First component of a general purpose chest rig sewn up

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A roughly 9x5x2 zippered pouch using this tutorial https://sarkirsten.com/pouch-pattern-calculator

But no lining, no interfacing, and instead of the triangle technique, I cut rectangles out and bound the 4 vertical seams in Coyote brown binding tape. One solid piece of fabric versus 5-6 seen on regular GP pouches

500D Fabric, commercial DGIII, a relative to USN NWU type III AOR2 green digital; from an Ebay purchase almost a year ago.

#5 metal Coil YKK zipper

Coyote brown binding tape

Coyote brown thread

Camo Green webbing tabs

Using Singer 31-20 Industrial.

Next, the 2nd 9x5x2 pouch and then the chest rig base panels to use up to 6x Esstac tall kydex inserts. Still not sure if I want 2 more utility pouches with buckle closures to make it a larger rig, or to just add MOLLE on the ends.

This pocket/pouch design can be used for pack organizers if desired.

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Second component done! Next will be reinforcement patch in each bottom center for drain grommets, and then the chest rig panels with 3x Esstac Tall inserts on each side. Still debating on if I want MOLLE ends for utility pockets, or if I want to sew up large utility pockets that uses buckle closures, in the same camo... large enough for 1qt canteens and cups.. would be similar size to Tactical Tailor's Large Utility Pockets. I could sew elastic loops on the inside back sides before attaching to the panels for a variety of things like tourniquets, dressings, pens, bandages..? Not sure yet.