Condor Recon Chest Rig (Black)

This is an awesome chest gear rig by Condor. This will fit large people easily. If you are small and skinny, you might have a bit of a problem even with adjusting all the belts and straps. I wanted to purchase a tactical vest but was concerned because as a large and 'well endowed' woman, I thought that the vest might not fit comfortably, or be too large and loose, or to small and tight around the chest. So I went with this chest rig. This is a GREAT BUY for the price! I have plenty of room with this. It will easily fit over even layers of clothing if I want to do this. The material is like other rough use tactical gear - the seams are double stitched. You can hold 6 - 8 AR-15/M-4 mags easily in the pockets intended for this, and pistol mags (4+) in the designated pockets - or you can use the front pocket for other gear to carry. There is also a mesh pocket that is on the inside of the rig, next to your body, where you could carry maps or other papers or gear. There is MOLLE setup on the side if you want to add additional gear to carry with you. The shoulder straps also have the ability to attach gear to - i.e. hunting or tactical knife, 2 way radio, etc.. I'm still exploring all the possibilities with this! All I can say is that if you want a good, sturdy, well-made chest rig, Condor has made it! I always hate when people tell me to 'buy it', but if you are looking for a versatile gear carrying chest rig that will last a long time, at a great price, and fit those of us who are large-bodied, then GO FOR IT!

For anyone saying this isn’t adjustable — check again. I’d honestly say it’s almost too adjustable. Every strap on this thing can be dialed in — shoulders, waist, back — all of it. Whether you're running it over a hoodie, plate carrier, or just a t-shirt, it’ll fit. Build quality is solid, pouches are well-placed, and it’s comfortable for extended wear. Great option for airsoft, range days, or general loadout setups.

You get what you pay for, right? Well, in this case not true. Let me tell you up front that the people who can't make it fit aren't trying. I'm 5'9" and 185lbs on a medium frame. I'm not Arnie but I'm no fattie as I run 5k's for sport. Once you adjust this thing right it will fit just fine. I actually managed to get it too tight for winter use and had to loosen it up a bit. It's comfortable, surprisingly so. It doesn't flop or sag fully loaded once you adjust it right. You should be putting the weight on the shoulders and waist evenly, just like a backpack. To control flop, make sure the back belt (it goes on your CHEST, not your belly folks!) is tight enough to hold it in place and the shoulder straps put closer to your lower ribs/sternum. On me, it fits nicely between my belly button and pecs. The shoulder straps cross at the back which helps with fit and comfort. Both shoulder straps are padded Everything else of a comparable setup was three to five times the price for half the capacity and looked damned uncomfortable. This thing costs less than a 'taco' pouch one group makes. I've used mine in outdoor tactical training and ran like a mother with it for 6 hours while shooting and scooting. Bottom line, it's no SOE gear but it's good enough, and it didn't cost me more than a case of ammo. The pro's: -Low cost, how many chest rigs not made of paper can you find for 35 bucks? -Good once you size it to yourself, take your time! -Decent setup overall -Pistol mag pouches can be modified by changing the flap's attachment to fit tools, knives and other items. the Con's: -Hard to adjust but you have to keep at it. -Hard to reinsert magazines sometimes -Cant adjust the main rifle mag pockets -Not a ton of room on the side molle panels. I wish they extended back a bit further. Right handers wouldn't want to put anything on the strong side unless it has a lower profile than the main carrier pouch. e.g. an admin pouch would fit comfortably but not an issue IFAK, it could interfere with drawing your secondary if you use a drop leg rig. Bottom line, you're not going to find anything close to this in quality at this price.

I'm built like your stereotypical 80's bad guy. 6'4", 60 inch chest and biceps like I enjoy arm wrestling bears in the winter. I'm no Mr Universe but I'm no pipsqueak either. Finding a tactical bug out vest that was comfortable and fit me and wasn't a frigging joke was difficult. I hit up SO many tactical stores until I found this one. Its comfortable and adjustable. It has plenty of extra MOLLE pockets and has plenty of room on it for what I need and when I need it. I can put this on and I can jog around with full tac loadout and I know something isn't going to fall out or a wayward strap isn't going to snag on a branch and rip or some strap will tug on the trigger of a firearm. I can also be sure nothing is going to jangle or jingle or give away my position. And its comfortable. I can sit down at my desk and forget I'm wearing it. I am making this my go-to and recommended rig for everyone. I wish I had found this carrier years ago. 5 stars, 10 thumbs up- this is the stuff.

