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A decade long pursuit of innovation has created the Ferro Concepts Plate Carrier (FCPC). It has maintained its status as the forefront of lightweight and adaptable plate carrier design. Largely because we just can’t leave the special operations community alone. What you see here today is the FCPC V5. The first 4 were awesome, don’t get us wrong…but we will constantly be leveling up whenever necessary. View Product Guide DESIGN Deliberate and precise pattern making to create a contoured framework for increased unity between the body and armor. These are fancy words to tell you that we know how the body moves AND we know how material moves. Combining that knowledge into the FCPC V5 makes it practically perfect with the potential to get better and better. MATERIALS Our 500D Cordura® laminate was created to be able to take serious abuse in real world environments. (Trader Joe’s Parking Lot on a Sunday Afternoon?) Purposefully used to replace conventional materials and construction allowing us to save weight and increase durability where it’s needed. To help address dimensional issues with modern armor options, we integrated 4-way stretch woven panels to allow for a wider range of armor plate fitment and retention. See? We know what we are doing. ADAPTABILITY Working off our ADAPT philosophy, new and updated features have been added to increase versatility. The new zip-on back panel system, integrated into the rear plate pocket, allows quick and easy swap-out of ADAPT back panels. Laser cut MOLLE rows remain for existing compatible products. Building upon our pioneered concealed front flap attachment system, the updated front plate pocket contains concealed G-hook attachment points and provides low profile integration of all ADAPT front flaps. For optimal fit and function, the shoulder straps were designed to enable the user to customize the carrier to their preference with strap hardware that can be swapped from side-to-side and to other forms of preferred fastening. For heightened mission efficiency and situational awareness, the built-in full width admin pocket is accompanied with a laser cut MOLLE panel to integrate modern mobile device platforms (such as ATAK) and associated accessories. Check this out guys and gals! The size of the carrier has nothing to do with your shirt size but everything to do with the size of your armor plate. When choosing your plate carrier size, you will want to pick it to fit what armor you have. SIZE MEDIUM FITS - MEDIUM SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE, 10"x12" up to 10”x12.5“x1” SIZE LARGE FITS - LARGE SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE up to 10.5”x13.5“x1” FEATURES: FRONT PLATE BAG: Strap hardware can be swapped to desired side Includes 1 mini Cobra buckle (try not picture a cobra with a little belt on him.) Includes 1 welded steel ring (One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them) Additional strap hardware sold separately (Sold Separately; you need to take ownership and add the appropriate items to the cart.) Full width chest administration pouch that also fits our Kangaroo Insert - Half Pocket Hidden G-Hook front flaps attachment points for Ferro Concepts front flaps Laser cut laminate MOLLE on chest with Velcro Vertical laser cut slots allows accessory attachment Velcro comm routing loops -Loop Velcro for cummerbund attachment Accommodates multiple plate dimensions with 4-way stretch woven plate pocket Velcro plate pocket closure REAR PLATE BAG: Laser cut laminate MOLLE Side zippers for Ferro Concepts Back Panels Velcro cummerbund attachment under cummerbund flap Elastic comm routing loops Accommodates multiple plate dimensions with 4-way stretch woven plate pocket Velcro plate pocket closure Base only, no Benedict Cumberbatch, I mean cummerbund. NO CUMMERBUND. Pick your own Compatible with all Ferro Concepts plate carrier accessories and components Mission adaptable (Get creative, be safe!) Made from 500D cordura and 500D Laminate Made in the USA Weight: Medium - 15.2 OZ Weight: Large - 15.8 OZ We do not recommend the use of steel plates due to sizing and increased wear they cause on carriers
