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Home / INSIGHTS: Military, Law Enforcement, Civilian / USMC Plate Carrier Gen 3: Full Technical Overview and Testing
Feb 23, 2025

USMC Plate Carrier Gen 3: Full Technical Overview and Testing

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ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 Ultralight Minimalist Plate Carrier
Cris Jay Mijares (Hatboro, US)
Ice Plate EXO Gen 3

Awesome product, very light weight and well ventilated. I ordered the plate bag with the AXL cumberbund with tubes and set up was easy. I am 5'7", 205lb, lift weights, so the plate bag fits and covers my torso the way it is supposed to. Only wish i had the option to order the Large cumberbund. There is room to mount the IMS pro gen 3 on the back, inside but the large cumberbund would give me a little more play room. But that's small stuff. Other than that, AWESOME product and AWESOME customer service..

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ICEPLATE® Curve Plate Carrier Water Bladder (50oz. / 1500ml)
Dan Heath-Caldwell (Poplar, GB)

Fantastic product, lasts for more than half a day keeping you cool and providing you with chilled water.

Awesome to hear Dan and thanks for sharing! #StayFrosty

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CATAMARAN Gen 3 Combo (Universal MOLLE Plate Carrier Hydration and Ventilation Adapter Panel for ICEVENTS®)
Marcus Apodaca (Oakland, US)
Picture deceiving

I thought this came with the pads but it’s just the Velcro system

The CATAMARAN Gen 3 product page selection boxes are labeled 'Bag: Single or Pair' and the ICEVENTS® Pontoons selection box is labled 'CATAMARAN Gen 3 Panel Only or ICEVENTS® Pontoons Included.' We apologize if this was confusing, but if you could let us a know clearer way to state this, we'll be happy to look in to updating the labels!

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ICEFLASK™ Cooling, Heating and Hydration Water Canteen (16.9oz / 500ml)
John Hunter (Atlanta, US)

Truly a better mousetrap! I didn’t know the water bottle needed the revamp it did. Finding new uses almost daily.

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ICEFLASK™ Cooling, Heating and Hydration Water Canteen (16.9oz / 500ml)
Matt (Neidling, AT)
Outstanding Product

Totally satisfied with the product, stucked it in my bullet vest on duty and saved my day, because of its body shaped form, you cant feel it after 10min and it really cools you down and gives you the long run

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ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons (Crye AVS Harness Pad Set, hook backing, 2 / 4 / 6 Packs, fits any loop-lined plate carrier, cummerbund)
Tan Le (Abilene, US)
Instagram Handle: None

It felt abrasive in the beginning, after 3 or 4 day of wearing that start to mold, but the glue between the velcro start to separate. It may need extra sew around it so it doesn't start to come apart

Hi there,

Thank you for your feedback on our ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons. We apologize for the delamination - that is definitely not normal. Please contact our Customer Service Team and they'll get you squared away under our Forever Warranty. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your ICEVENTS® Pontoons.

#StayFrosty
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ICEVENTS® Holster Pad Aero (Safariland UBL, CUBL) or Classic (True North Concepts MHA, RHP, Guardian Warrior Solutions Bang Hanger, Blue Force Gear Holster Adapter, G-Code)
Kelly Norris (Denison, US)
Instagram Handle: Hogrider177

Fantastic addition, makes daily carry more bearable.

Hi Kelly,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for your ICEVENTS® Aero Holster Pad. In reading your review, it sounds like it works great for you, so I wanted to personally check-in with you and see why that resulted in a 1-Star review?
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review!

#StayFrosty
Qore Performance Customer Support Team

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DFNDR Armor Level IV Stand-Alone Plates (Pair) for ICEPLATE EXO®
Noah James (Orlando, US)
Ballistic Plate Armor.

Yo, so like, ballistic plate armor? Total game-changer, no cap. It’s like having a boss shield that’s built to flex and keep you safe when the heat is on. These things are mad durable, almost like wearing a bodyguard in your fit, making sure you stay Gucci even when the situation gets lit.

Honestly, the tech in these plates is next level—light enough to not weigh you down but strong enough to handle all the smoke. It’s straight fire for real, especially when you’re out here in the field or just tryna stay plugged in about your safety.

Lowkey, the only vibe is making sure you got the right fit—because a weak plate is a no-go, fam. But overall? It’s a W. Keeps you protected, looking fresh, and ready for whatever the streets or missions throw at you. Stay safe, stay stacked. GFYMITA .

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ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons (Crye AVS Harness Pad Set, hook backing, 2 / 4 / 6 Packs, fits any loop-lined plate carrier, cummerbund)
Joseph Lyons (Oakland, US)
Love em

I love my ventilation pontoons. They’ve definitely made a difference in the ventilation of air in between my vest and my body. My pontoons are coupled with the ice plates, which help with the spreading of the coldness to my body. I’m glad I purchased them and would recommend them to anyone who wears a plate carrier/vest.

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ICEFLASK™ Cooling, Heating and Hydration Water Canteen (16.9oz / 500ml)
Willie Mack (Charlotte, US)
Instagram Handle: @Smallville_Will

The ICEFLASK is something I didn't know I needed until it became a thing. As my position has been significantly downgraded, the need for a large amount of hydro on the X is no longer a thing. But, it still gets hot, and cold.
What ICEFLASK has allowed me to do is convert ICEPLATE into a permanent heating/cooling apparatus while still maintaining an adequate amount of drinking water.
Now, why ICEFLASK over any other water carrying device? Because of durability and kit-fit. The old school bladder was probe to bursting, creating an uncomfortable situation. Much like many other (nalgene, GI Canteen), the discomfort would come from having to "kit around" something that isnt built for accommodation. ICEFLASK fits into your kit, and works around what you've already built. Nothing says Fxxx it like having to rearrange your kit to add something as insignificant as "water"...
But, yeah. ICEFLASK, like many of the Qore products, is a good piece of kit.

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