load bearing vest
A type of vest worn by military soldiers, 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 body armor plates. Especially if the front side look flat and stiff.
Examples
- Danbooru post #7001003: Load bearing vest. Pouches are integrated with the vest.
- Danbooru post #5400538: Chest rig. Pouches are separate from clothing article, situated on the torso/chest.
- Danbooru post #5944716: Load bearing equipment. Worn around the waist, the gear may consist more than just ammunition pouches.