INSIGHTS: Military, Law Enforcement, Civilian

In 2019, Qore Performance launched ICEPLATE EXO®, a minimalist plate carrier integrating ICEPLATE® and ICEVENTS® thermoregulation technology. Now in its third generation, ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 has evolved into a feature-rich carrier. Discover how it compares to the competition in this Qore Performance INSIGHTS overview.
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The AC1 Minimalist Plate Carrier is a part of T.REX Arms mission statement to Inspire, Educate and Equip serious citizens. Released in late 2020, the AC1 was intended to scale to an individual’s needs from a low profile setup, to an overt (but not full duty, there is a big difference) loadout as required. T.REX Arms has had an undeniable cultural impact in proliferating the concept of a highly trained civilian populace, but how does the AC1 hold up against the many other plate carrier offerings on the market today? Stay tuned to this installment of Qore Performance INSIGHTS to find out.
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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.
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Questions about how well the Crye AVS Plate Carrier has aged have started to emerge, so the big question now is: does the AVS have what it takes to be a contender in 2023 and beyond? Read on or watch below this installment of Qore Performance Insights to find out.

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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