How much does a good plate carrier cost?

Plate carrier pricing Entry-level plate carriers can be found for less than $100. In addition to compartments for body armor, these will provide basic features and might even include a few pouches. Higher-end plate carriers that cost more than $100 tend to offer increased usability and durability.

What should I look for in a plate carrier?

If mobility and speed are prioritized in your tactical mission, consider a Kevlar vest over a plate carrier. Otherwise, look for the most lightweight plate carrier you can find, and make sure you know the end weight once the carrier is loaded with plates and all your other gear.

What brand plate carrier does the military use?

Magnum TAC-1 system
Following a lengthy review, field evaluations and analysis, the U.S. Army chose the KDH brand model Magnum TAC-1 system over all other competitor designs as a result of the following key factors: (1) weight and comfort, (2) ballistic performance, and (3) delivery schedule.

Is Condor a good plate carrier?

The Condor MOPC plate carrier is considered by our staff to be one of the best plate carriers on the market for the price. The Condor MOPC can fit armor plates up to Medium or Large Swimmer ESAPI plates up to 10.25 inch x 13.25 inch.

Are 511 plate carriers good?

Overall I think the 5.11 TacTec Plate Carrier is a great product, especially for the price and features included. The only improvements that I could see useful is if the cumberbund had a more rigid material built-in to it to add support.

What plate carrier does the USMC use?

The Scalable Plate Carrier (SPC) is a plate carrier used by the United States Marine Corps as an alternative to the heavier Modular Tactical Vest (MTV).

How much should your plate carrier weigh?

The plate carrier alone will weigh 7lbs at least and can go up to 30. When you include the helmet, arms, mags, and all the additional gear, these can add up really quickly.

What plate carriers do Marines use?

What plate carrier does the Air Force use?

The U.S. Air Force has selected the TYR Tactical EPIC as the standard plate carrier system for its Security Forces.

Where are Condor plate carriers made?

USA
Condor Outdoor Products, Inc. Tactical Gear Made in USA.