One of the first ever standardised pieces of equipment given to the Coalition's many militias. The Henry & Jameson Model 39 Load Bearing Equipment was one of the first distinctly produced load bearing systems produced at an industrial level. It is a highly formal piece of kit, many compare it to the equally as formal Sam Browne belt which is commonly employed by the ranks of officers. It has been in service all the way through the Huron Wars, up to 2163, when it was 'officially' phased out of most militiamen's uniforms. The company which produced this system had gone bankrupt, though it has found reproduction under new companies across the Great Lakes. Even to this day, it still finds itself in the hands of many other soldiers. It is particularly common amongst underequipped units, those who can't afford a more modern webbing system.

A far more recent development within the Coalition's arsenal, the C.58 Webbing—literally the "Canadienne 58" webbing—is a derivative of old Canadian military surplus, and like most surplus, was liquidated in droves as the nation suffered a total defeat at the hands of the Northeastern Union. It now comfortably finds itself in a large variety of locations, wielded either in original or bootleg pattern by many different militias across the Great Lakes.

Created with large flexible magazine pouches as a specialised piece of equipment for Machine Gunners and ammobearers, the Machinegunner Jerkin is well reinforced pattern of webbing that was crucial in the trenches of Huron where even a small bit of close quarters fighting would absolutely ruin most equipment. It quickly became popular, especially in urban warfare, as it allowed machinegunners to minimise their carrying load and allow for extra mobility in the field.

An antiquated and experimental set of body armour created during the 2150s, the Henry & Jameson Utility Vest was the company's first major foray into the market of body armour. Many cite it as the Slug Coat's older brother. It was based on a large surplus of pre-Flash aviation stock, designed from old chicken plate vests commonly seen on pilots, cited as a more cost-efficient body armour. The plates themselves are quite thin, a major oversight as the Coalition adjusted into the creation of a standardised body armour and it served similarly to how a flak vest would until it was eventually phased out by the Slug Coat and subsequent pieces of equipment in the following years.

Though not uncommon in Bargetown, many of these are mostly found on rooks still with the faded and rudimentary paints once associated with the homebrewed 'Dawson' camouflage. Though many consider it as a 'Mudcloth' variant, Registrars, Sergeants and Field Officers alike don't seem to care.

The Leather Jerkin is a woefully simple, yet incredibly effective and efficient piece of body armour that is fielded by the Coalition. Composed of a simple leather overgarment which covers the user's torso and some of their upper legs, thick leather makes it stabproof and resillient to shrapnel, with the only other benefit being the two pockets, just deep enough to stuff small items like small rifle magazines into—a feature highly appreciated by those who choose to wear it.

The C.2133 Flak Vest—literally the "Canadienne 2133"— originates from the droves of Canadian surplus which flooded the Great Lakes following the NEU's invasion of the Canadian state in 2162, then its victory in 2164. Many Canadian army soldiers deserted to the Great Lakes and sold off their equipment, or even kept it, allowing many factories to copy and recreate these flak vests for use within the Coalition's militias. However, mass production of these flak vests didn't start to take hold in the Coalition until late 2164.

A formidable and plentiful set of armour, specifically produced for mounted troops during the Huron Wars—though it found more use amongst shocktroopers—has over time shifted in usage and construction. The Cavalry Plate has kept its place within the Coalition as one of its most effective and versatile sets of armour within all of the Great Lakes. Originally, the armour piece was merely a chestplate of similar design to the Slug Coat, however with the militia uniform reforms set in place by Hamilton in 2164, it has entirely undergone a new design and is now a far more encompassing set of body armour with brassards, shinpads and gauntlets which provide ample protection and in some cases offensive options to the wearer.

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• While the vest can be worn by any T3 armament role, the limb armour is restricted to Cavalrymen only.

• Those who upgrade from T2 to T3 via the Surplus Permit may use either the vest or the limb armour, but not both.

While the Cleveland-based Gekko Company were mainly known for making traversal and climbing equipment, the creation of a thick padded cotton fabric initially designed for impact-resistant elbow and knee pads was quickly repurposed when it was realised it could be used as the lining for a comfortable high-end body armour. With metal plates secured within the vest, the M.28 Field Vest made for effective protective equipment, but had a fatal flaw - aside from its high cost. When exposed to the elements, or even worse, the trenches, water was absorbed by the thick fabric lining, making the vest significantly heavier, far less comfortable, and even physically bulkier. The construction techniques that went into creating the M.28 Field Vest would eventually be perfected to create Tightweave, a much lighter woven vest with superior stopping power. Reproductions of the original field vest remain common equipment for agents, who are far less likely to face the weather conditions of a serviceman.

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• Within Bargetown, the vest may only be worn by Constables or Bodyguards.