I’ve had this thing for a while now and intentionally waited to write a review on it. Wanted to put it through its paces before I left an honest review. I’ve tried many different carriers, from military issued carriers to service issued. I’ve swapped carriers for a day or two with buddies just to try different ones. This one is the most comfortable I’ve tried at any price point. By far too. It handles loads really well. It’s definitely not as bulky as it looks either. It stays tight to the body. Shouldering a weapon is fine as well. Nothing getting in the way or having to change or retrain ready to present. It blows me away that this is a sub $200 carrier. I have a JPC that I’ll keep just for a trunk, grab and go kit. But any classes or extended wear this one will be my go to. Very pleased.

Well constructe and comfortable.

Maaaaaannnn is this thing comfortable, the shoulder straps are the perfect distance apart for me and the pads are fantastic. Makes an absolute world of difference. The quality seems great , but I have yet to really put it through a lot of rough stuff so only time will tell on that part , but so far it’s great .

First I would like to say that I did not order this from online, it was in store and I was able to pick it up off the shelf. With that out of the way on to my thoughts. I would like to begin by saying that this carrier is very comfortable. I really enjoy wearing, and as someone who's been in the Army for the last 17 years I can't say that about a lot of armor that I've worn. I've seen some of the other reviews saying that it's too small and I believe that's due to it being a more slimline design rather that a big out there armored tank. I personally believe that the size is very appropriate for it's intended purpose. The shoulder pads are very comfortable allowing for lots of adjustment. Inside the shoulder straps there is some rigid material, I'm assuming some sore of plastic, that will keep it from twisting and bunching up another feature that I like. On to the cumberbund. The pockets are fine and will hold your mags, radios, or whatever your heart desires to put in there. The shock cord retention included is a bonus. The adjustment for the cumberbund is acceptable. Not bad but not great either. The two sides are tied together in the back with shock cord, the plus is that the carrier can stretch out as you're doing lots of movement (running, long walks, etc), taking a knee, or climbing. You dont feel like your being suffocated because the cumberbund can actually flex. Another appreciated feature. I just feel like it needs to be a little more accessible rather than pull the whole thing through, untie, tighten/loosen as needed, tie, pull back through, and hope that you got it right. on to the plate bags them selves, they are a bit big. I have my issued medium ESAPIs in and there is a bit loosness around them. I don't mean that the plate is loose and wobbling around, there's just a little excess material mainly around the top left and right corners. Other than that the plate sits in secure and doesn't move around. The flap that is on the front I believe could be a little better. They put 2 panels of hook instead of making it a solid one piece. A strange decision which made me cot off one of the handles on the cumberbund so I can get a better hold on it. Speaking of the front flap, lets talk about those non-industry standard buckles. I was looking forward to running my Mayflower chest rig buckled straight in to it only to find these are smaller than the standard 1" Swift clips... or whatever they're called. So I've just been taking that panel off and running the shoulder straps of my chest rig through the shoulder straps on the carrier for now, which works fine. BUT, I will be taking off those buckles and finding someone to sew on some loops so I can use my swift clips. That's really the alteration that I want to make to it. All in all I think that it is a great carrier. It's very comfortable, slim line and breaths very well. With a few simple modifications this could be a perfect plate carrier, but that I feel is always the downfall of gear, there's always something that you can change up or modify to suit your own needs.

I like to use quick disconnects on the cumberbun and the one that comes with this one is too short to use them because you fold the hook and loop back to itself. Have to find a bigger one.

Super comfortable to wear with great shoulder strap padding. I will definitely be purchasing more

I bought this for duty, I upgraded with the QR cummerbund. Once I got it all setup it is one of the most comfortable carriers I have ever used and that is with 12 lbs. plates, III soft armor and a Phokus Research Split Kit-Terra IFAK inside the plate pockets. For the price and comfort if you have been on the fence like I was, stop and get it before they sell out again. Shellback Tactical makes AMAZING products.

Going from a surplus carrier to this was great, easy adjustment and quick attachment of all accessories. Holds plates very securely

I have ordered several things - all have been great. This carrier is exactly as described. FYI - Last order there was a shipping problem. Phoned them up - fixed in a few minutes. These guys are great!