Condor Recon Chest Rig Review | Budget Tactical Gear
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- Unboxing and full review of the Condor Recon Chest Rig, which is a tactical gear rig at a budget friendly price...links below...
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I learned from a special operations operator to roll up the excess straps and wrap them with duct tape. works very well
Don't ever cut your straps, just because they're too long roll them up and velcro them down.
Ken Parnell heat shrink also works well
I cut straps all the time, but I sew the ends back up, and often use a lighter to seal them. Sometimes they are just too long.
Electrical tape works well also
@@magniankh Then you're stuck with it forever as far as I'm concerned. What if you have on more clothes due to colder weather? What if you change the load? What if you want to pass it along to your son, and yes, while Condor is made in China, I have stuff from the late nineties I still use and it showing no signs of extraneous wear. I have a standing rule to all my guys I issue equipment to, "Cut a strap and you just bought that loaner." And yes, I have been taken all the way to the National NLRB review board who all looked at each other and asked how this got all the way to them? He refused to play for it and I fired his ass, johnny on the spot. Union shop or not I wasn't putting up with that BS and won't today.
Or, if you don't want people to hear that velcro, roll/fold 'em up and use tape, or if you want them to really stay in place: hand-sew em in place. We had to do that to excess carrier straps in the German army.
Great video. Picking up two of these for my son and I. To do some weekend rifle training.
Thanks for all the info.
Very helpful
Great posts brother!!! I have this rig, had it from over 2 years and this is the best and only video I've seen! Thanks
Nice review. I saw somewhere where they used the back center velcro admid pouch as a pistol holster. Pretty cool idea! Good video!
awesome review man, got this last year. You are a legend for this extensive review!
great video! Just bought this for my airsoft career and watching this video made me more confident in the purchase I made! :D
I appreciate you taking the time to make such a thorough review! Just subscribed. 🇺🇸
The side pouches with shock cord are listed as for magazines , but you have to use a condor pouch adapter unless you are running 40 rd pmags or surefire hi caps. 30 rd mags sit 2 inches below pouch top and velcro seals up over mag .
Great review. I'm considering one of these for my setup. I currently using a full tactical vest and at 135 pounds and 5'4" find that it's hard to get it to fit someone of my stature. This appears to be a better option. I'm also working on a tactical gear on-line store and will definitely be including these in my store.
Great review man!
I rolled up the excess of the straps on mine and used the Velcro to secure them to the main parts of the straps I was using. Had no issues keeping them in place. You could probably get this to fit anyone if you know how to use the straps. (You could also ditch the main cross straps and get the hydro harness, which replaces the straps with a hydration system)
Thanks for the review man! Definitely going to pick one up
nice thorough review man! Just got one.
The velcro hook and loop on the back straps allows you to roll and stow the extra strap.
It looks identical to my Barska loaded gear vx400 chest rig other then it being black. Those side pockets I carry (1) 40Rd Pmag in each of those. Great video...
Great video and the vest looks good too. I gotta get me one.
I have this same model rig and I cut off the front pistol pouches (just cut the threads and they come right off) and it's much better now. If you're running double stacked ar mags then having anything in front of that is just excessive and bulky. I use a duty belt for my pistol and pistol magazine pouch anyway so nothing was lost that can't go into the Molle panels to the sides of the ar pouches.
Condor assault chest rig is way better than this one. Slimmer. Can fit 6 mags but I run 4 mags, radio and full sized Glock. Medical in the chest rig pouch and two tourniquets. Added two pistol mag pouches and a dump pouch.
How has it held up over time
got this for $15 from a friend. I use it for airsoft and love it. I don't dress like I'm in the military and will not spend loads of money on gear cause I play fun. great review
lol this literally has nothing to do with air soft this is militia load out not a game.
@@fabiantaveras8458 lmao dude condor probably sells 95% of there shit to airsoft players.
All i hear from the real forearms community is how shitty condor is and only idiots buy 30 dollar condor over 400 dollar crye, is condor suddenly good enough for all the wanna be soldiers?
@@bogeyt15games55 I'm sure you could find a solider that rocked a Condor in Afghanistan. Second only people who supposedly buy $400 chest rig's are more than likely SOF guys. The government values money/politics overall. I'm not convinced that every infantryman has a $400+ chest rig. And third let's assume you're right about the military supposedly supplying $400+ chest rig's to literally all their Soliders and Marines. your average civilian isn't gonna spend north of $100 for a chest rig. Lol Hell most people wouldn't even spend $100 for a chest rig. Most people would rather buy a rig that's priced $50-30 dollars. Most people don't have the money for "high speed low drag gear" tactical gear. Those forum's that you mentioned are just loaded with Mall Ninja's that are completely disconnected from reality.
