Shoulder Worn Military Equipment Carrier

Abstract

A shoulder-worn soft good allows a user to carry ammunition magazines across a front portion, and supplies in the back, predominantly water and communications equipment. The device also functions as a sling for the user's weapon. It is a single piece of equipment that supplies the four basic needs of the soldier: ammunition, water, communications equipment, and weapon.

1 . A military equipment carrier comprising:
 a front section;   a rear section;   a shoulder strap extending between and connecting the front section to the rear section;   a first side strap extending from the front section to the rear section at a first elevation;   a second side strap extending from the front section to the rear section at a second elevation which is lower than the first elevation;   portions of the rear section which receive a water hydration pouch;   a first weapon attachment point on the front section; and   a second weapon attachment point on the front section.   
   
   
       2 . The military equipment carrier of  claim 1  wherein the rear section is generally L shaped. 
   
   
       3 . The military equipment carrier of  claim 1  further comprising a rifle stock catch which protrudes upwardly from the shoulder strap. 
   
   
       4 . The military equipment carrier of  claim 1  further comprising a pass through flap mounted to the shoulder strap positioned to receive a hydration tube extending from a hydration pouch retained on the rear section. 
   
   
       5 . The military equipment carrier of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a pull-out pouch which is configured to be kept in a stored position on the rear section, positioned between the hydration pouch and the wearer; and   a protruding tab connected to the pull-out pouch which can be engaged by one hand of the user to allow the pull-out pouch to be rapidly deployed.