Chest rigs for extra AR mags and IFAK

[EPS]

I'm mainly looking for something to go to the range. Plate carrier would be cool but I don't necessarily "need" one since I don't really plan on getting into a fire fight anytime soon.

I got them for one reason and one reason only .
SHTF .THEY SIT IN MY CLOSET AND WAIT FOR THE DAY

 

[EPS]

I got a chest rig that holds mags also for going to a training class or just the range.

 

[EPS]

Lol some guys buy them just to run with you can add wgt and training with them on.
I can where mine pretty comfortable..
I figured if I ever need them I will not be doing much RUNNING .
Basically defending a certain place.like my house or something.
I'm not going to be running the streets.
LOL UNLESS WE HAVE A PURGE.
THEN IM OUT ON THE STREETS .
HEHEH .LOOKING FOR BERNIE SANDERS stickers on cars.HEHE

 

[CamoDeafie]

Indeed. There's only so much one can do to "improve" plate carrier designs..but beyond the basic fact of having to fit the armor plates..there's not much else that can be done... better, lighter materials (330D laminated with hypalon, laser cut slits or squares for MOLLE mount, etc), better foam padding, shaped or increased airflow between armor and body.... but there's still the shape of the armor and the fact they're hard armor that makes things difficult. The Eagle RRV is a great concept, because they recognized that sometimes a chest rig format with little bit bigger bib is better overall when paired with a minimalist back plate carrier...

Otherwise.... As Solomon said.. "nothing new under the sun"

Most significant design improvement came when Eagle and other USMC contractors made cable releasable armor carriers... This made emergency doffing much faster than fiddling with velcro and buckles.

For just range use or such, I say a purpose made chest rig or belt harness is far better for the user. Yeah, I'm "whoring" out my chest rig, because its available NOW, and is rather low profile and fits the needs just perfectly, 6 mags plus FAK and other small items Can get an affordable, good concealable slick plate carrier (Blackhawk! is one example, better than Condor for minimalist affordable slick carriers, LBX by London Bridge Trading, and Eagle and Perroz Designs are also decent) later on for SHTF armor needs.

 

[Squash_edc]

Ill probably just get both and keep the carrier for a SHTF situation and maybe some training on occasion.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Lol some guys buy them just to run with you can add wgt and training with them on.
I can where mine pretty comfortable..
I figured if I ever need them I will not be doing much RUNNING .
Basically defending a certain place.like my house or something.
I'm not going to be running the streets.
LOL UNLESS WE HAVE A PURGE.
THEN IM OUT ON THE STREETS .
HEHEH .LOOKING FOR BERNIE SANDERS stickers on cars.HEHE

Have one of those stickers in my complex. Short overweight girl, car has muffler issues and a tire that goes flat about once a month!

 

[EPS]

Have one of those stickers in my complex. Short overweight girl, car has muffler issues and a tire that goes flat about once a month!

Lol I got one of those stickers in my family on a prius .
My sister's in laws.

 

[Tony617]

This is the one I have:



PIG UCR (Universal Chest Rig)



PIG H-Harness Kit

 

[EPS]

 

[titsonritz]

Personally, I wouldn't screw around with a plate carrier unless you are going to get plates if not then a smaller chest rigs with 4-6 mags and IFAK make the most sense to me.

 

[oli700]

the SKD PIG is awesome, you could always run a chest rig over a slick carrier

 

[Squash_edc]

the SKD PIG is awesome, you could always run a chest rig over a slick carrier
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That's kinda the way I'm leaning now after doing some research

 

[oli700]

That's kinda the way I'm leaning now after doing some research

it gives you options

 

[Squash_edc]

it gives you options

Yea especially since I don't see myself needing a plate carrier anytime soon. It would be more prepping for a shtf situation

 

[rcnpthfndr]

I ran a TT Mav chest rig for many years, then went to their T-TRAC plate carrier.

 

[Lazyfaire]

the SKD PIG is awesome, you could always run a chest rig over a slick carrier
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As to the back strapping, is the 'H' better than the 'X' (crossing) and easier to wear? It looks more comfortable.

 

[oli700]

As to the back strapping, is the 'H' better than the 'X' (crossing) and easier to wear? It looks more comfortable.

Yes it is nicer in every way. Easier to put on , distributes better.... should come that way imo I can't imagine the x being someone's preference

 

[Squash_edc]

Anyone know where I can pick up the mutlicam one? All I can find is the black version.

 

[oli700]

That's a bummer, there are other good companies that use the same configuration basically.

 

[Squash_edc]

That's a bummer, there are other good companies that use the same configuration basically.

Got any brands to look at? Did they discontinue the pig?