The newest generation of the Slickster™ has been designed as a minimalistic multi-mission plate carrier for Law Enforcement and Military professionals. As part of the ADAPT Carrier System, it is scalable and customizable with the continually expanding line of ADAPT accessories. From low visibility security and clandestine operations, to high threat direct action missions, the Slickster™ can easily and quickly be adapted to suit your requirements through the use of ADAPT accessories. Simple, low profile and thought-out design. Check this out guys and gals! The size of the carrier has nothing to do with your shirt size but everything to do with the size of your armor plate. When choosing your plate carrier size, you will want to pick it to fit what armor you have. View Product Guide Sizing: SIZE MEDIUM FITS - MEDIUM SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE, 10"x12" up to 10”x12.25“x1” SIZE LARGE FITS - LARGE SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE up to 10.5”x13.5“x1” Each front and back armor plate should not exceed 6lbs or carrier will not perform as intended. Features: Carry Elastic Cummerbund (CEC) that can accommodate 5.56 and 7.62 magazines, smoke, flashbang, radio, tourniquet and others (4 cells on each side). Adjustable with hook and loop front and rear Loop Velcro on the chest and back allow for call-sign patches to be added Laminated shoulder straps which are fully adjustable into the rear plate bag to fit all sizes. Loop velcro on bottom of straps for comfort in low visibility and ADAPT shoulder pads Laser cut slots on laminated chest to attach ADAPT flaps as well as most chest rigs using ITW QASM buckles (sold separately) Laser cut slots located at the bottom of front and rear plate bags to attach tourniquets and other accessories Mesh lined plate bags to maximize comfort and breathability Includes shoulder strap adjustment tool which, although not necessary for adjustment, helps aid in quick sizing Weighing in at only 402g Each front and back armor plate should not exceed 6lbs or carrier will not perform as intended We do not recommend the use of steel plates due to sizing and increased wear they cause on carriers Made in USA
LIKE THE NAME “BASE” IMPLIES: this version is the plate pockets only. This does not include a cummerbund. You get to choose your own Cummerbund. The rest is the exact same as the Slickster™, so we are saving time and money and re-using the same description: A minimalist multi-mission plate carrier for Military professionals. Say that 5 times fast. The Slickster™ is part of the ADAPT Carrier System which means it is scalable and customizable and guarantees us more business with the continually expanding line of ADAPT accessories. Build the perfect kit to suit your needs with our low-profile, but high-end design. Check this out guys and gals! The size of the carrier has nothing to do with your shirt size but everything to do with the size of y, our armor plate. When choosing your plate carrier size, you will want to pick it to fit what armor you have. View Product Guide SIZE MEDIUM FITS - MEDIUM SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE, 10"x12" up to 10”x12.25“x1” SIZE LARGE FITS - LARGE SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE up to 10.5”x13.5“x1” Each front and back armor plate should not exceed 6lbs or carrier will not perform as intended. Base only, no Benedict Cumberbatch, I mean cummerbund. NO CUMMERBUND. Pick your own. Standard Slickster Rear Plate Pocket. Each front and back armor plate should not exceed 6lbs or carrier will not perform as intended. We do not recommend the use of steel plates due to sizing and increased wear they cause on carriers Made in USA
We really are good at appropriately naming things. Base = plate pockets only, no cummerbund. MOLLE = The standard Slickster™ rear plate pocket has been replaced with the MOLLE Rear Plate Pocket. This offers extra space to attach MOLLE compatible pouches and packs for ultimate customization. The rest is the exact same as the Slickster™, so we are saving time and money and re-using the same description: A minimalist multi-mission plate carrier for Military professionals. Say that 5 times fast. The Slickster™ is part of the ADAPT Carrier System which means it is scalable and customizable and guarantees us more business with the continually expanding line of ADAPT accessories. Build the perfect pack to suit your needs with our low-profile, but high-end design. Check this out guys and gals! The size of the carrier has nothing to do with your shirt size but everything to do with the size of your armor plate. When choosing your plate carrier size, you will want to pick it to fit what armor you have. View Product Guide SIZE MEDIUM FITS - MEDIUM SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE, 10"x12" up to 10”x12.25“x1” SIZE LARGE FITS - LARGE SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE up to 10.5”x13.5“x1” Each front and back armor plate should not exceed 6lbs or carrier will not perform as intended. Base only, no Benedict Cumberbatch, I mean cummerbund. NO CUMMERBUND. Pick your own. MOLLE Rear Plate Pocket replaces Standard Slickster Pocket Each front and back armor plate should not exceed 6lbs or carrier will not perform as intended. We do not recommend the use of steel plates due to sizing and increased wear they cause on carriers Made in USA With great innovation, comes great customization
