Founded with a focus on real-world application and modularity, Dynamic Principles is an American design and manufacturing company that’s rapidly gaining attention for blending innovation with end-user feedback. While their Dynamic Plate Carrier brought them into the spotlight, their follow-up—the SLPC 2.0—was born to meet a different mission profile.
Designed with lightweight, low-profile use in mind, the SLPC 2.0 includes features that blend concealability and utility. The SLPC 2.0 was envisioned for use in plain clothes, low-visibility operations, or scenarios where reduced bulk is necessary while maintaining basic load carriage capability.
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As with our previous installments, this overview is facts-first and instrument-backed. We don't share conjectures or opinions. We aim to provide you with the necessary data to make informed decisions, empowering you to reach your highest potential. That is what Building A Superhuman Future® is all about.
Relationship Disclosure
We have a friendly relationship with Dynamic Principles. They sent us the SLPC 2.0 featured in this video, and have also sent us their placards and pouches to use in our marketing content and product photography. That said, this overview—like all videos in our INSIGHTS series—is strictly objective and data-driven. Our mission is to provide empirical, quantifiable information that empowers you to make informed decisions. We do not offer opinions, endorsements, or speculation—only facts supported by instrumentation and repeatable testing.
IceAge Ecosystem Integration
Now, let’s find out how seamlessly the Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 integrates with our suite of thermoregulation tools, the IceAge Ecosystem.
Because the SLPC 2.0 features a velcro loop field on the interior of both plate bags, it seamlessly integrates with IMS Pro Gen 3 and ICEPLATE® Curve to provide 50 fluid ounces of cooling, heating, and hydration and also ICEVENTS® ventilation pontoons for standoff ventilation.
ICEFLASK™ Wing Holster can be mounted behind the placard for an additional 16.9 Fluid Ounces of cooling, heating and hydration capability. ICEFLASK™ MOLLE Holster can be mounted via OneWrap to the Structural and Hybrid cummerbunds.
ICEVENTS® Aero and Classic Shoulder Pads attach seamlessly to the laser-cut hook/loop shoulder system of the SLPC 2.0.
For turn-key solutions to upgrading your plate carrier, check out our Plate Carrier Upgrade Kit.
IceAge Ecosystem Integration Comparison Chart
| ICEVENTS® Aero | ICEVENTS® Classic | ICEVENTS® Pontoons | ICEPLATE® MOLLE Back Panel | IMS Pro Gen 3 Combo | CATAMARAN Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qore Performance ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 | N/A | |||||
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | N/A | |||||
| Crye Precision AVS | ||||||
| Ferro Concepts FCPC V5 | ||||||
| Crye Precision SPC | ||||||
| Crye Precision JPC 2.0 | ||||||
| Spiritus Systems LV-119 | ||||||
| Velocity Systems SCARAB LT | ||||||
| Agilite K19 | ||||||
| Shaw Concepts ARC V2 | ||||||
| Defense Mechanisms MEPC | ||||||
| LBT 6094 | ||||||
| Blue Force Gear PLATEminus 6 | ||||||
| Haley Strategic Thorax | ||||||
| T.REX Arms AC1.5 | ||||||
| T.REX Arms AC1 | ||||||
| US Army MSV | ||||||
| USMC PC Gen III | ||||||
| Ferro Concepts Slickster | ||||||
| Armored Republic Testudo Gen 3 | ||||||
| First Spear Strandhogg V3 | ||||||
| US Army IOTV |
Weight
Dry Weight
Few things impact human performance more than weight. Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain. We all know this. Now let’s find out how much the Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 weighs when dry.
With the front and rear plate bags, elastic cummerbund, and First Spear Tubes adapters, the SLPC 2.0 weighs 1.45 pounds or 23.2 ounces.
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Weight Dry (ounces) |
|---|---|
| Qore Performance ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 (Berry) | 15.2 |
| Ferro Concepts Slickster | 16.8 |
| T.REX Arms AC1 | 17.05 |
| Haley Strategic Thorax | 20.80 |
| Crye Precision SPC | 21.15 |
| Ferro Concepts FCPC V5 | 21.6 |
| Crye Precision JPC 2.0 | 22.95 |
| Spiritus Systems LV-119 | 23 |
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | 23.2 |
| T.REX Arms AC1.5 | 23.2 |
| Blue Force Gear PLATEminus 6 | 23.4 |
| Defense Mechanisms MEPC | 23.9 |
| Velocity Systems SCARAB LT | 33.25 |
| LBT 6094 | 38.85 |
| Shaw Concepts ARC V2 | 39.75 |
| First Spear Strandhogg V3 | 40.8 |
| Agilite K19 | 41.6 |
| USMC PC Gen III | 45.6 |
| Armored Republic Testudo Gen 3 | 46.4 |
| Crye Precision AVS | 48.35 |
| US Army MSV | 52.8 |
| US Army IOTV | 58.4 |
Wet Weight
Does wet weight matter more than dry weight? It depends on your mission. A Plate carrier’s ability to shed water weight quickly can dramatically impact operator performance. Let’s see how much the SLPC 2.0 weighs when wet.
