INSIGHTS: Military, Law Enforcement, Civilian

Foam plate backer pads and plate comfort pads are all the rage right now for military, law enforcement, and civilian plate carriers. But, is adding insulating foam to your already hot plate carrier really a good idea? Here is an ultralight, super ventilated padded plate backer option that doesn't use foam, doesn't insulate, is 90% air by volume, and ventilates in every direction. It also weighs next to nothing. This is how to build the most comfortable and most ventilated plate backer pads in the world in about five minutes.
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This article contains instructions for how to add Velcro to the inside of your plate carrier to attach plate carrier ventilation like IceVents Classic Ventilation Pontoons or body armor cooling and plate carrier hydration like IMS Pro Combo.
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From plate carriers to duty belts and boots, this guide shows all of the ways military, law enforcement, and freedom-loving citizens can enjoy the ventilated magic of IceVents load-bearing pads for hearing protection, plate carriers/body armor, duty belts, and boots.
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A comparison of body armor ventilation products for soft body armor, hard body armor, concealable body armor, plate carriers, low-visibility plate carriers, low visibility soft body armor and rifle plate body armor. We compare and contrast the features and benefits of IceVents Conductive Body Armor Ventilation, 221B MaxxDri, Body Armor Vent, Tac Vent and SKD Pontoons.
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What is the best holster platform for your duty belt or range belt? Safariland UBL or True North Concepts MHA? The Safariland UBL has been the reference standard for a long time. It is lightweight, durable, and affordable. But, the True North Concepts MHA has been the talk of the town lately. We take a closer look at both of them in this holster platform shootout to help you figure out which one is best for you: Safariland UBL or True North Concepts MHA.
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