Best chest rig on Reddit
155 reviews from r/tacticalgear, r/QualityTacticalGear, r/ptr91 and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Haley Strategic
4.5
(20)
"Replica/Clone/Copy of a Haley Strategic D3CR Micro Rig maybe?"
"Since noes said it yet, I’ve got the Haley Micro rig. I love it but recommend getting the H harness."
"Haley strategic micro rig, load up with some 33 round mags."
"I love the Haley strategic one."
"D3CRM+flatpack is what I use, it's pretty low profile and the hydration pack acts as a barrier between my body and the HPA tank."
"Haley Strategic or Unobtanium."
"Haley strategic heavy chest rig."
"I really like the Haley Strategic DC3RX."
"Haley Strategic heavy chest rig is what I like to run."
"Haley Strategic DC3RX, looks like."
#2
TAPS
4.3
(8)
"Another vote for the TAPs or one of its derivatives."
"It’s what’s currently issued to marines/army."
"TAPS"
"Issued TAPS rigs, build it out"
"The TAPS is great. It’s a US made rig that can hold 8."
"$20 TAPS rig and $25 krydex harness is a solid choice."
"TAPS with a Beez harness and some misc pouches for misc items or more mags."
"Maybe start with a surplus TAPS kit."
#3
Chicom
4.2
(6)
"Like a real AK enjoyer"
"Chicom type 85"
"Chicom Type 56."
"Start with surplus Chicom rigs"
"Chicom is the obvious choice but if you want something a little more modern any non molle chest rig has that budget militia look."
"CHICOM Type 56 for 'nades, Type 81 for mags."
#4
Helikon Tex
4.0
(6)
"Probably one of the best starter chest rigs imo."
"Helikon tex is also a solid one for the price."
"Helikon Tex."
"Helikon tex on Amazon is also a great entry level rig."
"Helikon Tex TMR."
"Helikon tex mini training rig"
#5
Spiritus
4.6
(5)
"I'd recommend grabbing a Spiritus thing 2 and just hooking your placard of choice on it."
"Spiritus thing2 or 3 + wisemen HX hybrid harness"
"Spiritus MKV is the way to go!"
"I would look into spirit MK4 or MK5 without a thing too."
"I’ve been happy with the Spiritus MkV / Fat straps."
#6
Hill People Gear
4.4
(5)
"Hill people gear is what you want."
"Hill People Gear have some excellent options."
"They make chest rigs that are more styled to hiking, hunting and backpacking."
"Hillpeoplegear. Any of their hiking packs."
"Look at hill people gear first."
#7
Unobtanium Gear
4.2
(5)
"This is what I use."
"I have Unobtanium grear and Moonlight Industries rigs for PCC. Both are nice."
"Unobtanium Gear DRIP-9 paired with a Ferro Mini Dangler works for me."
"Unobtanium Gear Dank Robber."
"Unobtanium Gear LV-x."
#8
Bundeswehr
4.3
(4)
"I've found it to be greatly effective."
"I have a Bundeswehr LBE, a Rhodesian and SADF knock-off check rig, another fancier one. They are all good."
"I didn’t do a chest rig I ordered the bundeswehr mag holder and belt setup from mikes militaria."
"It is pretty good."
#9
Midwest Armor
4.0
(4)
"Also, see about midwest armor, their pouches can hold gp and mags."
"Midwest armor hilo. You can fit a 1 Qt cantenn in one of the pockets."
"Midwest armor Hilo or the trex arms chest rig are my current favorites."
"Wtfidea double m4 placard and Modular expanders."
#10
Helikon-Tex
4.0
(4)
"Great quality lots of options."
"Bought the Helikon rig and I like it."
"Budget Solution (Helikon-Tex) is a good option."
"Helikon-tex seems like a good carrier."
#11
T REX Arms
5.0
(3)
"Trex TRAAP rig is really nice, plus you can configure it however you want."
"Thanks for the help everyone, I have decided that I'll be scooping a TREX TRAAP."
"100% go with the TRAAP over the TAPS."
#12
Kommandostore
4.7
(3)
"Pattern 84 from Kommandostore. Made it my primary chest rig."
"Kommandostore Pattern 84."
"If you want flap pouches (my preference) I'd recommend the Pattern 84 from kommandostore."
#13
AWS
4.7
(3)
"The top of the mountain is 1 - AWS base Rig."
"I really like the system."
"Would the AWS work?"
#14
Tactical Tailor
4.7
(3)
"I can adjust mine to fit *over* a plate carrier and field jacket"
"Have you looked at the Tactical Tailor 1-piece MAV (or the 8492nylonworks replica)?"
"Tactical tailor."
#15
Velocity Systems
4.3
(3)
"Big Fan of Velocity Systems!"
"Velocity systems has a good selection."
"Velocity systems has some nice options."
#16
Tracer Tactical
4.3
(3)
"Tracer tactical makes the best CR for mag capacity, customization, and storage."
"Tracer tactical mrrv has done me pretty solid over a few competitions and training courses"
"Tracer Tactical."
#17
Shaw Concepts
4.0
(3)
"Shaw Concepts or Unobtainium Gear."
"Shaw concepts... Then choose your placard."
"You can get a shaw concepts and build out what you want."
#18
Helikon
4.0
(3)
"While I am partial to Helikon...BlueForce and standard issue have good results."
"Helicon tex."
"I have one and like it for the money."
#19
Mayflower
4.0
(3)
"Mayflower Gen VI or V (depending on whether you like split front)."
"Mayflower Gen IV is a really good one that I use."
"Good rigs but if I could do over I would get an LBT 1961 rig."
#20
Otte Gear
4.5
(2)
"Check out the Otte Gear chest rig and placcard, its what I rock and I absolutely love it!"
