A type of gear that is [b]worn around the combatant's waist[/b] and utilizes suspenders to help balance the load. It has [[pouches]] that contain items important for combat such as [[ammunition]], [[canteen]], [[combat knife]], [[entrenching tool]], [[grenade]], [[magazine (weapon)|magazine]], [[handgun|sidearm]], and more. Also known as combat harness.

The Russian [[military]] [[SMERSH]] is a prominent example.

☑ Post #5944716 and post #4928802 depict [b]load bearing equipment[/b]. Situated around the waist, they consist of more than just ammunition [[pouch]]es.
☒ Post #7001003 depicts a load bearing vest. Pouches are integrated with the tactical vest.
☒ Post #5400538 depicts a chest rig. Pouches are separate from clothing article, situated on the torso/chest.

h4. See also
* [[ammunition pouch]]
* [[bulletproof vest]]
* [[cargo pants]]
* [[chest rig]]
* [[holster]]
* [[load bearing vest]] 
* [[military uniform]]
* [[tactical clothes]]