Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 18 reviews.
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"This chest pack is awesome! Paired with the Piggyback, it makes a complete system that is above the rest. I have Spiritus, Hill People Gear, and Kuiu, and this beats them all. The wider pouch allows to carry tons of stuff. I use it when I ride my dual sport motorcycle."
"Awesome chest rig! I bought this to use instead of my Woodsman Chest Rig. The Woodsman is also a great rig but lacked some features that the Recon has. As usual, the quality, design and attention to detail are unparalleled. I will continue to order from Full Tang Tactical as long as I live!"
"i love the chest rig, exactly what i was looking for."
"I am retired and walk daily and I needed a chest pack to carry concealed and all my EDC gear, including a decent first aid kit. It took a little over 5 weeks to arrive. The quality of materials and workmanship is absolutely phenomenal. It is extremely comfortable to wear as well. I am sure this pack will outlive me!"
"Enough room to keep Alaska level protection out of the elements with quick access. Great for military, great for fly fishing! You can even just fill with weight for nightly walks. As it comes, you have four 11" x 7” looped backed areas to attach all of your hooked backed gear and organizers. Add in the zipper closed bag and you have additional room. Lights, bug spray, mags, ifak’s, OTC first aid, pens, maps, etc. Room for all in one comfortable piece of kit. I ordered two and use a split configuration for all I need in case I need to drop my pack and boogie out of the X."
"As a search and rescue operator, time is critical. This chest rig paired with the PiggyBack is a much needed and useful tool to have during a search. I plan to obtain all the accessories and create a well rounded kit load out for all my SAR callouts. JT was very informative about his craftsmanship on his youtube channel and answers and addressed any questions or concerns about the product. Will be purchasing more products from him in the near future."
"When the page comes in and you're out the door in minutes, the last thing on your mind should be your gear. After a grueling six-hour search and rescue operation, I can say with complete confidence — the Full Tang Tactical Recon Chest Rig earns every bit of that trust. Throughout the entire callout, not once did I find myself second-guessing my loadout. The rig sat exactly where I put it — no shifting, no riding up, no uncomfortable pressure points developing over the hours. That kind of stability matters when you're moving through terrain, coordinating with a team, and staying mentally locked onto the mission. Access to my kit was intuitive and consistent. Muscle memory kicked in every time without fumbling or looking down, which is exactly what you need when conditions demand your full attention. The construction feels purpose-built, not range-day ready. There's a clear difference between gear that looks the part and gear that performs when the hours stack up and fatigue sets in. This rig is firmly in the latter category. For SAR volunteers, first responders, or anyone whose gear needs to disappear into the background so they can focus on the job — the Recon Chest Rig delivers. I came home with zero complaints and zero doubts about taking it out again. Bottom line: Bought it. Used it for real. It worked. That's the review."
"As a volunteer K9 SAR tech, this set up is so much better to use than my previous backpack. I coupled the recon rig, expansion wings, and piggyback pack. I have more equipment room with a smaller foot print. The weight is better distributed and the accessibility to essential items unmatched. Im looking forward to adding more pieces for quick modularity change outs as dictated by my searches."
"Purchased the recon chest pack with the piggyback pack and long shoulder sleeves. I’m a senior and frequently camp and do 6-10 mile day hikes and was drawn to the rave reviews online about the quality workmanship of FTT gear. I was not disappointed. This rig is well worth the price and is likely to outlive me. Every design aspect is well-planned and the look and feel is fantastic. I took the new gear out for a first spin this past weekend with about 12 pounds of weight, and it was super comfortable. Balancing the load between my chest and back was great for balance and the wide, padded shoulder straps were very comfortable. I used a 3-liter water bladder that fits perfectly in the dedicated sleeve in the piggyback pack. Highly recommend FTT and will add a bear spray holster when they come out with one."
"Love the chest pack and back pack and the modularity of it. Used HPG chest pack for years but this is just a little better all Around!👍🏽 Great gear and company that ships fast with great quality!"
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