Great compact plate carrier - Shellback Tactical Banshee Rifle Plate Carrier

This is a great compact plate carrier that holds 10X12 plates. I have AR500 plates and trauma pads in mine. I like how the cummerbund is adjustable and it fits on me. I am 5'9 and weigh 210 and there is still plenty of room to adjust the carrier and cummerbund if I was bigger. The velcro is extremely strong and the plates do not sag in the pouches. The carrier holds the weight of the plates evenly and has channels for hydration and radios. It does get hot as it does not have mesh, but any plate carrier will get hot after moderate use. The shoulder pads work really well to.
This carrier does NOT come with side plate pouches but you can order them separately like I did. Just make sure they fit this particular carrier. The drag handle seems sturdy and molle has not stretched on me despite repeated weaving of pouches. If you want a carrier that is compact, sturdy,and doesn't waste space, then this is the carrier for you. You won't be disappointed.