The Explorer – Chest Mounted Holster
For those who venture beyond the beaten path, The Explorer is built to keep your sidearm secure, accessible, and ready—no matter where the trail leads. Handcrafted in the USA by a combat veteran, this chest-mounted holster is made from rugged Kydex and engineered for balance, comfort, and reliability in the harshest conditions.
Whether you’re riding, hiking, or working the backcountry, The Explorer keeps your firearm clear of pack straps and gear while ensuring a fast, confident draw when it counts.
Available in Black, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), and Olive Drab Green (ODG), each holster comes backed by a lifetime parts warranty—because your gear should be as dependable as you are.
Adventure doesn’t wait. Be ready for it—with The Explorer by Gray Beard Holsters.
Reviews
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outstanding
Tried a few others but the personal touch from this company sold me!
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NEEDS MORE COLORS
Love mine but I wish there were more color options!!!
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New Fav
Absolutely love my explorer rig. Cant sings its praises enough.
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Built tough — holds up in real-world outdoor abuse
I’ve taken this holster on month-long hunting and fishing trips in rugged terrain, and the build quality still impresses me. Straps, buckles, and holster shell are all holding up good despite rain, mud, and heavy use. The gun doesn’t bounce or sag even after hours of hiking. Definitely worth the price for serious outdoorsmen.
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Hands-free, comfortable, and ready for anything
I originally got this holster because I hate waist holsters when I’m backpacking or fishing. This chest rig changed the game. I can carry a heavy handgun all day without soreness or shifting, even with a backpack on. Drawing is smooth and quick once you get used to it. For hunting, fishing, or general outdoors work — this is the most practical carry I’ve used
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Stable and handy, but takes some getting used to.
Draw and retention are solid once you practice a bit, and the holster stays secure during hiking, wading streams, and carrying other gear. But I did need a few outings to get comfortable with the draw angle and harness adjustments. Once I did — it became a favorite for hunting trips. It’s not perfect, but for outdoors carry it’s a strong choice.
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solid, secure carry
I’ve worn this chest holster on multiple backpacking and hunting trips, and it’s been rock-solid. The harness distributes weight comfortably, even with a heavy gun, and didn’t rub or dig into my chest under a pack. Always ready when I needed it, and I never worried about retention — even crossing streams and scrambling over rocks, the gun stayed firmly in place. Highly recommend for anyone venturing into backcountry with a handgun.
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perfect for outdoors
Im an avid hiker and kayaker and I love this rig! Is it totally unneccesary for where I live? Yes. Is it awesome? Also yes.