Chest Rig reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 196 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 76 posts to rank the best Chest Rig brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/tacticalgear, r/QualityTacticalGear, r/searchandrescue, r/airsoft, r/ar15. Top-rated brands include Haley Strategic (4.6/5), TAPS (4.3/5), Hill People Gear (4.2/5).
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Reviews196
Subreddits20
Posts76
Brands71
Products75
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#1
Haley Strategic
4.6
(23)
"I’d suggest Haley strategic or Shaw concepts."
"Replica/Clone/Copy of a Haley Strategic D3CR Micro Rig maybe?"
"Haley strategic, spiritus systems, brave castle are some of my favorites."
"2nd Haley strategic."
"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."
#2
TAPS
4.3
(10)
"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."
"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."
"The issued TAPS rig does what you asked for. Venture surplus sells them for a very reasonable price in ocp, acu, scorpion, and coyote brown."
"Maybe start with a surplus TAPS kit."
#3
Hill People Gear
4.2
(10)
"I really like my hill people gear SAR kitbag. I carry my 24 hr essentials, radio, phone/gps, map, compass gloves, etc. It carries really well and is meant to be used with a pack."
"Hill people gear is what you want."
"Hill People Gear have some excellent options."
"If you wanna have like note books, multitool, IFAK stuff, or whatever tf else the HP gear is great."
"That's one of the only reasons that I ended up with Hill People SAR bag...even with the substantial price mark up..."
"I like the Hill People SAR pack but don’t know if I should get the medium or full size."
"Hill people gear. They have official distributors who sometimes have different colors and more items in stock if things are out of stock on their main site."
"They make chest rigs that are more styled to hiking, hunting and backpacking."
"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."
#4
Spiritus
4.1
(8)
"Spiritus kit is similarly modular and high quality, probably competing for the best out there if you know what you need"
"Spiritus MKV is the way to go!"
"He striped the mag inserts on the spiritus chest rig and turn them into admin pouches that mix with the spiritus systems ‘thing 2” he has other pouches mounted for other things."
"Check out Spiritus too. I use that when I don’t need a Plate carrier."
"I have a green beret friend who says he likes Spiritus."
"Spiritus and Ferro. The padding won’t matter it’s going to be how tight/loose the pouch is to your body when worn"
"I’ve been happy with the Spiritus MkV / Fat straps."
"The spiritus isn’t bad if you have a larger frame. I’m a smaller framed dude and have had to alter my spiritus setup quite a bit."
#5
Helikon Tex
4.3
(7)
"I really like it."
"Probably one of the best starter chest rigs imo."
"Helikon tex is also a solid one for the price."
"Helikon Tex."
"Best budget bet would be the Helikon Tex Mini Rig."
"Helikon tex on Amazon is also a great entry level rig."
"Helikon Tex TMR."
#6
Mayflower
4.6
(5)
"Mayflower stuff is phenomenal, probably one of the most tried and true rigs on the market"
"I had one, and then i traded it for a haley heavy. Worst trade deal ive ever made, wish i could get my mayflower back. The haley is good, but the mayflower was excellent"
"Mayflower is the OG..nothing wrong with a classic chest rig."
"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."
#7
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."
#8
Shaw Concepts
4.2
(5)
"Shaw Concepts Shaw shanks are really good."
"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."
#9
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."
#10
Velocity Systems
4.5
(4)
"I run Velocity Systems but they make Mayflower stuff. Love my rig."
"Big Fan of Velocity Systems!"
"Velocity systems has a good selection."
"Velocity systems has some nice options."
#11
Tracer Tactical
4.3
(4)
"Tracer tactical makes the best CR for mag capacity, customization, and storage."
"Tracer Tactical just released one."
"Tracer Tactical."
"Another great option similar to this are chest rigs from tracer tactical."
#12
Beez Combat Systems
4.3
(4)
"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."
"The ferro concepts wing thing is a good option for adding a knife. And I use Beez combat systems baofeng pouch."
"Off the top of my head, I'd say check Beez combat systems."
