Buying a Chest Rig? Look for These 5 Things

You’ve bought your Block 2 M4, ammo, and spare mags, but how will you keep everything you need close by at the range? For many shooters, a chest rig is the answer. A chest rig can hold spare mags, tools, and other items, providing plenty of extra utility. As you shop around, here are a few things to consider.

A Chest Placard That Fits

The chest placard is one of the most important parts of any chest rig. It’s the panel of fabric that everything else attaches to. It’s usually made with MOLLE webbing or sewn-on pouches. When comparing options, choose a placard with enough space for your 9mm PCC mags and other pouches without weighing it down too much. It should sit around your sternum, allowing you to move around freely.

Different Harness Types

There are three major types of chest rigs: the H, X, and Y harness. The right one for you depends on your specific needs and comfort preferences.

The H-harness forms an “H” shape with a connector between the shoulder straps. You need to be careful that an H-harness doesn’t ride up underneath your arms, but it’s otherwise the best choice for larger body types.

An X-harness sees the shoulder straps crossing over your back and is best for smaller body types. They have a tendency to ride up your back, especially if you are also wearing a plate carrier.

The shoulder straps of a Y-carrier, the least common of the three, connect into one strap, forming a Y shape, and attach to the waist or a belt. The key is to find the right one for your body so it fits well and your AR15 upper receiver doesn’t snag when raising the rifle.

Find the Right Fit for the Waist Strap

If your chest rig’s waist strap doesn’t fit right, it will bounce around while at the range or, even worse, during a competition. The waist strap connects to the bottom of the placard on both sides. It should sit above your belt line on your lower back. A high-quality chest rig offers a pad or MOLLE webbing panel on the strap for comfort or extra utility. Take the time to try a few different options to find the perfect fit.

Comfortability

Whether at the range, in a competition, or on the job, you might be wearing your chest rig for hours at a time. A comfortable chest rig is a must. To that end, you want an adjustable chest rig so you can fine-tune it to your body. If you’re going to wear a plate carrier, factor this into both comfort and sizing when comparing your options.

Bare or Purpose-Built Chest Rigs?

A purpose-built chest rig is static. It already has pouches sewn into it and you can’t change anything about it. Because of this, they are typically cheaper. With sewn-in pouches, your items won’t jostle around like they might on a bare chest rig. Meanwhile, a bare chest rig features a modular system to attach pouches—typically MOLLE webbing. It’s modular, and you can put whatever pouches you need on it. It will cost you more, and you need to know what pouches you want and where they go.

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