The Back Panel MOLLE allows users to create hot-swappable load-outs for the back of their FCPC V5 or Slickster MOLLE when equipped with our MOLLE Zipper Kit. End users can quickly swap out their Back Panel MOLLE with four tuck tabs and two zippers instead of undoing MOLLE for each item. This opens up the possibility of having several configurations across multiple panels and quickly changing them out on the fly. Check out our entire suite of General Purpose Pockets Secure attachment points with zippers and tuck tabs Laser cut with precision out of lightweight thermoplastic Six rows and five columns of MOLLE Side Zippers for attachment to the FCPC V5 Can be installed on MOLLE compatible carriers with our MOLLE Zipper Kit Only compatible with Ferro Concepts zipper-equipped carriers or when used with the MOLLE Zipper Kit. Weight: 4.5 oz Made in USA View Product Guide
The Back Panel Banger is an updated version of our popular Assault Back Panel. Like its predecessor, it features 3 multi-fit pockets along the top for items like flashbangs, smoke grenades, 5.56 magazines, FOG magazine, etc. Actually, FOG has to stay in the truck. Won’t fit. Here is some important information, so listen up: The retention flaps are not only adjustable, but they are also completely removable. AND they will secure the contents of the pockets with an innovative silent tuck tab closure system. We are all about innovation here at Ferro Concepts. This is an example of that. The bottom GP pocket provides storage of mission essentials (chewing gum, Chapstick, yo-yo?). Equipped with side attachment zippers for quick and secure attachment to the FCPC V5 plate carrier. Can be installed on MOLLE compatible carriers like The Slickster™ MOLLE Rear Plate Pocket with the use of our Back Panel MOLLE Zipper kit. With great innovation, comes great customization. Choose wisely. Or just buy it all. Three multi-fit expanding pockets Adjustable retention flaps Removable retention flaps Quick, silent and secure tuck tab flap closure General purpose pocket (Support your local Girl Scout Troop by storing some Thin-Mints in here) Side Zippers for attachment to the FCPC V5 Can be installed on MOLLE compatible carriers with our MOLLE Zipper Kit Only compatible with Ferro Concepts zipper equipped carriers. Loop Velcro panel on GP pocket for Identification patches. Made in USA Weight: 7.83 OZ View Product Guide
The Back Panel Double Pouch adds substantial carry ability to the FCPC V5 by providing two large stacked general-purpose pockets. Full width zippers allow easy access and navigation of contents with or without gloves. Both top and bottom pouches are partially lined with loop Velcro for optional organizational solutions. The top pouch has an inner mini zippered pocket to stow smaller items. Equipped with side attachment zippers for quick and secure attachment to the FCPC V5 plate carrier. Can be installed on MOLLE compatible carriers like The Slickster™ MOLLE Rear Plate Pocket with the use of our Back Panel MOLLE Zipper kit. Two large general-purpose pockets Full width zipper closure Inner zipper pocket located in top pocket. (Pocket Inception) Both pockets are partially lined with loop Velcro for optional organization. (We like to think organization is not optional, but you do you) Loop Velcro panel on top pocket for Identification patches Elastic comm routing loops on sides Side Zippers for attachment to the FCPC V5 Can be installed on MOLLE compatible carriers with our MOLLE Zipper Kit Only compatible with Ferro Concepts zipper equipped carriers (So don’t forget to add to your cart before checkout!) Weight: 6.66 OZ View Product Guide
The Back Panel Water provides storage for up to 1.75L hydration bladders/reservoirs. Equipped with side attachment zippers for quick and secure attachment to the FCPC V5 plate carrier and with a second set of zippers allowing it to be layered in between other ADAPT back panels for additional adaptability. See that’s why we name things the way we do. Can be installed on MOLLE compatible carriers like The Slickster™ MOLLE Rear Plate Pocket with the use of our ADAPT Back Panel MOLLE Zipper kit. Holds up to a 1.75L bladder/reservoir (Hydration is so important for a glowing complexion) Internal elastic bladder retention Side Zippers for attachment to the FCPC V5 Secondary zippers for layering capability with ADAPT Back Panels Only compatible with Ferro Concepts zipper equipped carriers (So keep shopping!) Can be installed on MOLLE compatible carriers with our MOLLE Zipper Kit Made in USA Weight: 4.93 OZ View Product Guide
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