Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 3.0 Active Shooter Kit with Level IV 4S17 Plates

Vest seems very well made. After trying on, fit was perfect. Very comfortable. Lighter than i expected. I am a civilian and don’t plan on wearing it, but if I had to wear it daily i feel as if it would be very comfortable.

Comfy as comfy gets for what it is. My only gripe which was also kind of a benefit is that the molle cuts weren't as advertised in the picture. It did however make it easier to insert mags in the side pouches comparitively to what I have seen on YouTube, so it still gets 5 stars. I'm a bigger dude. I wear 2xl t shirt and the L-XL fits perfectly fine for those looking for a size recomendation.

Easily my favorite plate carrier that I own. It looks good and feels even better. My only complaint would be that the lvl 4 ceramic plates don't fit quite as snug as you'd want them to.

Excellent weight distribution while worn. Padding is very comfortable. Molle Webbing all around the carrier is great for customization. Front buckles are very useful for securing placards to front. Some minor spots where straps and velcro will poke you but nothing significant to complain about.

Overall, I like the product and think it to be a well thought out and produced product. Personally, I would have preferred to have integral side plate pouches instead of the magazine pouches. Adding side plates to the outside makes it look and feel bulky not to mention it gives a great snag point on obstacles you are trying to pass. Having them on the inside is a little uncomfortable but that is what I opted for. I really do appreciate the webbing on the inside for this option. Putting a standard AR15 30 round magazine in the "slot" can only be done while the vest is loose (at least for the time being as I am sure the material will stretch). I find the pouches are too high to be easily accessed when properly worn. If using a P-Mag the ribbing on it catches and makes it very difficult to pull mags when worn. Knowing this, I have removed the bungee cord retainers from the cummerbund. I would have opted for a kangaroo pouch insert instead. On the shoulders, I would have opted for exposed buckles to make removing the PC easier. The extra material gets in the way and if you were to have to clip it while on the body it becomes near impossible. I ended up not needing the extra padding in the shoulders. Being 5'7 200lbs wearing a large shirt, the shoulder straps had to be taken in all the way for proper ride height. A single solid pad that has an adjustable location on an adjustable strap would have been preferred. Once you get the cummerbund adjusted correctly, and with a little practice, the clips are easy enough to work. The lip of the cummerbund that extends past the clips is unnecessary and really makes it more difficult to get the clips engaged. A thin layer of padding on the inside of the cummerbund would be greatly appreciated as well. I would have preferred a 550-cord loop over the plastic pull ends as they constantly tap against the plastic clips. I don't quite understand the use of a Velcro lift panel on the kangaroo pouch unless we are given the option of a Velcro cummerbund. It's just extra material, as the old adage goes, "ounces make pounds, pounds make pain." While I do think this is an awesome product, I do feel there is room for improvement. The padding overall is very comfortable. The admin pouch is easy enough to access. The integral water bladder pouch is a nice touch as well as the small "admin" style pouch that is located back there as well. The plate pockets seem a little oversized but still hold them very nicely. The drag handle is a nice touch, a good adaptation from the firefighting industry. That being said I would still like to have a standard grab handle as well. It has many uses in a real-world application such as helping someone up, or in teams clearing rooms. With all that being said, I would still recommend this to anyone looking, As found with every plate carrier on the market, you will have to make sacrifices on what you really desire and want in it. There is no perfect answer to everyone's wants and needs.