Plate Carriers

7 carriers compared

Best Overall

Crye Precision JPC 2.0

$250-$290
Best Low-Profile

Ferro Concepts Slickster

$165
Best Value

Defense Mechanisms MEPC

$155-$175
Best Minimalist Overt

T.REX Arms AC1.5

$240-$250
Best Modular

Spiritus Systems LV-120

$499.95
Best Budget

Condor Sentry

$50-$65
Best for Heavy Loads

Shellback Banshee Elite 2.0

$320-$350

Placards and Chest Rigs

Modular front panels

Best Dual-Purpose

Haley Strategic D3CRM Micro

$140
Best Modular

Spiritus Systems Micro Fight Mk4

$75.95