Tactical vests & chest rigs are the strap-forward layering pieces that pull a techwear fit together. Worn over a hoodie or tee, they add structure, pockets and harness-style detailing to a dark, utilitarian look. Built for men and women, this is the layer that turns a simple outfit into something deliberate and city-ready.
Tactical vests & chest rigs are outerwear-style layers worn over a top to add visual structure and pocket detailing to a techwear look. They suit anyone building a darkwear, cyberpunk or utilitarian fit, from first-timers to people deep in the scene. The look is layered, dark and a little outside the system, all straps, panels and considered lines.
The core pieces sit between your base layer and your outer shell. Start with a zip-up waistcoat or vest, then anchor the lower half with cargo or tactical pants in black, grey, green or camouflage. Layer underneath with a techwear hoodie or a plain tactical tee, and add a technical jacket on top when you want more weight. The strap detailing, buckles and panel pockets are styling cues, there to shape the silhouette rather than do a job.
This collection runs across both men and women, with the same dark, strap-led aesthetic for everyone. Men tend toward boxier vests over a hoodie with tapered cargo pants, while women often size down for a closer harness shape over a fitted layer. Use the on-page filters to sort by colour, size and style so you can narrow to the cut you want. The pieces mix freely, so most fits come down to proportion and how much structure you want up top.
Wear them anywhere a layered, deliberate look fits, which in practice means everyday city wear. A vest over a hoodie and cargo techwear pants works for daytime errands, commutes and casual meetups. Swap to an all-black palette and the same rig reads sharper for nights out and events. The point is versatility: one layer, dressed up or down by what sits under and around it.
Start with one anchor piece: the vest itself. Pick a colour you will actually wear, black or grey for the most flexible base, then build outward with pants and a top you already own. Once the core fit feels right, add a jacket or browse the wider techwear vests range to layer further. Keep it simple at first and let the strap detailing carry the look.
What goes under a tactical vest? A hoodie, long-sleeve or plain tee works best under a tactical vest. Darker base layers keep the focus on the vest's straps and panels, while a contrasting top adds a bit of edge. Fit it close so the vest sits cleanly over the top.
Are these vests for men or women? Both. The collection covers men's and women's fits in the same dark, utilitarian style, and most pieces come down to sizing and proportion rather than a strict gender cut. Use the filters to find your size.
What is the difference between a tactical vest and a chest rig? A tactical vest is a fuller layer that covers more of the torso, while a chest rig is a lighter, strap-based piece worn higher across the chest. Both add the same harness-style detailing to a techwear look. Choose based on how much coverage and structure you want.
How do I build a full outfit around one? Pair the vest with cargo pants and a hoodie, then add a jacket if you want more layers. For a darker, more graphic direction, browse cyberpunk clothing or the wider techwear pants range to complete the fit.
