Shellback Tactical Skirmish Plate Carrier – Lightweight Modular Tactical Vest
The Shellback Tactical Skirmish Plate Carrier is a lightweight, low-profile tactical vest engineered for agile operations, rapid deployment, and all-day comfort. Whether you're active duty military, law enforcement, or a civilian building a tactical kit, this plate carrier delivers mission-ready performance in a modular, compact package. Mission-critical. Lightweight. Durable. The Shellback Skirmish Tactical Vest is built to handle the fight — wherever it finds you.
Key Features:
- Constructed from high-strength 500D Cordura® nylon for maximum durability and abrasion resistance
- Fits standard 10" x 12" ballistic armor plates (front and back)
- Laser-cut MOLLE webbing on front, back, and cummerbund for full modular loadout customization
- Adjustable padded shoulder straps with quick-release buckles for fast on/off and secure fit
- Low-profile, minimalist cummerbund system with elastic retention for gear, radios, or side plate pouches
- Internal mesh lining for superior breathability and comfort during extended wear
- Front admin pouch with Velcro closure for ID, tools, and essentials
- Hook-and-loop panels for patches and identification
- Reinforced drag handle for emergency extraction
- Universal fit with adjustable sizing
- Imported
Ideal For:
- Military Operations and Training
- Law Enforcement and SWAT
- Civilian Tactical Gear Setups
- Active Shooter Kits and Preparedness
- Airsoft and MilSim Loadouts
- Armor Size:
- 10x12
- Configuration:
- Carrier Only
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Great Rig For the Price
I just received my Skirmish AS kit and I must say for the price I am very impressed. Before i delve to deep i do want to admit i was going to doc 1 star because in the picture the Cummerbund looks a little more padded than it really is, however after setting my rig up it was still very comfortable. I am about 6' 210 and i like how this sits. Its high with solid cover of your vitals. The shoulder padding that came with it is nice but the straps seems to come loose every time i remove the rig. I saw others had this problem and just used tape to secure it, most likely what i will end up doing once i get the last few items im waiting for. Absolutely great rig for the price. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Comfortable. Solid. highly mobile.
Love the carrier. I purchased the skirmish model. I’ve been shopping around and buying and reselling carriers for months and tried brands from :AR500, condor, vism, Hoplite. I landed on this product from a recommendation of a friend and I’m deeply satisfied. Solid construction and a great balance of comfort and rigidity. Definitely will be a return costumer.
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Nice ugrade, small problems
Its a huge upgrade from my condor plate carrier. Pros: cumberbund fits well Confortable to wear for long times Cons: shoulder straps constantly loosen when i take it off so i have to keep adjusting them. Previously owned molle stuff fits loosely on it, so i dont know if its the vest or the pouches. Velcro admin pouch is very loud and not very practical.
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Bang for your buck!
I am totally satisfied with this plate carrier. I'm 64" and 145 lbs lean. It fit great and is well constructed. Easy to adjust all the way around. Has lots of area to put your velcro patches and name tapes. Only thing I don't like is the shoulder straps retention. They have a tendency to come loose easily but this is easily mitigated with running a few rounds of tape to keep the straps in place (I used electrical tape). I'm very satisfied with this plate carrier and just the overall service from Shellback Tactical! I highly recommend this product.
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awesome
This is my first plate carrier. It is extremely comfortable! Only down side is the strap retention on the shoulders. If there isn't any weight on it they come loose. It can be a real pain in the butt. I taped mine up and that solved the problem. Bang for the buck I dont see how you could beat it.
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Well made, sturdy, but too much extra in the way .
This product sizes and fits well, its well made and high quality material. Its lightweight and durable, the velcro is on point. The padding is comfortable and its not cumbersome. However, the kangaroo pouch is difficult to open properly, and too loud. The flap that closes over the cumberbund in front is awkward. I was miffed when there wasn't any product information like sizing the product, how to's, how to insert the side plates in the cumberbund.
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Almost Perfect
Fit and construction is good. Cummerbund isn't too big or small, and the ability to remove the buckles is amazing. My biggest gripe is the shoulder strap retention. When there is no weight being put on the straps and you go to pick it up they come completely loose and you lose your fitting. Please make a locking buckle. I had to use electrical tape to make sure this doesn't happen. As well, the extra length of strap you have to tuck under a nylon cover. There is nothing but friction holding it there and more than likely will come out over time so you keep having to put it back in. Secondly the front and back halves can be a half of an inch shorter. When the plates are put in and pushed to the top and secured tightly there is about 3/4 of an inch of velcro overhanging. Does not affect function, just looks ugly.
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Lightweight, comfortable, well built
Have worn multiple types and styles of body armor and plate carriers over the last 12 years of military service. This is by far the most comfortable. It’s weight and fit are outstanding. Holds plates tight to the body which makes running, jumping, etc easier, but still allows enough flex to breathe comfortably.
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Spectacular
This is my first plate carrier and I'm absolutely blown away by the quality for the price that I paid! The sizing chart is spot on. It's fully adjustable to fit my body size. It's lightweight and I cannot wait to fully deck it out. I highly recommend this product and the Company! Everything I've purchased was shipped within a timely manner and the customer service was amazing!
