The Best Plate Carriers of 2024

[@calebroth404]

As a retired Army Special Ops soldier, I’ve worn and used several different types of body armor and plate carriers. That being said, as a now civilian, the Qore Performance plate carrier is, by far, my favorite of any I’ve used. Having had mine for almost three years, the weight, functionality, and comfort of this plate carrier is vastly superior to all others.

[@Deltafrost8141-]

yo were you a ranger, Civil affairs, Psyops or Green berets. You didn't specify when you said special ops, I'm saying your stealing valor I'm asking out of curiousity

[@calebroth404]

I was a support guy for SF. CBRN Recon. 12 years in SFG (A).

[@texasranger24]

Love how you openly say that you don't just want to sell your own carriers but take an honest look at the competition. But a technical overwiew of your own carrier would be cool as a point of comparison.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Thanks - glad you found the video helpful! Some quick notes for context: 1. Our company exists to help freedom-loving people to realize their full potential in everything they do. We do this using thermoregulation to enhance performance and survivability in the field. As such, even though we do make a plate carrier, we don’t consider any of the other companies in our videos to be “competition” since they are really in the tactical gear/pouch business and we do performance enhancement for a wide variety of end-users with Military being just one component. Our Enterprise Safety business is actually the larger of the two business lines. We exist to help everybody else get the most out of their PPE system (plate carrier, safety vest, etc.), no matter who makes it. Our goal with these videos is more to help individuals and teams build an objective analytical framework for their purchasing/procurement decisions. 2. We put ICEPLATE EXO® through all of the same exact testing that we put each of the other plate carriers through in this video and our 2023 Best Plate Carriers video. You can find all of those test results in the INSIGHTS article with all of the data tables in the show notes above or by clicking here: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/the-best-plate-carriers-of-2024?_pos=1&_sid=3ed5fcdf5&_ss=r 3. Even with us publishing all of the data, would y’all like to see us do a dedicated Technical Review video for ICEPLATE EXO® using our standardized empirical format? If so, we can do that, just let us know here in the comments! We hope this helps, but please let us know if you have any additional questions. #StayFrosty

[@bizarre_razor]

I think it's always interesting to hear about spec from the manufacturer/designer, so it would be wonderful to have a dedicated video to your ICEPLATE EXO. Loved the vid and your company!​@@QorePerformanceUSA

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Our apologies for not replying with this link sooner (if you have not seen it already), but here is the link to the Technical Overview for our own ICEPLATE EXO Gen 3: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/technical-plate-carrier-review-iceplate-exo-gen-3-ultralight-minimalist-plate-carrier?_pos=5&_sid=bb77bd4b3&_ss=r

[@shirolee]

Amazing video! I love that you go into the technical details that are often over looked and provided data!

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Glad you liked it! #StayFrosty

[@oxygenlow9858]

to the editor: tysm for all the add break montages in between sets, makes the video way more interesting.

[@frankcastle584]

Just found out about your company and channel and I'm loving it. Keep up the good work

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Welcome aboard!

[@tasjan9190]

I've watched Travis Haley since I was a very young man and I consider him an American hero and patriot. I fully support his company and products. I think his Jack Carbine is one of the finest combat carbines of the AR line up till this day.

[@palumbo78]

Man… I have been on a hunt for the Jack Carbine “mainly just the lower” for years!

[@chrisusmcvet3435]

Love the vid. Still watching. Hope there is a best Lowpro carrier.

[@jtoole5639]

AC1 taking the civi llate carrier market by storm

[@WisSota_Boy]

My favorite load bearing plate carrier hands down is Shaw Concepts ARV v2!!!! There is no comparison. None.

[@blackarmorer]

Hands down, wouldn’t trade it for anything else

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

Agreed, I have 2, one for work, the other is my personal primary loadbearing kit. My Firstspear AAC V2 comes in 2nd as it is similar, but lacks a few features that come standard on the SC ARC V2, and actually costs more than my ARC V2s

[@TexasSizeTen4]

I’ve been running the crye jpg 2.0. What in your opinion is the difference? I’ve been looking at those but do not know anything about them.

[@mil-duck]

SPC with AXL accessories is pretty awesome

[@jay.d.8906]

Lbt has a 6094 laser cut model now, please review!

