The Citadel Defense Spectre Chest Rig - Review By Brent0331

The Citadel Defense Spectre Chest Rig - Review By Brent0331
In this video we'll take an up close look at the new Citadel Defense Spectre chest rig.
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[@Brent0331]

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[@Minuteman4Jesus]

I've been subbed to Citadel for some time now. Thanks for the review!

[@BigJDinSC]

Cool piece of kit. As a die-hard M81 fan, would love to see you rerun the woodland camo effectiveness vid in the full M81 kit you’re wearing in this video.

[@snky6995]

Yes! M81 FTW!

[@F-14DSuperTomcat]

Woodland camo is always a vibe

[@DyTile]

Live for it

[@HHenry-tt1of]

Citadel Defense is a great dude. He really thought out the chestrig before he put it into production

[@CitadelDefense1]

Also, I'm working on a padded insert for those GP pouches that should hopefully give you a bit more room while maintaining protection

[@EDOGZ818]

Ability to attach a bladder to back might be a good option or a second style, so would one with mags on the side. To me, this vest should be Black or Khaki for operators because in Woodland, you mostly go prone due to lack of cover, only concealment vs Urban area with plenty of cover to duck / kneel behind or step around. Taking AR & AK mags makes this vest a 2 for 1 bargain....that was a great idea.

[@DD_Dietriech]

What would be the chances for getting one of these made for 7.62x51? I was blessed with the privilege of being my group's 308 "SAW" guy. This looks like it may fit nicely with my crossfire DZ rig.

[@CitadelDefense1]

@@DD_Dietriech I've thought about it. What round count mags you running? 25?

[@DD_Dietriech]

@@CitadelDefense1 I have 25rd PMags, 20 round D&H mags, and even some 50rd PMag drums. I'd like use the 25rds in the rig depending on height and weapon interference. Like a few others have commented a split rig option may be a thought as well. I'm still debating which route to go as getting low enough to use my bipod an important consideration with my 15-30 pound Galil depending on which mag or drum I'm using.

[@CitadelDefense1]

@@DD_Dietriech The drums should fit in the current GP pouches. But it might just be that my rig isn't the best fit for your current needs. You should look at Beez Combat Systems if you haven't already. They have a split 308 rig that might be your speed.

[@ianslaby5703]

that radio pouch is a clever solution. The overall design looks perfect for the average person. All the capability you need, no more and no less. I am a proponent of simple non-modular chest rigs because extra pouches encourage you to stuff them full of gear you should keep in your ruck or in your pockets.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Always liked the BDS Frog Rig but thought it was too wide due to the 4 doubles on the front. This seems like a much more practical option with the 3 doubles instead 👍🏻

[@TerryWhisk]

The SOE Frog is a lot taller too, I really liked the zipper system instead of the Velcro flap for the center utility section.

[@KalashmanNC]

It looks really nice. He took what the majority of people were doing with the modified TAPS rigs and made an out of the box solution. I can dig it.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Pretty solid rig. Only a few nuanced things I see that put the OPS ECCR or Blackhawk Commando Rig a nose hair ahead (like a 4th mag pouch), great option though.

[@Statusinator]

What a beautifully thought-out rig.

[@CitadelDefense1]

Thank you very kindly

[@boot556]

Been looking for a good chest rig due to the hot weather of the southwest, thanks for the review I'm definitely going to consider this one.

[@WhensBreakTime]

Its awesome seeing a mainstream return to M81 pattern with gear, and loving the gear market. Looks like a solid rig. Cant wait to try one out

[@PalmettoDissident]

I think Dylan has done a fine job with this rig. I gotta get me one! Great reviews.

[@CitadelDefense1]

Thank you sir

[@mikehendricks2933]

Another EXCELLENT GEAR REVIEW as usual. Thank you for what you do!

[@dbrady1966]

Great piece of Kit look to purchasing. I’m a multicam guy.

[@BlaineKK37]

Fitting those ak mags in like a real Marine 😂 thanks for the review Brent looks like a solid kit

[@hendrakurniawan1802]

I love the design, especially that GP/canteen pouch

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

He did an excellent job designing this rig . Me personally I would like to had a split chest rig with a zipper and 8 mags. I was wondering on if 2 40rd would fit in each pouch as my team have a few IAR type rifles and I prefer this role for myself I am moving my gear to fill this role .

[@CitadelDefense1]

Thank you kindly.

[@pepperspray4144]

Everything you do is golden. I have cadpat and woodlands camouflage for changing of seasons, plus winter white over covering. Great from Canada ❤.

[@user-pz3bk3th1z]

Blessibgs to all of those Patriots !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 💪🔥❤️‍🔥🦾

[@nathanexplosion1021]

Your channel is awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@CitadelDefense1]

Thank you very kindly. Great explanation.

[@iyn1911]

This is the coolest rig I’ve seen! I’m a woodland camo fan too!

