Only issue with the design is the side straps do not stay in their taught positions. Sure, things can be rigged in the field like often with chest rigs. But, I think a bit more thought in efficient strap design can solve it. Im going to use AXL Chest Rig Retention Kit to accomplish it. But otherwise, Im satisfied.

For years I’ve been trying to find a wearable solution for water. Ive broken more hydration bladders than I can count. Bladders are also hard to clean and often grow mold. My Ice Plate as had none of these issues. It is easy to clean and tough. Because its plastic I never have to worry about it breaking. I recently took a backpacking class and wore the Ice Plate with the chest rig attachment for 4 days. Not once did I have issues out of it. The only issue I had was people stopping to comment on how they wish they had one. Apart from the actual Ice Plate I loved the chest rig attachment too. The attachment was smartly designed to work with multiple brands of chest rigs. I know that if I ever change chest rigs my Ice Plate will fit. If you have been on the fence about getting one of these I can’t recommend them enough.

It’s okay. I took it on ruck marches and reconnaissance training/exercise. Personally I couldn’t get it to sit well under my ruck. If I put the CRH high on my back, the top portion of my ruck frame slides around. If I sit it low, it makes the kidney pad uncomfortable. When conducting recon missions, it’s great until I lay in the prone. The CRH rides up my neck and I have push it back down.