Best plate carrier on Reddit
247 reviews from r/tacticalgear, r/QualityTacticalGear, r/airsoft and 10 more subreddits
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#1
Crye
4.6
(77)
"For load bearing get the Crye SPC"
"Crye SPC with the Axl equinox cummerbunds"
"Crye SPC with the regular SPC bund, WTF PC24, Ferro FCPCv5 in that order."
"For me the Crye AVS will always be the best plate carrier for any heavy duty use"
"I have a Tacticon and a Crye JPC 2.0 and the JPC is definitely my favorite."
"For most people crye spc with Axl equinox cummerbunds."
"Crye spc with Axl equinox cummerbunds"
"Best plate carrier ever made for bang for buck"
"JPC da GOAT"
"Crye SPC is almost always the answer to these questions lol"
#2
Defense Mechanisms
4.5
(17)
"It's the smallest one I know of"
"After doing my research I’m going worth the defense mechanisms MEPC."
"I must plug the scarab or ulpc given your price range."
"Defense mechanisms def, I've beat mine and it's doing great."
"You are definitely in the 8x10 range check out defense mechanisms or beez combat systems."
"Measure yourself for plates, more than likely you’ll be looking at 8x10s or sapi extra small. Defense mechanisms makes the mepc in 8x10 if that’s your size."
"Order the carrier directly from Defense Mechanisms in bulk."
"[Defense Mechanisms Reduced Vis](https://defensemechanisms.com/reduced-visibility-plate-carrier/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-7iOxqL2ggMVUFByCh373gXmEAQYBCABEgJalvD_BwE)"
"I vouch heavily for the MEPC."
"Fortunately a lot of good companies make plate carriers for small sapi."
#3
Ferro
4.2
(15)
"I think for a civilian slick carriers like the AC1, Ferro and LV-119 and JPC are great."
"I’m a big fan of the ferro ecosystem and the ferro Slickster or the slickster molle are great starter carriers."
"Ferro Concepts Slickster is just a little more than that."
"Ferro FCPC"
"Ferro Concepts Slickster are also popular."
"I’d recommend anything ferro, or crye."
"Ferro FCPC."
"Alternatively the Ferro 3AC will work too."
"Ferro slickster, used jpc, repro jpcs fall apart pretty quickly."
"Generally I'm either rocking a ferro fcpc or crye jpc 2.0."
#4
Warrior Assault Systems
4.4
(11)
"I also like the Warrior Assault Systems LPC v2."
"If you decide you’re willing to deal with Molle pouches the Warrior assault systems DCS is the goat."
"Their durable and lightweight and the pouches are great."
"Best quality/cost ratio you can find."
"Cheapest reliable option are Warrior Assault Systems carriers."
"WAS DCS or LPC should work well for ya."
"WAS DCS On the chunky side, but super comfy and available in the EU."
"I’ve run a warrior assault system dcs, I quite like it."
"I got mine from warrior assault systems. They’re really good quality"
"I love my warrior assault systems DCS."
#5
Ferro Concepts
4.8
(10)
"Hands down my favorite and I think the most modular and most comfortable"
"Expensive, but very high quality, adaptable and very durable."
"Also Ferro Concepts Slickster is $120; which is unheard of."
"Wish someone directed me to ferro while i was still in service"
"Ferro concepts slickster or Crye JPC."
"The most comfy and sturdy PC I ever tested."
"[Ferro Concepts Slickster](https://ferroconcepts.com/products/the-slickster)"
"I love my slickster."
"Go with Ferro if you already have their cummerbund. It has worked a lil better for me than the triangular shoulder strap cut."
"Probably a low vis carrier. Like a slickster from ferro or something along those lines."
#6
Shaw
4.9
(7)
"You absolutely cannot go wrong with Shaw concepts."
"Shaw Arc V2 if you have the money."
"Shaw Arc v2 is Gucci but damn it's also good."
"Shaw concepts."
"Shaw all the way, check out the mutant set up."
"Anyone of these your gonna want a struced cummerbund and a nice of shoulder pads."
"Shaw arc."
#7
Spiritus
4.7
(6)
"Spiritus LV-119"
"Spiritus LV-119 Front Overt Plate Carrier."
"Running a Spiritus LV119 and a fcpc V5. These fit wonderfully on me."
"I’ve run quite a few carriers and I keep returning to the Spiritus LV-119."
"I have a spiritus lv119 in MCB for sale on tacswap."
"Spiritus Lv119 gang."
#8
JPC
4.8
(5)
"I run a jpc 2.0. I love it."
"I would think a JPC 2.0 would probably be good."
"Legit just save up 100 more dollars and you can get a JPC."
