A load bearing vest is your second best friend when trying to navigate the perils of the battlefield – your weapon system being number one, of course. You might have to use issue gear, but proba... Read more
Sioen Ballistics TG2 Tacticum Gen 2 Upper Arm Protectors, NIJ IIIA
Sioen Ballistics TG2 Tacticum Gen 2 Throat Protector, NIJ IIIA
Sioen Ballistics TG2 Tacticum Gen 2 Neck and Shoulders Protector, NIJ IIIA
Velocity Systems MOLLE SwiftClip Placard, MultiCam
Velocity Systems Triple AK47 GP SwiftClip Placard, MultiCam
Hesco L211 Armor Plate, Special Rifle Threat, Stand Alone
Hesco P110 Ballistic Side Plate, NIJ IIIA+, Stand Alone
Hesco 3810B Buoyant Armor Plate, NIJ III, Stand Alone
Velocity Systems Mission Configurable Chest Rig
US MSAP Side Plate Carrier Pouch, Foliage Green, Unissued
TYR Tactical Lower Abdomen Platform, MultiCam, Surplus
US Blackhawk HydraStorm Hydration System Carrier, Olive Drab, Surplus
Varusteleka x CPE Super Lightweight Ballistic Plate, NIJ III+ Stand Alone
A load bearing vest is your second best friend when trying to navigate the perils of the battlefield – your weapon system being number one, of course. You might have to use issue gear, but probably you are able to customize your loadout with pouches and such. If you can wear your own stuff, make sure your combat vest and its accessories are warproof, as your life definitely depends on it. Do not cheap out!
Using your own gear has all sorts of benefits – you have the same kit everywhere you go, at every training exercise, course, force on force drill, and everything you do on your own to hone those individual skills. This way you learn to use your gear, and how to operate while wearing them. When you have worn your gear everywhere and through everything, you’ll know what works best for you and what does not, and you can adjust your kit accordingly.
Modular tactical vests are easy to put together. Just attach MOLLE pouches on the PALS webbing, and that’s about it. A military tactical vest usually has pouches for magazines, first aid gear, grenades, and such. Utility pouches expand the combat vest for carrying other mission critical items.