@@bogeyt15games55 Good for real soldiers. I have friends in the Army, Marine Corps, all branches of service that use Condor gear. It's popular to rag on Condor gear, but I've been shooting and collecting guns and gear for decades and the Condor gear I own is good stuff. The "Condor is cheap, airsoft/paintball gear" thing is true of Condor gear 10 years ago but they have really upped their game and make gear that is good in every way. I trust it for real deal stuff
Fun fact about military issue gear, it’s made by the lowest bidder. Military gear is supposed to be cheap so it can be mass produced. Christ those Chicom chest rigs are like $15 and they still being used in war zones all over the globe. I can see Condor being used in combat because it’s cheap.
Great review. Liked it so much I just ordered one.
I’m fixing to buy this with their medical pouch, gear pouch and hydration pack. The shoulder straps come off the chest rig and the hydration carrier straps attach to the cheat rig. Pretty cool setup. You can also get a bib that attaches too. I have their bigger ifak pouch and it is made really well.
+100fredkruger Most of my double, high capacity pistol mag pouches, and some of my multiple, high capacity rifle mag pouches, mag recovery pouches, and utility/drug and med bags, trauma kit, hydration bladder carrier etc...... are Condor and they serve me just fine and don't fail you. I even like my MCR 1 chest rig and 7 pocket chest rig. I run AK and .308 mostly and bought these to add to my Russian Spetsnaz vests and Tru Spec/5ive Star Gear RACK vests, since I usually store a rifle with a chest rig set up for it. Their advanced 3 day combat rucksack is great as well
Great review! Looking for a cheap chest for weekend airsoft skirmishes and this seems it!
On the two side pockets 42 round magazines for an AR fit perfectly. I love my Condor chest rig.
Great review!
Thanks for this video was considering getting it and now I will
Great job on the review.
Don’t cut the straps. Roll them up and tape them or use the Velcro.
Exactly! I believe the Condor vid where they promote this rig is exactly what is done. Rolling em up and then locking with the Velcro keeps snags out and work well when wearing a PC.
Definitely! I’m 12 currently, I plan to have this until I’m an adult just because of the versatility of the sizes. Cutting the straps won’t help.
Spammer Guy Good on ya lil guy, if you’re doing airsoft make sure you go shooting real firearms with someone, it’s a fantastic hobby to grow up with. Wish I started that young.
@@MrBikboi Definitely! My family owns a Ruger 10/22, and we take it out every now and then. I also take a firearms safety/hunter education and ethics class.
condor is a great brand, cheap good, reliable.
somo say it is only for airsoft, but I don´t think so
cheap enough to beat up and lasts long enough for you to afford another one
Lots of airsofters run their gear harder than most range ninja larpers
I think it used to be not great but they have become the PSA of tactical gear haha
Great info!
No. You roll the Velcro packets UP, along the straps until you have the right length and then you can secure one strap over the other by using the rolled up Velcro pack. It;s REALLY sticky!
FYI... I got one from Sportsmans Guide with the exact same design. I'm 6'5, 345lbs. It fits perfectly.
I got 2 of those, one I put 1 on my vest with all the buckles, so if I had to just drop and run, or if I just was walking about with just a vest and eating.
The way I have it works out great, I have a plate carrier and a chest rig, with another chest rig so if i want to use it just as is or if I want to put it on my plate carrier.
The Velcro on the straps are to roll the straps and police them up. “Whether you’re wearing a coat in the winter or just a shirt in the summer.” Exactly why you don’t want to cut the straps.
Im on the north side of the 300th parallel, and these fit with quite a bit of adjustment left.
This looks like and excellent economical training piece of equipment .
Thats a good look'n rig bro. Nice job.
Great Review thx
You don't have to cut the excess straps. The velcro on the end is there so you can role the excess and then velcro it down. Check condors video on how to set it up.
Nice work thanks.
You take one of the longer rear straps and fold it in half then lay opposite strap over it . The first strap velcro to last strap and last strap velcro all in place. Exactly how mine is setup to deal with access strap length
thank you for the review now im going to buy it jaja thanks
Juan Martinez "jaja" 😂
The velcro on the back straps is used to hold the excess. You roll it up a bit and close the velcro around the back straps...
