Prototype Ultralight Chest Rig

**Falboy** · 05-28-08, 08:46

Good point, by the time you need to reload, the noise of velcro is pretty much moot. I'd still rather have the shock cord though.

**eggroll** · 05-28-08, 10:37

the whole point of this concept is to SIMPLIFY and REDUCE weight by OMITTING certain perceived expectations in feature set.

you have a pocket with a simple lid and closure

**Falboy** · 05-28-08, 11:17

As I perceive it, that's the great thing about Diz.....He's like Burger King, you can have it "your way". I've allready e:mailed him with my personal needs.

**mark5pt56** · 05-28-08, 17:27

My idea for the .308 rig would be this.

H type harness with the split front for easy on/off. Four pouches total with the center two as singles but with dual snaps/velcro to accomodate the mag with or without a Magpul. The outside two to hold two mags each, again with dual snaps to accomodate the mags with or without Magpuls.

If not going with the split front, then still do the H harness with fastening on the sides(two straps) instead of the criss-cross over the head mess.

Mark

**Diz** · 06-02-08, 19:15

Here is a further refinement of the idea. This time I removed all binding tape from the design and worked to make it all cordura, including the shoulder straps. Minimal webbing and hardware to connect straps around back. Still used top flaps on the pouches but next time will take a look at shock cord pull tabs. I am also refining the armor carrier to also make it cleaner and more low profile.

**Lawdog537** · 06-02-08, 21:46

That is one of the nicest things I have ever seen. GREAT JOB!

**Diz** · 06-03-08, 07:41

This is nothing compared to the guy whose work I saw at SOFIC. Unfortunately, he only makes gear for "those guys" so his stuff is unavailable at this time. I did get to meet him though and he's an awesome dude. We talked about design theory and I'm trying to get up to speed with what he's doing. For those that require it, low profile, light weight, increased mobility.