This was exactly what I was thinking! Thanks @CDW15!! Although I may need to look at @TexasEskimo 's option from a price perspective.
That fine line of I don’t want to cheap out, but that price is a little steep…but might be worth saving up for.
3 Likes
And I’m really digging how it will attach to my hiking pack!
2 Likes
And they hold more than you would think. My contains…
- Wynex Recon Kit
- Weight:
Without Weapon: 3.0 lbs.
With Weapon (Glock 43): 4.2 lbs.
Front Outside:
- 90 Degree Clip on/Magnetic Flashlight
- Glock 6rd Magazine
Front Outside Zipper:
- Glock 43
- G43 Trigger Guard
Front Compartment:
- OC Spray
- Cree Mini-Flashlight
- PB Snack Packs (2)
Middle Compartment:
- 2 Glow Sticks
- Signal Mirror w/ Whistle
- 3x5 Memo Pad
- Pen
- Pencil
- Utility/ Multifunction Knife
Rear Compartment
-
Headgear for Flashlight
-
Large Utility Knife
-
Duct Tape
-
Multi-Tool
-
Baggie with:
Sheets of TP
Bic Lighter
Super Glue
BandAids (S/M/L/XL) 4 Each
Lens Wipes
3 Likes
Just placed order…Thanks Tex!!
3 Likes
@Johnnyq60 That’s nothing… here is my “get home bag” I put in my car…
- 5.11 Tactical Rush12 Backpack 24L
- Weight:
W/O Weapon: 13.0 lbs.
W/ Weapon: 19.0 lbs.
Strap Pouch ( R):
- Upper
[Empty] - Lower
Glock 17 mags (2x17rd)
Strap Pouch (L):
- Upper
Compass - Lower
Glock 17 mags (2x17rd)
Front Compartment:
- Bushnell 16x52 Monocular
- Metal tin (w/Lens Wipes & Cloth)
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Protein snacks
Inside Comparment:
- Kel-Tec SUB2K PCC
- Water Bottle (w/ Glow Sicks, electrical tape, plastic garbage bag)
- Clamps
- Paracord 100’
- Poncho/Shade
- Tourniquet
- Isreali 6" Compression Bandage
- Lifestraw
- Plastic Wire Ties
- Lightweight Straps
- Emergency Blanket
- Work Gloves
Top Front Zipper Pocket:
- Folding local typography map
Top Back Zipper
- Shooting Glasses
Rear Compartment:
- Hydration Bladder - 2 Liter
Molle Platform ( R)
- Tactical Trauma Kit
Molle Platform (L)
- Cell phone
- G43 Mags (2)
- [Extra room for other supplies/ammo]
3 Likes
How is it drawing from the chest rig you have? That was kind of my concern with that. The one I posted is designed for a concealed carry pistol and made to be drawn from. Not that yours isn’t, but I see the zippers are set up differently. Does that hinder drawing the firearm at all?
Thanks.
2 Likes
Nice brother you can attach all your bags also correct.
1 Like
With a little practice is fairly quick. Just unzip with one hand and pull out the firearm with the other. For added safety I have a trigger guard that is clipped inside the pocket. So when I remove the firearm the guard detaches.
3 Likes
Alrighty thanks. I appreciate it. Placed my order tonight.
1 Like
Just remember to carry for the anticipated threat. If in a local widely traveled area I carry my EDC in a usually manner. Knocking around the toolies it’s a .357 owb. Out west it’s a .44 mag owb. I want enough beans to neutralize the threat, whatever the threat may be. Many moons ago a buddy and I were scouting for a deer hunt in a fairly remote National Forest about 2 miles from the nearest road. We were set upon by a large pack of feral dogs-I wasn’t especially worried about being killed but I darn sure was concerned about being bitten and going through the whole rabies shot thing.long story short we were up a tree for about 45 minutes and very cautious about working our way back to the truck. From then on I am NEVER out unarmed.
3 Likes
I am actually looking into a .357 right now.
1 Like
357 sig or 357 magnum? I just wanted to mention, that you might check what holster options are available for whatever model you choose (especially if you plan on experimenting with different carry positions and options). I am very happy with my S&W 66-8, but form fitted holsters seem to be mostly limited to custom makers. I even e-mailed Galco and they said that they do not suggest any of their holsters for my newer 66-8.
2 Likes
.357 magnum.
2 Likes
.357 Mag, model 60 3” tube. A shot round followed by 4 .357’s or, lately, .38 Sp 100 gr +P Honey Badger. Will turn a Coyote inside out😏.
3 Likes
I bet. Lol
1 Like
Check Man Gear Alaska nylon chest rigs, hold 1 or 2 spare mags. Own 4 of them for heavy revolvers to Sig P320 & Glock 19. Both mine and my wife’s favorite carry system (she’s 5-06), infinitely adjustable and extremely comfortable. Plus, handmade by a ga in Alaska, price is reasonable, quality & customer service is great. Have used them for over 5 years hiking, fly fishing (keep gun high and accessible w/ waders) and hunting.
2 Likes
Years ago this was the reason I got my LTC. I was a photographer for Texas Highways Magazine and way out in a rural area on a road, I was all setup with the cameras and tripod, when I looked down the road and there were 4 or 5 mean ass looking dogs just staring at me.
2 Likes
We were in a “national wilderness area” no roads/vehicles allowed. It was a LONG walk out😳
2 Likes
You might want to check out Hill People gear. They make a chest rig that also holds your wallet and phone. If you pull the zippers hard it opens and you can draw the gun from a holster that is held by velcro .
3 Likes