Upgrading to an H Harness for Your Chest Rig

If you have spent any real time wearing tactical gear, you probably know that picking the right h harness for chest rig setups can basically save your shoulders from a world of hurt. It is one of those pieces of gear that people often overlook until they are about four hours into a hike or a training session and realize their neck is being pinched or the weight of their mags is dragging everything forward. While most chest rigs come with some sort of strap system out of the box, usually a standard X-harness, moving over to an H-style configuration is a total game-changer for a lot of people. ...

April 25, 2026 · 6 min · Ami Pritcharno