Helikon-Tex CHEST PACK NUMBAT - Cordura

I have used Chest Rigs before and they always seem to be lacking exactly what I needed. However I was recommended to try this one and I have now been using it for a few months. I cannot understate just how impressed I am with this product. It fits perfectly when worn, it works perfectly with a Bergen/Backback and does not get in the way. I use it now for everyday use carrying just about everything you can imagine in it and more. The quality is first rate, the YKK zipper system is superb. it sits exactly where you need it to and is easy to put on and take off. If you are a backpacker or Outdoorsman you will love this as there is no need to take off you pack anymore as everything you need to hand sits in here right where you have immediate access to it. If you don't believe me i have also found several other Outdoorsmen using this product who have nothing but the highest praise and recommendations for this product.

Its a good chest pack for money .definitely I recommend for military outdoor and police force .it suits the part alot .you can get it in different colours aswell as british m.t.p for military dudes and gals out there. And is affordable. The things I dident like is that the straps on the back had a issue and they were not level or straight when sat on the chest to back ratio .so they need work there but other than that awesome little chest pack and detachable from straps and can go onto mollie webbing with the nylon attachments located on the back of chest pouch in ither corner .would have liked a better system inside .map and documents devider inside is useless .a zipper pouch is better enyday in my appinion especially for tactical or on the move use with this pack .but little things and not much to sort out .everyone has to customise there gear enyway so no bigger than having to wipe your bum in a day .we have to enyway. .so no problems there really other than time .restiching and customising...oh and runs electrical units like power cells and tech and rechargeable power banks really well aswell as grate for small come and radios .also love using the tablet or phone on GPS instead of map pouch lol .makes sense and fits snug my kit aswell as samsung galaxy s10 for GPS and maps .aswell as communications through headphone come found there was a small place on the front just between the tow outer pockets that can be converted into a cable brace for running head gear or wire directly from inside pack to outside on chest aswell as outer eyelets and webbing on other bottom of pack makes it good for the chopper folks .wich is always nice not to have to add or attach extra mollie or velcro for blades needed outside of pack .Yours sincerely nico James Radcliffe.

Overall I am very impressed with this product. Below is a summary of my thoughts:Advantages:1: Takes the weight away from my backpack and allows for fast access to camera accessories such as cleaning materials/filters2: Water resistant (not 100% waterproof)3: Very easy to attach/detach4: Good internal organisational pockets and external straps5: Lightweight and build quality seems excellent6: Enough padding to protect lens filters etc.Disadvantages:1: Map holder is too heavy and takes up too much internal space (I detached it)2: Despite the draw cord, if you lean down with this pack open your contents will still tend to fall out3: Only moderately ventilated, not suited for the hottest weather as sweat will build up around the chest area4: If the pack was just 1/2 inch thicker, I could comfortably fit any of my camera lens in itOverall, part of my essential photography gear. I just wished they would make an XL capacity version.

I researched this product extensively on YouTube so I knew all the good and bad points in advance. But two things were worse than expected. One ruling out summer use is the fact that it’s HOT ! Yes uncomfortably hot. The other is the shock cord on the bottom is so short , even if adjusted to maximum length it’s almost impossible to get anything in it. It also keeps the bottom of the bag cinched together to tight. Reducing internal space. I replaced the shock cord with a piece twice as long. Now it’s perfect. Lastly, the the map/document holder is an annoyance. It would have been better to Stitch pocket storage on the back panel. Lastly, it was a lot smaller than expected. Even though I watched lots of videos about it.

Excellent piece of kit, as all Helican products are, the only problem is the short straps. I’m a 52 inch chest it fits comfortably but the straps could be slightly longer.

Best chest ring about! I bought a cheap version of this bag and with in a week I had ordered this one! Pay the the extra money! Maybe it’s just me but I love it! And looks good! I can fit my full size iPad in this bag along with a battery pack and other bits, but still looks cool! Originally bought for bushcraft and hiking but now I bust this out and about!

handy little chest rig with a map pocket and space for tools compass ect the build quality is very good, and it is comftable even with a back pack on

A really useful product. Well designed. Purchased two of them. Allows you to keep all your essential items to hand, even when carrying a rucksack.