"I use a JPC 1.0 Large, with medium RMA 1092 plates. Fits me perfectly."
"Lots of great options out there from JPC to Defense Mechanisms or our very own Leap or Amp carriers will get you going!"
#9
Shaw Concepts
4.6
(5)
"Shaw Concepts ARC Carrier"
"Shaw Concepts Arc carrier has been treating me very well."
"Shaw concepts is the way to go."
"Shaw concepts arc v2"
"Shaw concepts arc v2"
#10
LBT
4.4
(5)
"For scenarios like SHTF or airsoft... a LBT-6094 is perfect."
"[LBT Slick](https://lbtinc.com/products/6094slk?variant=40317693329607)"
"[LBT LoPro](https://lbtinc.com/en-ca/collections/carriers-and-lbe/products/6094lp)"
"I'm old school and have a LBT 6094."
"LBT has always worked haha."
#11
LBX
4.0
(5)
"Just ordered x2 setup Armatus II with triple m4 front and back banger panel for spares for the homies $150 ea (Black Friday deal)..."
"LBX is having sales right now."
"LBX plate carriers are on sale right now, they're affiliated with LBT and are just their outsourced, "budget" options."
"I recommend the Armatus II."
"Head over to r/tacticalgear to see recommendations for manufacturers, and get a 'real' carrier."
#12
Apex Armor Solutions
4.8
(4)
"You definitely want 8x10 plates and an 8x10 carrier. I have a friend who's a similar size as you and this is what I recommended him."
"Apex armor solutions is a reliable vendor that exclusively sells nij-listed plates."
"Then go to apexarmorsolutions.com and find a plate to fit your size."
"Wit that budget I would go to apexarmorsolutions.com and look at the armor bundles they have."
#13
Agilite
4.5
(4)
"Agilite K-Zero is the one I have and it is so comfortable."
"I’m a fan of the agilite k-zero."
"Agilite k19!!"
"Want Agilite K19 for comfort."
#14
WTF
4.3
(4)
"The best budget carrier that is American made with Berry compliant fabrics and top notch workmanship is the WTFIdea PC13."
"Little late to this but highly recommend the WTF PC13."
"WTF PC24."
"If you're going to spend $400+ buy a WTF PC24 or Shaw Arc v2."
#15
Shellback
4.0
(4)
"I use the shellback rampage 2.0. I found it was a good balance of price vs quality."
"I like the Shellback Rampage 2.0 that I bought the year before last."
"I got a shellback rampage 2.0, RMA Level 4 multicurve combo."
"I got a shellback rampage 2.0, RMA Level 4 multicurve combo."
#16
GORUCK
5.0
(3)
"Rucker is definitely the way to go."
"Rucker is the best plate carrier. It’s got the handles and better frame."
"I prefer a Rucker. Holds the plates well. Comfortable to wear."
#17
MEPC
5.0
(3)
"MEPC or Ferro slickster."
"MEPC with an Unobtanium placard."
"Had my MEPC for 2 years now and love everything about it"
#18
Invader Gear
4.7
(3)
"I've been using my Invader Gear Reaper for a while and absolutely love it"
"I picked up my Invader Gear Reaper for $120."
"I run the invader gear reaper PC in ranger green."
#19
G3
5.0
(2)
"I have the G3 and I love it. Most comfortable base carrier I've ever used."
"I liked it so much that when I needed a new carrier last year, I bought one myself."
#20
Defense Mechanics
5.0
(2)
"Look into Defense Mechanics MEPC. Its my favorite"
"If we’re talking quality, try a Defense Mechanisms MEPC."
#21
Tyr Tactical
5.0
(2)
"I love my Tyr Tactical PICO, its one of the best designed and sewn carriers i have used."
"Tyr Tactical PICO with Spiritus Systems mk5 placard 💪."
#22
5.11
5.0
(2)
"I've run a few and always came back to my 5.11 TacTec"
"I've run a few and always came back to my 5.11 TacTec. It's comfortable and has taken every bit of abuse."
#23
Haley
5.0
(2)
"Other carriers like the Haley and LV-119 are great for this role."
"I run a Haley Thorax with chicken straps, very light and maneuverable."
#24
WAS
4.5
(2)
"Definitely WAS! Good for airsoft and also some impressions."
"WAS are good and sturdy and will serve you well long term."
#25
Spiritus Systems
4.5
(2)
"A micro chest rig would be your best bet like a spiritus systems mk4."
"Spiritus Systems LV-119 (OTB) is also popular."
#26
Javlin Concepts
4.5
(2)
"Javlin concepts is my favorite. I have exp with spiritus and Crye."
