BIG BOY CHEST RIG: VelSys Pusher Gen VI 

Hop is the funniest guy on guntube to me, because he has an extremely dry delivery but it's interspersed with these absurd turns of phrase like "fatties only need apply" which have me cracking up.

I literally just bought this 3 hrs ago.

God I love how Hop is never trying to sugarcoat every fucking thing and assure us that, "despite my couple 'minor' issues with [the product], it's fuckin' dope af and you should get one!" He just gives us an account of his experience with actually using the thing, with straightforward, unbiased details that give the best impression of what to expect with the thing. You know, the stuff you'd ask in the "Ask a question" section on the product page and wait 2 weeks for a response that doesn't answer your question.

I laughed so hard when you said the 152 is a cinder block taped to a large print holy bible 😂😂😂

Hop the true influencer. Being honest and trying to steer people away from the HSP cult.

Big green nightmare is the nicest thing I've heard about my state in a while, thank you.

Pro tip: Wear your ammo as high up on your chest as you can get it. That’s advice I got from an NCO who fought in the Battle of Wanat. I foolishly disputed him on that and wore mine low. Guess who’s back was screaming bloody murder afterwards.

Thank you for such an honest talk Yeah brother, I’m looking at those biggest pouches tucked so far back they are practically under your arms, giving you invisible lat syndrome, and I’m just gritting my teeth knowing how much I detest that bulky, crowded feeling.

Magcels are seething at carry all your ammo loose in a ziploc bag and feed one round at a time into the chamber chads.

I love an abundance of pistol mag pouches! Where else am I supposed to put my Spitz sunflower seeds and corn nuts?

Always tough for me to find a comfortable chest rig. I'm 6'2 and barrel chested. I like the old ALICE gear personally. I just like the weight distribution better I'm definitely always into trying new different gear. Thanks for the information as always.

For that map pocket, get a strip of hook or loop and apply it to one side of the velcro enclosure. Itll be easier to access and cut the noise. I also found if you want to add some structure to that style of rig, you can cut a strip of corrugated plastic (aka plaatic cardboard, aka old campaign signs) to size and put it in there and stiffen the chassis. If you're into that

Wtf , this better has a Cameo or a starting role featuring Socko

I’ve been using the d3cr heavy chest rig. I love the 2 zipper pouches on it and with the plastic mag inserts it works great with 5.56 mags. It also only has 2 pistol mag holders. When I was originally picking out a chest rig I felt a lot of them just slapped to much random stuff on them and I didn’t want flaps over the mags.

I am 6ft and around 160lbs, I have bought three different chest rigs from tactical tailor, of varying type, and all of them are sized so ridiculously large that even in armor I still have about a foot of slack on the back. Same issue, I can't adjust them down enough to fit, so I end up cutting and sewing one side of the back strap so that it can only buckle on one side. I imagine they size their rigs to the Bloat Lord.

Tracer Tactical makes modular chest rig platforms which may suit your fancy. Expensive and long wait times but the gear is very well made and highly customizable.

I’ve got the same rig- I’ve outfitted with the polymer inserts from esstac and keeps it clean to insert or draw from. The size of it hasn’t been downside for me, but I am a bit bigger. I also added a phlster floodlight inside one of the GP pouches to give me a place for a pistol- works great if you want to get stuff off your hips.

Awesome sauce. My hunger for snark and unbiased reviews of tacticool stuff is sated for now. Great way to start a week.

Pusher isn't too wide...Hop isn't wide enough. I had the same problem with my TAPS but the Pusher is fine on me.

If ever there was a meet and greet in Oregon (as with Paul Harrell) I’d be down to meet you Hop. It’d be cool AF to meet some of the TFBTV crew. Even Mr. Short shorts.

Personally I look at chest rigs as quick kit. Something you throw on fast, to do short missions prioritizing light weight loads. But I've shifted some from my prior position of slick plate carriers with chest rigs over them, so this might be part of why.

I'm not sure any of these new "high speed, low drag" rigs are much better than the old LBE - A.L.I.C.E. rig I wore in the 1980s. We all end up "customizing" them anyway.

Pusher? I hardly know 'er.

Thanks for the review of an item I didn't know existed and had no desire to ever buy. Like and comment distributed for the almighty algorithm.

I'm convinced that god could give hop the most immaculately crafted piece of gear and it would take him all of 5 minutes to completely shit on it

Please keep us updated on your search for the best 308 chest rig. I have been looking at the Pusher as well as what TRex arms had for that caliber.

I see you've upgraded your commo configuration. I've been looking at those old ef johnson radios too. Would be interesting to get another commo video from you talking about your experience with it.

Leave it to Hop to review something that is literally in my to buy list. Excellent as always.

As much as it pains me, I agree the extra wide shoulder straps are just not that ideal.