Just got one from Amazon, for $40 it is extremely well made and will take care of your basic needs until you research and make a more expensive purchase.
The side Velcro pouches are for radios.
You could trim off the extra. I just rolled mine up and used the velcro to hold it down on the strap. I like the tan! I just got the OD Green. 🇺🇸🤙🏼👍🏻
Don’t cut anything, use a ranger band and fold them.
I might buy this. I'm a novice AR15 owner and just need something to hold my mags when I go out shooting
I'm going to try something, I'm going to replace the straps with thin ones so I can wear my backpack also which has a hydration pouch and plenty of space.
U can buy a hydration pack for this rig. Its modular, the x strap unclip and the hydration clips right in. You can also install a bib kit, and run a condor adjustable codura holster. Pretty sweet.
But thank you for the video in the middle of deciding do I want a chest rig separate from a plate carrier that's loaded and I'm leaning toward a separate chest rig and keep the plate carrier empty
The extra straps are meant to be rolled up and then that velcro piece is used to keep that roll from unrolling it's not necessary to cut the nylon straps if you don't need to cuz then it just Frey's even if you burn it eventually it will Frey again
That's a tuff knife I got one and love it
Thanks, very nice video. Help me to know the fixing pouch in the midle
Be nice to have the bungees on the pistol mags too..
I believe I'm going to trade in my vest for a rig, seems like a backpack would set better over a rig rather than my GI vest!
What backpack u got
AK mags SHOULD fit fine? Can you make that a for sure?
This is my current set up for any kind of emergency or minuteman activities. I actually use the back center push as an ad hoc holster because of the Velcro on the inside. Good option for the price
@Guy L. I was thinking it would make a good place to put a mag shingle. Not that I plan on getting this chest rig because I already have a Vest Alpha chest rig and Spetsnaz Tac Vest that are purpose built for the AK for the Russian military. But if I were to get that rig for some reason, that's what I would do with that pouch because I like to carry more than 6 30s. I'm not military so the military isn't going to resupply my ammo in combat if SHTF happened. I would take a seam ripper and remove those pistol mag pouches, knife, and flashlight on the front ( that's what your pistol belt is for, I hate seeing pistols & pistol mags on vests and rigs. A GI pistol belt is like $6 at surplus ), get some webbing at the fabric store, and put full rows of MOLLE on the front to ad more AK mags, a meds bag, and trauma kit
I can tell you ak mags work wonderfully in this rig
Matthew Graves ☭
Sounds about right, I was able to fit my Airsoft M14 mags in it just fine.
Side Pockets may have for tourney
Solution for your twenty round mag push the bungi retainer inside the pouch and put the twenty round mag in onto of the retaining bungi the two outer pockets inside the weights band I'd use to put stripper clips in to reload empty mags think you'd get three stripper clips in each pocket
Great video, solid review, i subscribed, keep making more videos, do you take request?
Thanks! Sure, depends if I can get my hands on a certain item. What do you got?
I'm too short for this rig. Even with all the straps on the shortest settings, I can't get this rig so it can be worn with a cummerbund, which was my intent. I stand 5' 4" tall and have a 28" waist so it's loose around the waist for me as well. Yes, it rides that low on me even with the shoulder straps as short as they will go. It's snug around my chest as I have a pronounced V shape, but the girth of my waist is too small and I'm too short in the torso area. I really wish Condor came out with smaller size options. Two sizes such as up to 5' 8" and another size for up to say 6' 8" for example.
I love that Gerber Strong Arm. I have two of them and they are able to perform any task this knife is intended for.
Awesome Video Sir... Thanks
I got in a wreck in April and basically just getting what I can when I can afford different things. Does anyone know if the pouches can hold 24 or 20 rnd glock9mm mag pouches. Or are they too short . I wish i could afford a mayflower or a Haley strategic rig but not for a while. I don’t even have sights for the rifle yet . What iron sights would you guys recommend. Or decently price dot .
Also thanks for the review!!!🎉
Troy industries, and Daniel defense have good ones
Cant figure out how to tighten the straps around waist. Also idk how the bunjes work
Do you think you can fit a holster in the admin pouch for a handgun?
I'd say so plus you could use a velcro internal holster to secure a full size pistol better.
Hey man, I can’t for the life of me figure out how to tighten the back waist strap, any tips or help?
