• Removable/adjustable side plates
• Can be ordered to fit U.S. issue X-Small thru X-Large hard armor ESAPI plates as well as standard 10” x 12” plates
• Side plate pockets are designed to hold U.S. issue 7” x 8” ESBI plates (other sizes available)
• Single-handed emergency egress quick-release system
• Reinforced drag handle
• Full wrap-around cummerbund with hook and loop front gear flap closure
• Protected by nGuard®: resistant to odor, microbes, fungi, mosquitos, bed bugs, color fading

• Optional side straps allow the system to be used without the cummerbund
• CORELOAD™ System consisting of a padded hip belt (optional ballistic panel available), upper and lower 3mm ABS plastic vertical spine, two rows of MOLLE on the hip belt, anti-microbial spacer mesh on the inside of the hip belt for both comfort and protection

KDH CORELOAD™ Load Management System

KDH CORELOAD™ is an integral load management system that effectively controls and redistributes the weight of armor and equipment resulting in improved user comfort and performance.

The foundation of the CORELOAD™ System was developed in a broad research program using Human Factors Engineering principles in conjunction with real world testing. Prototype iterations were refined based on both operator feedback and scientific testing using a custom designed full torso pressure mapping system. The ultimate design is a patented, robust, lightweight system with quantifiable performance.

The CORELOAD™ System utilizes an ergonomically designed padded hip-belt to anchor and control the weight of armor and gear, reducing pressure on the wearer’s shoulders. The hip-belt is connected to the vest using a lightweight internal skeleton offering load support with strategically located articulation points ensuring low profile and maximum flexibility.

In addition to the load bearing elements, CORELOAD™ also incorporates an adjustment system that allows the user to change the vest fit on-the-fly without removing the vest to ensure optimum fit and eliminate bouncing and shifting. This reduces operator fatigue by eliminating chafing, reducing pressure spikes and controlling the center of gravity of the system.

Key Characteristics of the KDH CORELOAD™ System

• Quantifiable load bearing capability in a lightweight, low profile system
• Improved ballistic coverage
• Improved heat dissipation
• Flexible sizing adjustment and on-the-fly adjustability for comfort
• KDH CORELOAD™ load management built-in. Engineered to reduce wearer fatigue and discomfort during extended use with a full gear load.
• HFE strap adjustment system. Allows the user to change the vest fit on-the-fly without removing the vest to ensure optimum fit and eliminate bouncing and shifting. This reduces operator fatigue by eliminating chafing, reducing pressure spikes and controlling the center of gravity of the system.
• Scalable load carriage. Padded hip-belt and inner skeleton can be easily removed for lighter weight during austere load missions.
• Additional ballistic protection. Removable ballistic inserts in both the hip-belt and flared shoulders provide additional fragmentation protection.
• Extensive cable management. Multiple, easy to feed channels are built into the vest to accommodate electronic equipment cable routing.
• Integrated backpack stabilizers. Patented removable shoulder hardware load bearing clips keeps backpack in place during use but allows user to remove the pack easily.