The EverTrek® Chest Holster: Gear Up for the Great Outdoors
For serious outdoor enthusiasts, carrying a sidearm shouldn't mean compromising on comfort or functionality. Traditional holster systems often aren’t ideal for rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and the demands of extended adventures.
That’s why we developed the EverTrek®. This purpose-built chest holster keeps your firearm secure and accessible, riding high on your chest so it never interferes with your gear or movement. Designed to endure the elements and demands of the backcountry, the EverTrek® is the perfect companion for your next excursion.
Whether you’re a hunter, fisher, hiker, mountain biker, or any other type of outdoorsman, the EverTrek® is geared for you. Let’s break it down.
What is a Chest Holster and Why Carry One?
A chest holster is exactly what it sounds like: a holster that positions your pistol at the center of your chest for quick access and comfort. It’s perfect for any activity in which you want your gun within reach but don’t need to keep it concealed, such as while hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or trail running.
If you’re looking for a concealed carry holster, this isn’t it. Chest holsters are specifically meant for open carry and shouldn’t be worn under layers of clothes. However, if you are looking for a quality concealed carry holster, you can check out our selection of IWB, OWB, and pocket holsters designed with concealment in mind.
Unlike a traditional waistband holster, a handgun chest holster allows you to have a full range of motion while you’re on the go, making it more comfortable for most outdoor sports that require a lot of physical movement. It’s also positioned high on your chest, keeping it out of the way of pack straps and belts, waders, harnesses, or other gear you may be wearing.
A quality chest pistol holster should be easy to put on and take off over bulky gear, fully adjustable so you can customize its fit to your body and preference, and durable enough to stand up to harsh elements.
At Vedder Holsters, our EverTrek® Chest Holster is designed to do all of this and more, making it the ultimate holster for every adventure.
What Makes the EverTrek® Stand Out?
With plenty of options on the market, what makes the EverTrek® the best chest holster for outdoor carry?
Located in Central Florida, our team at Vedder Holsters has firsthand experience carrying in rugged terrain. With swamps, forests, lakes, and trails in our backyard, we understand what it takes to defend yourself from the dangers you might encounter during outdoor recreation. With that in mind, we developed the EverTrek® to be as durable, comfortable, and quick to access as possible so you’re always ready when you need to be.
We paired the shell of our tried and tested LightDraw® OWB holster with a heavy-duty harness made of military grade materials to create the ultimate chest rig holster that you can trust.
We’ll break down the specifics of what makes the EverTrek® stand out next.
All-Weather Durable
Because it’s designed to be worn during outdoor activities, the EverTrek® has been engineered to withstand even the harshest elements.
The EverTrek's® lightweight Kydex shell is double-sided and fully reinforced, allowing for one-handed re-holstering and consistent retention. It’s designed with an open front, allowing dirt and debris to exit your holster and prevent damage to your firearm.
Durable straps are made from wide, nylon webbing that’s rated to hold up during extended periods of wear. The harness is easy to clean after a day outside by simply handwashing with a mild detergent or spot cleaning and letting it air dry.
All the hardware on the EverTrek® is made of stainless steel and is corrosion-resistant, so you can take the holster in water, rain, or snow without risking degradation.
Fully Adjustable
Like a good backpack, the EverTrek's® harness is fully adjustable so you can configure its height and angle for a perfect fit. Durable nylon straps can be tightened or loosened to fit your size and adjust the holster’s ride height, while elastic webbing along the back offers some breathing room.
All three buckles are fastened to the holster with screws and can easily be swapped to three different eyelets on the shell, allowing you to fine-tune the angle of your rig for an improved draw.
Finally, fully adjustable retention keeps your firearm secure even during extreme activities and allows you to set it tight, loose, or somewhere in between, depending on how snug you want your draw to be.
Stealthy by Design
The connection points between the EverTrek's® shell, buckles, and straps are built with friction-free eyelets that allow the holster to shift with your body. This design eliminates squeaking, grinding, or other noises while you’re on the move, making it an optimal chest holster for hunting or any other sport in which you want to maintain a low sound footprint.
Trail-Tested Comfort
The EverTrek® wasn’t created for a quick nature hike. It was designed to be worn during day-long or even multi-day ventures where comfort is crucial. This lightweight rig is designed with comfort as a top priority, so you can focus on the adventure at hand.
The back side of the EverTrek's® harness is built with a durable stretch webbing that flexes with your body as you breathe and move, ensuring that no matter how snug you’re wearing the holster, it won’t feel restraining or tight during activity. Wide, flat nylon webbed straps prevent the holster from digging into your skin, so you can carry even the largest pistols with ease.
As comfortable as the straps are, we’ve also equipped the EverTrek® with a breathable mesh shoulder pad that keeps you cool and comfortable over long periods. It features non-slip, grippy material in key points to keep the shoulder pad from shifting throughout the day.
Solid Three-Buckle System
The EverTrek's® quick-release three-buckle system makes it easy to strap in or remove your rig, even over bulky gear. Each buckle is designed with serrated edges to make clipping and unclipping manageable while wearing gloves or in cold weather, where dexterity may be limited.
These three high-strength buckles also offer a level of security, ensuring your rig stays in place in every scenario — even if one buckle comes unclipped. This eliminates the risk of dropping your gun and holster while putting on or taking off the rig.
Customizable to Your Unique Cary Setup
As with every holster we handcraft at Vedder Holsters, the EverTrek® is made to order and can be customized to your unique carry setup. The Kydex chest holster shell is heat-molded to your specific firearm for a precise fit.
This chest gun holster is equipped with full sight channels to accommodate all standard pistol sights, most suppressor sights, and loaded chamber indicators. It also features an open front design that allows for extended threaded barrels and is compatible with many RMR sights and red dot optics.
Finally, all Vedder Holsters are available for either right- or left-hand draw and come in a variety of Kydex colors and patterns, including hunter orange, so you can choose one that fits your style.
Made in America
Like all our holsters, the EverTrek® is made at our facility in the heart of Central Florida. So not only can you feel confident knowing your holster is built to last with high-quality materials, but you can feel good about your choice knowing you’re supporting an American business.
The EverTrek® is the perfect companion for all your outdoor excursions. We’re so confident you’ll love it that we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and a lifetime warranty, so if for any reason you don’t love the product or if something goes wrong down the road, we’ll make it right. Learn more about our policy here.
Customize Your EverTrek® Today
Whether you’re heading to the field, stream, or trail, you can tailor an EverTrek® Chest Holster to your setup so you’re prepared for anything you may encounter. With adjustable straps, multiple ride height and cant options, adjustable retention, and quiet ride technology, the EverTrek® is the perfect companion for any outdoor adventure.
You can customize your EverTrek® holster today, or view our collection of IWB, OWB, and pocket carry Kydex holsters for concealed carry. Not sure which holster is right for you? Take a look at our interactive comparison tool to view holsters side-by-side and filter by feature. Plus, explore our Resources Page for gear recommendations, concealed carry guides, and exclusive content to elevate your carry system.