I just pulled them till it fit me the used electrical tap to hold the slack
Hello sir,possible can be apply plate carrier on that!?
Would I be able to store MP5 magazines on the pouches of this chest rig?
You should be able to fit 2 or 3 MP5 or CZ Scorpion mags in each pocket.
Would this rig accommodate 7.62x39 mags?
What gloves are those?
No doubt it's too late for you but those velcro tags at the end of the straps are not for attaching other stuff, but allow you to roll up the excess straps and secure them with the velcro to the strap to keep them nicely contained.
Also, Condor is super cheap and won't last long term. If it's all you can afford, it's better than nothing, but plan to invest in some higher quality gear asap.
Well as stated in the review, this is a budget rig and not something used to go to war or use for training everyday. This is a perfect set-up for occasional weekend warrior use or storing long term in a closet for whenever it's needed.
+OutdoorEnthusiast88 it is fine and will last
I was going to say pretty much the same thing. Never trim the straps on a chest rig. Two reasons: 1) You never know when you're going to need to adapt it to fit over things like heavy coats, or armor (if you ever decide to get into that stuff), and 2)If you decide to bench it when you can afford better gear, you may want to sell it. Cutting straps will wreck the resale value altogether, and you'll be stuck with it. I have the straight up molle panel chest rig from condor, and it's probably the only piece of gear that I've had from them that has survived everything I've thrown at it. Still, compared to my Mayflower UW rig, it's heavy, bulky, less versatile, and not as well constructed. I have totally destroyed some condor gear, and I have seen some that holds up. It's a crap shoot, but generally it's bulky and heavy for what it is.
@@treerat7631 As I've said, I've put much Condor gear to heavy use in rugged terrain while training and it's held up fine. This is coming from a prepper type who usually sticks to surplus. I prefer military gear and will use Condor gear in combat ;)
...condor gear is perfectly fine and will last years.
can you put a dump pouch in the back?
GREAT REVIEW!!!
Yep, I use this one: amzn.to/3jvIVvP
Literally Just got this delivered like an hour ago
I'm a big Man, 500lbs. Call me a Gravy Seal, Meal Team 6, whatever. I can't fit a normal Tactical plate carrier because of my size, but this chest rig is an excellent fit. Plenty of MOLLE webbing for whatever you need to add. I carry a pistol holster tear off first aid kit, and Admin pouch. I can wear this all day with no problem. I recommend this highly for any one looking for a budget set up.
Bro get healthy at the minimum. All this gear and arms won't save you if shit hits the fan
@@maxout214226 right . Does he shoot laying on the couch?
Sks rifles aged well since this video
So how much weight can these things handle ?
Could stash some energy bars in those extra pockets as they would bend easy up against your body.
How is the Gerber attached to the molle?
It has a plastic strip on the back of the sheath that you weave through the molly and sheath
Where can I get the knife and case setup?
Did you ever feel like the rig stuck out too far from your body with it fully kitted out with gear? I’m torn between this and the other condor chest rig that hold six mags in a row instead double stacked like this
I own this one and I personally felt that with the doubled mags plus the pistol mag pouches made the rig stick out more than I would prefer while being prone if you're still deciding a year later go with the thinner one is my suggestion still a great chest rig
@@taylorbennion3706 Well, for cheaper than what he says he payed for the one in the video, you can get a RACK Vest, which is a great chest rig made specifically for the military and battlefield use and they hold up to whatever comes it's way. You get 3 rows of 20 loops each on the main field of MOLLE/torso, and 3 rows of 6 on the bib. Those MOLLE pouches can add up, but it's a chest rig that you can configure any way you like and something your kid will inherit, it's that good. They usually go for between $25 and 36 on websites like Ali Baba. A Google search for them will show you a zillion places to find them. I think the most expensive I've seen them was $40 in the Cheaper Than Dirt catalog. I have one that I've set up for .308 ( CETME and a copy of the FN FAL that I bought about 20 some years ago because in those days I couldn't afford the H&K G-3 and FN ). Coleman's Surplus has double packs of the 100 round SAW gunner pouches for $20 that are perfect for triple mag pouches for 20 round .308 mags
Never been able to find it but what material is this made out of? Is it cordura?
