Chest Rigs for concealment?

[Tactically Fat]

I'm curious as to what a person would like to conceal that would require a chest rig. Listen, just buy a fanny pack and call it an "administrative pouch" like the rest of us!

When there's already a backpack waist belt at play - then a chest rig is how it is. I wish it didn't be like that, but it do.

Also, fanny packs are for nerds. Nerds, I say.

 

[cosermann]

Also, I think depending on the physical activity (i.e. running, biking, etc.), some folks just find a chest pack to work better than a fanny pack.

To me, the term "chest rig" is something a little different and more "tactical" - with mag pouches, molle, etc.

This thread is more along the chest "pack" lines if I'm following correctly.

 

[jsx1043]

I'm curious as to what a person would like to conceal that would require a chest rig. Listen, just buy a fanny pack and call it an "administrative pouch" like the rest of us!

It’s a satchel, and Indiana Jones had one…

 

[Backpacker]

I'm curious as to what a person would like to conceal that would require a chest rig. Listen, just buy a fanny pack and call it an "administrative pouch" like the rest of us!

When I used the HPG chest pack, I carried either a Glock Model 40 MOS or a Ruger GP 100 with a 6" barrel. Both fit nicely and made for a smooth draw.

 

[jsx1043]

Great write up @cosermann

Yeah, when it comes to straps, an extra foot isn’t going to cost that much when they buy it in 500 foot rolls lol. You can always cut off extra, but it’s a lot harder to add on!

 

[cosermann]

Great write up @cosermann

Yeah, when it comes to straps, an extra foot isn’t going to cost that much when they buy it in 500 foot rolls lol. You can always cut off extra, but it’s a lot harder to add on!

Thx. Had mods move write up to review subforum.

5.11 Skyweight Utility Chest pack

There was a thread recently on chest rigs for concealment. [https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/chest-rigs-for-concealment.532145/] The well-known Hill People Gear Kit bags were mentioned. However, a bag I haven’t seen/noticed before, the 5.11 Skyweight Utility Chest Pack, was also...

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[freekforge]

I use a fhf gear chest rig for all my outdoorsy stuff. Ill check to see if it holds my 17, I usually have a 43 shoved in it. Even in bear country I carry the 43 in it with the bear spray holster attached to the bottom. I think they're $110 or $120.

 

[ShimmeringTrees]

T.REX Ready Rig – 5.56 – T.REX ARMS

www.trex-arms.com

T.REX Tourniquet Holder – T.REX ARMS

www.trex-arms.com

I know I'm late to the show.

 

[cosermann]

Picked up one of these to a few months ago try out the chest pack concept. Much less expensive, and probably 80-90% the bag the HPG bags are. Tunnel in the back allows it to be used as a fanny pack also if you decide the chest pack idea isn't for you.

5.11 Skyweight Utility Chest pack

There was a thread recently on chest rigs for concealment. [https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/chest-rigs-for-concealment.532145/] The well-known Hill People Gear Kit bags were mentioned. However, a bag I haven’t seen/noticed before, the 5.11 Skyweight Utility Chest Pack, was also...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[teddy12b]

I can't speak to anything other than the hill people runners kit bag, but I can say I'm very happy with it. https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1/ProductID/2

I bought it for carrying while backpacking. My backpacks have hip belts, around the waist so that's an issue for IWB or OWB carry. Mostly I pocket carry every day anyway, but for backpacking I prefer not to have the weight in one pocket. What really drew me to the runners kit bag was that it didn't look tactical with molle all over it. It looks like something some little hipster would have and it's pretty minimal. For it's size though, it's holds a G17 with ease and most recently a S&W 4.6" M&P 10mm. The loop on the bottom inside the main compartment holds a trigger guard securely that I can rip the main compartment open and the pistol is still securely until I draw it out with enough force where the trigger guard pulls off on the draw.

I get there's other competitors out there and I believe helikon tex is making one now too, but I'm completely happy with the one I got. Hopefully that helps.

 

[bashMOH]

T.REX Ready Rig – 5.56 – T.REX ARMS

www.trex-arms.com

T.REX Tourniquet Holder – T.REX ARMS

www.trex-arms.com

I know I'm late to the show.

I know I'm late to the show, but do you have any experience with this? It looks interesting, but I don't want to drop money on it without some real world reviews first lol