{"product_id":"british-dpm-load-bearing-vest","title":"British DPM Load Bearing Vest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf there’s one thing the British are good at, it’s using outdated equipment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(and forms dental care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e). So, after close to 32 years of using pre-shrunk canvas webbing that was essentially the same webbing they used for two World Wars, they finally decided to upgrade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 1958 webbing was almost as old as the Queen for crying out loud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. They replaced it with the PLCE system which included their own rather British take on the tried-and-true assault vest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Personal Load Carrying Equipment or PLCE was leaps and bounds ahead of the older 1958 webbing. Featuring double layer IRR treated, 1000D Cordura along with more modern buckle, velcro and press stud fasteners. The assault vest was designed for carrying essential items on a more secure platform that works over body armor compared to the original webbing system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe vest appears to take a few notes from P83 Battle Jackets \u0026amp; the like with a uniquely British flavor. The left-hand side of the vest consists of 2 triple magazine pouches, a small GP Pouch and a large GP Pouch. The right-hand side of the vest features 3 large utility pouches along with a small utility pouch. All the GP pouches feature storm seals to help prevent water ingress. Additionally, napoleon style zippered notebook pouches round out the impressive storage capacity of this vest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduced at a time when the US was still using ALICE, this Velcro and fastener adjustable vest was one of the last of it's kind in the hard sewn \"battle jacket\" like concept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDPM Camouflage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 Triple magazine pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 Small GP Pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 Medium GP Pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 Large GP Pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll GP Pouches storm seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZippered Map Pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLightly used and well cared for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDPM Camouflage Pattern fabric remains vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfectly functional with either minor or no cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGear that's seen normal use, but retains uncompromised utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDPM Camouflage Pattern fabric may show signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMinor cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMay exhibit minor professional repairs to hardware or fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay exhibit wear on waterproof portions of pouches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MXFC","offers":[{"title":"Good \/ DPM","offer_id":59033666748741,"sku":"uwc1787996331280","price":27.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Good \/ Desert DPM","offer_id":59033666781509,"sku":"wfx1787996331281","price":27.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Great \/ DPM","offer_id":59033666814277,"sku":"mem1787996331282","price":36.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Great \/ Desert DPM","offer_id":59033666847045,"sku":"mcb1787996331283","price":42.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ DPM","offer_id":59033666879813,"sku":"zaa1787996331284","price":44.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ Desert DPM","offer_id":59033666912581,"sku":"oob1787996331285","price":41.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/0183\/4053\/files\/british-dpm-load-bearing-vest_1.jpg?v=1787996337","url":"https:\/\/lumvane.shop\/products\/british-dpm-load-bearing-vest","provider":"adapioagni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}