Shellback Tactical Banshee Rifle Plate Carrier
The Banshee Rifle Plate Carrier is designed to meet and exceed the needs of law enforcement, military, and tactical operators. Built from durable 500D Cordura nylon, the Banshee offers exceptional mobility, adjustable fit, and mission-ready load-carrying capability without unnecessary bulk. Designed for reliability in high-stress environments, it’s trusted by professionals who demand performance and durability.
The shoulders on the Banshee Rifle plate carrier are fully adjustable and padded for comfort. There are two rows of PALS webbing on each shoulder with elastic nylon sewn in between which allows routing for comms and hydration tubing. The Banshee Rifle Plate Carrier comes standard with a removable cummerbund. Cummerbund runs through the carrier, is fully adjustable (one size fits most) and has PALS webbing on the interior and exterior to accept side plates or other pouches. Also standard is a secondary nylon strap system with quick release buckles (also removable) if the cummerbund is not needed. The Banshee Rifle Plate Carrier is built to last and backed by our lifetime warranty!
Plate Carrier Specifications:
- Constructed of durable 500 denier Cordura nylon
- Plate pockets hold 10 x 12 shooter or SAPI cut ballistic plates
- Removable cummerbund with interior PALS webbing for side plate pockets and 6 x 6 side plates
- Cummerbund accepts 13.75" x 5.5" level IIIA soft armor cummerbund inserts
- Quick release secondary securing system
- Extreme versatility with PALS webbing attachment points covering the front, back and shoulders of the vest.
- Fully adjustable and padded front, back and shoulder areas.
- Two areas of loop on front and rear for id placards
- Front pocket accepts kangaroo inserts
- Heavy Duty bar tacking at key stress points
- Wire, antenna or hydration hose guides
- Low profile design for mobility
- Rear drag handle
- Approved for wear by Los Angeles Police Department
- National Tactical Officer Association NTOA Approved
- Lifetime warranty
- GSA and TAA Compliant
Banshee Product Line Comparison
| Feature | Banshee Rifle Plate Carrier | Banshee Elite 2.0 Plate Carrier | Banshee Elite 3.0 Plate Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | Budget-friendly, minimalist setup | Professional-grade daily duty | Advanced modular tactical operations |
| Material | 500D Cordura® Nylon | 500D Cordura® Nylon | 500D Cordura® Nylon |
| Plate Compatibility | 10x12 Shooter’s Cut or SAPI Cut | 10x12 Shooter’s Cut or SAPI Cut | 10x12 Shooter’s Cut or SAPI Cut |
| Cummerbund Type | Standard with MOLLE webbing (no mag pouches) | Adjustable with MOLLE + Integrated triple mag pouch | Sized with MOLLE + Integrated triple mag pouch |
| Cummerbund Armor Compatibility | Accepts 13.75" x 5.5" soft armor inserts | Accepts 13.75" x 5.5" soft armor inserts | Accepts Banshee 3.0-specific soft armor inserts |
| Cummerbund Sizing | Adjustable – Fits up to 44" | Adjustable – Fits up to 48" | S/M, L/XL, 2XL |
| MOLLE Coverage | Front, back, and cummerbund | Front, back, and cummerbund | Laser-cut front, back, and cummerbund |
| Shoulder Padding | Low-profile, lightly padded | Padded with 3D spacer mesh | Enhanced padding with 3D spacer mesh + laser cut slots |
| QASM Buckles | No | No | Yes – Front panel QASM buckles |
| Drag Handle | Simple reinforced drag handle | Heavy-duty reinforced drag handle | Extendable, low-profile drag handle |
| Admin Pocket | No | Yes | Yes – Expanded with loop field |
| Laser Cut Features | No | No | Yes – Front and back panels |
| Hydration Bladder Pocket | No | Yes – Hidden rear pocket | Yes – Hidden rear pocket |
| Color Options | Core tactical colors | Full range including LE colors | Full range + limited editions |
| Best For | Training, civilian prep, budget setups | Law enforcement, patrol, tactical units | Elite tactical teams, extended ops |
- Armor Size:
- 10x12
- Configuration:
- Carrier Only
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Excellent Plate Carrier
Just received my Banshee Plate Carrier from UPS, and got it all dialed in. It is an excellent plate carrier and is made extremely well. It was also pretty easy to set up with personal fit adjustments, High Speed Taco Pouches, etc. I look forward to using it for work, and would highly recommend the Banshee to anyone looking for a solid plate carrier that is made here in the US.
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Instructions
I am new to plate carriers so I blundered about for a bit trying to figure out adjustments. I like the placement of features but haven't used in the field yet.
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THE WORK HORSE OF PLATE CARRIERS
Just like I said in my headline this plate carrier is one tuff SOB, it's very well made the stiching is great plenty of molle for all your pouches it's a mid- size plate carrier so they take mid size plates. High speed low drag, only thing I would love is if they would include the shoulder pads for the price, that would be awsome. The first Banshee I bought was the coyote tan I loved it so much I decided to buy it in black. I told my brother that when one of my plate carriers starte falling apart I would buy a new one in ranger green we started laughing he said you'll be waiting a long time buddy. And it's so cool that it's made in the USA keep up the good work I'm looking forward to purchasing my new Ranger Green Banshee soon.
