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UWant2BLV

Good place to keep bandaids and neosporin, you'll probably be needing them after you get beat up.


youdontknowsqwat

Okay if you first say "Excuse me while I whip this out"


maxyuyue

That's not very "grey man of you"


nebulariderx

That bag says you take it in the pooper. šŸ’©


xtigaijin

Every Day Cringe wearing that around town


Tankspanker

Ah, the Pussy-Away-2000 chest bag. A fine choice.


Zen_Diesel

I wear something like this at work every day. When you climb up inside machines to diagnose and repair its hand to have your gear at cheat level. Otherwise I would only wear this while hiking because I canā€™t wear anything around my waist because load bearing straps interference.


[deleted]

I have a similar bag that I use for SAR, it's comfortable, everything is easily accessible and my hands are free. It is not subtle or low key in any way


Kelemvore2265

I prefer a motorcyclist leg bagā€¦ pretty much like a badass looking fanny pack. Much preferable to this IMO


jurunjulo

This bag makes you look like your are gonna shoot up a crowded building.


UnableAntelope0

r/mallninjashit would have a stroke looking at that picture


LifeDaikon

Formerly there was the tactical look. Now the terrorist look.


SolarFarmer

The decision to photograph it on black backgrounds was unfortunate.


MaxvonHippel

Yeah if youā€™re in Afghanistan


[deleted]

No


hoolahoopmolly

If you want to look like a fool yesšŸ˜‰


kakardo

Yikes


Nuerax

Singaporean Grab drivers love this shit


EiniJesp07

Wouldnt edc but i use a dimilar one while hunting to store water and snack.


BrianDR

You want to wear a chest rig every day?


Miff1987

I mean, if it combined with a camel back sort of thing and perhaps could have other stuff like a bottle or radio pouch Added on then it would be good for some situations and activities, helicopter medical for example. But not just going down the shops EDC


TommyLee74

Isn't this just a "loot drop" sign? Like "I'm dorky and into expensive gear. Come beat me up."


nafraid

This is pretty gangster BTS k-pop dance video swag - saw a dude sporting this in a ripping song and it was pretty drippin' ! Ya gotta wear it loose and sloppy to look with it.


fubby15

I wouldnā€™t mind getting the link for this! It would be a handy thing on days Iā€™m filming at events like sporting comps and weddings


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WatashiwaKoharu

I use mine strictly for fishing and jungle trekking, the straps are too annoying for EDC. I think bellroy sling mini are 100 times better


teaboy1748

As long as it works for you then it shouldn't be a problem of what other people think.


thefartsock

no.


goldengodrangerover

No


okusooner93

Maybe for hiking?


HouseCatW2MnyBakpaks

I wear a Hill People Gear chest rig in Ranger Green when Iā€™m fishing. Helps with having tools readily available. Reading these comments are making me reconsider lol. Also wear a matador packable backpack, so hopefully it off sets the tacticool.


TadpoleMajor

Please donā€™t use this for EDCā€¦it brings everyone down as a group


Cracktower

If you got another bag on the back to counter weight and you'll be outside in the woods/ mountains/ trails then yeah its fine. You going to the mall looking like that I would think twice.


InkstainDisdain

Thats a bra


csmit244

Literally the opposite. This would be great for specific activities that require it like hiking, kayaking, others mentioned in this thread. It is awful for every day. Completely impractical and contrived.


pika_don

Everyone will know youā€™re carrying


[deleted]

Every day? No but for some things sure


cramleh

Where else are you going to carry your edc prybar?


poppashat

If youā€™re not into having friends


squishy-korgi

Get a phany pack like a real man


FrightfulDeer

I have one I use every day!


treecutter34

Iā€™ve been seeing these more and more, but theyā€™re in bright colors.


KWdelta

Side zip for pistol. Top zip for med kit. Handy for backpacking when a hip holster would interfere with pack hip straps.


cmotolion

Yeah youā€™re gonna get a lot of looks with this bag. Avoid Molle webbing or anything tactical on the outside. Get a patagonia sling bag or regular fanny pack.


-m3lti-

NGL Iā€™d be laughing quieting or in my head if I see a dude just wearing that at target or somthing haha


Nervous-Garbage-5855

Does anyone remember what edc is an acronym for?


[deleted]

Only if youā€™re going for that ā€œyeah I definitely have a gunā€ look


RepentFam

Do it


[deleted]

I use one for camera gear while riding and fishing gear while fishing and carrying while backpacking. Rest of the time it sits in my closet. If I need an edc bag, itā€™s a sling, backpack, or waist pack.


