I speak from a single ply perspective only.
I'll compete 3-4 times a year:
I do 4 weeks in a shirt before each meet, this time it's 2 weeks in a size 42(tight), and 2 weeks in a size 40(very tight).
I do 6 weeks in gear for the squat - 1 week belt only, 1 week suit bottoms, 1 week full suit, 3 weeks full gear(add knee wraps).
I do 6 weeks in gear for the deadlift too - 1 week belt only, 2 weeks suit bottoms, 3 weeks full gear(straps up).
There's usually about 8-14 weeks before comps, so I'll do raw work before I get in the gear. If its an especially long period, I might do something like an 8 week raw peak, and then a 10 week geared peak.
I think for single ply, this is all the work you need to do in your gear. Any more, and you just risk injuries, no point doing more than you need to get the same results imo.
I am a competitor, and I DO care about my health. I want to be able to compete for a long time and reach my full potential, and NOT go too heavy too often and get INJURED.
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