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A great tool for working on site	September 5, 2021
Reviewer: Paul K from Michigan, United States

I work on site at events and music festivals, doing everything from site operations and stage builds to ticketing. This chest harness is the perfect companion to keep other areas of the body free when carrying a radio on site is required. I had considered the larger vest style and sling packs but glad I went with the low profile and lightweight RP-1.

Pros: Feels durable, gets the job done. Simple design, works well with backpacks or carrying other gear as well. Low profile, no big stupid logo / name like a billboard on the front of your chest. The little diamond + sign thing is small--looks great.

Considerations--shoulder straps can rub after a long day of bending over and picking stuff up, wearing 2 shirts helps alot. Order the XL if you are anything other than a tiny human. Can always adjust the straps and make it smaller. Having some sort of clip in the mid back to grab the cord for a hand mic would be cool, but can always improvise there.

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Failed all expectations	February 7, 2018
Reviewer: Abigail from Montana

I bought this radio harness back in December of 2017 for ski patrolling. I was originally disappointed in this harness because the elastic on the radio pocket was too tall so it was always keying the mic, so I ended up cutting the elastic back. Now, two months into the season the zipper pulls out/fails, and I still have two and a half months left of the season. Extremely disappointed and wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.(Our products come with a lifetime repair/warranty/refund if returned within 30 days. Send your harness back to us and we will be happy to repair it or replace it.)

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Good but needs one improvement	April 27, 2017
Reviewer: keystoneclimber from State College, PA

Love the design of the pockets and pouches, but the strap system could be improved. I use mine for paragliding. as such, my arms are constantly in the air. The problem I was running into is as follows... When putting this on I would always position the small square plastic piece on the back where the straps cross low on my back. This was the most comfortable position and would allow the straps to sit properly wide on my shoulders. As the day goes on, the plastic square always starts to ride up towards my neck. This, in turn, pulls the shoulder straps towards my neck and causes rubbing. I fixed this by cutting the webbing under the plastic square and sewing in to each of the four sides of the square. Now it stays put where I adjust it.

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great for women	August 22, 2015
Reviewer: Cal Kelley from Bay Area

Having tried many harnesses, I found they all were uncomfortable in my 15 years of k9 search.
For some women, most of the harnesses do not conform well across our chests, being too hard or too straight to fit over curves. Or it sticks out too far and we keep getting a radio antenna up our noses.
But the Scout is small enough to fit lower, just lengthen the straps and it sits neatly across the midriff. The radio pocket is at an angle so when climbing thru brush or over rocks, the antenna stays off to the side. Got enough pockets for me as I'd rather have the smaller perimeter.
Just about to order my third - we have gone thru a lot of rough areas.
I've recommended this harness to SAR groups across the country!

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Great lightweight radio harness	May 9, 2014
Reviewer: Nathan from San Mateo, California

Just got a chance to use this harness. I was at a drill and was wearing it for 10 hours straight. Very comfortable. It holds my Motorola talkabout in the small pocket and my Cobra cb radio in the large pocket.
It is built very well and looks like it will last. My only complaint is that the pen pocket is to short, if it was 3/4 of an inch longer it would fit my pen much better.
Still a great product

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Very Nice...With One Flaw	February 24, 2013
Reviewer: L C from Albany, CA

This harness serves it purpose very well. It holds my XTS500 radio, Garmin GPS (I have had no problems with the GPS pouch.) And in the main pocket I can carry a compass, Streamlight penlight, Write in the Rain, ect. The only major issue I see with this product is it can not accomodate larger radios. The stock shock cord is not stretchy enough to hold my XTS5000. I emailed Coaxsher and they gladly sent me a stretchier shock cord, free of charge (and a free sticker!)

Bottom Line: If you want an exellent, low profile radio harness, and you dont mind a little modification, then this harness is for you

Coaxsher response: This shock cord issue has been resolved and taken care of for all future radio chest harness owners...

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I Hate Mine	June 22, 2012
Reviewer: Fred from Southern California

I've had it for several years now. The only way the radio holster will hold a radio without toggling switches is to slide the antenna through the loop of the strap. Fine, but very awkward to get in/out if you have a long antenna. The GPS/cell holster won't hold anything worth a darn. The velcro strap is skinny and at least in my case, does not hold anymore. Even when it does, the GPS slides out on one side of the strap or the other. My GPS is CONSTANTLY falling out (yeah I have a tether on it so I don't lose it but it's an annoying pain). The pen/pencil holder won't hang onto any writing utensil. Lean over and it's gone. I can't tell you how many pencils I've lost. I've had it - I'm getting a different one. Thing unfortunately is more annoying than helpful.

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Well designed chest pack	November 25, 2011
Reviewer: ssisnowpower from Park City, Ut

I have owned mine for several years now. Having owned other brands I like the way this one fits my body. I work at a ski resort climbing lift towers and making snow this is the best chest pack I have used yet. Although the bunjie strap broke about a year into my adventures I like it to much to part with it for repair. I highly recomend it for people who need to keep their radio and essentals on their person at all times. It great cus I can take my jacket on and off or shed layers and its always with me.

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The pack has been the best piece of equipment	September 30, 2010
Reviewer: Anonymous Person

I will certainly be pushing the group members to check out your radio chest pack. The pack has been the best piece of equipment that I constantly use for any SAR activity. Again, let me say that you've got a great product and I'm extremely pleased with mine! Good luck in the future.

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You folks are OUTSTANDING...	September 30, 2010
Reviewer: Anonymous Person

You folks are OUTSTANDING... I got the radio chest pack today, it is very well made, and I love it. Thanks very much. Best wishes for a happy Holidays to everybody there.

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