PLATEminus™ V6 is built with the same fully MOLLE compatible MOLLEminus platform as the original PLATEminus™. This provides fully modular load carriage capability but significantly reduces weight and bulk over traditional armor carriers. PLATEminus™ V6 is designed to hold ESAPI/SPEAR armored plates and has fully enclosed plate pockets which protect the plates. “Plate6” provides users with built-in 6”x6” side plate pockets and cummerbund side closures. It also has a flat admin pocket behind the front loop field.
ESAPI or SPEAR armor plates
The PLATEminus carriers ESAPI or SPEAR armor plates with or without soft armor backers in an enclosed tweave plate pocket. Other nonstandard sized steel or composite armor may fit depending on the size. Remember to size the carrier in the options to the plate size, NOT the user physical size.
BLIP™ feature on the Side Plate Pockets
The Ball Loaded Index Point, or BLIP™ for short, is a feature found on all our lidded pouches. The BLIP was born in the freezing rain on a Blackwater range. It was there we realized that when you can’t feel your fingers, it’s very difficult to get a grasp on a flat piece of webbing and distinguish a pull tab. The ball doesn’t rely on friction; the bones in your fingers positively engage it. BLIP’s form is both easy to pull and impossible to miss.
Specifications
Compatibility
ESAPI & SPEAR Plates with soft armor backers. Other similar sized armored plates may fit.
Installation
Pulling the BLIP™ feature on the Side Plate Pockets to open or close side Pockets for best fit, along with adjustable shoulder straps.
Plate Size
Small: 222 x 298 mm (8¾ x 11¾ in)
Medium: 241 x 318 mm (9½ x 12½ in)
Large: 260 x 337 mm (10⅛ x 13¼ in)
Extra Large: 280 x 356 mm (11 x 14 in)
Material
Constructed from ULTRAcomp® high performance laminate Ten-Speed® cummerbund (on Plate Pocket)
