Videos tagged with Plate Carrier Fit

This guide details the critical aspects of fitting and setting up a plate carrier, drawing on over 15 years of experience. Proper fit is paramount, ensuring plates cover vital organs from the sternum to the collarbone and upper spine. The setup emphasizes balancing weight distribution, minimizing bulk on the chest for prone operations, and strategically placing essential gear like magazines, radios, and medical supplies for optimal access and mobility. Attention is also given to material durability and the use of accessories like backpacks with body armor.

Nate from Predator Armor provides a straightforward method for determining the correct body armor size. He advises customers to cut out cardboard templates of common armor sizes (10x12 and 11x14 inches) and hold them against their chest to simulate where the plate would sit. The key is to align the top of the plate with the bottom of the sternum's soft area for optimal coverage.

This comprehensive guide, informed by Bill Quirk of Defensive Training Group, breaks down the complexities of body armor and plate carriers. It covers NIJ ratings, material differences between soft and hard armor, the trade-offs in hard plate selection (weight, thickness, cost), and the critical aspects of proper fit and positioning. The video emphasizes understanding energy transfer, spalling, and the functionality of modern plate carrier systems, offering practical advice for both professional and civilian applications.