#13
Unobtanium
4.3
(4)
"Unobtanium makes a great rig and they’re customer service is top notch too."
"Unobtanium gear is solid."
"Unobtanium makes a solid .308 micro rig"
"Unobtanium, helikon-tex."
#14
Chicom
4.3
(4)
"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."
#15
Eagle Industries
4.0
(4)
"Eagle industries RRV or a condor clone, buy some 1” webbing and make yourself an extension if needed."
"Off the top of my head the Eagle industries Rhodesian Recon Vest"
"I have an old marine recon Rhodesian."
"If you wanted something like that, just get a surplus RRV."
#16
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."
#17
AWS
4.7
(3)
"The top of the mountain is 1 - AWS base Rig."
"I really like the system."
"I really like the AWS Base rig I have been playing with it for like 6 months now and will be doing a post on it soon."
#18
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."
#19
Tru North
4.7
(3)
"I second Tru North. I work mostly in the Shining Rock and surrounding areas. I have the two radio rig. It has been doing everything I need it to do for well on six years now."
"Almost everyone on our dog team uses this one, but if you're carrying medical gear, then you might have different needs."
"The wildland fire style harnesses are popular and can do most of what you want. Tru North and coaxsher are the big brands."
#20
Helikon-Tex
4.3
(3)
"Great quality lots of options."
"I’ve been very impressed with the inexpensive gear I’ve gotten from Helikon Tex."
"Budget Solution (Helikon-Tex) is a good option."
#21
Onward Research
4.3
(3)
"I use the Onward Research Recce Rig and two Platatc 152/Flask pouches."
"Onward research recce rig"
"Onward research recce rig."
#22
Team Wendy
4.3
(3)
"One of the nice features on the Team Wendy rig is that it comes with 3 Radio pouches, a small, a medium and a large size. I have had everything in there from a BK down to a Motorola GP 300D to a TYT MD-380, Radiodity GD-77, etc. Always a perfect fit."
"Also like the Team Wendy harness a lot. Works well."
"I like the Team Wendy chest harness. It carries everything the fold down ability to see my SARtopo map on my phone is useful."
#23
Ferro
4.3
(3)
"I run Ferro (ktar and kangaroo) and swap them between my SPC/JPC and chesty with no issues."
"Pretty happy with my Ferro chesty wide. There are cheaper options that offer more capacity out-the-door but I like how simple and scalable it is."
"What about a Ferro chesty wide?"
#24
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."
#25
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."
#26
Condor
3.0
(3)
"The condor one is low-key more comfy and can hold a lot more."
"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."
#27
Acetac
4.5
(2)
"Would highly recommend it"
"It’s dope for what I need."
#28
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."
#29
Warrior Assault Systems
4.5
(2)
"Warrior assault systems ones are really good."
"Also if you are willing to spend a little more warrior assault systems is uk based."
#30
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."
#31
AceTac
4.5
(2)
"It has been amazing. Highly customizable, and comfortable!"
"Ain't bad."
#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)
"Very sturdy and great for..."
"LBT if you want to slip in some armor."
#34
Coaxsher
4.0
(2)
"I use this one. I like my chest rig to minimal and use my pack for gear."
"I have the coaxsher version of this one. I like it a lot I used it when I was on search and rescue and I use it now whenever I go into the woods."
#35
GMRS
4.0
(2)
"I'm a military grade Motorola guy and love getting the stink eye at the range when I'm wearing it, but it's Hella expensive and a pain to program."
"Cheap, water and dust proof. I recommend them all the time."
#36
Parashooter Gear
4.0
(2)
"Parashooter Gear Volk."
"Parashooter gear Volk."
#37
Trex
4.0
(2)
"Trex quad flap is nice."
"I have a Trex quad flap."
#38
Emerson Gear
4.0
(2)
"I usually recommend Emerson Gear as it's good quality replicas."
"Emerson Gear for good quality replicas."
#39
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."
#40
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."
#41
Bundeswehr
4.0
(2)
"I have a Bundeswehr LBE, a Rhodesian and SADF knock-off check rig, another fancier one. They are all good."
"It is pretty good."