Our experimental design for this test is simple and the same across all of our wet weight tests. We submerged the SLPC 2.0 for 60 minutes, hung it to dry for 60 seconds, and weighed it. The SLPC 2.0’s Wet Weight came out to: 2.0 pounds or 32 ounces.
| Weight Wet (ounces) | |
|---|---|
| Qore Performance ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 (Berry) | 21.6 |
| T.REX Arms AC1 | 26.65 |
| Ferro Concepts Slickster | 28.8 |
| Ferro Concepts FCPC V5 | 31.5 |
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | 32.0 |
| Spiritus Systems LV-119 | 32.4 |
| Crye Precision SPC | 34.9 |
| T.REX Arms AC1.5 | 38.4 |
| Crye Precision JPC 2.0 | 39.6 |
| Defense Mechanisms MEPC | 40.25 |
| Haley Strategic Thorax | 45.40 |
| Shaw Concepts ARC V2 | 60.7 |
| Agilite K19 | 62.8 |
| USMC PC Gen III | 64.8 |
| Velocity Systems SCARAB LT | 66.3 |
| LBT 6094 | 68.75 |
| First Spear Strandhogg V3 | 68.8 |
| Crye Precision AVS | 70.95 |
| US Army MSV | 72.8 |
| Armored Republic Testudo Gen 3 | 72.8 |
| US Army IOTV | 82.4 |
All tests are conducted in our controlled HQ2 facility in Knoxville, TN.
Thermal Transmittance
Thermal transmittance refers to the rate at which heat moves through a material. In the context of plate carriers, high thermal transmittance allows the body to release excess heat generated during intense physical activity.
The SLPC 2.0 recorded a baseline surface temperature of 84 degrees fahrenheit and an ICEPLATE® inside temperature of 49 degrees fahrenheit resulting in a thermal shift of 35 degrees fahrenheit.
The larger the spread between the Baseline Surface Temperature and the surface reading at room temperature, the higher the Thermal Transmittance of that plate carrier. This means it is better at removing heat to let your body's thermoregulation mechanisms work as naturally as possible.
Unique Features
The SLPC 2.0 includes clamshell-style plate bags that wrap around plates for tight, low-bulk fitment across a wide range of sizes and cuts. It also features internal velcro loop fields for additional accessory attachments and laser-cut hook and loop shoulder straps to reduce the profile for concealed wear.
Attachment Mechanisms
The SLPC 2.0 utilizes five main attachment mechanisms:
- Hook and loop
- Removable QASM buckles on front plate bag
- Laser-cut loop field on back for cummerbund attachment
- MOLLE Fields on both the front and rear plate bags
Variety
From colorways to sizing, let’s talk about the SLPC 2.0’s variety.
- Available colors: Black, Coyote, M81 Woodland, Multicam, Multicam Black, and Ranger Green.
The SLPC 2.0 only comes in one size, but the plate bags fit small to medium SAPI, small to medium swimmer, and up to 10x12 SAPI cut plates.
| SAPI | ESAPI | Swimmer | Additional Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | Universal fit up to 10x12; clamshell supports any thickness. | |||
| Qore Performance ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 | Fits SAPI/ESAPI profiles up to 1.1" thick. | |||
| Ferro Concepts FCPC V5 | M & L up to 1" thick. | |||
| Crye Precision SPC | Specific Model | S-XL. | ||
| Crye Precision AVS | Specific Model | S-XL. | ||
| Crye Precision JPC 2.0 | S-XL. | |||
| Agilite K19 | All 10x12 up to 1.5" thick. | |||
| Spiritus Systems LV-119 | M-XL up to 1.2" thick. | |||
| Velocity Systems SCARAB LT | S-XL up to 1" thick. | |||
| Shaw Concepts ARC V2 | S-M fits Small/Medium SAPI. | |||
| Defense Mechanisms MEPC | S-XL. | |||
| LBT 6094 | S-XL. | |||
| T.REX Arms AC1.5 | S-XL. | |||
| First Spear Strandhogg V3 | S-XL. | |||
| US Army MSV | M-XL. | |||
| USMC PC Gen 3 | XS-XL ESAPI. |
Weight
Dry Weight
Few things impact human performance more than weight. Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain. We all know this. Now let’s find out how much the Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 weighs when dry.
