Can you put a chest rig over a plate carrier?

You theoretically could, but a proper plate carrier should have PALS webbing to let you mount pouches directly. Wearing a chest rig over it would be a stopgap method if you didn’t have pouches, or a way of putting pouches over an armored vest that has no provisions for carrying anything.

Why do people wear chest rigs?

Chest rigs are a great option for carrying gear as long as you don’t try and load them down too much. I prefer to think of them as a “plus up” to other equipment like a battle belt.

Can you wear a backpack with a chest rig?

Yes you can wear the chest rig with a back pack. Yes it can integrate with a back packs shoulder straps in multiple ways. Yes, You can wear it with a backpack. There is a way to do it with small carabiners.

Can you wear a battle belt with a plate carrier?

A battle belt helps reduce the weight worn on a plate carrier, and it must have a net benefit beyond that option. It would be better to mount a “fast mag” pouch directly to the pants belt than to burden the bearer with a heavy, bulky battle belt.

What should a plate carrier carry?

Standard items that should be on your Plate Carrier:

• -Level IIA or IIIA soft armor (IIA stops up to . 45 / IIIA stops .
• -Level III or Level IV Ballistic Plates (III stops rifle -556 & 7.62 -.
• -More plates equal more protection but equals more weight.
• -Less plates equal mobility, speed and comfort.

What chest rig does the US Army use?

What do you carry in a plate carrier?

Items to Consider Carrying

• Extra magazines and ammo.
• Tourniquet.
• Small first-aid kit.
• Flashlight.
• Pistol.
• Knife.