Helikon-Tex Guardian Chest Rig Tactical Vest - Kryptek Highlander

Tactical vest Chest Rig type equipped with adjustable and detachable straps, which can be configured in a H or X layout, as well as an adjustable, removable waist belt. Facilitates convenient carrying of magazines and additional equipment. Made of damage-resistant 500D Cordura, with a grammage of 263 g/m2, and high-quality Woojin Plastic buckles.

The Guardian Chest Rig model offers numerous pockets and pouches for carrying necessary accessories:

• inner pocket with Velcro attachment, accommodating two large magazines and equipped with a loop securing the contents
• side inner pocket with Velcro attachment for two smaller magazines, with a securing loop
• side inner pocket with Velcro attachment for smaller equipment, also with a securing loop
• three front, fixed pockets, each for two magazines, closed with adjustable Velcro flaps with reinforced fronts and elastic cords with drawstrings for adjustment
• two spacious cargo pockets secured with Velcro flaps and additionally with buckles

The vest has an advanced mounting system based on MOLLE/PALS straps. All front pockets are stitched with straps that allow for the attachment of additional pouches and accessories, while the lower MOLLE/PALS panel allows for further expansion. Elastic loops are also used for the convenient routing of a hydration system tube, radio antenna, or cabling. On the cargo pocket flaps, there are Velcro panels, allowing for the attachment of patches.

The vest is equipped with a comfortable and fully adjustable carrying system, based on straps that can be configured in an X or H layout. The adjustable waist belt ensures better adaptation and stabilisation of the equipment, and the used Woojin buckles are characterised by durability. The inner part of the vest is partly lined with breathable mesh for better comfort, and metal drainage holes allow for water to be drained.

• made of 500D Cordura
• durable Woojin buckles
• straps in an H or X layout
• adjustable waist belt
• numerous pockets, pouches
• MOLLE/PALS system

Kryptek camouflage patterns stand out with nature-inspired geometry and a dynamic depth that creates a three-dimensional effect. The series was developed for users who need concealment in varied terrain and under changing light conditions.

Kryptek Highlander is a versatile camouflage variant designed for environments with changing vegetation, as well as mountainous, arid, and rocky areas. It combines the characteristics of desert and woodland camouflage, making it suitable for diverse conditions - from hilly valleys to dry meadows, shrubs, and high-altitude regions. It is based on a unique micro- and macro-pattern composed of irregular shapes resembling scales, honeycombs, and natural plant structures. This design breaks up the user’s silhouette at both close and long range, while smooth tonal transitions help blend into the surroundings. The Highlander color palette includes shades of sand, light brown, olive, and green - selected to provide effective concealment in areas with low to medium vegetation and high sunlight exposure.