Plate Carrier Review (Technical): FERRO CONCEPTS FCPC V5 Overview

[@PuRp_Fps-LMT556]

Wasnt really familiar with qore performance until i started really looking into plate carriers but with whatever i buy i definitely will make sure i can use there products with it as well what a company. “We dont really talk about our stuff but here is everyone else with a bunch of free info about them so you can make the best purchase for you” this is my 4th video in btw thanks for all that you do

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Thanks for the views and you are most welcome - it is absolutely our pleasure! We’re glad you find the content helpful! #StayFrosty

[@wesleyosteen9788]

Even though a lot of this is looked at through the lens of integrating Qore products, this is legitimately a good overview on its own. Great work!

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Our pleasure - glad you enjoyed it!

[@WisSota_Boy]

The iceplate can be used where the plates normally goes and the IMS sleeve can house the plates on the outside. Would have like to see the thermal temperature readings.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Do y’all want to see us do a Technical Overview of the other ICEPLATE® compatible sleeves on the market today, including our IMS line?

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

Perhaps Qore should do a review on Raptor Tactical's 'Ghost' Mk 2 PC. Thanks if you do!

[@opsaboteur1524]

You guys should do one on the shaw concepts arc v2

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

A definite possibility as we show Shaw Concepts integrations with our IcePlate EXO® regularly: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/what-pouches-and-gear-work-best-with-iceplate-exo-ice?_pos=7&_sid=d12efeec6&_ss=r

[@worstcasescenarioch]

Cool. Do you plan on doing a video on the HSP Thorax ? Thanks.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Like the FCPC V5, the Thorax is a pretty conventional design built from traditional materials and didn’t/doesn’t introduce any ground-breaking new technologies or themes. We don’t currently have any plans to do a review on it, but we certainly can if there is enough interest.

[@worstcasescenarioch]

@@QorePerformanceUSA Legitimate argument. Thanks.

[@JonaLerner]

What material is used in the middle of each inner side of plate bags? Thank you for the answer.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Unknown.

[@JonaLerner]

@@QorePerformanceUSA this is tweave durastrech. It is info from their description fcpc5 on FC website. But thenk u for the reply. Greetings from Ukraine

[@hi3144]

Does anyone know if the IcePlate fits in the ferro water back panel

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

It will not. The only way to run an IcePlate Curve with an FCPC V5 is an IMS Combo: www.qoreperformance.com/collections/military-law-enforcement/products/ims-combo

[@AREES5]

I am between the shaw arc v2 and the fcpc currently. I have a few reservations between both. During the wet weight test for the fcpc, how well did the vellcro cummberund hold up? did the front still attach and hold strong or not and arguably more importantly, how did the velcro hold up in the back platebag? Did it want to fall off or was it still stuck strong? Thank you!

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

In our testing, the hook and loop (we have not been able to independently confirm if Ferro uses genuine Velcro® like Crye, BFG, us, et al do or if they use a substitute) on the FCPC V5 held up fine for hook and loop for both cummerbund and plate bag. The FCPC V5, as shown in our data tables, is definitely lighter than the ARC V2 and it outperforms the ARC V2 in the wet weight test. The same is also true for the performance differences in the Thermal Transmittance tests. Here is a link to our 2024 video with all of the testing data, winners, losers, etc. so you can see how they stack up in the market for yourself. If you want our recommendation (removing our own products for objectivity/transparency), we’d go with the Crye SPC and equip it with our ICEVENTS® Classic Ventilation Pontoons up front and IMS Versa in the back. We hope this helps, but please let us know if you have any additional questions. #StayFrosty www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/the-best-plate-carriers-of-2024?_pos=1&_sid=2c6657fd0&_ss=r

[@nohesij]

slickster next?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

In the pipeline now! Make sure you are sub’d to LaunchPad emails to get the notification: www.qoreperformance.com/pages/launchpad

[@Whiskey.Tango.Actual]

I’ve been told by multiple people that Ferro is basically a Chinese reseller and is not berry compliant. And validity to this?

[@jamescardwell4732]

Proabably not, their stuff seems pretty legit but don’t take my word for it. I’m biased because I have two of their products but I’d say subjectively the quality is there.

[@Whiskey.Tango.Actual]

@@jamescardwell4732 if you’re seeing quality, that’s reassuring. I’m about to drop some cash on a setup and it’s probably gonna be Ferro. Thanks for the reply.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Ferro Concepts is a Canadian company with a manufacturing facility here in the US. They are not Chinese, but they are not technically American either.

[@Whiskey.Tango.Actual]

@@QorePerformanceUSA I had no idea they were a Canadian company. I guess I don't care if they are from the dirty North :D as long as the gear is indeed Berry compliant. That's the question I can't seem to find an answer to.

[@Smitty.WerbenJagerManJensen.]

@@QorePerformanceUSA They are now headquartered in Ogden Utah

[@pyeitme508]

Wow