INSIGHTS: MIL + LEO + CIV
As large military organizations upgrade, equipment like issued plate carriers often gets liquidated as surplus or handed down to Law Enforcement or less equipped allied militaries. Consequently, many users are left with equipment that performs sub-optimally compared to contemporary offerings. This article delves into how older carriers and surplus gear, such as pouches, can be revitalized to meet or even surpass the capabilities of modern gear.
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While the lack of organic thermoregulation capabilities is where the LBT 6094 starts to show its age, it is an ideal candidate for two of our newest additions to the IceAge Ecosystem: IMS Versa and CATAMARAN. IMS Versa facilitates internal mounting of our ICEPLATE® Curve for conductive thermoregulation plus hydration to the inside of any plate bag with an external MOLLE field. CATAMARAN uses largely the same mounting system to facilitate the use of our ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons for convective thermoregulation.
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We are always looking for ways to bring ICEPLATE® Curve's cooling, heating and hydration capability to new end users. The latest addition to the IMS family, the IMS VERSA, brought many previously incompatible plate carriers up to speed, and now we're sharing how to mount IMS VERSA to your slick plate carrier.
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Plate carriers come in all shapes and sizes, from huge vests that also support all sorts of additional armor to cut-down, minimalist plate carriers. There is nothing wrong with either approach, as long as it is tailored to the mission....
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An overview of the leading plate carriers in the market as of May 2022 from Crye Precision, Velocity Systems, Spiritus Systems, and Ferro Concepts. This guide walks you through the best things to consider when buying a plate carrier for your application: Military, Special Operations, Law Enforcement, SWAT, Prepared Citizen or Private Security Contractor.
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