Load-bearing jacket

A load-bearing jacket comprising:

• an integrated connector system connected horizontally near a user's waistline when worn in an upright position;
• and
• an integrated tool belt system connected horizontally near the user's waistline when worn in an upright position;
• wherein:
• the integrated connector system includes an adjustable attachment point between left and right sides of the load-bearing jacket enabling the jacket to adjust in size;
• the integrated tool belt system is comprised of:
• a plurality of flexible belt straps that are connected horizontally and in line with each other;
• and
• a plurality of rigid pieces;
• and
• a plurality of padded straps, wherein each of the plurality of padded straps:
• has a first end and a second end permanently connected to the load-bearing jacket,
• has a middle portion not connected to the jacket, thereby leaving a gap between an external surface of the jacket facing away from the wearer when worn, and each of the plurality of padded straps,
• is similar in shape and size to the plurality of flexible belt straps, and
• is located between the external surface of the jacket and a corresponding flexible belt strap;
• and
• each of the plurality of flexible belt straps has two ends, wherein a first end of each of the plurality of flexible belt straps is permanently connected to the external surface of the jacket and a second end of each of the plurality of flexible belt straps is connected to the external surface of the jacket by a locking system and designed to hinge around the first end of each of the plurality of flexible belt straps.