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

I've acquired and used quite a few carriers over the years, my three most utilized currently are my Firstspear AAC V2, as well as my two Shaw Concepts ARC V2s (one for work in uniform color black, the other being my current personal primary loadbearing pc in wolf gray.) As similar i find the FS AAC V2 and SC ARC V2 to be, i have to give the edge to the Shaw Concepts ARC V2 due to being slightly more comfortable with the hook and loop attached interior plate pads, the superior plate retention method in the spider system, the more standard accessory mounting methods and options in addition to solely lasercut molle and FS tubes as is on my AAC V2, and the slightly cheaper base price that a complete carrier comes to out the door. That being said, the reason I like my SC ARC V2s so much is primarily due to how similar they are to my FS AAC V2, they just have a few more bells and whistles that come standard, and at a cheaper price.

[@AJ_Sparten1337]

You have a fact wrong at 13:20, the Agilite K-Zero CAN use Firstspear Tubes. They literally sell them on the same product page as an attachment option for the K-Zero.

[@TheBvirgilio86]

Came to say the same thing, but I'm late to the video. Sure wish the K-Zero didn't heat up as much.

[@cliffords2315]

Yea i got them for my Agilite K-Zero also

[@AJ_Sparten1337]

@@TheBvirgilio86 That’s what sucks when trying to balance durability, functionality, and cost of materials; you can’t have everything that you want.

[@E.IS.M.I.A.]

Please please please adjust your music volume in the shooting cuts, I have to adjust the volume up and down every time the music comes in and back up when the narration starts

[@shinelife1441]

Oh darn, an inconvenience.

[@KennethMillerIV]

Great stuff you guys.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nathanashley5260]

That’s some great info thanks

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Glad it was helpful! #StayFrosty

[@donk.3508]

All I do is play on the range these days. I have 4 plate carriers and they all come from TEMU. It's more than what I need.

[@christopheroleary2512]

I don’t have much experience with many carriers other than cheap ones like Armor Republic. The newest Safelife concealed interests me. However, I do really like the HRT LBAC.

[@kingslayer5154]

10:03 MARSOC + ODST patch? I need it 😩

[@spencer7879]

How do you decide what carriers you add to this list? Didn't see any HRT on here or any of your other vids after a search.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Selection criteria are in our previous videos in the series, but 100% determined by viewer/sub/customer votes via comments/DMs/emails. We do not play any role in selection other than tallying votes.

[@icecoldkilla2504]

maybe i missed it but why are the SPC, jpc2 & AVS missing ?

[@jay.d.8906]

I think they had a "recency" cut off for this, a few other PC came out in the last two months, kinda like the MMA fight of the year awards is only 8 months out of a year.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Those were all covered in our Best Plate Carriers of 2023 video: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/plate-carrier-reviews?_pos=1&_sid=e79f64d77&_ss=r

[@edwardsorge3239]

Out of curiosity, the thermal transmittance data for the AC V2 was the only one that had a range that put it from 2nd worse to best. Was wondering how that was obtained as I assume it was done multiple times and you're presenting the range but the others didn't have a range of inputs either. just curious :)

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

T.Rex Arms AC1 Thermal Transmittance is 28 degrees F as displayed on our data tables: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/the-best-plate-carriers-of-2024

[@simonedaniel]

I think he's talking about the Shaw Concepts ARC V2 ​@@QorePerformanceUSA

[@MarceliousLavante]

@@QorePerformanceUSA can you give us an answer on this plz

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

The variance in the Thermal Transmittance numbers for the ARC V2 come from location and with or without the spacer mesh pontoons. We detail this in the Tech Overview video we did on the ARC V2 and we provide the science behind why the spacer mesh performs the way it does in this other INSIGHTS article. Both links are below. The Science Behind Spacer Mesh: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/plate-carrier-cooling-heating-thermal-transmission-performance-of-plate-carrier-liners-like-spacermesh-sportskin?_pos=1&_psq=spacer-mesh&_ss=e&_v=1.0 ARC V2 Technical Overview: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/technical-plate-carrier-review-and-setup-shaw-concepts-arc-v2?_pos=1&_sid=2c9e6e40d&_ss=r

[@AJ_Sparten1337]

I watched the Best of 2023 video before this one came out last year and I criticized the overuse of Crye Precision's products and others as well as criticizing the criteria used as it was not accurately representative of the market for citizens. I'm surprised to see that there were no Crye products at all honestly. I am going to ask/request for a video talking about Laser Cut MOLLE vs Traditional MOLLE vs Velcro. Mainly looking for the pros and cons in both. I personally find the Laser Cut MOLLE is worse overall despite it supposedly being cheaper to produce since it cannot be field repaired at all and the webbing itself feels weaker in comparison to Traditional MOLLE webbing.

