Name: IceVents® Aero Minimalist Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads (PowerMesh backing)
Brand: Vented Shoulder Pads for Minimalist Plate Carriers
SKU: S-IceVents-Shoulder-Aero-BK
Price: 70.0 USD
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IceVents® Aero Minimalist Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads (PowerMesh backing)

$ 70.00

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Color — Obsidian Black

Obsidian Black

Coyote Brown

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IceVents® Aero Minimalist Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads are 100% made in the USA from US materials

Versatile + Compatible	Can be used for Plate Carriers, backpacks, IceVest HiVis Safety Vest, Military and Police Gun Belts, Tool Belts, or countless other industrial or tactical equipment to deliver unrivaled end-user comfort. Their modular and flexible form makes it simple to adapt IceVents® Aero to support your application.
Water Resistant + Anti-Microbial	Unique channel ventilation creates an effective microclimate for long-term comfort and enhanced endurance.
High Tech Materials	Features exclusive and proprietary Supracor Stimulite impact-absorbing hexagonal honeycomb thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) technology. Stimulite is used and proven in the F/A-18 Hornet, V-22 Osprey, 787 Dreamliner, 747-8 Intercontinental and leading medical products.
Cord Management	Hook and Loop accessories enable simple, custom installation and cord/tube management.
Increased Load Bearing Capacity	Loads are absorbed and dispersed evenly throughout the honeycomb matrix in IceVents® technology. Because the cells are interconnected, when one cell buckles from impact, the walls of the adjacent cells also buckle to absorb the force, similar to a ripple effect. The fusion-bonded honeycomb in Stimulite absorbs shock in this manner and also has phenomenal load-bearing and load-balancing capability as a result of its elastomeric composition.

Additional Features

90% air by volume, weighs 0.6 ounces
IceVents® Aero are 38% lighter than IceVents® Classic, while offering superior padding and ventilation on the shoulders
Omni-directional venting keeps you dry and comfortable
Plush hexagonal honeycomb for unmatched load-bearing comfort
Load distribution architecture that outperforms foams, reducing fatigue
Anti-microbial
Abrasion resistant
Washable (if needed)
Stimulates superficial blood flow to improve circulation
Hydrolysis Resistance: does not retain water
Stimulite honeycomb TPE technology
Nylon Mesh Covering for frictionless plate carrier/pack interface
Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 198 degrees Fahrenheit

Specs and Details

Each set comes with modular Hook and Loop accessories for customizable installation.
Cord Management configuration/setup developed by @GarandThumb
Fits: IceVest HiVis, duty plate carrier shoulder straps, Haley Strategic Partners FlatPack and FlatPack Plus, Vertx EDC Gamut and most leading outdoor backpacks.
Imperial dimensions: 10.25" x 3” x 0.25" with a 1.5” waist
Metric dimensions: 26.04 cm x 7.62 cm x 0.635 cm with a 3.81 cm waist
Anisotropic Architecture features three different degrees of flexibility in the length, width and vertically against the surface, allowing IceVents® technology to absorb energy or impact from different angles while contouring the body perfectly.

Like plate carriers, IceVents® are not FR rated

What is the difference between IceVents® Classic and IceVents® Aero?

IceVents® Review

IceVents® are available in Black and Coyote Brown. There are no plans to make additional colors at this time. Click here to join our email list to be the first to know of any updates.

Ergonomically optimized to deliver maximum mobility for overhead movement and prone positions, IceVents® Aero Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads bring load carriage and ventilation to the next level at an impossibly light weight.

IceVents® Aero Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads are designed for military, law enforcement, security contractors, prepared citizens, and competition athletes (Tactical Games, Patriot Games, Crossfit, etc.) wearing plate carriers, backpacks, or rucks, who prioritize efficiency, speed, and agility. IceVents® Aero shoulder pads are ideal for minimalist plate carriers including, but not limited to the Crye Precision JPC 2.0 and SPC, Spiritus Systems LV119 Overt and LV119 Covert, Ferro Concepts Slickster and FCPC v5, Haley Strategic Thorax, IcePlate EXO, etc.

The teardrop silhouette of IceVents® Aero is inspired by bleeding edge aerodynamic designs such as Formula One cars and the Space X Falcon 9. This profile efficiently manages energy, air flow, and load around your body and plate carrier.

