Seb. Airsoft Research gives a practical look at the Spiritus Systems MKV chest rig in what he calls its prime configuration. The centerpiece of this setup is the TEMP (Triple Elastic Magazine Pouch), which is heavily inspired by the Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed but includes a few modern tweaks. Specifically, it features small holes for bungee retention—though the host admits he isn’t quite sure why you'd need them—and Velcro attachment points that allow it to play nice with a protective flap.

PaSSive Shoot and BLKFOX feature an assembly of a chest rig for airsoft use based on the Spiritus Systems The Thing 3 in Multicam. The host begins by sharing the history of the brand, noting it was founded by two US Army veterans who were tired of using gear that didn’t quite work for them. While the brand emphasizes functionality over looks for actual field use, the host admits that for airsoft, looking cool is at least half the battle.

Corax shows how to use the L4 Performance ATAK adapter, a mounting platform designed for users who want to keep their mobile devices high on their chest without losing the functionality of a split-front chest rig. It uses a Tegris-like material covered in Cordura and features a central zipper that aligns with the rig's opening. Essentially, it ensures that your expensive phone stays put while you’re busy pretending to be a tactical operator in the woods.

The Peacekeeper MK5 (PK5) is the latest evolution in Platatac’s Chicom-compatible chest rigs, designed for maximum modularity and high-capacity storage. Centered around a core magazine suite, the rig features lateral PALS fields for custom pouch attachments and a large zippered horizontal utility pouch with specialized loops for included tourniquet or cyalume inserts.

Brass Facts breaks down his personal configuration of the Bees Recon chest rig, which he favors for its simplicity and easy forward-pull adjustment. His philosophy centers on a lightweight setup designed to complement a backpack rather than replace it. By offloading water and bulkier supplies to his pack, he keeps his chest clear for immediate essentials like magazines and communication gear, ensuring he doesn't feel like a tactical accordion while moving through the brush.

Check out the chest rigs used by the Delta Force in the 1980s by The Gear Locker. He two specific types of chest rigs utilized by Delta Force operators during late 1980s operations, particularly the invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause). The first rig discussed is a custom-made black chest rig, sometimes called the "bonus strike vest," which first appeared around 1984 and was primarily used by A Squadron during Operation Acid Gambit, the raid to rescue Kurt Muse from Modello prison.

Jaeger Precision discusses transitioning from a plate carrier to the Agilite Reaper chest rig. He explains his choice of a green color scheme and his decision to continue using this brand because of his experience with their previous equipment. The goal is to create a setup that provides utility similar to a plate carrier while reducing weight and bulk for different types of use.

Basement Operator shows how he setup his Agilite Chest Rig Setup... "The Agilite Reaper Rig is built for modularity, comfort, and multiple use cases. It runs an HX harness system with solid padding and fast adjustments, making it one of the more comfortable chest rigs we’ve used so far. It’s fully compatible with placards and MOLLE pouches, and the internal layout makes it easy to configure for your setup. Whether that’s mag carriers, admin tools, or medical.