Minimalist Plate Carrier and Battle Belt Suggestions/Help

[GibsonBanjos]

In the market for a plate carrier and a battle belt, figured it would be a good time to shop around with Black Friday coming up. I’m looking for a high quality plate carrier, comfortable and affordable (budget around $200 or so). I am also in the market for a new battle belt. I have been doing some research over the last week on the two, but I have had a hard time finding a particular brand that was agreed on by more than a few people per forum. I have been looking to get a plate carrier for a while with hopes of also purchasing some plates at the same time. I’m also stuck between which brand and model battle belt to go with. Blue Alpha Gear’s battle belt (same as the Warrior Poet) and the Robin Tactics belt has made it to the top of my list. As far as for the plate carrier, the HRT HRAC, ATS, CRYE, Yadeka and a few other companies, I have read and seen good reviews on. I am new to the realm of plate carriers and plates, so any suggestions or wisdom will be greatly appreciated. I have been debating whether I wanted to get a high quality chest rig, or go ahead and get a good plate carrier and then utilize it as a chest rig, adding the ability to use plates. I would be using this setup to train, use in any home defense situation if able, and primarily I wanted to create a setup for any emergency, whether it be natural or a SHTF situation. (I live in rural southern VA) I am not looking load the battle belt and plate carrier with unnecessary equipment, but only the essentials. Upon doing research, having some sort of plate carrier in any emergency situation would be a very viable option. I also would appreciate any suggestions in reference to high quality magazine pouches, IFAK’s, and any other related mounting systems.

[omegajb]

If you're in Southern Virginia check out London Bridge Trading, they have some good gear.

https://lbtinc.com/collections/carriers-and-lbe


Their tactical company has more options, some are made overseas which is why they are separate companies to stay Berry Complaint.
https://lbxtactical.com/collections/apcl



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[GibsonBanjos]

Thanks man, will be sure to check them out.

[Sparky5019]

If you're in Southern Virginia check out London Bridge Trading, they have some good gear.

https://lbtinc.com/collections/carriers-and-lbe


Their tactical company has more options, some are made overseas which is why they are separate companies to stay Berry Complaint.
https://lbxtactical.com/collections/apcl



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+1. I have 3 6094A carriers. Good kit. Very durable. Very comfortable.

[hotrodder636]

I have a Mayflower APC. Pretty simple, well made. I am pleased and would recommend to a friend. While I don’t have a battle belt, theVelocity Systems ones looks pretty legit.

https://www.us-elitegear.com/collect...nt=35053076238

https://www.us-elitegear.com/collect...ity-belt-gen-2

[ddbtoth]

Kota outfitters has Hescos- sold 4401 single curve shooters plate a pair for $200- which was a hell of a deal. Have a slickster coming tomorrow, will see how I like them.

[hotrodder636]

Must’ve sold out, I don’t see any 4401s on their site.

Kota outfitters has Hescos- sold 4401 single curve shooters plate a pair for $200- which was a hell of a deal. Have a slickster coming tomorrow, will see how I like them.

[rfairman]

Have you looked at Ferro concepts or Spiritus Systems? Both make a similar plate carrier but they are designed to be minimalist and to incorporate chest rigs and be modular/scaleable to mission needs. One of those two is most likely going to be what I go with when I decide to get back into plate carriers. LBX as mentioned above has a minimal style carrier that looks very promising as well! I believe it’s called the Armatus.


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[crossgun]

Another vote for Ferro Concepts Slickster. Minimal and comfortable for a plate carrier. Currently they are having a 20% off sale.

[Mr. Goodtimes]

I'm a big fan of the AWS Light Assaulter Belt. AWS is the company that makes the Ronin belts (I believe his dad) and is the same basic belt minus the MOLLE webbing. MOLLE pouches can be securely mounted using 3M Velcro One Wrap, which is the same stuff HSGI uses with their belt mount tacos. Cost on the AWS LAB is around $65 vs $190 ish on the Ronin. HSGI and Eagle also make low pro battle belts.