INSIGHTS: MIL + LEO + CIV
In this article, we're diving deep into the technical aspects of the Defense Mechanisms MEPC. Hailing from Winona, Minnesota, Defense Mechanisms is a gear manufacturer and training company. Instead of relying solely on personal opinions, our focus is empirical data on the MEPC’s capability, materials, manufacturing, and more. With the plate carrier market more competitive than ever, we want to know: where does the MEPC stand?
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Is the Shaw Concepts ARC V2 the new Crye Precision AVS? Is the AVS Dead? Has the Crye Precision AVS met its match?
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In this technical plate carrier overview, we take a look at the Agilite K19 plate carrier. We'll evaluate it integration with IcePlate Curve plate carrier hydration, IceVents plate carrier shoulder pads, Dry Weight, Wet Weight, Materials, Thermoregulation (body armor cooling, heating), Plate Carrier Hydration, Sizing, Attachment Mechanisms, Adjustability, Country Of Origin and Price.
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Technical Plate Carrier Review Series: a data-based approach to plate carrier buying guides and analysis. Our Technical Plate Carrier Review Series covers the following plate carriers: Crye Precision SPC (Structural Plate Carrier), Crye Precision JPC 2.0, Crye Precision AVS, Ferro Concepts FCPC V5, Agilite K19, Spiritus Systems LV-119, Velocity Systems SCARAB LT. YouTube videos and technical data links included.
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Widely regarded as the reference standard when it comes to minimalist plate carrier design, the JPC 2.0 by Crye Precision was a pioneer and ushered in the era of modern plate carrier design with which we have all become so familiar. This begs the questions: has it stood the test of time and how does it stack up against modern minimalist plate carriers? Watch our all-new plate carrier overview video on the Crye Precision JPC 2.0 to find out.
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