Best chest rig on Reddit
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#1
Haley Strategic
4.6
(18)
"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
(11)
"TAPS is the only right answer."
"Another vote for the TAPs or one of its derivatives."
"It’s what’s currently issued to marines/army."
"You could also try a large chest rig like a TAPS with an extended H or X harness."
"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."
"Just get a surplus TAPS for like... 40 bucks."
#3
Spiritus
4.3
(7)
"Fits 2 of the 30rd or 42rd easily."
"I'd recommend grabbing a Spiritus thing 2 and just hooking your placard of choice on it."
"Spiritus MKV is the way to go!"
"I’ve got a Spiritus MK5 on swift clips, then just slap on a harness of your choice."
"I would look into spirit MK4 or MK5 without a thing too."
"I’ve been happy with the Spiritus MkV / Fat straps."
"New Thing3 from spiritus looks promising."
#4
TAP
3.5
(6)
"Grandpops Army Navy sells old Alice suspenders that have been modified to click into a TAP rig that is kinda fly and not spendy."
"The TAP is a good budget friendly option."
"It was cost affective."
"I'm selling my TAPS if OP picks it."
"I'd look at getting a cheap TAPs off surplus store."
"TAP rig for on the cheap."
#5
Helikon Tex
4.2
(5)
"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."
#6
Helikon
4.0
(5)
"The Helikon Guardian is super versatile and can hold 7.62s easily."
"While I am partial to Helikon...BlueForce and standard issue have good results."
"Helicon tex."
"I have one and like it for the money."
"Get a Helikon Guardian."
#7
Chicom
4.0
(5)
"Like a real AK enjoyer"
"Chicom Type 56."
"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."
"Chicom sks chestrig."
#8
Kommandostore
4.8
(4)
"Dudes absolutely love that rig, and it would still be able to fit as you continue to lose weight."
"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."
#9
Hill People Gear
4.3
(4)
"Hill people gear is what you want."
"Hill People Gear have some excellent options."
"Look at hill people gear first."
"I love Hill People Gear but I'm not sure this is the optimal setup for what you're doing."
#10
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."
#11
Condor
3.4
(5)
"I bought a Condor Recon Chest rig to get out to the range and move around, and it's great."
"The Condor rapid assault rig and the OPS chest rig worked great for me when I was BIG."
"I had a condor chest rig and a Voodoo tactical chest rig. Those did the job for a while."
"I'd rather buy a condor, figure out exactly how I wanna run my setup and then pull the trigger on something fancy and purposeful."
"I have a green Condor one I’ll take $20 shipped for."
#12
Shaw Concepts
4.0
(4)
"The Shaw Comcepts ARC would be a great consideration with their 7.62 for AK divider."
"Shaw Concepts or Unobtainium Gear."
"Shaw concepts... Then choose your placard."
"You can get a shaw concepts and build out what you want."
#13
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."
#14
Tracer Tactical
4.3
(3)
"Tracer tactical makes the best CR for mag capacity, customization, and storage."
"Tracer Tactical just released one."
"Tracer Tactical."
#15
Beez Combat Systems
4.3
(3)
"Beez Combat Systems. In your price range, high quality kit."
"Beez Combat Systems has chest rigs similar to the TAPS that can hold up to 6."
"Off the top of my head, I'd say check Beez combat systems."
#16
Velocity Systems
4.3
(3)
"Big Fan of Velocity Systems!"
"Velocity systems has a good selection."
"Velocity systems has some nice options."
#17
Midwest Armor
4.0
(3)
"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."
#18
LBT
4.0
(3)
"Very sturdy and great for..."
"LBT if you want to slip in some armor."
"Search ‘LBT Chest Rig” on eBay and find a cool early GWOT American Chicom style rig."
#19
Eagle Industries
4.0
(3)
"Eagle industries RRV or a condor clone, buy some 1” webbing and make yourself an extension if needed."
"I have an old marine recon Rhodesian."
"If you wanted something like that, just get a surplus RRV."
#20
Trex
3.7
(3)
"Trex quad flap is nice."
"I have a Trex quad flap."
"Go trex, recce has gone down in quality."
#21
AWS
5.0
(2)
"The top of the mountain is 1 - AWS base Rig."
"I really like the system."
#22
Unobtanium Gear
5.0
(2)
"Makes some great chest rigs. very user friendly, extremely well made."
"Unobtanium gear makes some great chest rigs for around $100."
#23
Tactical Tailor
5.0
(2)
"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)?"
#24
Unobtanium
4.5
(2)
"Unobtanium makes a great rig and they’re customer service is top notch too."
"Unobtanium, helikon-tex."
#25
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."
#26
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."
#27
Onward Research
4.5
(2)
"I use the Onward Research Recce Rig and two Platatc 152/Flask pouches."