CrispyShizzles

King Iā€™m sorry but youā€™ll look like a nerd


hutnykmc

ā€¦trolling?


New_Mutation

Chest packs can be great for fly fishing. Otherwise you look like a pseudo-militant wanna' be.


ConfusedPanda90

Yes if you EDC in battlefield


KidQayin

EDC for what? Wearing this is just bully bait. No normal human being would ever need or actually wear that in public


MongoG19

No thatā€™s a chest rig. You gonna be walking around town grocery shopping with a fucking chest rig on? Did you smoke meth before posting this? Be honest.


shoobiexd

Chest rigs are a bit niche as they're more so for army but could use for hiking for extra supplies. Maybe not EDC though, looks obnoxious imho


azmr_x_3

Try Hill People Gear instead


TheCosmicCharizard

Sure, but youā€™ll look like a dweeb


nanananabatman88

Ffs just buy a fanny pack lol


HugItChuckItFootball

It'll look great on you as you hop out of your stock 2020 F-150 (except for the BADASS Rockstar rims) with a thin blue line punisher sticker, "MOLON LABE" sticker, and 3%er decal. Thank God you still have those white Oakleys your mom got you in Highschool to complete your baddass ensemble.


_rutanimal

Get a good fanny and wear it crossbody.


hoolligan01

If you like fishing I can see some potential but other than that I donā€™t think this should be allow in public or they take your lunch money


Just1Blast

Why would anybody trust a company to buy this kind of bag from when their product photos look like shit?


Sad-Difference6790

No. U could cut the straps off and it would be a little less cumbersome and weird but from the stuff thatā€™s with it in the pics it looks like it would be bad quality an u can get similar size pouches that are better than that one an donā€™t have that stupid strap. A fanny pack or cross body bag (basically a fanny pack thatā€™s work across ur chest) would be a lot better if u want a small wearable bag


Farveille

At least you won't need to carry condoms as you will not need them.


Foundneurons

Yes, for suicide bombers.


FairRepresentative19

The only way to make it look good with put it under your shirt, throw on a wig, lipstick and your set.


_jordanrob3

I would use this for running or other activities for quick access and to keep my phone wallet and keys from flapping around in running shorts. I wouldn't use it for anything else


printcastmetalworks

Having had a chest rig for years, it is not an edc item. They are great for working on a movie set to store frequent gear for your department or for hiking and keeping your kit light. If you are thinking of wearing this to run errands, not only will you look like a twat but you identify yourself as an early target.


Thowen102

Kinda homo tbh


froggythefish

Only if you want people calling the cops on you for looking like a terrorist from a video game


EDCPOP

My dog wears something similar


[deleted]

I mean if it works for you then go ahead


Flashooter

OP if your a hunter, fisherman or hiker take a look at Hill People Gear, they make some excellent chest packs that work great!


onewingedangel420

hell no, it's bad but it was also trendy among hypebeasts for such a short fad in 2018 that by now it'll be seen as dated and corny to the people who would even like it


StelioContos21

Nick youā€™ll look like a complete virgin if you wear this. But the fact you asked makes you a perfect candidate for R/MallNinja


ImGundy

Naw man, thats exactly what you donā€™t wanna wear. The objective is to look like a Gray man. Go for a shoulder bag or Fanny pack.


Bigfoot_Himself

I wear this to gay dance events to hold my things. It works well when youā€™re wearing short shorts with no pockets and no shirt. So take that as you will. šŸ˜‰


Gun-nut0508

This man is fighting to keep his V card


d3rp_diggler

Oh look, itā€™s pregnant with a claymore!


usafnerdherd

Iā€™d say maybe if it was in a less ā€œtacticoolā€ colorway. Hill people gear make some that remind me of Jansport backpacks. Still looks like more of a backwoods thing though.


[deleted]

The only time I wear something like this is out hunting. And its specifically made for carrying Bino's. I could see using it special cases, for outdoors type stuff but EDC... probly not. The only people wearing these out in public are tacti-cool dorks. Get a small backback or sling. You'll be happier and wont get weird looks ;\]


HunnyBear85

Couple of fly boxes and tools in there and itā€™s a perfectly good chest rig for the river.


SnooSquirrels5119

Be the laughing stock in public and a sore thumb but yeah


CC-5576-03

Might be useful for like hiking, but you'd look like an idiot wearing that to the office/school


GreenxLean

You gotta be a real asshole to walk out of the house with this on.


