This is my current Line 2 Chest Harness that I built from a used TAP that I got off eBay for $59.49 delivered.
It came with the "Y-harness", but I would suggest you look for just a panel if you want to build your own as you will be wanting to add an "H-harness" for comfort.
MODIFICATIONS
First thing was to cut off the middle strap that functions as a "back strap" to keep it from swaying away from the body. It's design is very poor in that it was sewn into the middle of the MOLLE instead of the bottom.
Remove "Flap retention" on center (4) pouches for mags and install bungee retention straps using
HSGI BUNGEE RETENTION KIT High Speed Gear Repair Replacement Tabs
kit of eBay @ $11.00.Purchased an H-harness
KRYDEX Fat Strap and Back Strap Shoulder Harness Multicam for MK3 MK4 Chest Rig
@ $24.95 to replace he default Y-harness.Added two
MILSURP Eagle Industries 100rnd SAW pouches
@ $14.99 each.Added one
MILSURP Eagle Industries DBL Mag pouch
@ $9.95Added one
Surefire Mini2 Suppressor Pouch
@ $1500.00 (came with the can)
TOTAL COST = $135.37
As it sits in the picture above. Except for the harness, it's all MILSURP and built to last. The harness looks like it will hold up, but time will tell.
One of my favorite things the TAP offers is plenty of flat storage in the back compartments and room to add MOLLE pouches to your hearts desire. One of the worst things about the TAP is that is offers plenty of room to add MOLLE pouches to your hearts desire!
Take my advise and leave the front open so you can get prone and not have weight too far in front of you to work as a lever on your back. Keep the weight ~ 10lbs.
CONTENTS
BACK SIDE POCKETS
LEFT
Blush brush
Knife sharpener
Ferro & Striker
IBU
Mini-Bic w/100mph tape
E&E Compass
Gun oil
CENTER
Super Antenna
Zebra Headlamp (red)
RIGHT
Sharpie w/ 100mph tape
Camo compac
Boot blousers
Bic lighter w/ 100mph tape
BACK ROW BUILT IN POUCHES
Empty
CAT-T
AR15 Mag 1
AR15 Mag 2
AR15 Mag 3
AR15 Mag 4
CAT-T
Empty
OUTER MOLLE ATTACHMENTS
100rnd Saw Pouch
Tactical Smoke x4
Garmin E-Trex GPS w/ Oregon Maps loaded
6ft 550 cord in cuff knot x2
Single Ammo Pouch
Yaesu FT-70D Radio
Mechanix gloves on biner
Empty
Space
Left For
Prone Position
SureFire Mini2 Pouch
FLIR Scout on retractor
100rnd Saw Pouch
PVS-14 in Faraday Bag
Shoulder Straps
Mic & Earpiece