do you know what's amazing armor and plate carriers and how incredible they've become it's a fascinating world in recent years the plate carrier game has changed dramatically these nifty pieces of gear got smaller lighter and more maneuverable comfortable and.

Customizable and most importantly combat ready these high high-performance tactical plate carriers guarantee superior protection for the modern fighter and are much sought after by officials in law enforcement and the military alike while i would love to insert my own bias into what i think is the best i shoved.

That aside and collected models serving alongside police and military forces worldwide so keep watching if you're in search of the perfect plate carrier to pair with your plates cry precision jpc 2.0 cry precision the favorite brand of all tactical hipsters creates some of the.

Best stuff on the market they charge a premium for it but it's well worth the money cries jpc has for quite some time been used as the benchmark of how to make a lightweight and highly mobile plate carrier and while it's not a one-size-fits-all solution built for everyone's needs it has become a common.

Sight on those who often have the pick of the litter when it comes to tactical gear the jumpable plate carrier 2.0 is a lightweight and minimal armor vest designed for maximum mobility weight savings and packability at just over one pound for the entire carrier the jpc 2.0 offers a variety of configuration options to suit an.

Operator's needs in terms of protection modularity and comfort in the armor world that means it's a minimalist plate carrier that prioritizes mobility over bulk regardless of how it's used the jpc 2.0 provides an extremely high quality plate carrier it's my personal favorite and probably one of the most vetted plate.

Carriers on the market 511 tech plate carrier 511 took their time and interviewed the highest level operators in the world and asked for their feedback while designing the tactec plate carrier that effort did not go unnoticed and the attention to detail and unique features of this plate carrier set it apart in.

Many different ways so what's so great about it well for starters it's the most comfortable and cool plate carrier i've ever worn 511 incorporated padded yoke style shoulder straps the same style that makes 511 backpacks so comfortable this technology distributes the weight of the plate carrier very well and.

Eliminates common plate carrier pressure points you get a laser cut mole velcro panel on the upper half of both sides of the plate carrier and there is plenty of space to put your id and morale patches along with the front compartment to hold maps and other gear the entire vest can be taken off in seconds with a specially designed.

One-handed quick release system while it was purpose built for military and law enforcement it's so comfortable and offers such good mobility that it was adopted by the crossfit industry and is now the official plate carrier of the crossfit games pharaoh concepts slickster remember how i was impressed by the jpc.

Weight well i was blown away by the pharaoh slickster featuring the adapt carrier system this lightweight plate carrier comes with all the elements that you'll need including the ability to fit and accept multiple types of plates this slick carrier provides the lowest profile option possible while still retaining hard armor capabilities.

So why is it called the slickster well it's slick in the sense that it's clean of a dormant and very low profile as pharaoh themselves say everything you need nothing you don't the carrier is as simple as it is genius a pair of near-identical plate bags joined by velcro-adjustable shoulder.

Straps which enables a massive degree of fitment for small and larger users quality is outstanding and the sheer scalability of this rig is awesome if you were to add just the pharaoh wing pouches and a triple mag front placard you'd be able to carry an astonishing amount of gear this lickster is a great value package that's as affordable as it.

Is versatile you'd be hard pressed to find another plate carrier that says low profile as it is scalable cry precision abs the avs stands for adaptive vest system and oh boy this plate carrier is it ever so adaptive cry precision was fed up with the single situational vest systems that are really.

Only built for certain situations and thus they set out to create a modular platform where the user can easily and quickly swap out modular parts and sections of the vest to quickly adapt and reconfigure their loadout on the fly these vests are some of the easiest and quickest platforms to change your weapon system and go from covert to heavily.

Covered in just a few minutes what makes the avs so popular and highly rated well they're constructed of military-grade materials and consist of some of the highest quality craftsmanship while allowing for the user to completely configure its armor plates mag pouches cummerbunds straps.

And a plethora of other add-ons and assets the avs is perfect for those of us who aren't privy to mission information ahead of time and may receive an ever evolving threat or new orders to execute with very little time to prepare or reconfigure the avs is ready for the operator who.

Needs to be ready for anything and everything no matter what ar 500 armor veritas the veritas is a great modular plate carrier offered by an extremely well respected brand ar 500 armor you may know of them from their large selection of armor plates and such it's.

Only fitting they offer you a way to carry those slabs of armor the ar 500 armor veritas coming in at only one pound and 14 ounces for a base layer is one of the lighter modular systems on the market that isn't priced sky-high and as it's made of 500d cordura you won't be weighed down and will have plenty of weight capacity left.

To add on necessary attachments and extensions furthermore the webbing including what lines the inner plate pouches is 3d printed and is bar tack reinforced for durability and ensuring the plates do not shift around the veritas is equipped with a low profile drag handle that is anchored.

Into the entire rear platform for ultra strength and reliability these guys don't do the proprietary thing and they allow compatibility with most chest rig mounts rear load bearing systems and extensions on the market today this means if you already have gear from another company it's likely it will work.

In tandem with the veritas modular vest platform velocity system scarab lt if you want an overt plate carrier that doesn't harp on minimalism then the velocity system scarab lt is the one this plate carrier is a full sized kit designed for extended missions it's not as sleek and sexy but it's a big boy and.

Does big boy things the scarab is not only malleable for changing needs it is adjustable to the individual shooter in every way a user might need with the foundation of correct plate sizing and with articulating and adjustable shoulder straps and multiple cummerbund length choices the scarab builds itself around each user's body.

Type the features that really stand out and make this the best plate carrier for me are the ultra comp shoulder straps the straps are about two inches wide and are adjustable in length allowing the user to change the ride height in the plates for comfort and proper placement over vital organs.

Hrt rack plate carrier the hrt rack plate carrier is an excellent option for staying cool and comfortable and is probably one of the most comfortable vest options especially for hot climate operation the shoulder pads are some of the best in terms of comfort and the entire vest is designed around an airflow channel.

Like many vests the hrt rack comes with a ton of modification opportunities including a duraflex buckle platform for extensions and additions of modular pouches and equipment storage consisting of 500d cordura this is one of the lighter vests on the market today and was purpose-built to be more of a lightweight platform to use in hot.

Climates of course this is still a solid choice if you don't need the cooling effects we could dive into all of the awesomeness of the hrt rack carrier but it'd take forever we truly have been impressed with this plate carrier the options are limitless and quick to change out too.

You won't end up spending 500 on a plate carrier that you feel stuck with condor mopc plate carrier the condor modular operator plate carrier is a very popular plate carrier that for the money is almost impossible to beat although it comes with no attachments at around 60 dollars this vest is an.

Absolute steal this vest is suitable for civilian applications and most people won't ever need to upgrade to a higher end vest or end up being displeased with it down the road sure there are higher invests that i would opt for if i were actually heading into a war zone but for most people this.

Vest will do the trick i like the wide shoulder straps it's a very comfortable and well made vest it's a simple rig made by one of the most reputable companies in the industry wrapping it up the condor mopc is a very simplistic rig which is suitable for beginner to intermediate users and even for some more advanced users it's.

Definitely a decent carrier  you