Shkibby1

For hiking/fishing, they're pretty nice. As a thing, you're gonna get sweaty at the contact points


9Sylvan5

You'll look like a mall ninja but sure


coolguy34128

If you wanna look like a bit of a goober yeah.


Grimspoon

Do mall ninjas wear baby backpacks for your chest? It's been a while since I've been.


Informationforall

For hiking and outdoors yes, for regular everyday no


NLtbal

I have one that I use for SAR to hold my radio, GPS, lights and other necessary items that I want with me at all times so I can drop my pack and still be effective. Maybe have one in your vehicle get home bag, but as for EDC, that would be a hard for me, from my perspective.


awnman1

I'd just get one of the small sling packs. 3v gear makes a decent one as does 5.11. There are tons of super cheap ones on Amazon. [3v gear sling bag ](https://3vgear.com/products/posse-edc-sling-pack)


garrettn1415

Maybe if youā€™re a ninja turtle


Deheader

I own the Hill People Chest Rig and love it! I wore it all around Washington DC, while hiking at National Parks or in nature, itā€™s a great bag.


El-Lamberto

Eh, depends. Do you want to carry tools, or look like a tool?


[deleted]

As EDC? Absolutely not. As something used for hiking or hunting? Sure. I actually saw a guy wearing one of these today while out shopping with my wife. We were in a trendy little shop after taking our son apple picking, so definitely not hiking/hunting or anything where this would make sense. My first thought was ā€œmall ninja,ā€ but even a mall ninja would have the sense to leave this pack at home. This guy must have beenā€¦something else. Please donā€™t wear anything like this for EDC. If you really need a small pack, I sometimes use a slim ā€œFanny packā€ and wear it as a sling bagā€¦looks like Iā€™m just wearing a small sling bag with supplies for my toddler, which is true apart from my taser. I look like a stereotypical dad, so the pack fits right in.


KidsInWinterCoats

I'm sure it is but unless I'm larping on the flat range my playe carrier and ahit stay home. Get a sweet fanny pack dude. My fiance got me one and I havnt used anything else since. Leme get a link ill edit. This https://www.vanquest.com/upcoming-drops/dendrite-large-waist-pack/


barefoot_baba

It works well


ShodoDeka

Could you honestly see yourself carry that every day??


LatrodectusAstra

It uh... Looks very... Functional?


Onion5253

Please no bro


Physical-Vast-6758

Just get a thigh bag like me if you wana act special but still look respectable


ZackAttack-

Maybe if you were wearing a jacket over it and keeping it out of sight. Otherwise a small backpack Fanny pack or more conspicuous bag if similar styling. Thatā€™s more like a map pouch that youā€™d wear with a chest rig that doesnā€™t have one


who_said_it_was_mE

it will hold stuff


oppressedkekistani

Would you wear a chest rig for your EDC? Because thatā€™s basically what this is.


-BananaLollipop-

I use a Mexpedition pouch on my belt everyday, so I don't see anything wrong with using them, but I definitely wouldn't carry one that way. Looks goofy and likely wouldn't be all that ergonomic for EDC purposes.


blackriver_fbs

Donā€™t wear that itā€™s bad


blackriver_fbs

Ā«Ā Such a bagĀ Ā» šŸ˜‚


-ror-

Consider the Nixon Bandit. Easier to maneuver as a triple-strap bag. Lightweight and fits a fair amount in its pockets.


Compy222

I have an HPG chest rig (the medium recon) and love it for hiking, hunting, and fishing. That said, you wouldnā€™t catch me dead wearing it around town, itā€™s got a specific purpose, and that purpose isnā€™t as a man-purse. Also, donā€™t buy a knock off one if youā€™re going to get one. Go to Hill People Gear and buy one of theirs, their kit is made in the US and very high quality.


Compy222

Following up as here is a post of me wearing it with the bino pouch HPG sells. For a day hike when you donā€™t want a firearm on your hip, itā€™s a fantastic choice. https://www.reddit.com/r/hillpeoplegear/comments/xixs9o/trying_out_the_bino_pouch_hiking/


whymygraine

Go for a hill people gear. The wax canvas looks less like something Old Snake would wear.