#42
Velocity
4.0
(2)
"Velocity UW Split-Front is excellent. Head On Tactical RCR XL another nice option."
"I used the Velocity Pusher Gen VI and it fit AK mags very comfortably."
#43
WTFIdea
5.0
(1)
"These are excellent quality chest rigs. The material is much thicker than what you’ll find on a Spiritus, Haley Strategic, Onward Research, etc but not quite as thick as an issued TAP’s Chest Rig."
#44
FHF
5.0
(1)
"I use an FHF Chest Rig. Their gear is great with a lot of interchangeable molle accessory pouches."
#45
Osprey
5.0
(1)
"Armored rig: osprey mtp, with 3s15m plates (can be bartered with 2 rolex+3 sas) best rig: lbt 1961a and alpha"
#46
Tasmanian Tiger
5.0
(1)
"Tasmanian Tiger MKII in OD is the go to. Fits a plethora of different looks."
#47
Elite Survival Systems
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love their products, and the Payload vest is my personal 'get home' rig of choice."
#48
PlatATac
5.0
(1)
"When i was active duty i used the platatac peacekeeper, which i highly recommend."
#49
Ana Tactical
4.0
(1)
"If you really need triple slots you better wear Ana Tactical Alpha rig and Gzhel-K armor. The rig has 4 triple slots."
#50
Onward Research and Trex Arms
4.0
(1)
"Onward research and trex arms"
#51
5.11
4.0
(1)
"I have since transitioned to the 5.11 chest rig."
#52
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Highly recommend this one from Amazon. I had a smaller one but I am a bigger body so I preferred this one."
#53
Sleds-K and Shaw ARC
4.0
(1)
"I’m a fan of the sleds-k and the Shaw arc with their ram inserts."
#54
Nerg
4.0
(1)
"I can tell you one from an Italian site that also does larp stuff, Chest Rig Nerg MLT 16"
#55
Conterra
4.0
(1)
"If you have just a radio and few tiny things the conterra is awesome."
#56
Ergodyne
4.0
(1)
"Our canine team uses a an industrial Molle vest from Ergodyne, but it may be discontinued or unavailable now. its nice - I can carry the basic first aid kit and a bladder on the back, the rest of the essentials + radio on the front, and resize it for winter or summer layering."
#57
Sleds-K
4.0
(1)
"The previously-mentioned Sleds-K may be what you're after then."
#58
Propergrid
4.0
(1)
"I have heard good things about these: https://propergrid.eu/pl/p/Panel-Przedni-typu-Chest-Rig-N.-22-Konfigurator/80"
#59
Tactical Tailor
4.0
(1)
"OP I have a 6 mag shingle from tactical tailor if you’re interested…."
#60
Matrix
4.0
(1)
"Plus an ak mag pouch, evike has matrix for 11 dollars."
#61
ANA
4.0
(1)
"ANA Alpha rig is also good if that's what you are looking for"
#62
Pattern
4.0
(1)
"You can get a Pattern 83, mine has six .308 Duramags sitting in it."
#63
Fulltang Tactical
4.0
(1)
"Fulltang Tactical chest rig"
#64
Raptor Tactical
4.0
(1)
"Check out the raptor tactical dawrf or archer chest rigs."
#65
Viktos
4.0
(1)
"The viktos chest rig is cool"
#66
WTF
4.0
(1)
"The WTF plate carrier 13 is pretty nice for the price. Made in USA for $99."
#67
RIC Tactical
4.0
(1)
"Our RIC Tactical SAUL rig with expander wings can be configured for 6 mags across the chest."
#68
Chinese
4.0
(1)
"Chinese type 85 chest rigs fit talon mags perfectly."
#69
British DPM NI
4.0
(1)
"Get a surplus British DPM NI chest rig
It the original that one is based on but much higher quality and way cheaper"
#70
Krydex
4.0
(1)
"I got the Krydex micro chest rig for like $40 a couple years back and thing is pretty decent."
#71
WoSport
4.0
(1)
"WoSport D3CRM clones of the Haley strategic chest rig."
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