Types Of Plate Carriers You Should Consider

Plate carriers are often made of steel, ceramic, polyethylene, or a combination of two or more of these materials, in addition to a soft armor material such as Kevlar. Each of these materials possesses a unique set of benefits.

Steel has been used as the benchmark of plate carriers for a very long time, but ceramic is quickly becoming more popular, in part because it is lighter.  The material known as polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a lot of fun. It can withstand several blows and is lighter in weight than ceramic or steel, but it will cost you a significant amount more than the other options.  The carrier section of a plate carrier is often constructed out of materials such as nylon or high-denier polyester, however, these materials are not resistant to bullets.  In terms of overall size/bulk and load-bearing capability, you can divide plate carriers into the following four categories:

• Slick: “Slick” refers to the most polished extreme of the spectrum. It is concealable and not designed to carry any weight at all. A chest rig is an excellent choice to consider if you have a slick plate carrier that does not come with any pouch supplies. Chest rigs do not provide any ballistic resistance on their own. However, if you need the attachment points, pouches, and other features of a standard plate carrier, chest rigs are an excellent choice.
• Minimalist and low-profile: This is designed to carry only the bare necessities. Holds anywhere between 10 and 25 pounds.
• Standard: Most shipping companies fit into this category. This is the optimal option for many tactical endeavors. Holds 20-35 lbs.
• Armor chassis: Armor chassis is the largest and most cumbersome plate carrier, able to hold over 35 pounds of equipment.

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