The Chest Rig Tactical Vest is a lightweight tactical vest that is used primarily for carrying ordnance, including magazines, knives, flashlights and other equipment worth keeping on hand. The Chest Rig tactical vest is built around a large front panel with pockets and harnesses in an X or H configuration.
The Chest Rig type tactical vest works very well for carrying ordnance in areas with high temperatures or during hot days. Thanks to its characteristic design, it leaves the back free, which significantly improves air circulation. The first Chest Rig vests were used by soldiers of the Vietcong and North Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War. It is worth remembering that the Chest Rig offers good ventilation, but at the expense of lower protective qualities.
Chest Rig vests very often feature the MOLLE trouser system, an example model is the Guardian Chest Rig tactical vest by Helikon. Thanks to the MOLLE system, you can easily retrofit the vest with additional pockets or pouches. Some models of Chest Rig vests are modular - the user arranges the layout of the pockets himself, while in other models the layout is imposed by the manufacturer. If you are looking for a lightweight vest for work, a survival trip or an airsoft game, at MILITARY.EU you will find a wide selection of Chest Rig tactical vests.
