Trench Warfare Plate Carrier Setup - ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 - NATO Ukraine War Concept Build List
This series showcases different plate carrier configurations using the ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 Ultralight Minimalist Plate Carrier as the core platform. Each entry focuses on a specific role, detailing the pouches, components, and thermoregulation tools used to tailor ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 to that mission set.
This build highlights a configuration concept for NATO forces operating in trench warfare conditions such as those found currently in the Ukraine-Russia war, providing a reference list of the equipment chosen for this role-specific setup. Keep scrolling for the breakdown or watch the original short here.

If you are looking to replicate this build, we have all of the items that comprise it listed below for your convenience. For items we stock,
Here's the breakdown:
| COMPONENT TYPE | ITEM |
|---|---|
| Plate Carrier | ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 - MultiCam USMCA |
| Armor Plates | DFNDR Level III+C Pair |
| Cummerbund | AXL Equinox Cummerbund - Medium MultiCam |
| Cummerbund Padding | ICEVENTS® Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons |
| Side Armor Pouches | DFNDR 6x6 Side Armor Pouches |
| Side Armor | DFNDR 6x6 Side Armor |
| Shoulder Pads | ICEVENTS® Aero Shoulder Pads |
| Internal Front Plate Bag Padding | ICEVENTS® Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons |
| Placard | ARC Placard V3 - Shaw Concepts |
| Placard Insert | TRIPLE AK RAM: Fits 7.62x39mm - Shaw Concepts |
| Side Mag Pouch | SPUD Pouch - Spiritus Systems |
| Grenade Pouch | Two Frag Grenade Pouches - Eagle Industries |
| Cooling / Heating Canteen | ICEFLASK™ in ICEFLASK™ Wing Holster - MultiCam |
| Cooling / Heating / Hydration Bladder | ICEPLATE® Gen 3 Drinkable in IMS Pro Gen 3 Sleeve - MultiCam |
| Radio Pouch | Spiritus Systems Multi Platform Radio Chassis Mk5 |
| Smoke Pouch | Single Smoke Grenade Pouch - Blue Force Gear |
| Rear Panel | Flatpack - Haley Strategic |
| Soft Armor | IOTV Front and Rear Soft armor danglers |
For more in our Future Plate Carriers Concept series, click here!
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