IceVents® Aero Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads are compatible with any minimalist carrier. For heavy rigs/turtle setups use IceVents® Classic Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads.

Each Package Contains:

2x IceVents® Aero Universal Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads/Backpack Shoulder Pads
48" roll of OneWrap Hook/Loop Tape (matching)

IceVents® Instruction Video

If your duty requires more protective vests such as an IOTV, MBAV, or Entry Vests, we recommend purchasing IceVents® Classic Universal Shoulder Pads

Bundles and Combos

Pair IceVents® Aero with IceVents® Classic. Combo Bundles are available for your:

Designed and manufactured in the USA from US materials. Fulfilled from our Sterling, VA HQ. Not subject to ITAR. Patented.

Buy these immediately!

Put these on my JPC 2 and wore it as well as my 50 pound ruck for 10 miles through steep terrain and multiple LDA’s. They have drastically increased the comfy factor of the plate carrier, if you don’t have these already I would heavily recommend you pick them.

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Turns a heavy rig into a weightless one.

I thought the sort of hard feeling of the backing wouldn't be pliable or great for cushioning. Man was I wrong. I have a covert-ish plate carrier, no pads as it's not meant to be loaded down. I put everything and the kitchen sink on mine, and as a result my shoulders hurt. Strapped on the IceVents (and some comms since the velcro attachments lets you cut to fit and allows cable routing) and the weight disappeared instantly. It really felt like I wasn't even wearing anything but my shirt. The pricing is a little steep but they are worth it in my opinion. Only pads I will bother getting, and I will be putting them on any and everything else I get.
The airflow when I did happen to get a light breeze was great also. That's probably it's main purpose considering the name, but the weight distribution was the effect I noticed most as it's not weather dependant.

Great shoulder pads

After using the shoulder pads for about a week I really like them. They are attached to my gen2 USMC plate carrier and make it much more comfortable to wear for any period of time

Great pads for modern fighting load

Pads are amazing and disperse weight better than some bigger and what seem like they would be more padded options. Edges of material on the top can be abrasive to the neck at times, especially don and doff. Great product from an American to the qore😉 company

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It really helps.

I have not tried other aftermarket shoulder pads for plate carriers. But the IceVents Aero seemed very compelling. I put them on my AC1 that has L210's and Premier Level IIIA backers, and 6 fully loaded mags (its pretty heavy for what it is). They significantly improved shoulder fatigue, rubbing on the neck, and the level of sweat propagation in that area. The L210's are kinda heavy especially combined with IIIA backers, but these shoulder pads make it bearable. I can't wait to try them on a lighter 3810 setup combined with the IceVents Pontoons. Seriously though, the ability of this material to not completely cave under weight and still allow actual air flow is key. The nylon mesh material type pads that came with my carriers just don't cut it, they don't actually allow airflow because they aren't rigid enough to keep the air pockets open under weight. I would imagine other after market pads are the same thing, just bulkier. These are worth it.

IceVents Aero Minimalist Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads (PowerMesh backing)

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Breathable and Cool

I’ve been running these on my Ferro Concepts Slickster for about a month now and have had no complaints as these pads have kept my Shoulders cool and breathing even after wearing my carrier for several hours at a time. I would recommend these to anyone who is loading down their PC a little more than normal or for anyone who is wearing armor for an extended period.

Shoulder Pads

They work very well wasn’t sure what they would feel like but a rigid hold form under the weight of the plate carrier and are very comfortable glad I purchased this.

Best of the best

I've worn numerous shoulder pads for years and finally discovered these. They sit on all of my carriers now. Best ventilation to padding ratio in the industry

Great Product

I have not had a chance to really put them through their paces so to speak but I tried on my chest rig fully loaded with the vents and immediately felt a difference. The setup is much more comfortable as the vents keep the straps from digging into my shoulders and the extra lift created helps keep the weight slightly off my body. I would say that if you plan on using these on a chest rig while not wearing a collared shirt, you will have to fiddle with the Velcro straps so they do not sit on bare skin. This is super easy to do and, if you have a shirt with a collar, you don’t need to worry about it. All in all, I highly recommend these vents and look forward to using them during training. I may even grab an extra set for the front of the rig. Also, a word about Qore Performance, this is a fantastic company with top notch customer service and fast shipping. They are incredible, if you are thinking of purchasing something from them, do it. You will not be disappointed!

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