This is a very good piece of gear, especially for someone looking for a low priced, quality and semi-customizable piece of gear. I have two of these chest rigs and have really liked them. I originally bought one of these just to have a good low priced basic chest rig that I could abuse and not worry too much about unlike some of the higher end brands. I put a "double kangaroo" double mag pouch on what would be my "weak side". that allows me to carry a total of 8 rifle magazines and 8 pistol magazines. On what is my "strong side" I have a large trauma focused IFAK that I pieced together. Behind the molle there are velcro sealed pockets which I store an additional rifle mag and some other items. Even with the weight of the 3 extra rifle mags, 2 extra pistol mags, IFAK and the other few items, the shoulder straps are not unbearable like others I've worn for extended periods of time. I've had the two chest rigs for over 2 years and the color (black) hasn't faded. I've mostly worn this while driving and have done extended training in this. The stitching is still in good condition as are the bungee straps that retain the rifle mags. I usually wear this over a slick faced plate carrier and it seems to work well. I really like the quick release buckles. If I need to drop all the weight in a hurry, I can with just a couple clicks. The mag pouches are sewn into the vest so you cannot remove them like I originally thought you could. One thing I don't like is that the chest rig, when fully loaded, sticks out a fair amount. When you go to lay on the ground it gets in the way and doesn't allow you to lay flat. This is just the nature of chest rigs in general. Overall, I would and have recommended this to friends.

Bought this rig on a gamble..... ALOT of people say it's oversized and not for the average Joe..... WRONG!!!!!..... IT IS COMPLETELY ADJUSTABLE WITH TIEDOWNS FOR THE EXTRA STRAPS!!!!!!....I paid $40 for the black MCR5...SHIPPED!!!!!..... Then went ahead and found Condor brand add on Molle exclusively for the MCR5 which cost me an extra $100!!!!..... a total of around $140!!!!!!..... this thing is completely functional, fits great and is comparable to $300+ rigs with the MOLLE I currently have on it and I have extra to interchange that again cost me$100!!!!!.... currently I added the MCR BIB, Water Molle, Molle PALS, Kangaroo mag Molle and the mult purpose utility Molle on it ALL FROM CONDOR!!!!..... 100% RECOMMEND!!!

For the price, this isn't a terrible product. Light weight and holds a fair amount of mags. I like the small pouch on the inner portion of the rig, I can fit my S&W Bodyguard in it perfectly. The pistol mag pouches are very tight though, and it is difficult to even get a small flashlight in one. Also the straps to retain the pistol mags are built for full size pistol mags only (roughly 15 rounds). My HK P30L mags fit perfect, but my Glock 26 and S&W shield mags are a bit short. They fit in, but the straps to keep them in don't really cover them all that great. It'll still work, just be aware they won't be as snug as you might like. The AR mags fit perfect, hold in there perfect, and there are no complaints in that department. My main issue is the sizing. I am a decent sized man, I wear XL shirts, 5'11 205lbs. This rig is almost too droopy on me. It doesn't sit as high as I'd like, even after tightening it to the max. The lower back strap doesn't help distribute the weight that much either. It's wearable for sure, just wish it would fit a bit more snug. If you're smaller than me, I'd recommend another product. It is very easy to get on and off. I did wish it came with some velcro/ hook and loop patches, but it wasn't advertised to so I can't really dock them on that. My last "complaint" which isn't really fair because it's not designed or advertised to do this....would be that I cannot get my S&W bodyguard to clip on in its kydex holster. I've tried various spots, but found that having it in the inner pouch works best. Just not the best for quick access. I can wear this rig along with my duty belt which features 2 sets of dual pistol mag holsters, and a matchweight kydex hip holster for my HK P30L. No issues drawing, or reloading mags while wearing the chest rig too. Overall its not a bad product for the price. Just know it runs a little big.

Great sturdy chest rig to keep all of my shooting supplies for the range! Very comfortable! Tons of storage with easy access to everything! Very adjustable and great pricing! Perfect product! 5/5 stars!!!