Chest Rig VS LBE or Belt Kit 

Never a better breakdown for the carry methods - EXCELLENT points! Too many people trying to do EVERYTHING with chest rigs. I roll with LBE but very open on the front for several reasons: release of heat build up and dirt diving/crawling. It's also much easier with LBE to climb over stuff, hump the hills, take more stuff with you and all while NOT looking like a Ninja Turtle!

My chest rig isnt as sexy as my JPC or trex slick plate carrier but it holds 8 mags, has a trauma kit, radio, range finder, notebook, flashlight, and skittles. Its so versatile it can even go on top of a plate carrier as a bandolier. Thank you for this video. You speak really well and Im quite happy to sub. Cheers man

Excellent stuff brother! I’ve always used chest rigs based on experiences but I definitely see the need for both! Great video!

Great stuff. I'm in the Southern coastal swamp and run a belt kit similar to what I used in 90's Africa. Better heat dispurtion. I find most guys don't understand the difference between waistline and hips, that's why they don't like belt kits.

Very well executed and explained.......... Too many people want to look macho, but have no clue to the actual weight and the long hours on patrols that after years and months will take a toll on your lower back. If you go to the range just to " look at me" and not use the equipment, you are going to learn a very life changing event if you have to use the equipment that you do not know how to properly. This video has explained the use very well, and I commend and thank you for doin so. Salute

Great analysis and points! My preferred rig is a Micro rig pair with a belt rig.

Nice work. Paul Harrell vibes. Thank you!

I use all 3 methods, as you stared, for various scenarios, they all have their place, at the appropriate time of use, great video. 👍🏾👊🏾💯

Agreed. Chest rigs are best for mechanized troops, where mobility in vehicles is paramount. I prefer LBE, weight distribution is far more important for my purposes.

I’m of the mindset that it’s actually to have all, or at least some variation of these. This way you have setups that are mission specific. Same with your firearms. I don’t have just one general purpose setup. I have multiple setups in multiple calibers to cover a vast range of scenarios that i may encounter. Being over prepared, is being prepared, in my book. Great video that explains the use and pros and cons. Just subscribed

Considering the military is moving back to LBE's, I'd say the LBE. But in reality it boils down to two things: Mission requirement, personal preference.

Props for the SOE modular LBV. I was ecstatic when he finally started making them again, but by that time, I chose to go with Spiritus Systems LBE kit, as it was in current production and fairly available. John's gear has been my go to for nearly 30 years.

Good video nice job!

Awesome video man thank you!

Nice breakdown brother! Thanks!

I have a small high chest rig. Carrying tools and tourniquet. I also have my battle belt with survival gear. Then my backpack with camping gear.

Excellent video

appreciate the information

Great vid. Broke it down simple n easy for the newbs like me. Much appreciated brah. 🙏🏽✊🏽

correct , it depends on the mission and mode of travel. folks need to get away from the Heavy Infantry mindset. Light Infantry is the way forward. The Soldiers Load and the Mobility of a Nation.

A clear explainer

It's hard to find a quality mesh vest with a heavy duty zippered front but that's what I like best because the weight is distributed evenly and everything is held close to the body, can still go prone. The one I have has 4 sewn on mag pouches with velcro closures that hold 1 or 2 AR mags each. It has a big velcro square bottom front where you can choose to attach either 2 more mag pouches or a pistol holster. It has 2 small pouches left and right and 3 pistol mag pouches chest high. It has 2 big inside zippered pouches, 3 molle strips across the back to attach whatever and an attached pistol belt if you want to attach other stuff

Everyone's different but for me the lbe seems to distribute the weight more evenly on the body, and works better getting in and out of the prone position.

Thanks

Good sound info, bro. New subscriber

Chest rigs, plate carriers and battle belts all have their place, all have pros and cons to each. In the end there is no right or wrong, just as long as you train with it and know what each kit set up has in it or how you can improve it.

As a Brit... belt kit is for 48hrs roughly

Here in MO I’ve found the lbe works super well just because the summers are so damn hot you need to be able to keep things off your torso. Currently been using a nixie works rig and it’s been great.

We done! 🤙🇺🇸

I bought the map pack for my rrv i hope it balances my loadout some gonna run a bladder in the map and 1 canteen on the rrv figure ill molle couple extra mag pouches on the map aswell but so far out of all my surp the eagle industries quality is top notch good video man 💯💪

I’m an old Skool LBE/battle belt Vet. I like chest rigs ok enough but I believe in sticking with what you know. HOWEVER, I also have a severe back injury and won’t be humping much, very far! So my battle plan entails maintaining my Hawkeye badge qualification and the “hunker down and stand your ground until you’re outta rounds” maneuver! LOL

I like to blame my lower back problems on the m60 and mud puddles. 👍😄👍

BOUGHT TIME YOU MADE A NEW VIDEO

I see you run the Magpul Fixed stock . I also run the same stock . Do you run the AK cleaning kit in your stock ? I have been contemplating buying one for mine .

Do you try to keep your gear in a certain weight range? Or have tips on carrying what you need without it being to much weight.

I still have my LCE from 12 yrs as a 0311 I have a plate carrier/ chest rig

All of the above. I’ll tell you why. Different missions require different levels and types of equipment. Ounces equal pounds. Weight equals speed. Speed equals mobility. Urban terrain requires plate carriers. Rural terrain requires load bearing equipment.

Let us know what's the best way to contact you regarding potential collaboration. Tried contacting via email, but it's not available

It's all needs based - duh. Combining chest rigs with belt and rucks is probably best for most folks,

Infantrymen have back problems because the 100lbs+ of ammunition, water and whatever else they were carrying.

Are you a zany Okie?

FLK

common sense dictates all depends on your situation does it not ?

Yeah not legit ppl like you that buy stuff & love it, I'm talkin bout all those guys who get the stuff for free from the company to basically just do a positive product review & they lie & say "oh no, not sponsored, bought it all with my own $$".

I dislike belt kits due to the bulk. Most of what I do as a LARP is recon, but I also have a QRF "designation". I find for survival sustainment for longer operations will be in my back pack, otherwise if I need more mags I keep it on a belt. I'm currently however fielding the SADF battle vest. I find it to be better than a belt kit while maintaining a chest rig style functionality thus far. But I cannot deny that the belt kit is the superior method (over the chest rig) for long range + all the gear you need.