Looking for a quiet chest rig.

[Hookeye]

Maybe for durability the conflict type of chest rig mandates certain materials that would make it suck for hunting.

Dunno, have not used either, not even a vest for turkey hunting.

Velcro and nylon too noisy.

Being even more picky.......OD green or tan, not camo.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Looking for a full chest rig or just a harness type?

 

[Hookeye]

I dunno LOL.
Just checked Sitka Mountain Optics harness. That w a couple mag pouches might work.
No familiarity w any of it.

Buds w turkey and predator vests, w or wo seats, from what Ive seen aint gonna fit my run n gun style. Want less, mounted higher, so a few pockets on a chest rig/harness would work.

So was wondering if I could find a tactical chest rig thats quiet for hunting use.
But perform OK in either tactical or hunting. Since my yote rifle one of those mag type rigs.

Hmmm, I run 10 and 20's. Since prone w Harris bipod 9-13".

One rig to do both.

May not exist. Proly all tactical stuff for 30 rounders.

 

[jsx1043]

List your loadout and I’ll dig around. Off the top of my head, the only ones I can think of either have flapped quiet close pouches like products from Parashooter Gear or Barrel & Hatchet:

Type 56M | PARASHOOTER GEAR

This chest rig is a modernized version of the classic "Chicom" Type 56 design. For decades the original Chicom rigs have been arguably the best AK chest rigs around. They are simple and rugged just like the rife they caddy for. The major drawback to the old rigs was the lack of modern features...

www.parashootergear.com

GHOST Chest Rig – Barrel and Hatchet

barrelandhatchet.com

Since you said you use 10s and 20s, that might be a hard one to find quiet pouches. Everything’s pretty well made for 30 rounders. Options will be pretty well dependent on your ancillary equipment and desired number and type of mags.

 

[KittySlayer]

I have one of their backpacks and have been very happy with it, comfortable, well made, durable. Their Kit Bags (chest bags) get good reviews and I see lots of photos of them being used in their Facebook group.

Hill People Gear | Real use gear for backcountry travelers

Real use gear for backcountry travelers

hillpeoplegear.com

 

[OIIIIIO]

What about the Chest rigs from Hill People Gear with the molle on the front?

Sorry, didn't see them referenced above....lol

 

[jsx1043]

(Sidebar) @OIIIIIO, I’m not a Jeep person, but that’s a killer username!

 

[sell33]

I came here to say check out HPG kit bags also. Recon or Heavy recon with your choice of mag pouches added should be perfect. They are pretty quiet, zippers only.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I like tactical tailor. They have at least some quiet 20 rd ar pouches on their clearance page.

 

[jsx1043]

@Hookeye

If you’re looking for a combat-ish chest rig for 10/20 rounders, that’s a pretty hard find since, like you said, most are built around standard 30 round mags. If you work mostly prone, you’ll do pretty well to take a cue from sniper loadouts and probably do well with a front closure chest rig, so that you can unzip it and lay prone. That way you’re not laying on the rig, causing discomfort and hindering your ability to access your items. If I was looking for a similar rig, I’d build my own with a zip front chest rig, and most likely Esstac shorty KYWI mag pouches.

In my case, it’d be an AR platform DMR with LPVO glass on top. I’d go chest rig, four KYWIs with 20s, GP pouch for notebook, writing tools, headlamp, multitool, etc., probably a water bottle pouch, maybe a spare pistol mag.

You could build a pretty good rig just from eBay with a surplus FLC, Tactical Tailor, or Eagle chest rig and the requisite pouches for +/- $150.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

@Hookeye

If you’re looking for a combat-ish chest rig for 10/20 rounders, that’s a pretty hard find since, like you said, most are built around standard 30 round mags. If you work mostly prone, you’ll do pretty well to take a cue from sniper loadouts and probably do well with a front closure chest rig, so that you can unzip it and lay prone. That way you’re not laying on the rig, causing discomfort and hindering your ability to access your items. If I was looking for a similar rig, I’d build my own with a zip front chest rig, and most likely Esstac shorty KYWI mag pouches.

In my case, it’d be an AR platform DMR with LPVO glass on top. I’d go chest rig, four KYWIs with 20s, GP pouch for notebook, writing tools, headlamp, multitool, etc., probably a water bottle pouch, maybe a spare pistol mag.

You could build a pretty good rig just from eBay with a surplus FLC, Tactical Tailor, or Eagle chest rig and the requisite pouches for +/- $150.

And if you want to use a front-closure for hunting, you'll probably want to get one with a nylon zipper rather than MILSPEC buckles, since it's hard to muffle the distinctive "click" when you open or close them.

 

[Hookeye]

Thanks for the links guys. Yote hunting may be bundled up some of the time, so think front close is probably mandatory.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I dunno LOL.
Just checked Sitka Mountain Optics harness. That w a couple mag pouches might work.
No familiarity w any of it.

Buds w turkey and predator vests, w or wo seats, from what Ive seen aint gonna fit my run n gun style. Want less, mounted higher, so a few pockets on a chest rig/harness would work.

So was wondering if I could find a tactical chest rig thats quiet for hunting use.
But perform OK in either tactical or hunting. Since my yote rifle one of those mag type rigs.

Hmmm, I run 10 and 20's. Since prone w Harris bipod 9-13".

One rig to do both.

May not exist. Proly all tactical stuff for 30 rounders.

Finally remembered to take this photo for you. Based on what you've described, would something like this work more for you? Quite lightweight and keeps the load balanced well.

In my experiences with this type of rig, they work well on the outside of a larger winter jacket. A belt is much easier to make adjustments for accommodating seasonal gear. Camelbacks work great with it as well. It is quiet and very easy to don/doff in the field.

*This unit is stripped of any belt or attachment as seen*

Front

Back

 

[Hookeye]

That might.
Was cold last night so bundled a bit. Nothing came to calls
Open front would be way easier to get into LOL

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

That might.
Was cold last night so bundled a bit. Nothing came to calls
Open front would be way easier to get into LOL

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