HELIKON Training Mini Rig (TMR)® - PenCott® WildWood™

Training Mini Rig® Tactical Chest Rig by Helikon-Tex

The Training Mini Rig® by Helikon-Tex is an ideal choice for all airsoft players, shooting instructors, sport shooters, and professionals who prefer a low-profile rig with ample space for magazines and gear while not requiring ballistic protection.
This chest rig was designed with a strong focus on minimalist dimensions and symmetry, allowing for maximum efficiency. The design of the Mini Rig® was created based on consultations with experienced shooting instructors, ensuring its high functionality and practicality.
This rig provides ample space for storing magazines, ammunition, multitools, flashlights, medical kits, and other essentials that you need to have at hand.
The construction includes universal, adjustable, and removable H-straps, ensuring comfortable wear. Thanks to three VELCRO panels located on the main pocket and back pockets, easy personalization with patches is ensured.
The main pocket features a spacious internal organizer and a mesh pocket with a zipper, allowing for neat organization of all your items.
For magazine storage, the rig has two sturdy AR15/AK magazine pouches on the sides and an insert for two AR15/AK magazines in the center of the chest rig.
There are also four smaller pockets designed for pistol magazines, multitools, flashlights, and other small items.
Beneath the chest rig is a belly pouch (Dangler Type) with a zipper closure, ideal for carrying medical supplies such as an IFAK pouch.
Thanks to the adjustable waist belt and high-quality YKK® zippers, this rig is not only highly practical but also reliable and durable.

Key Features

• Universal and adjustable H-straps:
  Adjustable and removable H-straps ensure comfortable and stable wear in any situation.
  
  
• Velcro panels for personalization:
  Three Velcro panels allow for easy personalization, located on the main pocket and back pockets.
  
  
• Sturdy AR15/AK magazine pouches:
  The rig includes two sturdy pouches for AR15/AK magazines, ensuring their secure storage and quick access.

• Internal organizer in the main pocket:
  The spacious main pocket with an internal organizer and a mesh pocket with a zipper allows for neat organization of your items.
  
  
• Belly pouch for medical gear:
  Beneath the chest rig is a belly pouch (Dangler Type) with a zipper closure, ideal for carrying medical supplies.
  
  
• High-quality YKK® zippers:
  Reliable YKK® zippers ensure long-lasting performance and secure closure of all pockets.

Technical Specifications:

• Weight: 622 g
• Material: Cordura nylon
• European Patent No.: 004031789-0003

Comparison Chest Rig vs. Plate Carrier

The choice between a chest rig and a plate carrier depends on the specific application and personal preference. A chest rig is suitable for dynamic situations, while a plate carrier is ideal for scenarios where ballistic protection is necessary. Below is a brief comparison of both load-bearing systems.

Chest Rig
A chest rig, like the Training Mini Rig® by Helikon-Tex, is lightweight and less bulky than a plate carrier. It is primarily designed for carrying essential gear such as magazines, ammunition, and other small items that you want to keep at hand. The advantages of a chest rig include its mobility, lower weight, and faster deployment, making it ideal for quick and dynamic actions, shooting competitions, or training.

Plate Carrier
A plate carrier is heavier and more robust, designed primarily for protecting the user from gunfire. In addition to storage options provided by MOLLE webbing, a plate carrier includes internal pockets for ballistic plates, offering protection to vital organs. It is therefore suitable for combat situations where protection from gunfire is a priority, but the downside can be reduced mobility and increased weight.