With the front and rear plate bags, elastic cummerbund, and First Spear Tubes adapters, the SLPC 2.0 weighs 1.45 pounds or 23.2 ounces.
| Weight Dry (ounces) | |
|---|---|
| Qore Performance ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 (Berry) | 15.2 |
| Ferro Concepts Slickster | 16.8 |
| T.REX Arms AC1 | 17.05 |
| Haley Strategic Thorax | 20.80 |
| Crye Precision SPC | 21.15 |
| Ferro Concepts FCPC V5 | 21.6 |
| Crye Precision JPC 2.0 | 22.95 |
| Spiritus Systems LV-119 | 23 |
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | 23.2 |
| T.REX Arms AC1.5 | 23.2 |
| Blue Force Gear PLATEminus 6 | 23.4 |
| Defense Mechanisms MEPC | 23.9 |
| Agilite K-Zero | 30.65 |
| Velocity Systems SCARAB LT | 33.25 |
| LBT 6094 | 38.85 |
| Shaw Concepts ARC V2 | 39.75 |
| First Spear Strandhogg V3 | 40.8 |
| Agilite K19 | 41.6 |
| USMC PC Gen III | 45.6 |
| Armored Republic Testudo Gen 3 | 46.4 |
| Crye Precision AVS | 48.35 |
| US Army MSV | 52.8 |
| US Army IOTV | 58.4 |
Wet Weight
Does wet weight matter more than dry weight? A Plate carrier’s ability to shed water weight quickly can dramatically impact operator performance. Let’s see how much the SLPC 2.0 weighs when wet.
We submerged the SLPC 2.0 for 60 minutes, hung it to dry for 60 seconds, and weighed it. The SLPC 2.0’s Wet Weight came out to: 2.0 pounds or 32 ounces.
| Weight Wet (ounces) | |
|---|---|
| Qore Performance ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 (Berry) | 21.6 |
| T.REX Arms AC1 | 26.65 |
| Ferro Concepts Slickster | 28.8 |
| Ferro Concepts FCPC V5 | 31.5 |
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | 32.0 |
| Spiritus Systems LV-119 | 32.4 |
| Crye Precision SPC | 34.9 |
| T.REX Arms AC1.5 | 38.4 |
| Crye Precision JPC 2.0 | 39.6 |
| Defense Mechanisms MEPC | 40.25 |
| Haley Strategic Thorax | 45.40 |
| Agilite K-Zero | 47.50 |
| Shaw Concepts ARC V2 | 60.7 |
| Agilite K19 | 62.8 |
| USMC PC Gen III | 64.8 |
| Velocity Systems SCARAB LT | 66.3 |
| LBT 6094 | 68.75 |
| First Spear Strandhogg V3 | 68.8 |
| Crye Precision AVS | 70.95 |
| US Army MSV | 72.8 |
| Armored Republic Testudo Gen 3 | 72.8 |
| US Army IOTV | 82.4 |
All tests are conducted in our controlled HQ2 facility in Knoxville, TN.
Thermal Transmittance
The SLPC 2.0 recorded a baseline surface temperature of 84 degrees fahrenheit and an ICEPLATE® inside temperature of 49 degrees fahrenheit resulting in a thermal shift of 35 degrees fahrenheit. The larger the spread between the Initial Surface Temperature and the surface reading at room temperature, the higher the Thermal Transmittance of that plate carrier.
Unique Features
The SLPC 2.0 includes clamshell-style plate bags that wrap around plates for tight fitment across a wide range of sizes and cuts. It also features internal velcro loop fields for accessory attachments and laser-cut hook and loop shoulder straps to reduce the profile for concealed wear.
Attachment Mechanisms
- Hook and loop
- Removable QASM buckles on front plate bag
- Laser-cut loop field on back for cummerbund attachment
- MOLLE Fields on both the front and rear plate bags
Variety
Available color options include: Black, Coyote, M81 Woodland, Multicam, Multicam Black, and Ranger Green.
| SAPI | ESAPI | Swimmer | Additional Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | Fits small to medium SAPI/Swimmer and 10x12. | |||
| T.REX Arms AC1.5 | S-XL sizing available. | |||
| Agilite K19 | One size fits most 10x12. |
Country of Origin
The SLPC 2.0 is Made in the USA using Berry Compliant materials.
| USA | Outside of USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | ||
| Agilite K19 |
Price
As of this filming, the SLPC 2.0 is available for $155 USD across all color variants and plate sizes.
| Price | Extras | |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0 | $155.00 | Cummerbund sold separately |
| T.REX Arms AC1.5 | $240.00-$250.00 | |
| Crye Precision SPC | $252.00 | AVS Flap M4 $101.00 |
| Ferro Concepts FCPC V5 | $385.00 | Kangaroo Flap $50.00 |
| Crye Precision AVS | $661.40 | Detachable Flap $60.80 |
Conclusion
That’s the full technical breakdown of the Dynamic Principles SLPC 2.0. Drop your feedback in the comments below. #StayFrosty
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