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Deep guides on body armor, plate carriers, pouches, and the gear we build. Written from over a decade of designing and testing this stuff.

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War Belt vs Battle Belt vs Duty Belt: What’s the Difference

War belt, battle belt, duty belt, gun belt: the terms get used interchangeably but the context differs. Here is what each one…

Mar 8, 2022 · 6 min read

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How to Choose a Mag Pouch: Single, Double, Triple, and What Actually Fits Your Carrier

Single vs double vs triple, elastic vs kydex, open-top vs flap, 5.56 vs .308. A straight breakdown of how to pick mag…

Nov 18, 2021 · 11 min read

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SAPI Cut vs Shooter’s Cut vs Swimmer’s Cut: Plate Shapes Explained

SAPI cut, shooter's cut, swimmer's cut: armor plate shapes explained. What each cut trades off between coverage and mobility, and which is…

Nov 3, 2021 · 5 min read

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Admin Pouch Guide: What Goes in It and How to Pick the Right Size

An admin pouch holds the small items you reach for throughout the day: pens, notebook, multitool, ID. Here's what goes in one,…

Sep 14, 2021 · 8 min read

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MOLLE vs Laser Cut: Which Attachment System

MOLLE vs laser cut: how the two attachment systems compare on weight, profile, durability, and compatibility, and which to choose for your…

Sep 8, 2021 · 5 min read

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Battle Belt Setup: Building Your First-Line Gear

A battle belt is your first-line gear: the pistol, tourniquet, and mags that stay on you when the plate carrier comes off.…

May 11, 2021 · 9 min read

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Ceramic vs Polyethylene Plates: Which Hard Armor Material

Ceramic vs polyethylene plates: how the two hard armor materials compare on weight, protection, durability, and cost, and which to choose.

Mar 22, 2021 · 5 min read

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How to Clean and Store Body Armor

How to clean and store body armor the right way: soft armor, hard plates, and carriers. Extend the life of your armor…

Nov 10, 2020 · 6 min read

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How to Size a Plate Carrier: Fit, Plates, and Common Mistakes

Plate carrier sizing trips up more first-time buyers than anything else. Here is how to size the plates, fit the carrier, and…

Aug 19, 2020 · 7 min read

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Is Steel Body Armor Still Worth It? The Truth About Spalling and What We Recommend Instead

Steel armor is cheap, tough, and widely sold, but it has real trade-offs that marketing often skips. Spalling, weight, anti-spall coatings, and…

Aug 14, 2020 · 9 min read

War Belt vs Battle Belt vs Duty Belt: What’s the Difference

How to Choose a Mag Pouch: Single, Double, Triple, and What Actually Fits Your Carrier

SAPI Cut vs Shooter’s Cut vs Swimmer’s Cut: Plate Shapes Explained

Admin Pouch Guide: What Goes in It and How to Pick the Right Size

MOLLE vs Laser Cut: Which Attachment System

Battle Belt Setup: Building Your First-Line Gear

Ceramic vs Polyethylene Plates: Which Hard Armor Material

How to Clean and Store Body Armor

How to Size a Plate Carrier: Fit, Plates, and Common Mistakes

Is Steel Body Armor Still Worth It? The Truth About Spalling and What We Recommend Instead

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