At the risk of sounding stupid, in a lot of war/action focused media you often get people wearing these ALICE (or ALICE type) load bearing rigs, without a plate or other type
Anybody here a fan of old web gear? M-56 LRRP belt setup up (top) and ALICE infantry belt set up (bottom) : r/airsoft
ALICE GEAR SET UP!!! - YouTube
Soldiers, what web gear and body armour did you use and what is your opinion of them? - Quora