Is the 5.11 plate carrier good enough?

There are several plate carriers manufacturer in the body armor market out there. The 5.11 Plate Carrier is a full package of features and efficiency. From the carrier to the plates, the manufacturers sure paid close attention to details and quality.

The carrier has a great build and quality exterior with highly comfortable strap for the shoulders. The shoulder straps are quite adjustable and is also built to accommodate communication wires as well as hydration tubes, if need be. The carrier also has wide straps with a great padding system to keep wearers comfortable for an extended wear.

It is well known that a body armor is as powerful as its material. The plate carrier is made from a 500D nylon material. The 5.11 plate carrier is available in the most popular sizes. The vest is available in 12.5H x 9.5L and 13.25H x 10.25L.

This plate carrier is able to accommodate many a pouch using a MOLLE webbing system on its panels. Both the front panel and the back panel of the vest are laced with 9 rows high and 8 rows wide with the MOLLE webbing. Its first 6 rows from the top are laser cut while the last 3 rows are traditional nylon webbing system. Covered with Velcro for attaching pouches, the front and the back of the MOLLE rows are great for attaching various accessories. This allows for the storage of gears and equipment. The plate carrier also has a quick detach system that comes in handy for speedy adjustment of the cummerbund and shoulder straps. Depending on what you need, the 5.11 plate carrier can also be used with one side of its carrier. The carrier comes with a cummerbund that is about 3 MOLLE rows high. Its length is often determined by the size of carrier that you purchase.

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