Plate Carriers
Crye Jumpable Plate Carrier™ (JPC) 2.0
Period: 2015.
The JPC 2.0™ is a lightweight and minimal armor vest designed for maximum mobility, weight savings, and packability. At just over one pound for the entire carrier, the JPC 2.0™ offers a variety of configuration options to suit an operator’s needs in terms of protection, modularity, and comfort. All AVS™ detachable front flaps are compatible (sold separately). It features our Skeletal™ Cummerbund system with our patented Integrated Attachment System that allows pouches to be mounted on both the inside and outside of the cummerbund. This system sheds unnecessary weight and bulk while improving overall ventilation.
Upgraded design from original JPC to accommodate wider variety of armor plates in one platform. Stretch material in plate bag accepts many cuts and thickness of hard armor opposed to original version.
-Added emergency pull cord system for rapid vest removal.
-Integrated ability to use AVS style modular panels for mission specific configurations.
-Drag handle rated to 400 lbs.
-Has zipper system for modular back panels.
-1 pound overall weight.
HUGGER Soft Side Plate Carrier
Period: 2008, made by Vel-Tye LLC.
Soft sided vest that fits tight with the body and is adjustable for a custom fit.
Accepts ballistic plates and soft armor panels.
Adjustable shoulder straps secured on the vest by 87-S commercial grade Hook.
Velcro-on elastic cummerbund.
Compatible to Vel-Tye Low Vis Molle Chest Rig.
Can be fully personalized as per user’s request, e.g. number of MOLLE straps, position of Velcro panels, additional metal D-rings at shoulder straps, and etc.
Photos feature a Vel-Tye Hugger plate carrier + Eagle Industry MLCS pouches.
Field picture from Google Image, Navy SEAL team 10.
HUGGER Soft Side Plate Carrier (Old Gen)
Period: 2008, made by Vel-Tye LLC.
Soft sided vest that fits tight with the body and is adjustable for a custom fit.
Accepts ballistic plates and soft armor panels.
Adjustable shoulder straps secured on the vest by 87-S commercial grade Hook.
Velcro-on elastic cummerbund.
Compatible to Vel-Tye Low Vis Molle Chest Rig.
Can be fully personalized as per user’s request, e.g. number of MOLLE straps, position of Velcro panels, additional metal D-rings at shoulder straps, and etc.
Photos feature a Vel-Tye Hugger plate carrier + TAG Chest Rigs (TAG Rifleman Chest Rig and TAG Machine Gunner Rig).
S&S Precision PlateFrame
Period: 2012.
S&S Precision PlateFrame is a patent pending, light weighted, semi rigid plastic design. It provides a rigid mounting platform for ballistic plates. This innovative plate carrier weighs in at 1 lb, 6 oz (without ballistic plates). It does not retain any water due to the use of non-hygroscopic materials and welded seams. It is perfect for maritime operations and combat divers.
The S&S Precision PlateFrame accommodates standard MOLLE pouches and S&S Precision accessory pouches / packs. The whole system offers the operators the capability to scale their load out up or down to meet operational requirements. S&S Precision also offers custom engraving service (Military Insignias / Department Logo) for the PlateFrame.
Field picture: from Google image, Navy SEAL 2010s.
LBT 6094B Modular Plate Carrier
LBT-6094B plate carrier is the most iconic plate carrier within the US Navy SEALs and US SOF community. The plate carrier is fully adjustable, super comfortable, and extremely durable. Besides, innovative designs such as interior side radio pouches, kangaroo pouch, centered front admin pouch, modular web attachment points have made this plate carrier stood the test of time. Please click the link below to view photos.
Features:
Period: 2014.
The ultimate in plate carrier performance.
Modular web attachment points on entire vest profile provide maximum versatility.
Front, back, and side plate compatible.
Quick release tabs for front and back plate removal.
Concealable rear adjustment in cummerbund style side panels constructed with elastic for comfort and ease of movement.
Padded shoulder straps with additional removable wrap around pads offer extra comfort and support.
Wire, antenna or hydration hose guides.
Spine plate sleeve.
Reinforced drag handle.
Centered front pouch provides easy access to maps, magazines, or utility gear.
Interior hook and loop attachment points for shoulder or collar soft armor (LBT-2540KIT Ancillary Package).
Interior side radio pouches.
