load bearing vest

A type of vest worn by military personnel, police officers and special forces in combat. It contains integrated ammunition pouches, slots for grenades or other equipment, and sometimes a built-in holster.
May overlap with bulletproof vest due to some vests that enables the insertion of armor plates. Especially if the front side look flat and stiff.

How to distinguish

Load bearing vest. Pouches are integrated with the vest.

Chest rig. Pouches are separate from clothing article, situated on the torso/chest.

Load bearing equipment. Worn around the waist, the gear may consist more than just ammunition pouches.

See also

• Tag Group:Attire
• tactical clothes