+Michael Mattson I don't think it's Cordura or it would be in bold letters on every tag, but like most Condor Gear, it's made of a very nice quality of strong nylon. I won't fall apart on you or fail you, even in real combat on a real battlefield. I personally know Soldiers and Marines ( I come from a big military area ) that have used all sorts of Condor gear in places like Afghanistan where the fighting was for real and your gear was among the many factors that helped determine your success. Of those that used various pieces/components of Condor gear, most said the various pieces of Condor gear they were using did not fail them. In my own experiences, I own several pieces of various Condor gear which I have put to heavy use and it hasn't failed me.
The one time I ordered a piece of Condor gear that was "defective" ( some of the MOLLE loops didn't quite match up perfectly on what I seem to remember was a large utility pouch, it's been several years ago, 2016 in the middle of October I'm pretty sure ), I made Condor aware of it and they happily replaced it promptly and with no trouble ( I forget if I had to pay return shipping, but they covered returning it to me with a perfect one ). That is the only issue with Condor gear IME, and I own multiple high capacity rifle and pistol mag pouches, utility pouches, admin pouches, holsters, mag recovery pouches, large meds and trauma pouches, the advanced 3 day combat rucksack, hydration bladder carrier, 2 chest rigs ( are they as good as my Soviet military chest rigs and Spetsnaz Tac Vest, or my 5ive Star Gear RACK Vest? Of course not, but I'd confidently wear my MCR 1 in combat ), you get the idea. It's affordable ( sometimes it's worth it to buy something Condor gear that is more affordable than something that is basically the exact same thing yet costs twice as much because it's made by HSG, Black Hawk, etc....... ), well made, and, for my purposes, has held up just as good as some gear I've paid more for ( and when I'm running guns and gear in the heavily wooded, rural mountains where I live, I put my gear to the test ). I'm kind of a "prepper-ish" type guy and I normally stick with surplus gear, as it's generally superior to civilian gear in every way. For me to speak highly of Condor gear and heavily use it is a good endorsement
Will it fit a 5'5 tall and 230 pounds?
Those Velcro on the straps you roll them up so by here’s no extra slake
I have nearly the exact set up on my CR same as yours. Wanted to try out and works as great as my 5.11 gear. Even took 2 weekend carbine classes with it. The straps are long and my only complaint.
Do you think this will fit a smaller person 5'2 120 pounds
Will gowan I am 5'7 and got mine when was around 135 lbs and it snugged down just fine. At 120 lbs it would be close, worth a chance. I added the bladder carrier replacing the original straps.
The radio???
Great review thanks!
Stick a 40 rounder in that side velcro pocket :-p
Link de comprar para Colombia amigo ?
I am looking for a rig to carry bolt action ammo on. Any ideas ?
look up the condor "Ops chest rig". Its pretty much the same as this one, with out the sewn on mag pouches. Then depending on the caliber you're carrying, you can get different pouches to hold the rounds.
Depends on the ammo but old fashioned combat webbing works awesome. For example, Ww2 german combat webbing
My complete loadout may add up to 30 pounds; my phone, small notepad+pen, small sanitizer bottle, mags, speedloader w/ bbs, battle belt, backpack (empty), radio, rifle, pistol, helmet, and vest.
7:27 those velcro loops are for shortening the excess length of the straps. Anyone who reads this, please spread the word, they are really convenient without using electrical tape.
Roll and tape, never cut. you can't make a strap longer once you cut them.
That Velcro is meant to hold the strap once you’ve rolled it up don’t cut it
+N B ALICE clips are perfect for strap and belt keepers for your excess strap material and you can find them for 50-75 cents each usually
Would it fit a 12 yr old 113 pounds 5'2?
I would think so, don't cut the straps and even if it's a little loose you can grow into it. I have one coming in the mail and my brother is 12. If you're interested I could have him try it on and get back to you
Would it fit a 11 year old
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Would definitely reccomend a rig from tactical tailor
They are expensive as FUCK
Another youtube gear/gun review where the reviewer has never even used the product. Also the red dot in the thumbnail is all jacked up.
Douglas Paulson what's wrong with the red dot
@@willgowan3267 Its way back on the upper receiver. you want a nice balance, usually at the edge of the receiver where it meets the hand guard. A red dot does not need to come up to your eye like a magnified optic. Makes it harder for rapid target acquisition. Not surprised he has it so far back. He has quite a bit more to learn about tactical equipment let alone usefulness. Still a great video tho.
guess you don't plan on shooting prone
I'm going to buy a chinese made chest rig for 15USD to invest more in my AR.
Another person that says “AR” ....”my AR”....your AR WHAT? -15? -10?