Reviews & Ratings for Condor Outdoor Defender Plate Carrier — 14 reviews — Page 1

Seems well built and solid. Mildly cumbersome to getnon and off and to adjust but will definitely do the job once its on. Tons of MOLLE and pretty comfortable so far. Have not loaded it fully to my needs just yet as im waiting for stuff in the mail, but is comfortable for me. Om a larger man 6'2, 305lbs and its nice with room for those a bit bigger than I and also adjustable for slightly smaller builds as well.

I set this up to use as my duty vest and the cummerbund is way too big and bulky, and the whole setup was twice as heavy as my old cheap one. Velcro is strong, vest is awkward to get set up and put on. I am 6'5 235lbs for reference

It seems well made. My only compliant is it uses plastic for the clips on the shoulder straps. All together i like it better then the ones that you have to pull on velcro, it's super loud. Its well designed and uses high quality material. For first time buyers I would suggest going somewhere and try some on to find preference.

I purchased this carrier on the recommendation of my dept's rangemaster. Took a while to get it adjusted perfectly, but now that's it's broken in, I love it. The amount of MOLLE on this carrier is awesome. I carry my radio/taser/triple mag pouch/cell phone/tourniquet on it, and there's still tons of mounting options left. Getting it on and off quickly can be a little cumbersome, but again, once you're used to it, it's easy. The soft plates from my old vest fit a little snugly, but once the carrier settled in, there's no issues. The shoulder pads take a little getting used to, but the extra MOLLE on them is a nice addition. I would highly recommend it if you're in the market for a new carrier.

from the reviews on other sites, i was not expecting much. i got to say though, you get what you pay for. not bad though. feels rugged and suits my needs.will provide everyone with more info as i began to wear it.

Glad I read the other reviews avout this being a vest for hefty men, they werent kidding. Im 6ft and have a decent sized chest but I still have the vest adjusted so both velcro flaps meet at the back (adjusted to max tightness) for a decent fit. I actually wish the straps on the shoulders could shorten up just a bit more to have it ride up a little before I weigh it down again aha. The build quality is very very solid especially for the price. Still figuring out a way to slip this on in a timely manner.... my ocd doesnt help in that department, but once you have this on you could take on the world. I wouldnt suggest this for you if you have to travel any decent distance and its not quick to get on either, but if ur pulling an alamo you'll be well served with this so long as you're a fairly heftt bloke.

This plate carrier fit sooooo much better than some of my previous rigs. Assembly was a little complex and an instruction kit would have been nice. Fits my front and back plates perfectly has good cushioning and is highly adjustable so it will hold a tight fit even on guys who don't have a chest the size of a 40 gallon drum.

I've tried several plate carriers, and this is the one that has fit me the best. Im 6'1" with a 54" chest, and this thing fits me like a glove. Great adjustability. Would recommend it for other big guys. Seems very well built; great quality for the money.

Another great Condor product. The vest is well made, quality materials and all the stitching seem tight. Fully adjustable for a perfect fit. I like the extra padded shoulders, great to have when loaded down. I also like the extra padding in between you and the armor. Awesome vest, worth the money. Shipping was fast, thanks OP.

I really like this plate carrier. It has tons of adjustability to adapt to a lot of different load outs. I have heard about some people reviews on utube saying that it has multiple layers and is hot and won't breathe. Uuuummm the more layers you have gives you more protection and why are you wearing this? Also once you put steel plates in any carrier they don't breathe.......because steel doesn't BREATHE!!!

The real only thing I can say against this unit is it's fairly hard to get into and out of, and the shoulder straps have a limited spot of the adjustment without pulling in some of the hook and loop material into the buckle....which is a pain to get in. But we are talking about something your not going to put on for 5-10 minutes take it off for a while then donning it back on. This is something you will be putting on for a considerate amount of time. That being said to gain the amount of molle and adjustability I say it's worth the money and hassle of getting in and out of it, and the issue with the Velcro and buckle.