[@EDOGZ818]

Semper Fi! My only issue with vest is, if you're wearing Woodland cammo, you're going prone at some point. Great vest for Black or Khaki (Operator) but for grunt work, in Woodland....fox holes, trenches, bunkers, fallen trees & stumps... front should be clear, mags on sides. Perfect vest for urban environment. In Woodland, you're always going prone due to lack of cover. It's a well thought out vest & I would buy one just for the high CDI (Chics Dig It) factor alone & specialty / non static woodland ops. (Recon, LP / OP, Sentry, etc.) Optional hydration capability would be nice.

[@militantfarmerconcept569]

I got one in woodland and it is excellent quality 👌

[@CitadelDefense1]

Glad you love it

[@Santiago308]

Sweet! Those gp pouches have some nice touches

[@katsugi183]

Cool kit❤❤thanks for sharing

[@Ramcharger2Travel]

Brent, always appreciate the gear reviews.

[@overlordisgoogle8431]

Oh yeah! I will be buying one of these!

[@bendakstarkiller1270]

Pretty much like the Helikon-Tex Guardian chest rig, with an H-harness, instead of an X one. Looks good.

[@skylongskylong1982]

Remind me of the Brits arkis system, which they used in the eighties, when on patrol in Northern Ireland.

[@lancekilkenny721]

Great review fellow Texian. Being a Boomer, I love that woodland is making a comeback. I've got that same IR Texas flag patch.

[@WisSota_Boy]

Me personally like to have a chest rig in conjunction with a belt kit. I like to keep my sides slick so the canteen/Nalgene pouch would be on the belt versus on the chest rig.

[@henrymann8122]

Amazing piece of kit!

[@Ungood-jl5ep]

I wonder how many people have tried to use chest rigs with double stack mag pouches in the prone? 😄

[@MIchigan-Savage]

Not a big deal, unless you're a fat ass.

[@fujimi715]

Chest rig isn't bad cause there are no plates. Plate carrier is bad since the extra bulk

[@farmerwayne1404]

Interesting rig, Brent! Looks great 👍

[@Nods119]

That is dope I want one❤

[@douglassshephard3732]

LIKE IT, LOOKS LIKE IT WILL WORK WELL.

[@protectpersevere2030]

Pretty cool rig

[@bigtimer1776]

Wow 0331! Really enjoy your content. Very nice piece of kit here. I’m liking this, if I didn’t invest so much into my FLC rig I would have just bought this instead. Still love it though. Thank you.

[@gunterstraus606]

Good stuff. Something I'm not quite sure about it the trend of putting canteens on the front side of a chest rig. In my head, it should be next to your buttpack on your belt kit or in a pack for a durable bladder.

[@ClassicAirsoft]

Nice Vid, Thanks men ! But its sold out in M81... sad

[@preparedcitizens]

Great review!

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

I surely love God's Plaid. Best pattern ever.

[@horsedog713]

Nice rig ! What is that pack you’re sporting at the end of this video? Citadel Defense as well?

[@CitadelDefense1]

Not mine, I think that's a Crossfire pack

[@mikecanton9147]

Brent is one bad mother... Thanks 🇺🇸

[@barnaclebill1615]

Nice review of this rig. My mission is slightly different, so would be nice to see variants offered. Say if u run a shotgun. 😁👍👍🇺🇸

[@bigpicklerick]

The 40 round mags would be great in the radio pouch.

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Nice ordering one soon.

[@wagner1631]

Cool 👍

[@BearClawAK47]

Any idea if the magpul D60 drums will fit in the side pouches?

[@bab262]

How does the H harness fit? The crossbar seems too wide.

[@jamesbragg6452]

Thanks Brent.

[@Warvvolf]

Citadel should sell those side pouches on their own.

[@RealJacobGriffin]

Im a big fan of a rig that doesn't have pouches under my arms. The taps rig is good but when carrying a rick the straps go over the chestrig

[@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647]

Do you think the GP pouch could fit dual tube nods?

[@herja-youngodin2040]

Thanks for sharing

[@jessiewasson584]

Dam man only thing missing is a 1 xtra mag pouch

[@mauriciomadrigal3646]

Hey Brent0331 great video been getting around to ask a question wondering if you have any experience or knowledge using USMC FILBE rucksack on Alice frame. Swore I saw someone doing this setup on hike a year ago seen online stuff about it but would it work long term I think pack it’s a little bigger Alice large. Thanks

[@bigchunk7246]

could we see a video on boot blousing at some point?

[@joshuarand8700]

What would mud do to velcro not just the sound of it clean un muddied?

[@tylertapp131]

Good stuff, gotta quick question Brent. Do you think those canteen/gp pouches will fit a magpul d60?

[@Brent0331]

I don't know. They're pretty much the same size as a USGI canteen pouch so if you have one of those and it fits, it probably will.

[@kedragon6460]

Das mit den Gummibändern und Magazine zurück sich ziehen geht ganz einfach. Gummiband, oder HaarGummis, Bundeswehr Hosenband Gummis, in die Ruckband der Pouch ein Mollen.

[@eltenda]

Cool rig I like it!

[@philipcalderone8092]

No drag loop?

[@ericgarcia8986]

Hi Brent, would you try the Tasmanian Tiger MKII Universal Chest Rig?

[@magnusdarkhan974]

What pack was that?

