Light and tight wilderness chest rig?

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I’m looking for a lightweight, low profile chest rig that can be worn comfortably under a heavy frame pack, for civilian wilderness trekking. To mount the pack properly, I can’t have anything on my waist/belt (at least, not comfortably).

I’d like the rig to have pouches or holders for a handheld radio, GPS, flashlight, multi-tool, and ideally a zip-style flat pouch for documents or maps. An option for a pistol holster (full frame auto) would be nice, if such a thing exists in a form factor that a backpack can go over.

I’ve gotten by putting the radio and GPS on the backpack’s shoulder straps, and the flashlight and multi-tool on the backpack’s belt - but for some of what I’m doing I need the option of shedding the pack while keeping essential and sensitive items on my person.

Coaxsher makes something that looks to be close: https://www.coaxsher.com/Radio-Chest-Harness-p/rp203.htm, but I have no experience with this brand and no idea what else might be out there. I’d appreciate any suggestions or advice.

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Hill People Gear Kit Bag. It’s made for what you’re asking.

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My Hill People Gear Recon Kit Bag works great for the exact specs you’re looking for. I’ve mounted a few pouches to the Molle.

Maybe the Haley Strategic D3CRMwould work as well.

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I have the Coaxsher and I doubt it will be what you need. I have similar needs to yours and have a Hill People chest rig on my Christmas list.

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Solid pointers, all - exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. Thank you!

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Hill People Gear also.

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HPG Kit bag discussion thread:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?77315-Hill-People-Gear-Kit-Bag

It’s well worth the money. Mine is now 7 years old and is in the same shape as day one. Taken it ALL over the world.