[@americasass3674]

For me I prefer traditional molle, takes a little time to change things out but you don’t have to worry about it during combat or patrol

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Plate Carrier selection for our videos is driven entirely by customer/viewer requests across all platforms: emails, YT Comments, IG DMs, IG Comments, and Trade Show requests. Our Best Plate Carriers of 2023 video selections were Crye-heavy because that is what our customers wanted last year.

[@Nuroseed]

That intro was fucking fantastic

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Glad you enjoyed it! #StayFrosty

[@SarahGildaMarcos]

Sending love🇵🇭🙏🇵🇭

[@paowerhouse92]

This might be asking for a bit, but would it be possible to do a Best Foreign (Non-US made) Plate Carriers List? It’s a list that doesn’t exist anywhere. I would be interested in seeing how Agilite would stack up to NFM Group or Marom Dolphin.

[@DZ4295DBW]

I'm gonna go with PlateMinus V6, truly underrated carrier. Only others I'd choose over it are an SPC or an AVS(heavy boi loads).

[@smashedhulk8492]

The plateminus is far from perfect. Out of the box, the cummerbund requires a lot of flexibility to reach the elastic and secure it. Watch the demo video done at shotshow when it debuted with Pressburg. The shoulder straps lack adjustment for sloped traps. I also find the front pocket useless and annoying to open, because I need two hands to do it. Some other niggles as well.

[@DZ4295DBW]

@@smashedhulk8492 I literally have one lol.

[@DZ4295DBW]

@@smashedhulk8492 The material conforms to the shape of your traps just like every other carrier that has thin straps. Speaking of which, I also have an SPC. So, both carriers I haven't had a single issue with. Side note; any admin pouch on a carrier that is Velcro secured requires two hands. I'm sure if you measure it, you can get a zipper insert for it.

[@GmailNexus]

For the next iteration I'd love to see the Tasmanian Tiger QR SK ANFIBIA MKII. Dry-Wet-Gain is supposed to be around 10 Grams (ca. 10 ml.)

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Thanks for letting us know. We’ll see what the final vote numbers reveal soon for Best Plate Carriers 2025.

[@GmailNexus]

@@QorePerformanceUSA Looking forward to it 🤩

[@SarahGildaMarcos]

Sending hug with love💞💞💞

[@HighestJPA]

First Spear is my personal favorite, Strandhogg or AAC

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

I have the Firstspear AAC V2, it is an awesome carrier. It was my personal primary pc for almost 2 years, however, I also have two Shaw Concepts ARC V2s (one for work in uniform color black, the other as my personal primary in wolf gray), and I have to give a slight edge to the ARC over the AAC for comfort and a slightly cheaper base price, but they are extremely similar. That being said, my loadout accessories are a mixture between both Firstspear and Shaw Concepts.

[@Sierra_Tango_5]

Shaw Concepts all day long, if price isn't an issue. Stock availability and communications are lacking, however, I find he product to be superior enough to invest in more than one plate carrier.

[@deficzech9463]

You have wrong info for Agilite K-Zero, based on official website K-Zero plate bags will fit all plate cuts including: SAPI, ESAPI, Shooters Cut and Swimmers Cut

[@CrazyDingo_Airsoft]

The ir reflection would be an important point. I also missed the Zentauron Vulcan III. I run it since two years and i am very satisfied. Now looking for a new one for my stonegrey loadout. Comfort, no irr, heat transmission and big size are important. Should have many options like molle, velcro and maybe more. Also need an adaptive daypack for it. Maybe with YKK

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Nylon handles IR and we are unaware of a plate carrier on the market today that doesn’t have nylon on the outside. But, we can incorporate it into future videos if y’all would like to see what the various carriers look like under NV and Thermal?

