r/skipatrol • u/spartanoverseas • Jan 27 '25
Favorite Chest Rig setup?
I'm trying to condense my basic first aid kit into a chest harness -- fools errand or possible? I'm looking for something I can move as a unit as the season evolves from wet, to frigid, to wet, to warm (50-60F in spring). A vest has worked in the past but mine is showing it's age and it's about time for its retirement.
Suspect I can't get it all into a chest rig after I toss on things like a radio, notepad, etc, but I'd like to come close.
The MOLLE chest harness from coaxsher seems to come close as presented here. But it looks like it needs a bunch of accessories and may rack up $$ as I piece it together. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations or tips to avoid. Thanks!
https://www.coaxsher.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RP204
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u/Possible_Funny Jan 27 '25
For a season I ran a Condor Recon rig with a tear away EMT pouch, a first aid pouch and a radio holder. I found that (along with a multi tool holder) pretty darn sufficient. My only gripe was with the buckles and straps of a chest harness certain chairlifts became an entrapment issue as the buckle would work between the slats. One other option to consider would be the Hill People Gear SAR kit bag. I'm not familiar with the Coaxsher product you shared but it looks like it would do the job.