Hill People Gear Chest Kit (BEST front carry system??) In depth chest kit review with bag dump
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- Is the Hill People Gear chest kit the BEST front carry system? This is an in depth review and bag dump.
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For several years I have been experimenting with the best way to carry essential items within easy reach whilst hiking and backpacking. I stumbled upon this, the Hill People Gear Heavy Recon chest kit, a couple years ago and have been using it ever since. At this point I can confidently talk about and review this chest kit. This video is an in depth review at the Hill People Gear chest kit. I also do a bag dump and have a look at what's in my pack. Whether you're into fishing, foraging, hunting, hiking, backpacking, survival or bushcraft, the Hill People Gear Heavy Recon chest kit could be what you're looking for!
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4 LBS? Jesus..mine is 15
For the lighter button, try the rubber band then a wrap duct tape ..... a few wraps
Fantastic kit! Only thing I would be cautious about is the tampon for plugging the penetrating wounds. There is not enough packing material in a tampon to gain source control of a bleed add some Compressed gauze instead. Keep up the good work!👍
Thanks! The tampon is mainly there as fire starter, a filter, etc.. never intended for it to be used as bleeding control really. In a pinch it could be used over a wound with direct, mechanical pressure.
@@CascadeBackcountry They certainly make good fire starters! + some u dont even have to waterproof:)
Dont use it at all for bleeding control! Gauze, pressure bandage, hemostatic gauze is what you need.@CascadeBackcountry
A zip tie wrapped around the top of the light tight under the thumb depresser works great to keep the link lighter from leaking gas
That is a great idea! I did, at one point, go out to my garage to see if I had any zip ties but I did not.. so a rubber band it was! Thank you for watching 🙏
The Exotac case is awesome too
You can get small waterproof lighter containers that your lighter slips into to avoid the gas leak. It also adds overall protection
Exotac I believe is the name
I got a cheap version of this bag. But I still love it. It does everything I ask of it.
It is a great way to carry gear!
I love my original kit bag but the smaller footprint might be nice when I don’t want to carry as much. Nice kit
HPG makes great stuff! Thanks for watching
I keep my Bic in a ExoTac waterproof holder. it keeps it from leaking and from getting wet
That is probably the most effective method. Someday I might have to pull the trigger and get one. Thank for the comment 🙏
@@CascadeBackcountry of course. I love the HPG stuff. and you had a well thought out kit
Good kit! Love Hpg Recon chest rigs.
Thanks! Yeah they're super well built and useful :)
Tampons are not for wounds, its fuddlore.
Fuddlore is a rad band name
I used hairbands rather than elastic bands, they last longer. I always keep sanitary napkins, they are great for first aid
Yeah I'll use rubber bands occasionally but mostly I like to steal my wife's hairbands. They definitely work better! Thanks for watching 😀
I have similar front pack.
I put my 9mm pistol in the rear compartment.
I don't know what to put in the front compartment.
I think some emergency equipment is good.
Such as a flashlight, pocket knife, ferro rod, compass...etc...
In my backpack, large equipment will be in.
Such as a emergency blanket, poncho, water bottle, some food...etc...
Nice! Always good to carry some emergency equipment and a front pack is a great way to do it
Idea: A DIY Kydex clip with a little dimple on the inside to prevent the lever on the Bic from depressing.
That's a great idea! I had thought I might take a piece of plastic from an old bottle and heat it to shape.. same kinda concept.. but I just never did 😄
A zip tie does the trick for me.
Yeah I just gotta go to the hardware store and find the right size zip tie 😀
Wow that a lot of stuff in there. I’m definitely getting that rig mine is too small! Thank you for the video!!
Heck yeah! Thanks for watching! :) Hill People make great gear
I think these would make a fantastic option for a 10 C's kit for when your away from base camp fishing or exploring or whatever, I see a ton of stuff in there I probably wouldn't carry, but I still think that the chest kit itself is a great idea. How do the bits that go under your backpack hold up from being worn under your pack?
Ya know... this kit was mostly a concept. I did carry it for one summer backpacking tho and I can say I had no issues with the straps under my backpack shoulder straps. There is a lot of stuff in this kit and is probably unnecessary for the average outdoor adventure
Been running mine for about a year now. I personally run my glock19 in the back pouch with a backup mag while hiking.
Nice! I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous haha
Who makes those inside pockets (black ones) inside your chest kit?
Oh no! It doesn't say the brand name on them and it's been so long since I bought em that I can't remember. Maybe some Google detective work will do the trick. Sorry and good luck!
