For many years i was looking and testing and experimenting with gear and ways to help me carry shotgun ammo.Since,shotguns are the only available firearm in my place, i was searching to find the best possible way to carry ammo for my shotgun and other essential gear,not only in case a SHTF scenario, but also while hunting. In previous articles at this blog i had analysed the two very good options in my opinion to carry shells,in this one i will show you the best way to carry shotshells ever;The SOE GEAR 12 gauge Micro Rig!
I knew about S.O.E Gear long time ago,but for many reasons i hadn’t had the chance to managed to purchase one of their products.I have seen the Micro Rig at some pictures and it was intrigued me very much.I thought that this rig could be absolutely the best platform to carry shotgun ammunition.Finally,couple months ago i managed to score a 12 gauge Micro rig.
The rig is made from 1000 D Cordura nylon which is very tough and bomb proof!The webbings meet military standards,so don’t expect any thread to come off after hard use!The rig comes in two versions;one for right handed person and one for left handed.These means that the right handed version will have the ammo carriers at the left side and for the left handed individual the ammo will be carried at the right side.Mine is the right handed version.At the left side there are the shot shells cards and at the right there is a general purpose pouch.
I use this pouch to keep a first aid kit,duct tape and a small notebook.The pouch can also accept a box of 25 shotgun shells.You can put whatever you like there.Outside,there is a Velcro panel to attach patches,as you can also see at the picture above and below.
At the right side of the pouch there is MOLLE/PALS row sewn,so you can attach a small pouch.I have a small pouch ,also made by SOE,attached to keep a folder knife.
The rig can carries 24 rounds of shotgun ammunition.Six shells in each card.When you use the front cards you unhook them, let them drop and just pull and hook the cards from the pouches.You can carry more,if you add a box of 25 shells inside the utility pouch or add couple more cards at the Velcro panel of the utility pouch.
The rig also has a small compartments where you can put miscellaneous small items ,like multitool,compass , map and similar items.
As concerns mobility,the rig is lightweight.The weight distribution hen it’s load shared at the shoulders and the upper body.It doesn’t hurt your back and waste just like the old shotgun ammo belts.The straps are comfortable although are not padded.I haven’t any issue with that.If someone wants padded option, you should check the harness that offered from SOE for that purpose.Also, the chest rig allows you easy movements while you jump in and out of the vehicle.
This micro chest rig is the best product for carrying ammunition for your favorite shotgun.It doesn’t matter if you are hunting or are a law enforcement officer or military personnel,this rig will serve you great!
I am very happy and impressed of this awesome micro rig.It is everything I wanted plus more!SOE gear are an amazing company to deal with;great people are running this business and they have an awesome customer service!