Low profile, duty and first responder plate carriers plus the Prime Warrior Gen 3.0, with the pouches and placards to set them up. Choose your plate size first, then the carrier size.
A plate carrier, sometimes called a tactical vest, holds your armor plates against your torso and gives you a platform for pouches. Three things decide which one fits: the plates you will put in it, how you will use it and what you will carry on it. Plate size comes first: a carrier has to match your plates, so check the plate size before the carrier size. How to buy the right body armor and plate carrier walks through this, and how to choose an affordable plate carrier covers budget builds.
| Carrier | Built for | Facts from the product page |
|---|---|---|
| Low Profile Plate Carrier | Slim, light everyday wear | About 1 lb in Medium, sizes S to XL, five cummerbund sizes, mil-spec mesh, optional cummerbund that adds IIIA soft side armor |
| Prime Warrior Plate Carrier 3.0 | Rifle use: detachable shoulder buckles make shouldering a rifle easier | 500D CORDURA nylon, detachable shoulder quick buckles, sizes S to XL, made in the U.S.A. |
| Prime Duty Carrier | Daily duty use, purpose-built for law enforcement | Converts into a full plate carrier; also sold with armor as Duty Carrier and Armor |
| First Responder Plate Carrier | Rapid deployment | One size fits most, sewn in the USA, a cost-effective carrier |
| Proteus Plate Carrier | Lightweight, low-profile daily use | Laser cut laminated materials |
| Tactical Cowboy Plate Carrier | Minimalist low-profile carrier | Developed with the instructors of Tactical Cowboy |
The Low Profile and Prime Warrior carriers are also sold in bundles with plates, so the plates and carrier are matched from the start.
The Low Profile carrier comes in Black, Coyote, Multicam, Tactical Grey, Ranger Green, Woodland and Navy Blue. The Prime Warrior comes in Coyote, Multicam, Black, Ranger Green and Navy Blue. Both are NIR compliant: they use near-infrared management technology to help prevent detection by night vision devices. Not sure which color suits your kit? Read how to choose a plate carrier color. Use Find my size on the product page to pick the carrier and cummerbund size from your measurements.
A carrier is only a platform until you add to it. Browse pouches, placards, belts and padding, add patches for your team or unit, and read 6 ways to upgrade your carrier loadout for ideas. How to wear body armor shows how to adjust the fit.
We are based in Tomball, Texas and ship from there. If you are near Houston you can pick up your plate carrier at our store; everyone else gets it shipped. You can also browse our pages for Texas, law enforcement and security buyers.
Start from your plate size, then your chest and waist. The Low Profile and Prime Warrior carriers come in Small to XL with separate cummerbund sizes, and Find my size on the product page selects the options from your measurements. The plate should sit centered over your chest, not low on the stomach.
No. Plates and carriers are sold separately, except in our bundles, which pair two plates with a carrier. Choose the plates for the threat you plan for, and read the rated sizes on the carrier page.
A low profile carrier is a slim, light carrier meant for everyday wear. Ours weighs about 1 lb in Medium and uses mil-spec mesh, and an optional cummerbund lets you add Level IIIA soft side armor.
Yes. The Low Profile carrier offers an advanced cummerbund with removable hook-and-loop pouches for Level IIIA soft armor in several sizes. See our soft armor for panels.
NIR stands for near-infrared. NIR compliant fabric is treated to help prevent detection by night vision devices. Our Low Profile and Prime Warrior carriers are listed as NIR compliant.
