Land Warrior Vest

The Land Warrior – Rifle vest, is the most comprehensive specification Battlevest that we produce. It has been designed with input from UK Special Forces, and has been designed to replace both PLCE Webbing and Battlevest, combining the best of both into the ultimate vest on the market today.

This vest was designed for UK Special Forces use in a light role, where the user has to carry maximum equipment. It has undergone an intensive 6 month testing phase, with Para role troops, and has seen deployment operational testing in Iraq with both UK and US Forces.

The vest is manufactured in IRR Mesh and 1000 Denier Waterproof Cordura, using a 3 layer system, to allow the vest to withstand the pressures that modern combat will put it under, where used all pouches have a fixed clips that go through the material, thus allowing one handed operation.

On operational pouches (ammo) we have opted for a new designed Velcro and press stud open/close device, as this allows the pouch to be used quickly.

All the pouches have drainage holes.

All thread and webbing used has been designed and tested as “rot free” as we believe that this is a must in an operational environment.

All stress points have been bar-tacked, a feature often missing in other vests available around the world, and we have always got our tailors to “over stitch” rather then “save money”! – The last thing you need is a vest falling to bits on you in the field.

We have used standard Molle straps, to allow the end user to upgrade this vest with pouches that either you already own, or intend to purchase. We understand that you might have to adapt your vest in the field, with additional pouches, and as such we don’t force you to use ours.

The configuration of pouches offered in this model provides the wearer with the most economic use of chassis space and effective range of Forcequip Pouches we have so far determined, for use in a Rifle vest.

The vest is based around the Forcequip Advanced Chassis that has the following features:-

Forcequip Advanced Chassis

Internal padded belt system, with internal 3 x dump pockets, secured with 2 x large SR25 clips, similar to the PLCE belt system, allowing maximum adjustment and weight distribution.

2 x large internal dump pockets, with heavy duty zips, and pistol holsters in both sides, allowing either left or right hand draw.

2 x internal d-rings to allow attachment of equipment to the vest.

Padded internal shoulder straps – much like the issue PLCE Bergan – this helps to stop “bergan” rub when you are deployed with a battle load.

Upper left and right shoulder Molle Straps, allowing fixing of extra pouches should you require even more storage.

On the rear of the vest is a large hydration pocket, and 2 x helmet clips, allowing you to carry your helmet on the vest when the operational conditions allow. We have also included 2 x elasticated loops to allow you to carry a sandbag, or other equipment.

1 x large rear drag handle.

The Rifle version of this vest then has the following features:-

Lower Left Front

2 x Pistol Magazines pouch.

2 x Advanced Magazine pouches – each able to take 3 x magazines each. (A1/A2, M16, G36) – These pouches open and close used a mixture of Velcro and press-studs to allow maximum speed when in a contact situation.

1 x PRC 349 Pouch, with window for operation.

Higher Left Front

2 x Smoke Grenade pouches. Velcro and press-studs for maximum adjustment

1 x Multi tool pouch

1 x Maglite pouch

Molle Attachment point – for upgrades.

Lower Right Front

GPS Pouch

2 x Advanced Magazine pouches – each able to take 3 x magazines each. (A1/A2, M16, G36) – These pouches open and close used a mixture of Velcro and press-studs to allow maximum speed when in a contact situation.

1 x Utility pouch

1 x Rope pouch – with internal attachment points

Higher Front Right

4 x Rifle Grenade pouches, with 2 x points of adjustment allowing use of different size ammo.

1 x small pouch to take ear defense etc

Lower Rear

1 x Ration pouch, with internal snow lock and upper KFS pouch.

1 x Utility pouch

Both pouches on the rear of the vest have Molle straps to allow extra pouches to be fixed to the vest.

Adjustment

The vest has 7 points of adjustment, allowing you to wear it with or without CBA.

Securing

With the 2 x lower Large SR25 buckles fixed to the belt “system” and then 1 x higher SR25 clip, making use of the technology that is used in climbing rucksacks, we believe that we have managed to merge the best possible confirmation, and allow maximum adjustment to the end user.