"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest
"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest

"First Gen" USGI M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest

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Do you want an M81 Woodland Load Bearing Vest, but are too straight for angled pouches? Good news--we've unearthed a load of first-gen M81-LBVs--from before they went all curvy. These pouches are straighter than a black and white crosswalk.

Is M81 Cool yet? Oh yeah.

Worn in conjunction with the ALICE Standard Equipment belt, this was about as high speed as you could get from the US back in the 80s and 90s., This is the Load Bearing Vest or just LBV for short. It was our first attempt at making proper chest-mounted equipment, taking a few notes from South Africa's successes with pattern 83: Velcro pouches for easy access to magazines, ITW fastex buckles, and light weight. We just made it a little more complicated because we're America.


The vest is constructed with a woodland cotton material, ITW Nexus Fastex buckles on the front, and a corset-style field repairable back (it literally uses paracord, which you could easily replace yourself). The shoulder harness is a padded slightly angled H harness with loops for routing radio cords/antennas but also comes in handy for routing hydration if you're using a more modern pack/carrier. Lastly, with an ALICE belt, you can loop it through the snapped loops on the bottom of the vest and even attach a M81 buttpack.

Antiquated? Yeah, a little bit. But that's the fun of M81 gear — It's in its golden years now which means it's cheap, plentiful, and aesthetic as hell.

 

Specs

  • Made in the USA
  • 4 Piece construction: Shoulder harness, left & right mag panels, and back
  • Corset-style paracord adjustment on back
  • Holds 6 USGI Aluminum magazines. Outer mag pouches hold 2, inner holds one. No guaranteed fit with other rifle platforms.
  • 2 grenade/compass pouches
  • ALICE belt compatible snap-closure loops around base of the rig
  • Padded shoulder harness with snap-closure loops for routing cables/hydration
  • Rear panel has 2 D-rings for attaching M81 Style Buttpack (will need ALICE belt)
  • Reinforced stitching on all load bearing points & wear areas

 

Condition

Great: Load Bearing Vests are perfectly functional with either minor or no cosmetic blemishes, abrasions, or other signs of use. M81 Woodland pattern remains vibrant.

Like-New: Load Bearing Vests have seen absolutely no use, and appear to be new.

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Reviewed by Codie D., from United States
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Just like new

Very good quality

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The Boss would be Proud

I was unlucky and got the great quality one but in reality, it was almost perfect quality. Now I have an actual vest for my diamond dog uniform.

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GREAT PRODUCT,,,,,,

YOUNG WHIPPERSNAPPER SISSYS AT THE RANGE ASKIN IF IT WAS A NEW CARRER FROM CRY OR TEAM WENDYS,,,,,,, HAD TO LAY EM DOWN AND TELL EM I AINT NO CRYBABY OR MACDONALDS WORK. ER,,,,, THIS IS THE BEST GEAR YOU CAN GET HANDS DOWN,,,,,, DEER DONT SHOOT BACK YOU DONT NEED PLATES SONNY,,,,,,,,

THANKS KOMMANDO STORE FER THE QUICK SHIPPIN AND GREAT CONDITION,,,,,,,

- FRANCIS TURNER USMC 1982-1983 SEMPRE FYE

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Solid Snake Would Approve

I managed to snag the last “excellent” condition USGI load-bearing vest in stock—and what arrived exceeded expectations. The piece I received looks completely unused, pristine, as if it had been sealed in time. Kommandostore’s communication was solid throughout, and shipping was prompt and professional.

The vest itself? A functional artifact of a bygone era. Rugged, reliable, and evocative—like something Snake would’ve pulled from a locker before slipping into shadow. Whether you’re gearing up for the field, cosplay, or just indulging your inner soldier-of-fortune mythos, this vest delivers.

In short: if you're even considering it, pull the trigger. You’ll look like an absolute badass—and feel like you’ve equipped a piece of tactical history.

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V has come to

Now I just need to dye it, and need to find some good Diamond Dogs brassards

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