"Onward research recce rig."
#28
Helikon-Tex
4.5
(2)
"Great quality lots of options."
"Budget Solution (Helikon-Tex) is a good option."
#29
Helikontex
4.5
(2)
"Helikontex multigunrig with 556 insert and Side flaps. Takes 5 mags or in my case 4 mags and a radio"
"I have a helikon tex guardian chest rig which can hold 6 ak mags"
#30
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."
#31
Mayflower
4.0
(2)
"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."
#32
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."
#33
Parashooter Gear
4.0
(2)
"Parashooter Gear Volk."
"Parashooter gear Volk."
#34
Emerson Gear
4.0
(2)
"I usually recommend Emerson Gear as it's good quality replicas."
"Emerson Gear for good quality replicas."
#35
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."
#36
Esstac
3.5
(2)
"The esstac subgun placard that holds 6 mags."
"I think the Esstac short pouches work with 20 rounders."
#37
PlatATac
5.0
(1)
"When i was active duty i used the platatac peacekeeper, which i highly recommend."
#38
AR500 Armor
5.0
(1)
"AR500 armor makes some very nice rigs for bigger guys."
#39
Tasmanian Tiger
5.0
(1)
"The Tasmanian Tiger MK2 is the king of rigs for me, comfy as hell."
#40
Velsyst
5.0
(1)
"I really like the Velsyst hybrid. I have used a lot of chest rigs and that one is my favorite."
#41
Direct Action
5.0
(1)
"On sale rn also good company with a good reputation."
#42
Spade 7 Tactical
5.0
(1)
"Spade 7. It's 6 mags wide, so it works better with packs than TAPS."
#43
Tardigrade Tactical
5.0
(1)
"Https://www.tardigradetactical.com/collections/mcrs-modular-chest-rig-system/products/infantry-chest-rig-front-plackart-ready-size-14"
#44
Unobtainium Gear
5.0
(1)
"We offer a couple rigs in M81 that'll serve both of those roles."
#45
British Surplus
5.0
(1)
"I love mine. It’s great and don’t plan of getting rid of it."
#46
Pathfinder
4.0
(1)
"The pathfinder rig is awesome, my buddies have a few."
#47
Kommand Store
4.0
(1)
"I like the Kommand Store Pattern 84 Chest Rig, it's a reinvented SADF Pattern 83 with some improvements."
#48
Voodoo Tactical
4.0
(1)
"Voodoo tactical can be adjusted up to 5xl."
#49
T Rex Arms
4.0
(1)
"A copy of the T Rex arms ready rig may suit you well."
#50
Hilo
4.0
(1)
"Check out our Hilo Recon Rig."
#51
Acetac
4.0
(1)
"Get the acetac sop micro, can get it between 70 and 90 bucks depending on if it’s on sale."
#52
Raptor Tactical
4.0
(1)
"Check out the raptor tactical dawrf or archer chest rigs."
#53
Crye
4.0
(1)
"Crye Airlite."
#54
Vietnam Era
4.0
(1)
"I use a Vietnam era LBV as a chest rig because I’m cheap and I like being able to add the belt and butt pack, canteen etc."
#55
WoSport
4.0
(1)
"WoSport D3CRM clones of the Haley strategic chest rig."
#56
Recce
4.0
(1)
"Recce rig."
#57
WTF
4.0
(1)
"Check out WTF’s 3x12 accessory panel and their Harness 0."
#58
G-Code
4.0
(1)
"They're expensive, but G-Code Soft Shell Scorpions seem to be the best pouches for waffle mags."
#59
8Fields
3.0
(1)
"This is called the „8Fields Classic Navy Seal Chest Rig“"
#60
Black Hawk
3.0
(1)
"This is the Taiwan Gun copy of the Black Hawk VBSS chest rig"
#61
AliExpress
3.0
(1)
"Chest rig : [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005815340843.html]."
#62
Velocity
3.0
(1)
"I used the Velocity Pusher Gen VI and it fit AK mags very comfortably."
#63
Hailey Strategic
3.0
(1)
"Hailey strategic makes some good but pricy rigs."
#64
Surplus Sten Gun
3.0
(1)
"Get a old surplus sten gun bandolier."
#65
British Osprey
3.0
(1)
"Not quite a 'chest rig' but the British Osprey Mk4 plate carriers are kinda meant to be LBE as well as PPE."
#66
Defense Mechanism
3.0
(1)
"I believe defense mechanism has an upgraded taps r."
#67
Venture Surplus
3.0
(1)
"VentureSurplus might have a few surplus TAP rigs left."
#68
MOLLE II
3.0
(1)
"You could get a surplus MOLLE II FLC for $10-20 and just molle whatever you want on."
#69
Type 81
3.0
(1)
"Type 81 chicom. Order on ebay and wait a month for it to show up."
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