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Plate carriers, chest rigs and load-bearing platforms

Load-Bearing Platforms

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Load-bearing platforms set the tone for your entire kit. If the base is off, everything else feels off. The goal is simple: keep weight stable, keep gear accessible and keep movement natural.

Chest rigs favor speed and airflow. Plate carriers add structure and capacity. The right choice depends on how much you carry and how you move, not just how it looks.

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  • Valken

    Valken Laser Cut Plate Carrier

    🎨 3 colors available

    Regular price $49.95 USD
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  • MUCITUP EVA Vent Pads (Pair) - Breathable Plate Carrier Upgrade in Black EVA MUCITUP EVA Vent Pads (Pair) - Breathable Plate Carrier Upgrade in Multicam EVA, alternate view 2
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    MUCITUP EVA Vent Pads (Pair) – Breathable Plate Carrier Upgrade

    🎨 5 colors available

    Sale priceFrom $13.95 USD Regular price $15.95
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  • NcSTAR

    VISM Quick Release Laser Cut Plate Carrier - 11x14

    🎨 3 colors available

    Regular price $84.95 USD
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  • NcSTAR

    VISM AK Chest Rig with 6 Magazine Capacity

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    🎨 3 colors available

    Regular price $26.99 USD
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  • NcSTAR

    VISM AR Chest Rig with 12 Magazine Capacity

    🎨 3 colors available

    Regular price $51.99 USD
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  • HK Army

    Sector Chest Rig - Black

    60 available
    Regular price $109.95 USD
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  • HK Army

    Sector Chest Rig - Camo

    97 available
    Regular price $109.95 USD
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  • Blue Force Gear

    Blue Force Gear RACKminus SAV-2 Chest Rig with Ten-Speed M4 Pockets

    🎨 2 colors available

    Regular price $259.95 USD
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  • H Harness sz2 in MultiCam H Harness sz2 in MultiCam Arid, alternate view 2
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    H Harness sz2

    🎨 13 colors available

    Regular priceFrom $40.00 USD
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  • H Harness sz1 in MultiCam H Harness sz1 in MultiCam Arid, alternate view 2
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    H Harness sz1

    🎨 13 colors available

    Regular price $40.00 USD
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  • CMU-33 Survival Vest w/ Removable Pouches in OD Green
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    McGuire Army Navy

    CMU-33 Survival Vest w/ Removable Pouches

    11 available
    Regular price $199.99 USD
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  • Large ACU MOLLE II Rucksack with Sustainment Pouches Large ACU MOLLE II Rucksack with Sustainment Pouches
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    Large ACU MOLLE II Rucksack with Sustainment Pouches

    Regular priceFrom $63.99 USD
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  • Raven Supply Camouflage Tactical Backpack in Desert digital Raven Supply Camouflage Tactical Backpack in Jungle camouflage, alternate view 2
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    Raven Supply Company

    Camouflage Tactical Backpack — Durable Storage for Outdoor and Everyday Use

    🎨 14 colors available

    Regular price $110.52 USD
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  • VOTAGOO AVS/JPC 2.0 Compatible Zip-On Panel Pouch in Black VOTAGOO AVS/JPC 2.0 Compatible Zip-On Panel Pouch in Brown, alternate view 2
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    Raven Supply Company

    VOTAGOO AVS/JPC 2.0 Compatible Zip-On Panel Pouch

    🎨 3 colors available

    Regular price $78.00 USD
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  • Military Tactical Sling Bag - Anti-Cut Waterproof for Outdoor Adventures in Brown Military Tactical Sling Bag - Anti-Cut Waterproof for Outdoor Adventures in Brown, alternate view 2
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    Military Tactical Sling Bag - Anti-Cut Waterproof for Outdoor Adventures

    🎨 3 colors available

    Regular priceFrom $46.00 USD
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  • Votagoo 13L Tactical Sling Bag, Camouflage Votagoo 13L Tactical Sling Bag in Black, alternate view 2
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    Raven Supply Company

    Votagoo 13L Tactical Sling Bag

    Regular price $48.00 USD
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  • Raven Supply Military Tactical Sling Bag in Dark Camo Raven Supply Military Tactical Sling Bag in CP Camo, alternate view 2
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    Raven Supply Company

    Raven Supply Military Tactical Sling Bag

    🎨 3 colors available

    Regular price $59.00 USD
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  • KORE 1.75" Battle Belt Kit Black / Coyote in 24-48in waist KORE 1.75" Battle Belt Kit Black / Coyote in 24-48in waist, alternate view 2
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    KORE BATTLE BELT 1.75IN (BLACK & COYOTE)

    🎨 2 colors available

    Regular price $140.00 USD
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  • KORE Tactical X5 Reinforced Gun Belt in Black KORE Tactical X5 Reinforced Gun Belt in Wolf Grey, alternate view 2
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    KORE Tactical X5 Reinforced Gun Belt

    🎨 6 colors available

    Regular price $60.00 USD
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  • Shooter Belt 2-Piece Ready Ship in S 28-30 Shooter Belt 2-Piece Ready Ship in S 28-30, alternate view 2
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    Shooter Belt 2-Piece Ready Ship

    🎨 2 colors available

    Regular price $150.00 USD
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  • GI MOLLE II 3-Color Desert 5-Piece Pack System GI MOLLE II 3-Color Desert 5-Piece Pack System, alternate view 2
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    McGuire Army Navy

    GI MOLLE II 3-Color Desert 5-Piece Pack System

    11 available
    Regular price $149.99 USD
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  • GI Quick Release Pistol Belt, Medium GI Quick Release Pistol Belt, Large, alternate view 2
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    McGuire Army Navy

    GI Quick Release Pistol Belt

    Regular price $19.99 USD
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  • GI MOLLE II 3-Day Assault Pack - Multicam GI MOLLE II 3-Day Assault Pack - Multicam, alternate view 2
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    McGuire Army Navy

    GI MOLLE II 3-Day Assault Pack— Multicam

    Low stock (2 available)
    Sale price $215.99 USD Regular price $269.99
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  • MOLLE II Shoulder Straps - OCP (Multicam), USA Made, Fits Large Rucksack MOLLE II Shoulder Straps - OCP (Multicam), USA Made, Fits Large Rucksack, alternate view 2
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    McGuire Army Navy

    MOLLE II Shoulder Straps — OCP (Multicam), USA Made, Fits Large Rucksack

    203 available
    Regular price $69.99 USD
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Load-Bearing Platform FAQs

What type of load-bearing platform should I choose?

Choose based on what you carry and how you play. Chest rigs are lighter, plate carriers add structure, and battle belts keep gear low around the waist.

Should I build my loadout around magazines, pods, or general gear?

Build around your primary gear first. Magfed players often prioritize magazines, speedball players may need pods, and scenario players may need radios, hydration, props, and utility pouches.

How do I keep a loadout comfortable?

Keep weight balanced, avoid unnecessary pouches, adjust the platform correctly, and test movement before game day. Comfort matters more during long events than it does in a quick fit check.

Carry What You Need Without Fighting Your Gear

Balanced, stable platforms that keep weight where it belongs through long games

Most buyers land here building or reworking a full loadout. Fit, adjustability and pouch compatibility matter more than brand names. Start with a platform that matches your play style, then build out with mag pouches, admin pouches and hydration.

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