Load carrying gear is a matter of personal preference and should be based on the expected mission parameters and needs. There are numerous options available, but many times people buy and use what they see on the internet or in the latest gun magazine.
One popular piece of equipment is the chest rig and there are several great ones available from Eagle, DBT, Tactical Tailor, and a host of other fine gear makers. Chest rigs are great for hauling magazines and equipment during classes, but they take some time to get into and don't always work well over overt armor carriers. They are well suited to a law enforcement officer or military member who has time to gear up in advance.
Another option for a rapidly deployable platform is the bandoleer. I have tried the majority of chest rigs out there and I much prefer this setup. It is very quick to don, modular to allow me to mount whatever pouches I choose, and I have access to a large amount of medical gear by rotating the bandoleer across my chest.
The bandoleer fits well regardless of whether I am wearing body armor or not. I have mounted 3 M4 magazines pouches from Eagle Industries and an Eagle horizontal utility pouch for bleeding control supplies. The bandoleer is from Blackhawk Products and is their STRIKE bandoleer.
The Eagle horizontal utility pouch contains: 4 -6" ace bandages, 4 - large rolls of kerlix gauze, 1 packet of Celox hemostatic agent, 2 CAT tourniquets, and 2 pair of gloves.
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