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A load-bearing protective vest is provided and is adapted to selectively carry detachable elements such as supply receptacles and other auxiliary items. The vest is in the form of a unitary member having a front panel, a rear panel and a central panel interconnecting the front and rear panels. Each panel has at least a first inner layer of durable abrasion-resistant material for positioning against the body of a user and a second outer layer of durable abrasion-resistant material. The central panel defines a center opening sized and shaped for receiving a human head therethrough and a pair of shoulder support straps disposed on each side of the center opening adapted to support a load imposed by the vest during use thereof. A layer of attachment fabric in the form of hook-and-loop type fastening members covers a substantial portion of the outer surface of the second outer layer material of each of the front and rear panels, the detachable elements carrying complementary hook-and-loop type fastening members. A plurality of individual fastening members are spaced across a substantial portion of the attachment fabric in operative relation therewith for selective placement and attachment of the detachable elements to the outer surface of the vest. The front panel has a first interior compartment defined between the first and second layers of material, the first compartment being accessible through a first vest opening. The rear panel similarly has a second interior compartment defined between the first and second layers of material, the second compartment being accessible through a second vest opening. A plurality of individual pouches are secured within the first compartment and are accessible through the first vest opening, and a plurality of individual pouches are likewise secured within the second compartment and are accessible through the second vest opening. The pouches in the first and second compartments are sized and shaped for selectively receiving assorted ballistic-resistant body armor elements for providing ballistic protection to a user of the vest.

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3.  Special Operations Equipment

Special Operations Equipment is a San Diego based company dedicated to providing the best possible gear for any environment. Our founder started his sewing career eight years ago repairing the gear issued to the various SEAL Teams in Coronado. After each mission or training evolution their issued web gear began to fall apart. After a few months of repairing gear, our founder decided to build some of his own web gear that would never break down, no matter what the situation. After eight years of operation and input from our customers, our equipment has evolved into the most durable and functional load bearing equipment in the world. Our staff consists of Active duty and Former Marines, SEALS, SAS, USBP REACT, Intelligence personnel, SWAT, Naval Aviators and more. We are a group of highly motivated Americans dedicated to providing the Special Operator with the finest equipment available. Hits: 128 |  Rating: 0.00 |  Votes: 0   [Detail] [Send URL] Category:   LBV's (Load Bearing Vests)

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5.  Load Bearing vest

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