What is the difference between IMS and IMS Pro?
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IMS is for externally mounted, hard cell plate carrier hydration only. While IMS does not have conductive cooling/heating capability, it is the flattest, thinnest and strongest external plate carrier hydration ever built. It is ideal for end-users conducting operations where repeated ingress/egress to/from vehicles (i.e. mounted patrols) or maneuvering in tight spaces (i.e. CQB, VBSS, etc.) in full-kit is required.
IMS Pro takes full advantage of the powerful conductive cooling, heating, and hydration capabilities of IcePlate® Curve. IMS Pro mounts inside or outside your plate carrier. It is fully optimized for IcePlate EXO® and IcePlate® Curve. IMS Pro is built from our IcePlate EXO® hydrophobic laminate with full drainage organically integrated into the design, making it ideal for maritime operations.
IMS (IcePlate® MOLLE Sleeve) and IMS Pro (IcePlate ®MOLLE Sleeve Pro) are the most advanced, most capable plate carrier hydration and thermoregulation systems ever created for military, law enforcement, private security and responsible citizens alike. But, why do we have two IcePlate® MOLLE Sleeves and what are the differences? We put this quick and easy table and picture tutorial together to help you find the right plate carrier hydration and body armor cooling/heating solution for your specific application.
| IMS | IMS Pro | |
| IcePlate® Classic | ||
| IcePlate® Curve | ||
| Hard Cell Plate Carry Hydration | ||
| Conductive Cooling via IcePlate® Curve | ||
| Conductive Heating via IcePlate® Curve | ||
| Optimized for IcePlate EXO® | ||
| Top-mounted Drink Tube Routing Port for Slack Control | ||
| Full Velcro-brand Hook Face | ||
| Full Velcro-brand Loop Face | ||
| Stackable | ||
| Mounts Inside Plate Carrier |
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| Mounts Outside Plate Carrier | ||
| Ambidextrous (L/R Exit IcePlate® Curve) | ||
| L/R Drink Tube Routing Ports | ||
| Loop Velcro ID Placard Field | ||
| Velcro Bottom Closure | ||
| Plate Carrier Compatibility Mounting | MOLLE | MOLLE, Velcro Hook, Velcro Loop |
| MOLLE (faces away from body) | Traditional nylon webbing | Laser-cut MAPs |
| MOLLE (faces toward body) | Permanently attached MOLLE Straps (4) | Laser-cut MAPs, user-scalable OneWrap |
| Material | Traditional 500D Nylon | IcePlate EXO® laser-cut laminate w/500D Nylon outer layer |
| Construction | Robotic CNC Sewing | Robotic CNC Sewing |
| Weight (sleeve only) | 6.1 ounces | 4.2 ounces |
| COO (Country of Origin) - Assembly/Materials | USA/USA | USA/USA |
| Starting price | $125.00 | $165.00 |
Above: IMS Combo mounted on Crye Precision JPC 2.0.
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Above: IMS Pro Combo internally mounted on IcePlate EXO® Ultralight Ventilated Plate Carrier for low profile, fully integrated conductive body armor cooling and heating with hard cell hydration.
Click here for details on body armor cooling science.
Above: IMS Pro Combo externally mounted on IcePlate EXO® Ultralight Ventilated Plate Carrier for low profile, plate carrier hydration only.
IMS Pro can be rapidly moved between external or internal mounting to adapt to changing mission environments.
Click here for details on body armor cooling science.
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