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We review the Crye Precision Airlite SPC plate carrier and answer to common questions: "How do I mount IceVents on my SPC?" and "How do I mount IcePlate on my SPC?"
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IMS (ICEPLATE® MOLLE Sleeve), IMS VERSA (Universal ICEPLATE® MOLLE Sleeve) and IMS Pro (ICEPLATE® MOLLE Sleeve Pro) are the thinnest, strongest and most durable plate carrier hydration and body armor cooling/heating systems ever created for modern military, law enforcement, and patriotic civilian use. But, with three choices, which one is the right choice for your application?
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Skeletonized plate carriers are particularly popular among high-end, premium offerings. While they are great for weight savings, they expose the armor plates they are carrying. There is confusion in the market about exposed plates being good or bad. In this article, we examine plate carriers that expose armor plates to finally put this question to bed: are exposed armor plates good or bad?
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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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ICEPLATE EXO® is the most versatile, most configurable, and most capable plate carrier ever built. With the ability to organically integrate evaporative and/or conductive cooling, heating, and hydration, ICEPLATE EXO® is unmatched for everything from maritime direct action to home defense/personal protection to CBRN/MOPP/HAZMAT and fitness competitions like Crossfit or The Tactical Games.
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