Ex Umbris for chest rig, I went that route. It’s basic until you start adding pouches. Customer service is top notch |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:56:00 PM EDT
[#39]
I already have a full size rig setup. But was thinking of grabbing a trex arms ready rigs.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:56:44 PM EDT
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Plate carrier.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:57:10 PM EDT
[#41]
The Tactical Tailor split front MAV is still a really good platform for a chest rig.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 5:04:29 PM EDT
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If you’re just starting out, I would say keep it cheap and see what you like. Get a TAPS or FLC. Hell you could probably get one of each for less than $100. It’ll give you something functional and allow you to think about what you would really like when you want to spend a bit more money.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 5:09:56 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a Spiritus 34A split rig. It’s my go to piece of SHTF kit. https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/optacticalgear/spiritus-systems-34-alpha-chest-rig-42.jpg This but utilized a Crye Airlite harness for it. If I was to use a non split rig I would go with Mayflower, Onward Research, or T rex. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 6:40:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Surplus TAP - $60 new for a coyote USMC surplus. Spiritus Systems harness - $50 Spiritus Systems back strap - $12 Extra buckles to retrofit the harness and back strap $5 for 4. Or spend a little more and get the full upgrade kit for a kick ass rig: Spiritus Systems TAP upgrade kit. - $150 I got w/ @stoner63a to make some better side buckles and this might now be my favorite chest rig: https://i.imgur.com/M0KpMoX.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bSNTHpE.jpg Cut the flaps and got some kydex inserts off Amazon. Also have bungee retention: https://i.imgur.com/CcXEo42.jpg Do the inserts push the entire thing out a bit too much? I've been playing with my set-up since yesterday thinking about some modifications and a paint job since it's unfortunately ACU. I dyed it a year ago and it barely turned a shade darker so I might hit it with some krylon |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 6:42:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThe Underground Partisan is an underrated option. Definitely worth considering for what OP wants. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 7:04:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Tactical Tailor split front MAV is still a really good platform for a chest rig. Yup, I wish they had a panel on the back for a butt pack |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 11:44:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Tactical Tailor split front MAV is still a really good platform for a chest rig. My Fort Lewis go to but haven’t bought much since 2015. Sweet belts even got a sling there |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 1:22:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Agilite is my go to and I love the K19 but if you buy Agilite buy the K-Zero it’s the shit with the stiffer cummerbund they sell Bought a K-19 before there was a 0…wish I had a 0. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 1:24:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just a rig for now. Armor later. I have a budget/mortgage/wife and two teen daughters lol. You’re gonna need tac gear for sure! |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 1:44:30 AM EDT
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