Thanks for representing a slim guys' experience Hop. I think I'll abdominal carry my ar10 mags differently

As someone who regularly shoots 5.56 .308 and x39, I really really like this chest rig. I also run a VelSys 4 mag placard on my PC and the muscle memory for both is very close to the same. I don't have a problem running it with a pack but I'm also fairly cube shaped. EDIT: You can also run that zip-top thingy in the center map pocket, that makes it really easy to get into and adds space.

The 2 smaller gp pouches fit a vortex range finder, a 20 rd ar mag, smaller notepad, lensaatic compass or suunto baseplate compass, the bigger pouch is wide enough for a protractor. This is a military focused rig for sure, and it excels at that, that said, prepared citizens should have maps and compasses etc... on their kit...

I love my old school Mayflower. I own a 716 as well and have not been able to find a rig I like. I’ll be following your reviews for input. I may well by this one anyway…

This is my favorite chest rig ever

These are great. I have one for my scar 17s rig and I can fit 6 20rnd mags in it with no problem, if you're mostly just carrying ammo obv. Yes the back strap is big. I replaced mine with an elastic strap. I have a barrel chest so no problems with pouches under armpits. The straps are wide but super comfy and you don't feel the weight of the 308.

I don't understand how Tactical Tailor seemed to go by the wayside. They have a chest rig which is basically a an entire blank MOLLE panel you can outfit with whatever pouches you want, whether TT or another make. DId me well overseas, mil and private sector.

I have zero intention to purchase a chest rig or 99% of the gear Hop reviews yet here I am every time he posts

A nice tip for the med pouch is the new bfg small tkn fits very nicely. Tuck the pushers Velcro flap in and the tkn flap operates as if it was in the tkn pouch

My recent hunt for a chest rig taught me a few things. -I definitely hate x-harnesses. I'm still trying to get around to making an H-harness for a P83. -The Esstac Chicom rig is really well made but the tall kywi type pouches are a bit too tight but they're adjustable...sort of. I love the shorter kywis though, high recommend. -I should've looked at ATS sooner. I got their Slimline rig, ranger green. Super comfortable harness, sits nice and high. I only have 4 mags a TQ on it, I don't run a radio but it has PALS on the sides for a pouch or one can use some of the sewn-in pouches. My experience with chest rigs is minimal but I found the perfect one for me. Also I don't worry about reinserting magazines, I have a small dump pouch on it.

Surus Operations released their RECCE 2.5 that you can set up for 7.62 similar to this rig. You'd probably still have pouches under your arms, though.

Damn homie looking like Solid Snake. All love Hop

That armpit radio placement is probably great if you do everything in the prone. Just a pain in the butt for everything leading up to aforementioned belly time

I have this chest rig and I don't really love it either. The width didn't really bother me but most of the negatives you mention I didn't line either (mags being difficult to draw, unable to take a dangler pouch, weird pouch layout that's too big/too small). I would also say there is no good way to carry water outside of the radio pouch so I had to choose between the two. I am now trying the shaw concepts arc chest rig which is WIDE but I can carry all I need eith big pouches and a dangler.

I'm laughing at the PRC 152 being "the size of a cinder block" when the 119 and 117 are both man portable and even bigger

THANK YOU! I thought I was the only person that found the back strap way too long. I ended up sewing it back together after cutting it with Cordura thread. But holy damn that was long. (Gen V split front)

Because you're skinny you just might be limited to a three-mag wide chest rig, or stacking outward. Something like the Shaw placard adapted to some expander wings could work. For stacking outward maybe a Spiritus Mk4 with two mags in the rear and two in the front, along with expander wings or their thing 2 base.

Really like mine. Try using the zipper top for the map pouch instead of the mag insert. Makes that pouch super useful and probably the best setup for the rig.

Lbt 1961g is the best rig I've used. Gone back and forth with modular and sewn

I have this exact rig for my .308 as well. I was really excited about it until I spent time in it. You highlighted every single thing I dont like it about it. I am going to get rid of it and get a Traecer Tactical rig.

You can use the supplied zipper insert on the map insert and makes it easier getting in and out of.

Guy has the jawline of a shooter.

i got their split rig and love it, im little and it works good with some adjustments

Hey Hop, I’d recommend the Hurricane Hybrid chest rig from Direct Action if you’re looking for a new rig to play with. Split front so you can add a flat panel and easy on/off, and doesn’t glow.

The radio pouch is made for chonk mil radios. Try the radio in one of the mag pouches. You can fit two more mags in the radio pouch and it won't dig into your arm pit.

A great video.

Ive been rocking the Split rig version. Everytime i try and or buy something else i always go back to the pusher split rig.

I use the TAPS and i like it a lot cause i like being able to have my mags on me, more weight on my chest and keeps ammo with me. Never understood small rigs with 3 mags

I used the haley stretegics heavy rig. I find the gp pouches on there's alittle bit more useful and and enjoys ability to extend or shrink. I use it for ak and ar 10 setups. I'm 5'8 and 140 lbs and it goes under more arms alittle but can still have my arms lay flat if I want to. I also don't run my medical pouch on my rig which helps with that and run it on my belt.

