E9 Ergo Vest

/ Problem

Across Military and Law Enforcement roles, frontline personnel are expected to carry heavy kit day in and day out, without options to evenly spread the load. This issue is especially prevalent with female operators, being issued the same kit as their male counterparts.

/ Solution

Understanding that weight distribution is a critical factor in not just performance but also avoiding injury, we researched which areas affect performance the most and developed vests and accessories to improve that load carriage.

The E9 ERGO is a load-bearing MOLLE vest, with a fully integrated harness system that anchors the vest to the operator to create a stable and less injury-prone platform. A breakthrough in load carriage design, developed and tested with Lincoln University and trialled extensively with a variety of UK police forces. By moving the adjustment points inside the vest all key weight distribution points are also closer to the user, better spreading the forces on the body from both static weight and inertia when moving quickly. View and download the fitment guide HERE.

At its core, the E9 is defined by its internal harness and cummerbund system. Every time you don the vest, you will close the Velcro closure cummerbund, the elasticated sections keeping the vest snug around your torso. Close the front zip and waist buckle, and you are good to go. If you have changed layers underneath, no worries. Once the back height adjustment is set, all other adjustments are easily adjusted when worn, allowing for fine-tuning corrections for the perfect fit. The vest's internal harness system is closed off when not being adjusted, keeping the vest's outer molle free from loose straps or webbing.

It is designed to be truly unisex; the E9 underwent extensive wearer trialling among female officers during development to ensure comfort and utility for women and men. MOLLE pouches.