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Särmä TST PC18 Plate Bags

$186.99
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4.6(2)
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Product description

These plate bags are the starting point to assemble your own PC18 plate carrier. Designed to be compatible with numerous industry-standard accessories.

  • Designed for 254 x 305 mm (10" x 12") plates, max. thickness 28 mm (1.1")
  • Body side made from slightly stretchy Cordura
  • Loop surface on the body side for cushion attachment/li>
  • Plates are inserted through hook-and-loop slots on the bottom
  • Low profile shoulder straps with hook-and-loop adjustment
  • Front details:
    • Four channels wide PALS webbing
    • 10x15 cm loop for patches
    • Front panel attachment tabs (SwiftClip etc. compatible
    • Loop for attaching cummerbunds and front panels
    • Four Velcro One-Wrap loops on the sides
  • Rear details:
    • 4-6x6 PALS webbing
    • 10x15 cm loop for patches
    • Flap covered loop for cummerbund attachment
  • Materials:
    • 1000D Cordura/Foxdura
    • Cordura stretch fabric
    • Velcro hook-and-loop
    • PES webbing
    • All visible materials are NIR compliant

The shoulder straps are connected and adjusted using hook-and-loop, which are sewn in two pieces to each of the shoulder straps. This two-piece construction allows S/M size users to cut off the excess length of the shoulder straps if desired.

The front panel attachment loops are compatible with PC18 accessories and numerous SwiftClip placards and chest rigs from other manufacturers. The hook-and-loop closure on the bottom of the plate bags can be used to attach various hanger accessories. The easy-to-use Velcro One-Wrap loops on the sides of the front panel help keep your antennas, cables, and drinking tubes organized.

Made in the EU

These are made by Finnish CPE. There are various manufacturing locations, all inside the EU (e.g. Czech Republic).

Reviews
4.6(2)

John j.

08.07.2024Verified purchase
So far i don't have plates in it, instead weight blocks adding like 10kg to it for training. And just a few pouches, one mag pouch serving at a pistol pouch. But given it's actually really comfortable even though loaded up with almost double the weight of 2 lvl 4 ceramic plates. Thats a win there, because last thing i want is a carrier moving on me or giving me weird pressure points. The pals webbing is good, so no need to stress about anything there. The hook and loop is plentiful and strong, but for the front panel you gotta press that down a bit (could be just me since the weight blocks i have inside making things uneven). Love how much you can adjust and add to the vest as well, which is why i was able to make it fit so well. Only thing i have to wonder about now is what to add in the spot on the front above the front pane, patches, phone holder, pouch, or yes?

Scott C.

16.03.2020Verified purchase
Extremely well made. Only complaint is these limit US users to 10x12" or smaller plates. Future versions in SAPI sizes would be much appreciated, and would further you in your quest for total world domination.