Carriers First Tactical Specialist Plate Carrier Review Posted on 24 February, 20255 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy The First Tactical Specialist Plate Rack is a very durable plate carrier system and can take 10×12” plates easily. The MOLLE webbing is great for attaching a mag pouch to the front, and the velcro upper is nice to have for adding some ID patches. Is First Tactical worth it?… Read more
Carriers Milburn Mountain Defense Plate Carrier: An In-Depth Review Posted on 25 June, 20245 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy The Milburn Mountain Defense Altitude Plate Carrier is a seriously robust, rugged, tough, and versatile plate carrier with a quick-release system, admin zippered-pocket, and elastic cummerbund. This Canadian-designed plate carrier is very efficient and built to be useful in a plethora of scenarios and environments. Full Disclosure Milburn Mountain Defense… Read more
Carriers 5.11 Tactical QR Plate Carrier In-Depth Review Posted on 24 June, 20245 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy 5.11 Tactical is one of the most well-known tactical gear companies in the world. Their products are made with good quality materials and are very budget-friendly. The 5.11 High-Performance QR Plate Carrier is a minimalist carrier that uses extremely lightweight materials with very good durability. It has 2 sizes depending… Read more
Carriers Condor Cyclone RS Plate Carrier Review Posted on 2 April, 20245 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy The Condor Cyclone RS Plate Carrier is an affordable, versatile, rugged plate carrier system and is made in the USA. The materials are very durable, and the quality of manufacturing is excellent. I’ve been using mine with MIRA Tactical Level 4 Body Armor and have had no issues. I really… Read more
Carriers Condor Cyclone Plate Carrier Review: Stand In The Gap Posted on 18 December, 20235 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy The Condor Cyclone Plate Carrier is a lightweight, rugged, affordable, and versatile plate carrier for every day citizens who believe in freedom, and are willing to stand in the gap for their families. It’s made in the USA using durable 500D Cordura fabric and features heavyweight MOLLE webbing for front… Read more
Carriers 5 Best Affordable Plate Carriers In 2025 Posted on 20 October, 20235 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy There’s a lot of factors when it comes to purchasing an affordable plate carrier. Things like low-profile design, side protection, the price, the shoulder straps, MOLLE attachments, etc. Below is a list of what I believe is the best affordable plate carriers you can buy in order to protect yourself… Read more