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Bart Noir · October 26, 2012, 02:40 PM

I guess I'm showing my age, but I fondly remember a belt and suspenders setup from Uncle Sam. Load Bearing Equipment, LBE, dusty stuff at the back of the surplus store these days

Really, a good belt and a good set of suspenders can be had from a number of sources. Much better than the GI setups from my youth. But there are some advantages to them, compared to a vest or chest rig.

The belt can be worn a little high, above the hips. This is by changing the length of the suspenders.

The belt can be worn a little low, to allow for a rucksack on your back without having to remove anything from the back of the belt.

The belt can be adjusted quite a bit in length. Notice that the OP is Canadian, probably from Alberta. Trust me, it can get cold there (I'm from Sask.) and he may want to wear this gear over some nicely warm (bulky) clothing. There are limits to how much some vests or chest rigs adjust, compared to what the military types now call "warbelts".

Here is just one choice of good suspender design:
http://www.highspeedgearinc.com/prod...penders&cat=18

Here is another:
http://www.vikingtactics.com/belts_tyrsus.html

You can always count on Tactical Tailor. I am able to shot at the store near Fort Lewis (never mind this Joint Base This-n-That baloney) and know they make well designed and well made products.

For a serious look at what works in carrying a load in today's infantry world, go register at Lightfighter.net and check out the subforum call "The Stud Board". But post at your peril!

Bart Noir

October 26, 2012, 02:40 PM	#10
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	I guess I'm showing my age, but I fondly remember a belt and suspenders setup from Uncle Sam. Load Bearing Equipment, LBE, dusty stuff at the back of the surplus store these days Really, a good belt and a good set of suspenders can be had from a number of sources. Much better than the GI setups from my youth. But there are some advantages to them, compared to a vest or chest rig. The belt can be worn a little high, above the hips. This is by changing the length of the suspenders. The belt can be worn a little low, to allow for a rucksack on your back without having to remove anything from the back of the belt. The belt can be adjusted quite a bit in length. Notice that the OP is Canadian, probably from Alberta. Trust me, it can get cold there (I'm from Sask.) and he may want to wear this gear over some nicely warm (bulky) clothing. There are limits to how much some vests or chest rigs adjust, compared to what the military types now call "warbelts". Here is just one choice of good suspender design: http://www.highspeedgearinc.com/prod...penders&cat=18 Here is another: http://www.vikingtactics.com/belts_tyrsus.html You can always count on Tactical Tailor. I am able to shot at the store near Fort Lewis (never mind this Joint Base This-n-That baloney) and know they make well designed and well made products. For a serious look at what works in carrying a load in today's infantry world, go register at Lightfighter.net and check out the subforum call "The Stud Board". But post at your peril! Bart Noir __________________ Be of good cheer and mindful of your gun muzzle!