Thanks for the honest review Hop. My friend has a flak from Mayflower and that has served him well, but it sounds like some of their chest rigs are a pass. That's unfortunate.

HSP Heavy is good. Ran that and the Micro with 7.62 inserts the last few classes with my FN 17S.

Would love to see you review Shaw Concepts ARC plate carrier and/or Chest rig.

The Defense Mechanisms LCP is a pretty good option for a chest rig.

Hop I would love if you could do a review on some of the varusteleka gear because so far it's been some of the best for me

I run the Haley Heavy with G-code Scorpions for my Scar. Would work same same for SR mags. Works well with several packs I use. 5’8” 160.

I run this on my Scarab and love it

I just sold one of these and went with an Onward Research rig. For me not being in anymore, the ability to add a Nalgene pouch, a decent GP and a dangler plus 8 mags? Thing was right up my alley.

Those radio pouches were probably made for the 1970s-era tactical cinderblock known as the ASIP radio, lol. It would explain the excess amount of wiggle room.

The big pockets on the sides are for your candy, soda, and other little treats :)

I just got the ATS chest rig for 308. Bare bones and comfortable.

Hop, please do a video on gloves in the vein of your sling videos. You are the only person I trust in the guntuber community. My hands are in your hands.

Check out the Esstac split front boar. It solves a lot of the gripes you have about the velocity.

Hey I know you probably already have another chest rig in mind but try an ATS Tactical chest rig. I like mine alot. Not arm pit issues

Ive got my eyes on the direct action thunderbolt or whatever their sewn chest rig is.

Very cool

Note on Hypalon- According to HazMap and DuPont (who formerly produced it) it is not known to be a carcinogen, and I couldn't find anything on it being illegal. I'm probably just in denial though because all my Direct Action shit is apparently inundated with it 😬

you guys are funny with snow all over your head. try fleece watch cap, they take up little space you can stuff them between shock cords on your molle

I use a tac tailor mav 2 piece to run 308. A bit "outdated" but mine has held up for 15 years of use and abuse.

I wonder how it would go if you stuffed a piece of ABS or kydex plastic sheet into that map pouch to augment how the whole thing moves. I find myself fascinated by "taco" type mag holders and how they seem to not really care what type of mag you jam into them but they also seem like a heavy/bulky option as I haven't seen anything like this Velocity / Mayflower unit that incorporates "tacos".

Considering this guy for dedicated ak usage

Looking like a Call of Duty NPC and I'm all for it

HOP, I use a tactical man purse...I keep my mags next to my signal mirror and glowsticks.

Although it isn't the stock product in it's entirety, a lot of the problem with the back strap being too long can be fixed with a Spiritus back strap, which I find fits me very well as a relatively small guy, at least compared to you.

My video was buffering at first and I didn’t notice and you were just standing there menacingly. Consider my vibe checked

The CR puts the radio antenna on the path to getting broken off.

magcels seething over belt chads

I’m tall and slender as well, I look at most things and see they just won’t work. I’m going to stay posted and see what you figure out. 😎

Welcome back to Oregon, enjoying the bizarre weather?

I used the shit out of this when I was in. It held what I needed and it prevented me from listening to the Good Idea Fairy, aka the LT. Now it sits in my closet on my carrier in case someone comes in the house unannounced

What would your favorite.308 chest rig. You said this one was set up more for 308; just wondering if there was one better then this. Looking to run and gun with the M1A this fall.

You should check out the new BFG SF Chest Rig.

they should make that large gp pouch a roll-up dump pouch also: socko looking like Maxwell

Looks like that same thing but three mags across would fit you just about perfectly. 100 rounds (1+3 x 25rd) of .308 is more than most real people are going to need right on hand; you can put another four mags in your pack or elsewhere on your body if you feel the need to load out like you're Rambo.

Snow Hop.

I would love to see your thoughts on the new blue force gear split front 10 speed chest rig

I use a type 83 or a T.A.P.S over my iiia w/1.2llb iv icws and a water resistant shoulder slung rpk gunners bag. my belt i drop on 2 ak, ar or mp5 mag pouches with a few pistol mags. so my rigs just have mags, ifak, tqs, random tools. mre, water, sport smokes/sim smokes. 6"2 160 it fits me thankfully. and at 320lbs the rigs fit. I could see how any wider than t.a.p.s for myself, would be an issue though.

Omg hop is in Oregon 👀

6’4 205 didn’t know u were built like that😤 I feel the same thing being lanky w rigs same height/weight

I have a lot in common with this video buddy. I can't find a chest rig that has just what I want. Either I can't add the couple things I need or there piles of stuff I don't need. Can't even describe the amount of crap I've got. At least enough to build 4 chest rigs and a couple LBEs. Some day.

I use the grenade pouches on my chicom rig to hold stripper clips of 5.56 and a loading spoon. If you have the space, why not carry more ammo?

You’re just a damn Sasquatch, Hop.