Chest Rig 101- Introduction to the Art of the Chest Rig

[docsherm]

I a glad that they help. I am working on my next one and I hope that it is as informative.

[SteveL]

Doscherm (and anyone else with experience) I'm curious what your thoughts are on this setup for a basic, first time chest rig.

http://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/do...bo-98DTC0.html

And I'm still very much looking forward to seeing your next installment on the subject.

[docsherm]

Doscherm (and anyone else with experience) I'm curious what your thoughts are on this setup for a basic, first time chest rig.

http://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/do...bo-98DTC0.html

And I'm still very much looking forward to seeing your next installment on the subject.

That is a great rig to start with. It is adaptable and lightweight. It is also HSGI, so you know it is built like a tank. It has everything you need for a class and a SHTF rig. Ammo and an IFAK are the basics. The more you mess with them then you will figure out if you need to carry more stuff or not.

[SteveL]

That is a great rig to start with. It is adaptable and lightweight. It is also HSGI, so you know it is built like a tank. It has everything you need for a class and a SHTF rig. Ammo and an IFAK are the basics. The more you mess with them then you will figure out if you need to carry more stuff or not.

Thanks. I'll give it a try. I've been very impressed with the stuff I've gotten from HSG so far.

[zombiescometh]

Doscherm (and anyone else with experience) I'm curious what your thoughts are on this setup for a basic, first time chest rig.

http://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/do...bo-98DTC0.html

And I'm still very much looking forward to seeing your next installment on the subject.

I was looking at a simpler chest rig myself but I am now debating between the hsgi combo deal or a tactical tailor mini mav with an esstac 3rifle 3pistol kiwi combo with the hsgi bleeder pouch.

[quino171]

I was looking at a simpler chest rig myself but I am now debating between the hsgi combo deal or a tactical tailor mini mav with an esstac 3rifle 3pistol kiwi combo with the hsgi bleeder pouch.

I run the value combo. I am very pleased. I modifies it though. Instead of 3x double decker pistol/ rifle I traders the last for a rifle/rifle double decker. I then added the shotgun shell holder on the front of that. Only 2x pistol carriers, but mow I can carry shotgun shells and an extra rifle mag.

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[SteveL]

I was looking at a simpler chest rig myself but I am now debating between the hsgi combo deal or a tactical tailor mini mav with an esstac 3rifle 3pistol kiwi combo with the hsgi bleeder pouch.

I run the value combo. I am very pleased. I modifies it though. Instead of 3x double decker pistol/ rifle I traders the last for a rifle/rifle double decker. I then added the shotgun shell holder on the front of that. Only 2x pistol carriers, but mow I can carry shotgun shells and an extra rifle mag.

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I've been debating for a while over what to buy to start with as far as a chest rig goes. If you compare the cost of the HSG combo deal vs. buying the same pieces individually, you're basically getting the bleeder pouch for free. I figure why not try it out and if I don't care for that pouch I could probably sell it for $20 or so in the EE.

I've also been looking at an IFAK for my battle belt, chest rig, range bag, whatever, etc. and I saw a thread in the Emergency First Aid section of the forum where a lot of people recommend the Dark Star DARK IFAK. I asked a question there what people's opinion is of the pouch it comes in if you buy the complete kit, but noone has responded yet.

[GO_ALLOUT]

Thanks!!! Great writeup and tons of great info but I've got a question as I'm currently running an HSGI battle belt with HSGI tacos and G code RTI so I can swap my holsters around...been thinking of adding a chest rig but I can't decide if I want a rig or a plate carrier?

I see the benefits of the rigs(lower profile, comfort, cost) but I also think that if shit ever really did get bad and I actually needed to utilize any of this stuff for something other than a class or comp, I'd want a plate carrier and I'd want to have trained with and be familiar with it.

Thoughts?

[quino171]

Both. Have a plate carrier when funds are available. I have a full plate carrier set up like I had in Afghanistan. I also run the above described HSGI chest rig. One for travel and one for shtf.

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[sevenhelmet]

This is a really timely thread for me. I've been thinking about a chest rig vs. torso armor lately. Sounds like I might want to get both. I think I will start with the HGSI chest rig, since I really like the way it's set up, and get a vest/PC later on.

My question for Doc (or whoever has experience) is, what about an armor vest and carrier with plate pockets (like the PROMax tactical vest on bulletproofme.com), versus just a PC with plates? Seems like the soft armor would provide increased protection, especially on the sides. Better? Or too restrictive?