Side plates usually measure 6 x 8 inches or 6 x 6 inches. In the end, plate carriers are a great tool as long as you set them up properly. They offer enhanced protection and enhanced operational ...

you have a more streamlined package that allows an operator to more easily conceal the carrier if the mission requires. The MOLLE cummerbund offers 3 rows of MOLLE, built in side SAPI plate ...

The Marine Corps is planning to field lighter and better fitting plate carriers and body armor ... and a 6-by-6 inch side-plate," Hamby told Marine Corps Times. "These new sizes will provide ...

(Cpl. Jered T. Stone/Marine Corps) Marines will soon be getting their hands on a new lighter and better fitting plate carrier. On Wednesday, the Defense Department announced that a five-year ...

DEVCORE Gear is happy to announce that its PCB (Plate Carrier Backpack) is now available for pre-order, with fulfillment to begin during early November. The PCB is not just another “bulletproof ...

The new lightweight protective vest, known as the Plate Carrier Generation III, is designed to provide additional protection from shrapnel and other fragmentation for Marines, according to a ...

LAS VEGAS -- A new fabric by designer Honeywell aims to eliminate stitching and extra fabric on plate carriers for body armor, reducing the weight of the vest itself by 35 to 40 percent.

The Marine Corps has started fielding a new plate carrier vest that features a more streamlined cut and offers a 25% weight savings over the vests Marines currently wear. The new Plate Carrier ...