Where do you keep the 2 liters of water? It surely doesnt fit in there.
I never carried water in this. I had two, two liters bags thqt I could fill with water if need be
What are the name of those black Velcro backed pouches? I need some!
They are made by Stealth. Just google Stealth velcro double magazine pouch. The should show up! Hope that helped.
Well thought out kit. Good job.
Thank you! As with any survival type kit it's always changing and evolving. Thanks again for the positive feedback
Can you please tell me how you stuck those magazine pouches in your kit bag and got them to stay? Thank you.
It's a flat, stiffer piece of material. One side has two elastic loops, one for your side arm and one for an extra magazine. The other side is velcro. I think I found it on Amazon. A little searching online and you should be able to find one! Hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😁
Senic view behind you😊
Living in the woods ain't so bad!
What knife is that?
If I remember correctly, that is a JeoTec
Is there a Ribs-Pack video? I cannot find it.
I never did make a video about that
Man how come i don't get your latest videos and reviews ?
Hhmmm... did you subscribe and turn on notifications?
What are the chances of getting lost in the woods. I use to pack all kinds of stuff as well.
Well 43 years into life and I haven't gotten lost yet!
@@CascadeBackcountry 53 for me
Hey I've seen those flexible magnifying lenses for fore starting do they work?
They sure do!
Cool video thanks.
Thanks! This is one of the first videos I ever made. Makes me cringe a bit to watch it now haha
Thank you.... trying to get my ducks in a row for SAR.... interesting.
Sweet! This kit has some great ideas in it for sure. Here we are several years later and I think it may be a bit heavy for my current needs but hopefully there's some good info in there :)
What is that large fixed blade and leather sheath? It looks awesome.
It is a great knife. It's from a bushcraft brand, I believe out of Spain, called Jeo Tec. If you Google Jeo Tec it should take you to their website where you can check em out!
Great video. Great setup. What is the name brand of your orange/green emergency blanket?
Thanks! Those are Swiss Safe emergency blankets. I found them on Amazon and they come in a variety of color combos. Hope that helps out. Thanks for watching!
What is that elastic organizer called. I like it
I think it was one of these...
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@@CascadeBackcountry thanks. Looked like it had a bottom. Either way cool idea
Yeah, sorry. This video I made years ago. I change things up a lot and I'm not sure where those velcro organizers are
The man didn’t eat his carabiner bananas
He's waiting to make bananer bread 😉
What is the name in of the small pouch...great vid btw
Bad news.. I am holding the pouch right now and it has no branding or tags on it! I scoured the internet and couldn't find it. I bought it about 4 yrs ago and can't remember the name. Honestly tho, if I were to buy another similar pouch, I would get a different one. A slimmer one, for this use anyway. Sorry I couldn't answer your question! Thanks for watching 😀
What's origin of everyone on YT using same compass, Suunto MC2...David Canterbury??
Well I certainly don't know the history of TH-cam but I imagine it is some combo of availability, quality and price. Suunto is the only quality brand sold in a store anywhere near me so that settled that. Love the name man! Thanks for watching 😁
@@CascadeBackcountry No disrespect. Understood, for you it was availability, love to hear from others...more than a coincidence everyone's using the MC 2.
@@InVinoVeritas. none taken! Yeah it does seem to be the go to compass. Maybe TH-camrs have caused it via word of mouth on TH-cam.. like a weird self fulfilling compass prophecy haha
What’s your full tang knife there and your folder? Did i miss that? Thank you
The full tang knife is a Jeo Tec. I absolutely love the knife. Great look, feel and function! My one gripe is that the handle is slightly small for my hand but other than that, great knife. The folder was just a cheap Schrade knife. I have a bunch of pocket knifes in rotation. That was just the one in my pocket that day. Hope that helped! 😀
@@CascadeBackcountry Awesome, thank you
What knife and sheath is that?
That is a Jeo Tec knife. The sheath and ferro rod come with it. It's a company I believe out of Spain. Great knife! My only complaint would be the handle is a bit on the small side. Hope that helps!
6:29 He starts to open the pack :)
Good call haha This is one of my very first videos... it's way too long
@@CascadeBackcountry Good video though 👍
Aren’t all bananas carbon based? therefore organic??? Anyway, enjoyed your video, thanks!
Great point and thanks for watching!
You should have uploaded this at 1.5x speed so people don't have to manually change the speed.
Sorry for the inconvenience. I feel just awful