[@CrazyDingo_Airsoft]

@@QorePerformanceUSA thats an absolute important Point. Look at the Agilite Gear review when they film through NVG the Packpack and the Plate Carrier is in the Background. Its Festival lightning. The Zentauron Platecarriers and the ufpro Gear stays in Nightvision nearly invisible

[@CrazyDingo_Airsoft]

@@QorePerformanceUSA btw is the Exo Platecarrier IRR or does He Shine Like a moon?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

@@CrazyDingo_Airsoft ICEPLATE EXO Gen 3 (well, all generations) is uses 500D Cordura nylon as the outermost layer for NIR compliance. Details: www.qoreperformance.com/collections/iceplate-exo/products/iceplate-exo

[@traviswebber1014]

At the 4:48 mark, the guy in plate carrier is wearing a shirt sleeve shirt. What brand is that?

[@CalvinCommando]

Looks like a velocity systems boss rugby

[@sharpshiell]

@7:20 "PW"= ha Thanks for the funny

[@PrairieDoggin2024]

Just got my crye JPC for Christmas but now I gotta kit it out. Who makes quality AR Mag pouches and other gear?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Here is an article from our INSIGHTS blog to answer your exact question: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/what-pouches-and-gear-work-best-with-iceplate-exo-ice?_pos=1&_psq=gear-po&_ss=e&_v=1.0

[@PrairieDoggin2024]

@@QorePerformanceUSA y’all got this all figured out!! 👍🏼

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Glad it was helpful. #StayFrosty

[@philiplucky7170]

Frog Pro

[@SkullKidAirsoft1]

I would highly suggest looking at WTF's PC 24. I received it with the structural cummerbund and zip on back pack, and it's perfect on me.

[@LeadandGasoline]

this

[@camopirate]

Between WTF and Beezcombatsystems for me. Although I wish esstac had a slightly better option because I’d like to support him.

[@tobiasGR3Y]

Now y'all just gotta do the 2024 Belts :D

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Do y’all really want to see that? The belt series did not do nearly as well as the PC series.

[@calebosuna4939]

@@QorePerformanceUSA for those fewer of us that saw it, that information is worth its weight in gold. I have that video saved in my “always keep this videos around library”

[@williamcoolhat5438]

@@QorePerformanceUSA I wouldn't mind seeing it! This video helped me narrow down my pc choice to 2 the arc v2 and fcpc v5 and I'd like help with the belt too!

[@凱撒-z8x]

Is there a test for HRT LBAC?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

All plate carriers tested are in the tables here: www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/the-best-plate-carriers-of-2024

[@shard5519]

Plate Carriers compatible with four mag placards????

[@Sierra_Tango_5]

Shaw Concepts has inserts.

[@AlexGrigGor]

Will you test in the near future the HRT LBAC and the LBT mission adaptable? Thank you and respect for what you're doing...

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

If we get enough votes for those models, absolutely! As noted in the show notes above, we don’t actually select the plate carriers for our videos. You guys do!

[@AlexGrigGor]

Perfect, thank you verry much for your reply. Respect 🙏🏻

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Our pleasure!

[@TheWhiteHouseNuclearBunker]

Y'all should check out the Tasmanian Tiger Anfibia!

[@KyleCombes]

Thoughts on the "more affordable" variants like Tacticon Armament?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

We don’t have any experience with that particular brand, but we’ll be happy to include it in our 2025 series if it gets enough votes.

[@arnelgelera242]

Agilite K19😊

[@cliffords2315]

I have the Agilite K-Zero, but i might pickup the K19 as well

[@Craig-w5n]

My best Plate carrier is S&S precision Plate frame modular, i have multicam and grey , sometimes Crye AVS and Ferro FCPC , please make review

[@blackarmorer]

Shaw Concepts supremacy

[@SinhNguyen-y8u]

How tall are you standing?

[@kinch613]

I wonder why not add Warrior Assualt Systems carriers?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

See show notes above for selection criteria details.

[@chk6194]

Still the DCS is one of the most popular carriers, maybe reconsider

[@vexfilms8807]

What about Ferro concepts Slickster or Defense Mechanisms MEPC

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Click the article link in the show notes

[@AirsoftReviewArgentina]

The AC1 may be better in several categories but is completely different type of plate carrier. What I mean is it should not belong in this competition. Other than that is interesting the choices you made to compare these PCs.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Agreed. For context, we don’t actually select the carriers for the videos. They are selected by votes/emails/comments from subs/customers. See show notes above and previous videos in the series for additional background. Hope that helps!

