[Seacidal]

SettingSteel, the weight pack I wear is a "harness" style weight belt. I use it to help distribute the weight. I usually dive in a full two piece, 7mm suit, and tend to wear a lot (25+ lbs) of lead. The harness allows my shoulders to bear some of the load, and provides some versatility in how the weights are worn. A number of companies make them, mine happens to be an old Sporasub model. I believe that Beuchat makes them now. Also, some local dive shops in California may make their own. I prefer to use rubber belting material for the straps, while some prefer nylon belting. It's largely a matter of preference. It should be kept in mind that ditching a harness weightbelt is not as easy as with a standard waist belt, but can still be done.
Safe diving,
Chip