INSIGHTS: MIL + LEO + CIV
In this article and video, we compare the most popular plate carriers currently on the market with empirical data rather than subjective opinion. In Best Plate Carriers of 2024, we review; Shaw Concepts ARC V2, T.REX Arms AC1, Defense Mechanisms MEPC, Agilite K-Zero, Haley Strategic Thorax plate carriers and more.
Read Article
Whether you're embarking on field duties or venturing into the wilderness for leisure activities like backpacking and camping, ICEPLATE® Curve is an indispensable companion. Let’s delve into the best ways to heat your ICEPLATE® Curve for enduring warmth in various scenarios.
Read Article
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?
Read Article
A plate carrier is one of the most important pieces of tactical gear you can buy. A plate carrier – to state the obvious – carries hard armor to protect you against rifle-caliber and lesser threats. It also does much...
Read Article
Skeletonized plate carriers are particularly popular among high-end, premium offerings. While they are great for weight savings, they expose the armor plates they are carrying. There is confusion in the market about exposed plates being good or bad. In this article, we examine plate carriers that expose armor plates to finally put this question to bed: are exposed armor plates good or bad?
Read Article