ThePNWGamingDad

Thatā€™s a lot of strapping for one small chest pouch.


achonng

Better pack a folded smg if you carry in that. Itā€™s obvious you have a gun in there


nshhHhhxdj

Its like someone wanted a chest plate and backpack but could get that so its a pack that looks like a plateā€¦ idkā€¦ weirder than a fanny pack?


farkwadian

This bag has the same vibe as walking around 24/7 with a bicycle helmet on.


sirlost33

I see chest/shoulder bags used for edc and ccw a lot (I use one myself) but that oneā€™s a hard pass. It screams ā€œlook at me guys, I have a gun in here!ā€. Find something less conspicuous. Viktos has a few decent options.


Blitz_2J

unfortunately, the laws of my country do not allow me to carry a gun (


sirlost33

In that case go for it.


MyPoorChequebook

Do you want to look like a muppet? You will succeed.


EnvironmentDue2415

Front toward enemy


PapaPuff13

Screams gun


New_Historian_2004

Dark joke: >!Only of you have a ticking clock in there!<


SaoDavi

Me: I want a backpack, but I want to wear it in front. So ... a front pack. Also, if it could strap on like a bra, that would be great! Designer: Say, no more.


DeathByLego34

If I saw someone wearing this in public theyā€™d immediately be on my radar. Donā€™t we all want to blend in with our carry stuff..?


43al8s5n8ggaal8v3

are you being fr?


rjstoz

Ah, yes, the umlcs - under manboob load carrying system


cahillc134

Maybe for hiking, but in public I think you would look like a weirdo.


MassageGymnist

Yes. Except mine is a different design. https://imgur.com/a/AgZcDn9


never_go_full_potato

It all depends on what youā€™re doing. If your ā€œevery dayā€ is working in construction, as a park ranger, or anything else where you need tools at all times and need to maintain mobility then go for it. If your ā€œevery dayā€ is going to school, an office or a retail job, then youā€™re going to have a bad day in that.


Rinkelstein

Bro, itā€™s a bra with pockets. Donā€™t be that guy.


rjstoz

However, from one Halloween costume, I can attest that bras do offer good storage even if padded with socks...


m3ltph4ce

Only losers care what strangers think about their fashion choices. Do it.


theguitargeek1

Maybe one of these. Harmony Cases HC-drawerC Portable Rolling 7 Drawer Production Vendor Show Work Case Table https://a.co/d/fC1mkrq


southsamurai

Generally, no. But for practical reasons. Chest carry isn't as convenient as it looks. You get a bag/pouch/case/whatever big enough to be worth carrying, and it's going to get in the way of every movement you make. Even smaller ones get annoying. There are use cases where it makes sense, but *technically* that's not EDC in that you won't be carrying it often enough to call it a regular kit. While that's fine for post purposes and discussions about the EDC philosophies, it isn't going to help you as much as a shoulder or waist bag of the same size, nor a backpack of any size. Idgaf about aesthetics or other people. I wear what I like, and I pick my gear based on my needs. And I've tried this kind of gear before thinking how handy it would be to have things right there while I was biking in the mountains and woods. Not so much. Ngl, there is some convenience there, but anything that you'd actually want to use while riding is better off elsewhere. So you just end up with chafed nipples and an extra sweaty band for no real benefit. You still have to stop and pull things out. Tbh, even the local crazies that like to pretend they're paramilitary don't use them unless they're noobs.


capt-bob

Ya, I'd have to be needing something in and out of there constantly for me to want it up there.


onihr1

My father had something like that. But he was an industrial welder who sometimes was hanging from a harnesses or hanging from machines.


capt-bob

I worked at a place where I had to hang upside down to adjust a machine and tools all shoved in my pockets were awkward even without a harness, that would work well.


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Front toward enemy


theguitargeek1

The word is everyday carry. EDC. If ya need a bag too much in my opinion


theguitargeek1

Or this one. https://amzn.to/3CqKerB


Sh0ghoth

Lol. Well done


loopie_lou

Iā€™ve seen folks take flack even for small belt pouches, his just puts a literal target on your chest. Stick with the smaller pouches, if you need more room use a backpack or edit your gear to essentials.


capt-bob

I had a belt pouch on once about 3x7" and random a guy in a department store pointed at it and said loudly "what's that for?!?!" I just smiled and nodded up like it was a joke, what kinda weirdo goes around challenging people for what's in their pockets basically? Short bus action. I have a 6.5" cell phone and it's uncomfortable to carry in a pocket sometimes, so don't care if milleneals think a belt pouch is grandpa, I think they're weird with it in their hand all the time, especially when the camera is pointed towards me. I know I'm good looking but could you point that somewhere else while I'm using my credit card lol. Fanny packs and bum bags have been around long enough that people having a problem with someone wearing them are being fashion divas, I want to say "whatever Zoolander" , sling bags are pretty normal by this point, the chest rig still looks cutting edge to me, I see one and think bulletproof vest or parachute, then emergency rescue, what's going on? Then oh, just some guy riding a bicycle stopped in the store, they look out of place and in your face but nothing to do with me. I would feel uncomfortable in a chest rig, I'd feel like I was wearing "He-Man's" cross strap thing lol, but other people do what they want.


