INSIGHTS: Military, Law Enforcement, Civilian

Looking to make some changes to your plate carrier setup to adapt to the changing needs of your military, law enforcement, or prepared citizen application? Find out how former Army Ranger and current CEO of Kinetic Consulting, Jon Dufresne sets up his IcePlate EXO® ultralight ventilated plate carrier for instructor use.
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What plate carrier shoulder pads should I buy for my military or law enforcement plate carrier? We put this plate carrier shoulder pad checklist together to help you find the right solution for your military or law enforcement mission/application. We cover materials, ventilation, load distribution, heat management, antimicrobial, ergonomics, human factors, etc.
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Wondering what hydration bladders, drink tubes, bite valves, and cleaning kits are compatible with each other? This easy to follow and detailed guide will show you what hydration bladders, drink tubes, bite valves and cleaning kits are compatible with each other. We cover hydration bladders and accessories by all the leading brands including Source Hydration, Qore Performance, Camelbak, MSR, Hydrapak, Nalgene, and more!
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Summary Exertional Heat Illness (EHI) fundamentally negatively impacts warfighter performance. This paper references independent scientific and military research to summarize the impact of conductive cooling in preventing exertional heat illness and providing an operational advantage to the individual warfighter. Exertional...
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IceVents® set the new standard in high performance plate carrier shoulder pad technology. Now, they are better than ever! IceVents® 2 are identical to the original IceVents, but they have an additional set of slits to facilitate use as stand-off ventilation/padding for plate carriers. IceVents 2 are the most advanced Universal Plate Carrier and Pack/Ruck shoulder pad ever created!
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