[@johndecker9983]

Wait ✋️. You gotten enlighten us all on how the canteen cup could be used as a weapon of opportunity in communist territory. Ive got a feeling theres an awesome story behind that statement. Great chest rig. Great review. 👍

[@jerryrichards8172]

What dose stang mags stand for ?

[@brinsonharris9816]

It’s an acronym for STANAG, for standardization agreement plus some numbers, that made most NATO countries use a magazine that was interchangeable with M-16/M4 mags. It was never fully adopted, so there are weapons that don’t use it, such as the Steyr AUG and SIG rifles. The UK and Germany and France now use STANAG mags.

[@jerryrichards8172]

@@brinsonharris9816 OK thank you i was hearing it often.

[@jerryrichards8172]

Sounds li,like, there's a dogfight overhead 😮

[@kedragon6460]

Mag Pouch Mod Clips - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jonbXniioLGqf7M - einen Gruss aus Deutschland.

[@kedragon6460]

Es gibt eine bessere Lösung, Condor MCR6 Chest Rig, Condor Triple Map Pouch AR15 AK47 MFH US Canteen Pouch x 2 oder orginal US Cantenn Pouch. Magazinplätze für AR15 = 15 Mags nur mal so gesagt.

[@IG10705]

Condor is airsoft gear Mfh is crap quality as what the reviews says

[@kedragon6460]

@@IG10705 Stimmt, aber in vielen Dingen ist es, das haben wichtiger. Und die Verwendung ist das Ziel.

[@MrSwccguy]

Lmao the dude who made it says Fight like a Ghost and be like a badger 😂 or something like that Lmao

[@waterboy239]

200 Dollars 😐

[@philjimito7250]

Right? $210. It's literally just T-Rex Arms Quad Flap with one less mag pouch and no open molle webbing for custom pouches and it costs more than the quad flap.

[@MrSwccguy]

Bro you can make this with 130 it's a molle rig with 3 eagle double mag pouches and and canteen pouches for the sides

[@philjimito7250]

So its pretty much just a ripped-off T-Rex Arms quad flap with one less double rifle mag pouch and less molle space for custom pouch selection. This dude just copied off someone else's homework, removed some things and slapped his name on it. Unless it's less than $200, I'll just stick with my T-Rex Arms Quad Flap.

[@denizenofthedecline9918]

Bro really thinks Trex innovated the flapped mag pouch chest rig. It'd be fair to compare it to the Arktis British chest rig and the half dozen similarly inspired rigs. But the Trex? Lol.

[@paul7754]

M81 Woodland camo? Citadel Defense guy must not know Brent's a Marine! Brent wears woodland underwear and sleeps on woodland sheets! Flaps - yes! Chest rig - no. Mainly due to the fact that my LBE belt requires harness shoulder straps already and I generally will be wearing a ruck - when I'm LARPing around the 'hood. Enough straps already! Closest thing to a 'chest rig' I'd wear is an FLC - unzipped! That said - the CD Spectre chest rig looks like a good basic patrol rig for some people - as long as an IFAK is on board. Those mag pouches are 'new'. Pack those .308 mags in there and let 'em stretch a while - should be okay for use with two.

[@budprepper3811]

So let's take a count. Just how many chest rigs are out there in the last let's say 5 or 10 years? It's getting ridiculous. I noticed the guys in Ukraine really don't give two s**** about all that crap. Watch some live vids, not like the larping here in the US.

[@philjimito7250]

Who cares about what the "guys in Ukraine" give a crap about? What's that have to do with anything? It's a video about a chest rig. Chest rigs get used in combat quite often. Training is larping? how about you go to those "guys in Ukraine" while they're training and tell them they're larping. The "larping" here in the u.s. or really in most first world nations is based on the last war we were engaged in. The Russian - Ukrainian war is nothing like the GWOT. And a war in the United States will be different from the Ukraine war. Most people are training or the "larping" you see is heavily influenced by the 20 years of GWOT that a lot of us participated in/are still participating in but skewed towards how we assume a war would be fought here in the U.S. based off of the individuals local topography. What's your point here?

[@IG10705]

Look at you obsessed with the Russo/Ukrainian war. Smh Who cares about that conflict. People uses what they think is best for them. Just because you see a stupid live video from a conflict with someone wearing gear that you think may work for 9 times out of ten, it doesn't. You have to experiment with the gear. It's not a one size that fits all kind of deal

[@JohnRodriguez-si9si]

Sgt. Maj. Downing, USMCR : From One Marine ( and Soldier) to another Marine ( and Marine Reservist) , I Myself, John Rodriguez , must say that, thus and so, so and thus, the review on the Citadel Defense Woodland M81 BDU Camouflage Pattern Chest Rig , from an Infantryman's Perspective, has been most phenomenal , and, I Myself intend on contacting the establishment in order to make a purchase. Semper Fidelis, Brent. Oh, and by the way, We Gyrenes ( GI Marines ) look great in Woodland M81 BDU Cammies. 🇺🇲🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓😈🐶🪖💣💥🔥🎖️🇺🇲🇺🇲