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body armor ventilation comparison
A comparison of body armor ventilation products for soft body armor, hard body armor, concealable body armor, plate carriers, low-visibility plate carriers, low visibility soft body armor and rifle plate body armor. We compare and contrast the features and benefits of IceVents Conductive Body Armor Ventilation, 221B MaxxDri, Body Armor Vent, Tac Vent and SKD Pontoons.
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Holster Platform Shootout: Safariland UBL vs. True North Concepts MHA
What is the best holster platform for your duty belt or range belt? Safariland UBL or True North Concepts MHA? The Safariland UBL has been the reference standard for a long time. It is lightweight, durable, and affordable. But, the True North Concepts MHA has been the talk of the town lately. We take a closer look at both of them in this holster platform shootout to help you figure out which one is best for you: Safariland UBL or True North Concepts MHA.
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Hydrophobic Plate Carriers:  Are they worth it?
Hydrophobic maritime plate carriers: are they worth it and should I buy one? This is a water saturation experiment pitting the IcePlate EXO by Qore Performance against the SCARAB LT by Velocity Systems conducted by Gunnar Anderson, a long time Qore Performance customer, but who is in no way employed by or a contractor of Qore Performance.
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What size plate carrier do I wear?
How do I know what size plate carrier I should buy? What size plate carrier do I need? Use this short plate carrier size checklist to figure out what size armor plates and what size plate carrier is right for you in just a few minutes.
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