"You can always get the otte gear chest rig placcard or the tried and true spiritus mk4 chest rig."
#21
Unobtanium
4.5
(2)
"Unobtanium makes a great rig and they’re customer service is top notch too."
"Unobtanium, helikon-tex."
#22
Onward Research
4.5
(2)
"I use the Onward Research Recce Rig and two Platatc 152/Flask pouches."
"Onward research recce rig."
#23
Beez Combat Systems
4.5
(2)
"Beez Combat Systems. In your price range, high quality kit."
"Off the top of my head, I'd say check Beez combat systems."
#24
Spiritus Systems
4.5
(2)
"I have a spiritus mkV and I put an HRT Tactical smg insert in it."
"I like the look of spiritus systems mk5,u can do a 4 mag insert."
#25
Unobtainium Gear
4.5
(2)
"We offer a couple rigs in M81 that'll serve both of those roles."
"I’m leaning towards this chest rig for my set up."
#26
Parashooter Gear
4.0
(2)
"Parashooter Gear Volk."
"Parashooter gear Volk."
#27
Emerson Gear
4.0
(2)
"I usually recommend Emerson Gear as it's good quality replicas."
"Emerson Gear for good quality replicas."
#28
Azimuth
4.0
(2)
"Azimuths and Poyas/Belt are the best for early wipe."
"Azimuths have a good slots inside vs slots taken ratio and are quite common."
#29
T-Rex Arms
4.0
(2)
"I have a TRex Arms Ready Rig. Surprisingly modular for how small it is."
"I run a t rex ready rig with a admin pouch and drop pouch."
#30
Trex
4.0
(2)
"Trex quad flap is nice."
"I have a Trex quad flap."
#31
Eagle Industries
4.0
(2)
"Eagle industries RRV or a condor clone, buy some 1” webbing and make yourself an extension if needed."
"If you wanted something like that, just get a surplus RRV."
#32
Surplus
4.0
(2)
"It gives you modularity with molle, but with 6 magazines pouches."
"It gives you modularity with molle, but with 6 magazines pouches."
#33
LBT
4.0
(2)
"Look at this split front by LBT. it should have more than enough molle for you."
"Search ‘LBT Chest Rig” on eBay and find a cool early GWOT American Chicom style rig."
#34
Haley
4.0
(2)
"Haley TRMP could be the answer."
"Haley heavy"
#35
AR500 Armor
5.0
(1)
"AR500 armor makes some very nice rigs for bigger guys."
#36
Hilo
5.0
(1)
"Shameless plug check out our Hilo Recon Chest Rig."
#37
Direct Action
5.0
(1)
"Been rocking the direct action hurricane hybrid rig for the past couple years and love it"
#38
British Surplus
5.0
(1)
"I love mine. It’s great and don’t plan of getting rid of it."
#39
Wise Men
5.0
(1)
"Wise men’s getaway driver rig is legit."
#40
Velocity
5.0
(1)
"Velocity/mayflower recon rig was just re-introduced."
#41
Tardigrade Tactical
5.0
(1)
"Https://www.tardigradetactical.com/collections/mcrs-modular-chest-rig-system/products/infantry-chest-rig-front-plackart-ready-size-14"
#42
Spade 7 Tactical
5.0
(1)
"Spade 7. It's 6 mags wide, so it works better with packs than TAPS."
#43
Mountain Partisan
4.0
(1)
"Mountain Partisan split front Mod 308."
#44
Agilite
4.0
(1)
"Agilite has a placard that can do 6 Glock sticks."
#45
SORD
4.0
(1)
"If you like the Rhodesian style SORD has a couple of them."
#46
Hilo Recon
4.0
(1)
"Shameless plug check out our Hilo Recon Rig we have a few options including laser and MOLLE."
#47
Poyaz
4.0
(1)
"Could look for a poyaz rig, otherwise check grey shop, Russo militare shop, military orginal store."
#48
Lunar Concepts
4.0
(1)
"HX Hybrid Harness is a comfortable option."
#49
Sarma
4.0
(1)
"Sarma lw18 and fill it out with whatever pouches you want."
#50
Excellent Elite Spanker
4.0
(1)
"I’m impressed. Front and rear panels are hook and loop."
#51
Whiskey Two Four
4.0
(1)
"I think whiskey two four has one for 20 rounders."
#52
TRex
4.0
(1)
"I have my eye on the TRex Quad Flap chest rig. No experience with it yet but seems to check a lot of boxes."
#53
Esstac
4.0
(1)
"For a budget dedicated rig, I'd look at the Esstac piggy 7.62. They run about 120 bucks on the Esstac site."
#54
Swedish Surplus
4.0
(1)
"The old Swedish surplus load bearing rigs are pretty decent IMO."
#55
T.Rex Arms
4.0
(1)
"I have my eye on the TRex Quad Flap chest rig."
#56
HSGI
4.0
(1)
"Hsgi tacos work well with 20s if you put a pull tab on the 20s."
#57
Warreplica
4.0
(1)
"The pouches are sized right and it's made from a tough canvas material."
#58
Alice
4.0
(1)
"Alice gear"
#59
Shaw
4.0
(1)
"Shaw concepts"
#60
Phantom Gear
4.0
(1)
"A little lower capacity but definitely sleek"
#61
Ferro
4.0
(1)
"Can be reconfigured from 762 to 556 mags without much trouble."
#62
Wilde Custom Gear
4.0
(1)
"Fit ptr mags perfectly"
#63
Beez
4.0
(1)
"Really nice and fits both my FAL and PTR mags no problem"
#64
Gunfighters
4.0
(1)
"Gunfighters make great ones"
#65
Condor
3.0
(1)
"I had a condor chest rig and a Voodoo tactical chest rig. Those did the job for a while."
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