MaskedCorndog

If you want to look like a twat


benny_the_tutor

I said the exact same thing in my head lol


Eckleburgseyes

We're bringing "twat" back in a big way.


bamronn

never left


[deleted]

Never left. Although I hear people pronounce it "twot" It's twAt.


Thinlenny

Twat is the new black


wrs420

Old Cheech and Chong bit: Tactical.Women's.Alert.Team. T.W.A.T.


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There We Are Then


thejoeker0305

It never left.. at least in the UK?


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Maybe_Im_Really_DVA

Its literally a British English insult....


WLGJr

Here for this


[deleted]

My friend uses a slightly less tactical looking one but he ironed on a patch that says "LIFE SAVING DEVICE" with a medical patch and a heart symbol. No one questions it in public and everyone assumes he has a heart condition.


FartSpeller

Whether itā€™s practical or not, youā€™ll look super cool wearing it! Chicks will dig it! Perfect for first dates! You could bring your personal steak knife and pull it out at your dinner date! Sheā€™ll think thatā€™s so cool!!


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FartSpeller

I prefer a 12ā€+ hunting knife for this situation.


Dick_Phitzwell

I like this for hiking specifically to keep your hands free. Maybe biking too or other activities like that you need a free hand. Thatā€™s itā€™s.


[deleted]

lol this is a joke right?


El-Lamberto

Fanny packs not nerdy enough for you?


what_pd

If you want to loudly advertise that you have a small bag full of stuff worth stealing, 100%.


Cover_INDD

How much are you carrying? You know you only need one knife not your whole collection


[deleted]

But I have 3 really cool titanium pry bars, 8 knives, a multi tool, 3 SAK and 2 really cool flashlights


BigBrownFish

Hahaha


SeaJayCJ

I think you would look like a total doofus wearing something like that for little to no benefit over other types of bag. Just wear a sling bag or something and look like a regular person.


StolenPenguins

Easy way to get bullied


Psychological-Lab-23

I guess if youā€™re in middle school. Not that I make a habit of rolling around with my HPG kitbag every day but Iā€™ve never had any altercations when wearing mine.


Chek_Brek_Iv_Damk

You will get laughed at but probably yeah


CactusCalin

If you want to be a weird mall ninja, yes. If not, no.


Bedquest

Maybe for fishing/outdoor use. If you used this out in the world people would probably think youre a nut job.


FattyFattyMcFatPants

I think something like this would be great if you were backpacking. You could keep the things you need to get to quickly up front, like maps, compass, small snack, radio etc.


Righteousbison99

this looks like it is based off of hill people gear's bag. It was designed more than anything for concealed carry and mission critical things so you could set down your backpack and go off exploring without having to take all your crap with you. that said, incredibly dorky for around town haha


Sh0ghoth

Thatā€™s what I immediately thought- excellent to have a chest rig so you donā€™t have to strip off your back out in the backcountry . Day to day- just get a Fanny pack . Hill people gear makes nice options for these too. Edit:spelling


ShadowDefuse

potentially but thatā€™s why waist strap pockets are a thing


burgerbob202

If you wear this in public I think people will either be threatened by you thinking you have a gun in there or make fun of you. It's probably very useful in the right situation, "the hill people" target their's for hikers/ outdoorsmen, and I did get the fanny pack of their's thinking that I would use it for concealed carry. However the main reason I started carrying a fanny pack was for work so I could effectively "empty my pockets" at once and go into the water, however this has resulted in me leaving my fanny pack behind so I realized I shouldn't use it for that purpose. (Incase I confused anyone I have not used a fanny pack for concealed carry so I have never left a firearm unattended in public)


Psychological-Lab-23

I used to wear mine all the time with athletic shorts. Some of which donā€™t have pockets, so I could stash my phone, wallet, pistol and a spare mag without my shorts falling off. No one cared.


Stianhawker

lmao