Chest rig or molle vest

[CallsignSam]

Re: Chest rig or molle vest

I find flyye pretty good, never had anything condor though. All i know is that it is quite big in the states.

[Rich83]

I have had some condor pouches and they are really well made.

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[ElZer0]

Re: Chest rig or molle vest

Go with a light chest rig. I have a 5.11 that is very light. Has a double triple m4 and two pistol mags on it.

I usually just where a molle belt with 6 fast mags, 2 pistol mags, radio pouch and small pouch for phone n wallet with a dop leg.

I usually wear either or, buf i have thought about using a light chest rig and light belt combo.

For me i prefer the light quick load outs, esp when its hot.

I used to have plate carriers... Sold them all

[GrahamS]

Re: Chest rig or molle vest

The other option I guess would be to get both so you are covered for all situations as it's Molle you can just swap the pouches between the plate carrier and the chest rig as and when you need them.

[Rich83]

That is the wonder of MOLLE

I am gonna use my chest rig plus a MOLLE belt if I need it and use a small patrol pack for anything else so I will use chest rig or chest rig and pack for extended stuff.

Have had various plate carriers including mark four osprey (which was best) and FSBE (which was smallest) and all were too bulky in certain situations and cumbersome to put on.

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[shakingbanana]

Re: Chest rig or molle vest

So much good information, thanks chaps.

[L3w151988]

Re: Chest rig or molle vest

If you was to opt for a plate carrier, they generally offer much more space for fitting MOLLE pouches of all descriptions, and may require you to fit a plate, to prevent sagging, but do look pretty good, and do a good job of keeping you warm in colder weather, but may also cause you to sweat more, due to a lack of ventilation.

Tac vests, such as a 5.11 MOLLE vest, have slightly less space for pouches, so you may need to add a MOLLE battle belt, or drop leg panels, for additional pouches, if needed, that is. One great plus, is that vests are often made with a mesh material, which is great for ventilation, and makes it a bit lighter, and some have a large pocket in the back, perfect for fitting a backplate, to give it rigidity, or a hydration/water bladder. I have one myself, with shingles-type magazine pouches, which are 'stacked' on top of each other, which translates to a slimmer profile loadout.

As for chest rigs, I've still yet to try one, so I can't give an honest opinion of those.

[Rich83]

Yeah tac vests are the go to between a plate carrier and a chest rig I agree with that. Tend to be massive though!

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