PLCE WEBBING
Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE) is the current tactical webbing used
by the British Army. Danny P takes a closer look at this ubiquitous bit of kit
PLCE CHEST RIG
There are many forms of chest webbing out there but one of the
most easily recognisable sets is the issue PLCE Chest Rig.
The rig has three magazine pouches on the front and two water
bottle/utility pouches at the side, plus an internal map pocket. It
is adjusted using two straps which go over the head and then a
waist strap to fit the webbing securely. The pouches are secured
by Velcro and have a plastic clip with an adjustable strap, for use
when you don’t need to get to your magazines in a rush. The
adjustable strap is also useful when carrying bigger items in the
utility pouches.
I have used one of these rigs on many occasions, often
depending on the job I was doing at the time. They are great for
urban operations and for use when you aren’t going far from camp
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(or in your case, the Safe Zone), when you don’t have to lug lots of
useless equipment and just want to carry the basic essentials.
I have to say for someone starting out in airsoft looking for a
lightweight rig that can carry up to nine 5.56mm magazines (you
might be able to fit 7.62mm magazines in there but I have never
tried), and possibly some pyro and water, you can’t go far wrong
with one of these. The only downside with the chest rig is that
it can be a little awkward at times when you get into the prone
firing position, or try to lay flat on your front. The issue one is only
available in British DPM but there are many other rigs similar to
this out there available in a wide range of colours.
Price: Around £40