[@philiplucky7170]

Agreed would never be used in real operations

[@jamfd3s788]

@@philiplucky7170that is just blatantly not true true just because it has a different purpose dosent mean it wouldn’t be used in the real world. It’s literally designed to be a covert PC, lightweight and low profile just like many plate carriers worn in covert operations under clothes or in stealthy scenarios where you don’t want to look suspicious, also designed for non load bearing civilian use, trex arms is a civilian oriented company so it makes sense.

[@jamfd3s788]

This is a best PLATE CARRIER video not best combat plate carrier or best weight bearing plate carrier video, the ac1 is really good at doing what it was designed for and the heavier PCs are really good at doing what they were designed for. This video is for all types of PCs.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Nailed it.

[@jamesstockton3777]

Agolite zero and nothing else.

[@lucastonoli3256]

It's kind of meh

[@michaelwalk8048]

No Terra B ? Lindnerhof ? Tiger Tailor ? SIOEN ? ProtectionGroupDK ?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

See selection criteria above in show notes

[@N4DTRAN]

FCPC V5 still reigns supreme

[@jpruneda12]

Ferro is what the pros use…. FERRO CONCEPTS is KING

[@ml7267]

Where’s matbock?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

PCs for our videos are selected 100% by customer/viewer votes. The PCs in the video are the ones who got the most votes. Matbock only got one or two votes, so not nearly enough to make it in the 2024 class. We’ll see how the votes tally for 2025.

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

I have the Agilite K19 and it is by the in my opinion the best plate carrier out. I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@WisSota_Boy]

I mean if that’s what you could afford and you train with it sure but until you try other carriers you’ll have a different opinion.

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

I have a K19, I used it for work for less than a year before springing for a Firstspear AAC V2 (since switched to a Shaw ARC V2) due to the complete lack of integrated cable management. I literally had to clip my PTT to the shirt I was wearing under the carrier, which was unacceptable. It is comfortable though, I'll give it that, and I like the plate retention straps in the plate bags as well.

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

@@WisSota_Boy fair enough. But no point in trying anything else if what I have works and runs great for me but I get your point sir.

[@ALVINEL-e4v]

The Best Plate Carrier coming in 2025; will be able to (STOP) the 30 - 06 round in its track, with no ricochet (BDF) and/or spalling ... "The High-Impact Ballistic Plate Carrier" stand by for more details.

[@iiikolby56]

not once have I ever needed a ice plate but thats also because im Canada. warrior assault systems supremacy

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/military-insights/iceplate-heating-use-optimal-field-expedient-methods?_pos=2&_sid=2f54a48f5&_ss=r

[@Mr_Mgun]

ACETEC

[@pyeitme508]

Wow

[@bodierobertson5973]

Longest mission statement ever! 😅

[@philiplucky7170]

FrogPro

[@RAMZAVFX]

Premiered Dec 24, 2022... wat?

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Premiered 12.24.23

[@Jayda08]

Its too expensive and the add ons are over priced.

[@clintcarpentier2424]

Not criticizing your substance, just your presentation... Your vocalization volume is turned down, while your shooting volume is turned up. This forces your audience to turn up there own volume to hear your explanations, then shit themselves when the shooting begins, and consequently turn their volume down, only to find your quiet explanations begin again. I pity the poor bastards wearing headsets, never mind those watching your video while their house is asleep. In short, your presentation is assholio. Reverse the volume settings.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

100% fair and accurate critique. We have a new Videographer now who has largely fixed this problem, but we're always looking to get better so we appreciate it!

[@QuintinTerraintino]

Blurs/covers face, but none of the tattoos…

[@SoldierJ613]

This video is useless to much talking. Yes they are trying to just sell their junk. Wasted time.

[@biserhristov]

What a waste of time

[@camopirate]

My 2 finalist are not even mentioned 😂 WTF idea & BeezCombatSystems

[@sigridbrockenhuus]

No thanks, I do not like laser cut and I am completely baffled why you all do not wear side plates for some unbeknownst reason. You know how many Ukrainian troops have eaten a bullet to the side because they failed to wear a side plate? Iraq isn't shit in comparison to trench and urban warfare especially with no air support and being constantly bombarded with artillery day and night. No Apaches to fly in, no A10s cluster bombing enemy positions - nothing. You know how many fragmentation injuries there are for not having stuff like ballistic eye gear and not wearing that fucking side plate? I am still partial to the 6094 cause its a no-nonsense PC and its durable. Don't need all this fancy shit.