The Improved Load Bearing Equipment (ILBE) is a load carrying system designed to provide a durable and lightweight means for the deployed Marine to transport individual combat clothing and equipment.

Whatever the nickname, load-bearing equipment is some of the most important ... issues include the soldier plate carrier system and the improved outer tactical vest, while the Marines use the ...

The use of load-bearing vests is migrating from troops to cops as more law enforcement agencies look to curb how much weight an officer or sheriff has to carry around his or her waist.

(20 April 2011) - PEO Soldier has recently developed new videos highlighting the proper care of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and load bearing ... distributed to all Improved Outer Tactical ...

Propper International, manufacturer of the USMC-issued ILBE (Improved Load Bearing Equipment) ruck, has released their new UC (User Configurable) Pack. In fact Propper says the UC Pack is inspired ...

Aside from the vests, the improved load-bearing system includes a belt with ... Rounding off the various equipment improvements is a high-cut Army helmet issued to NSFs from October last year.

The U.S. Navy awarded Propper International Sales Inc. a $6.35 million delivery order against a previously awarded contract for an improved load-bearing equipment system. The system is used as ...