Gnome Chest Pack
Keep Essential Gear Within Reach
Stop digging through your backpack every time you need something important.
The Gnome Chest Pack keeps your most-used gear organized, protected, and instantly accessible right in front of you. Whether you're hiking, fishing, traveling, working outdoors, or building your everyday carry setup, the Gnome allows you to access critical items without removing your backpack or stopping what you're doing.
Designed and built in the USA, the Gnome combines smart organization, all-day comfort, and rugged durability in a compact chest-mounted platform that works with backpacks, daypacks, travel bags, and standalone carry.
Why People Choose the Gnome
When gear is buried inside a backpack, you waste time searching when seconds matter.
The Gnome keeps the items you use most within easy reach while keeping your hands free and your pockets uncluttered.
Use it to carry:
GPS devices
Cell phones
Power banks
Field notebooks
Multi-tools
Maps
Fishing tackle
Compass
Small medical supplies
Travel essentials
Navigation equipment
Everyday carry gear
Designed For Fast Access
The dual-zippered main compartment opens fully flat or at a 90-degree angle, creating a portable workstation wherever you are.
Four internal organization pockets and one zippered pocket keep gear sorted and easy to find without digging through a pile of equipment.
Comfortable With Backpacks
Unlike many chest packs that interfere with shoulder straps, the Gnome was designed to work comfortably alongside backpacks.
The adjustable X-harness distributes weight across the chest and shoulders while helping the pack stay secure during hiking, travel, fishing, training, and daily use.
Fits a wide range of body sizes from youth to large-framed adults. The XXL model shown still has approximately 10 inches of additional adjustment remaining.
Built for Real-World Durability
The Gnome Chest Pack is constructed from rugged, field-proven materials chosen for demanding environments and everyday reliability.
Every pack is proudly made in the USA using Berry Compliant materials and sewn by American craftsmen.
Specifications
Dimensions: 11" W × 6" H × 2.25" D
Organization:
Large internal compartment
2 Internal Open Top Pockets on each side (4 total)
1 Internal Zipper Pocket
Access:
Dual-Zipper Opening
Full Flat or 90° Opening Configuration
Harness:
Adjustable X-Harness System
Multiple Carry Options – Wear it as a chest pack, cross-body bag, or waist pack with the included single strap.
External:
TQ holder
Origin:
Made in USA
Berry Compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chest pack used for?
A chest pack keeps frequently used gear accessible without removing your backpack. It allows quick access to navigation tools, communication devices, medical supplies, fishing gear, and everyday carry equipment.
Can I wear the Gnome Chest Pack with a backpack?
Yes. The Gnome was specifically designed to work comfortably with backpacks while keeping essential gear within reach.
What fits inside the Gnome Chest Pack?
The Gnome easily accommodates phones, GPS units, power banks, fly boxes, fishing tackle, notebooks, maps, chargers, navigation tools, and other small essentials.
Is the Gnome Chest Pack made in the USA?
Yes. Every Gnome Chest Pack is made in the USA using Berry Compliant materials.
Who is the Gnome Chest Pack designed for?
The Gnome is popular with hikers, anglers, travelers, outdoor professionals, preparedness-minded individuals, first responders, and anyone who wants quick access to essential gear.
Built For Hard Miles, Uncertain Weather, And Real Life.
The Gnome Chest Pack helps keep your essential gear organized, accessible, and ready when you need it most.
The Gnome is a compact chest pack for EDC access without removing your backpack. Ergonomic X-harness or single-strap wear, made in the USA with Berry-compliant materials. Ideal for land navigation tools, comms, battery banks, IFAK basics, and cold-weather glove-friendly access. Audience: hikers, SAR, veterans, preppers. Keywords: chest pack EDC, American-made chest rig, front carry organizer, Berry compliant, Squatch Survival Gear.