"Look at the Javlin Concepts A-JAC."
#27
Whiskey Two Four
4.0
(2)
"I like my Whiskey Two Four PC24."
"Whiskey Two Four PC24 :)"
#28
TMC
4.0
(2)
"From my experience in the airsoft side of things, TMC and Shekkin have good PC’s."
"I’ve even heard brands like TMC are on the up but can’t verify as well."
#29
Highcom
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend looking into Level 3+ ceramic plates."
"Multicurve and QD buckles. $815"
#30
Viper Tactical
4.0
(2)
"You can get the viper tactical vx gen 2 plate carrier for about £75."
"[Cheapest PC](https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/viper-tactical-elite-carrier-molle-chest-rig?fv=2003) and [separate pouch](https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/8fields-tactical-molle-triple-stanag-rifle-mag-gp-pouch?pv=18208)"
#31
Safariland
4.0
(2)
"Has an overt carrier in xs and sm that I've seen on ebay"
"Has a PC marketed as 'Female xs' that i just got in for the misses to try on"
#32
Condor
3.5
(2)
"I'd suggest just buying a molle mag pouch for the front, can also buy from condor, so it shouldn't be much."
"Im currently running a Condor plate carrier and RMA Level 4 multicurve plates."
#33
KDH
5.0
(1)
"Try the kdh msv crye jpc 2.0 or kdh tac 1 all have nsn"
#34
Tasmanian Tiger
5.0
(1)
"Get one from Tasmanian Tiger, they will last forever"
#35
AR500
5.0
(1)
"Been beating mine for about 3 years."
#36
Eagle Industries
5.0
(1)
"Eagle Industries CIRAS Maritime 👌🏻."
#37
First Spear
5.0
(1)
"Get a First Spear ABAV!"
#38
Tracer Tactical
5.0
(1)
"Tracer tactical, their entire line is more or less designed to operate that way bubby."
#39
Esstac
4.0
(1)
"My Esstac carries 1155MCs just fine"
#40
Qore
4.0
(1)
"You should consider Qore Iceplate compatibility and how you want to run that."
#41
Slick PC
4.0
(1)
"I reccomed you run the front slick and put your ammo on the sides or better yet run a slick pc and have your ammo on a split front chest rig."
#42
Split Front Chest Rig
4.0
(1)
"A split front chest rig could work or even a belt and suspenders type load carrying system."
#43
Direct Action
4.0
(1)
"Check sizing but I believe the L takes 11x14"
#44
US Patriot Tactical
4.0
(1)
"US Patriot Tactical periodically sells JPC 1.0's for $140."
#45
AVS
4.0
(1)
"Just get an AVS/CPC"
#46
ATS
4.0
(1)
"I’d add on the ATS Aegis v2 running SLD level IV"
#47
Kagwerks
4.0
(1)
"Kagwerks or Juggernaut"
#48
Defence Mechanisms
4.0
(1)
"Defence mechanisms, crye, ferro concepts, spiritus systems"
#49
Viper
4.0
(1)
"Viper or condor brands"
#50
Ali Express
4.0
(1)
"Best bet is to look on Ali express. There are some great choices for not much money."
#51
HSGI
4.0
(1)
"HSGI smalls are a good fit for small frames too."
#52
Tactical Scorpion
4.0
(1)
"Checkout the Tactical Scorpion 8x10 plate carrier, that should work for you."
#53
Emersongear
4.0
(1)
"Brands like emersongear, idogear, krydex, yakeda are good brands tho."
#54
Chest Rigs
4.0
(1)
"Look at getting chest rigs instead, they’re usually much more adjustable."
#55
PC24
4.0
(1)
"WTF idea pc24 is pretty rad"
#56
Tactical Tailor
4.0
(1)
"Could you not just use a tactical tailor 2 piece MAV with X harness."
#57
Tacticon
4.0
(1)
"Check Tacticon, they run 40-50% off sales frequently."
#58
CPC
4.0
(1)
"Either go with a CPC or SPC + Airlite rack."
#59
Parashooter Gear
4.0
(1)
"Parashooter gear volk, Smersh, both if ya want."
#60
Wartech
4.0
(1)
"I'm running a Wartech TV-113 chest rig."
#61
Direct Action Gear
4.0
(1)
"Ill throw in a vote for the direct action gear Spitfire system. Extremely modular and well built."
#62
Osprey
3.0
(1)
"I’d recommend either saving up, buying a surplus Osprey, or going for a chest rig instead."
#63
Demolition
2.0
(1)
"The problem with these cheap ass products... you can get a decent quality product... or you can get complete garbage that will fall apart."
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