The AXL Chest Rig Retention Kit secures chest rigs to the sides of a cummerbund without having to tighten them when donning and doffing gear. The Chest Rig Retention Kit uses an elastic shock cord that is routed through the MOLLE section on a cummerbund and clips into the 1” female buckles on the side of a chest rig (compatible with all chest rigs utilizing 1” buckles). The shock cord has enough stretch to be used over or under pouches mounted on the side of the cummerbund allowing the chest rig to expand and contract while staying secure to the body.