Recon Chest Pack
The Recon Chest Pack is an 11.5" × 7.5" × 3.5" chest pack with a dedicated rear concealment compartment, a full laser-cut PALS/MOLLE front panel, and a rear kangaroo pocket for modular inserts. The concealment compartment is lined with plush loop for hook-backed holsters and opens with HANK pull tabs for either hand, while elastic loops behind the rear divider hold .223/.308 magazines, up to six when paired with a kangaroo pocket insert. It carries as a chest rig on the included low-profile shoulder harness, as a fanny pack on the included waist strap, or mounted to a plate carrier with the detachable ITW buckles. Built from DWR/TPU-coated 500D nylon and Squadron™ 1500D laminate, 21 oz, with a choice of water-repellent YKK® AquaGuard® or standard reverse coil zippers. Hand-made in Tennessee by FullTang Tactical.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Concealment Compartment
Rear compartment lined with plush loop for hook-backed holsters, with HANK pull tabs for either hand.
Magazine Storage
Elastic loops behind the rear divider hold .223/.308 mags, up to six with a kangaroo pocket insert.
Full MOLLE Front
Laser-cut PALS grid across the front for a radio, GPS, or phone pouch.
Three Ways to Carry
Included harness for the chest, included waist strap for the hip, or ITW buckles to a plate carrier.
Modular Interior
Loop-lined walls and a rear kangaroo pocket accept hook-backed inserts and FullTang modular pouches.
Pack
- Recon Chest Pack main pouch1
- Removable padded mesh rear panel1
Carry
- Low-profile shoulder harness1
- Attachable waist strap1
Hardware
- Detachable ITW buckle set1
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Shell Material | DWR/TPU-coated 500D nylon |
|---|---|
| Laminate | Squadron™ 1500D laminate |
| Zippers | Water-repellent YKK® AquaGuard® or standard reverse coil (by variant) |
| Hardware | Detachable ITW buckles |
| Interior | Plush loop lining with adjustable paracord retention |
| Carry Modes | Chest rig, fanny pack, plate carrier mount |
| Warranty | FullTang lifetime warranty against defects |
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AMERICAN-MADE MODULAR GEAR
Founded by JT after a corporate career, named for an Appalachian boyhood obsession with full-tang blades. Built in the backwoods of Tennessee.
FullTang Tactical, LLC is a small, family-owned business founded by JT — who left a successful business executive career to fill a gear void he'd personally hit: the modular tactical and outdoor gear that met his standards didn't exist. The brand name comes from his boyhood obsession with full-tang knives and hatchets growing up across the Appalachian Mountains, Maine pine forests, and Minnesota boundary waters. Every product is manufactured in their facility in the backwoods mountains of Tennessee. Their flagship Minuteman™ Pack V2 was inspired by JT's family military heritage — father (82nd Airborne Paratrooper/Ranger) and grandfather (Iwo Jima survivor).
- Founded by JT — left business executive career to build it
- Family-owned and operated
- Manufactured in the backwoods mountains of Tennessee
- Modular outdoor and tactical gear
- Minuteman™ Pack V2 inspired by family military lineage (82nd Airborne + Iwo Jima)
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How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
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Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
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