Why the IcePlate EXO® MOLLE Cummerbund has replaced the IcePlate EXO® Elastic Cummerbund
We have seen this question come in more and more recently, so here is a detailed answer in classic IceAge Insights fashion: pictures and a chart.
BLUF: the IcePlate EXO® MOLLE Cummerbund is the superior choice for just about everybody now that we have added the stretchy Shock Cord attachment bridge thanks to our friend Chip Lasky at Unity Tactical. Let's take a look at why the MOLLE Cummerbund is (now) the better choice for just about every end user and why we discontinued the Elastic Cummerbund:
IcePlate EXO® Cummerbund Comparison Chart
| Elastic | MOLLE | |
| Velcro Panel Attachment | ✓ | x |
| Stretch Shock Cord Attachment Bridge | x | ✓ |
| Stretch for layers/size | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aspetto Quick Release | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrated mag/radio pouches | ✓ | x |
| Elastic Stretch Joints | x | ✓ |
| Side SAPI compatible |
x
|
✓ |
| Breathable | x | ✓ |
| Hydrophobic | x | ✓ |
| Laser Engraved | x | ✓ |
| Assembly/Materials |
Nylon webbing, 5" elastic
|
IcePlate EXO (ICE) laminate |
| Construction | Robotic CNC Sewing | Laser Cutter, Robotic CNC Sewing |
| Weight (cummerbund only) | 8.6 ounces | 4.9 ounces |
| Colors | Coyote, Black | MultiCam, Coyote, Black, Ranger Green, Wolf Grey |
| COO Materials | USA | USA |
| COO Assembly | QPI HQ Sterling, VA | QPI HQ Sterling, VA |
Above: IcePlate EXO® Ultralight Ventilated Plate Carrier with integrated Cooling, Heating, Hydration with Elastic Cummerbund which measures 15" in length for a single side.
Above: IcePlate EXO® Ultralight Ventilated Plate Carrier with integrated Cooling, Heating, Hydration with MOLLE Cummerbund
Above: IcePlate EXO® MOLLE Cummerbund Stretch Bridges for radios, cold weather layers
Above: IcePlate EXO® Ultralight Ventilated Plate Carrier MOLLE Cummerbund MOLLE construction
Above: IcePlate EXO® Ultralight Ventilated Plate Carrier MOLLE Cummerbund Stretch Shock Cord Attachment Bridge
Above: IcePlate EXO® Ultralight Ventilated Plate Carrier MOLLE Cummerbund Passes Thru side of plate bag to secure inside plate bag with Stretch Shock Cord Attachment Bridge
Above: IcePlate EXO® MOLLE Cummerbund is available in Wolf Grey, Ranger Green, Black, Coyote Brown and MultiCam
Above: IcePlate EXO® Elastic Cummerbund comes with integrated mag pouches for 556 PMAGS, SOARescue MedMags, radios, etc.
Above: IcePlate EXO® Elastic Cummerbund upside down mags shown to demonstrate reversible capability only. Not a recommendation. Upside down orientation is ideal for SOARescue MedMags.
Above: IcePlate EXO® Elastic Cummerbund integrated reversible mag pouches can be used in an alternating orientation. Example application: one 556 mag right side up, one SOARescue MedMag upside down. Upside down PMAG shown to demonstrate reversible capability only. Not a recommendation.
Above: IcePlate EXO® Elastic Cummerbund back adjustment shown with DFNDR Armor Level IV Rifle Rated Hard Plates.
Above: IcePlate EXO® Elastic Cummerbund sides can overlap for smaller frames or summer weight clothing. Shown with DFNDR Armor Level III Rifle Rated Hard Plates.
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