The ATS “Universal” AK Chest Rig – Minimalist Load-Bearing Done Right.

 

Gear just seems to get more and more expensive as companies add more and more features and build kit out of high tech materials. IMHO not everyone needs that. Sometimes you just need something basic to get you started while you figure out what you need. I have always preferred gear that has built in utility, that can be used in different roles.

The ATS AK harness utilizes proven concepts and design features to come up with a rig that works with most rifles and lets you carry the essentials. While offering some basic modularity if you need to expand its capacity, all for $175 or less.

The only cons that I can see are that the overall capacity might not be enough for some. And the harness system is straight up weird (although easily fixable). By stitching the male buckle into the rig you lose the quick adjust feature of its built in ladder lock. Adjustment is done with a tri glide on the strap, which is fiddly and difficult to do on the move. This can be easily fixed by removing the male buckle and using a split bar buckle.

I get that its not for everyone and its not as gucci as some of the options but for the price its tough to beat. If looking to get your first rig, need to be able to carry different mags or you are after a minimalist rig these are worth checking out.

PALS on the shoulder harness allows for the mounting extra pouches.

Wings and dangler pouches can be mounted using the hook and loop panel.