There is disclosed breathing apparatus equipment which may be in the form of a waist mountable manifold (1). The breathing apparatus equipment (1) comprises a manifold (40) having a manifold inlet port (42) for a source of breathable gas (80) and at least one manifold outlet port (44) for delivering breathable gas to a user. The equipment further comprises a strap (14) arranged to be worn by the user, and a holder (20) coupled to the strap and having a socket (26). The socket (26) is configured such that the manifold (40) can be removably located within the socket (26) in multiple orientations.
