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Chaos BALCS Laser Cut Carrier

$340.00

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Description

The Chaos BALCS Laser Cut Carrier is built around the BALCS soft armor platform. It accepts BALCS cut soft armor(sold separately) and cummerbund pockets are sized to the carrier. Carrier includes an adjustable cummerbund with built-in soft armor pockets(soft armor sold separately) allowing expanded protection without increasing footprint. The cummerbund can also be configured to accept side plates(sold separately) giving additional options based on loadout requirements.

The Chaos Carrier supports both soft and hard armor configurations giving flexibility depending on mission or application. A breathable 3D mesh liner combined with sculpted foam improves comfort during extended wear while helping manage heat.

Laser cut slots on the front and rear allow modular attachment of pouches and accessories without adding unnecessary bulk. The platform provides full coverage while maintaining mobility.

If additional front capability is needed a Front Placard Conversion Panel can be added to support QASM or hook backed placards and expand your loadout.

Wondering if Level IIIA or II armor is for you? Check out our How To Guide on Body Armor as well as write ups from AR15.com

BALCS plate carrier designed for BALCS cut soft armor. Compatible with soft armor systems and hard armor plates. Provides extended coverage compared to standard plate carriers while maintaining mobility.

Looking for another option for BALCS carrier check out our Chaos BALCS MVP Carrier

Handmade in Knoxville, TN

What is BALCS

What is a BALCS carrier
A BALCS carrier is designed to hold BALCS cut soft armor and can also support hard plates for added protection.

What is BALCS soft armor
BALCS soft armor is a military cut armor system that provides more coverage than standard plate carrier inserts.

Can you run plates with BALCS
Yes. BALCS carriers are designed to run soft armor with optional hard plate

BALCS stands for Body Armor Load Carriage System. It is a military armor cut originally developed for U.S. Special Operations and is widely used across law enforcement and government contracts.

BALCS soft armor is designed to provide extended coverage compared to standard plate carrier inserts. It wraps further around the torso and covers more of the side body, which increases protection without requiring a fully rigid system.

Unlike standard plate carriers that rely only on hard plates, a BALCS system is built around soft armor as the foundation, with the option to add plates over it.

BALCS is built for users who need more coverage than a standard plate carrier.

• Increased side coverage compared to plate-only systems
• Designed to work with both soft armor and hard plates
• Common in military and law enforcement use
• Proven armor shape with long-term adoption

Sizing

Available Sizing:
Small – 4XL Sizing

MIL-SPEC BALCS Sizing
(2XL-4XL BALCS Grading)

Cummerbund matches sizing of the carrier 

What's Included

Chaos BALCS Carrier
Cummerbund w/Tubes
Bungee
QASM Buckles
Padded Shoulder Pads

Specs

‎BALCS Chassis (Accepts Standard BALCS sizes + 2XL and 3XL grading)
‎Sleek engineered laser grid front and back
‎Comm wire channels/tunnel
‎Body cam clip
‎Body mic clip (sides)
‎Padded Shoulder Pads
‎Contoured shoulders
‎Hidden knife and utility pockets
‎Heavy duty reinforced drag handle
‎Internal plate pockets(per plate sizing)
QASM Grid Support
Shoulder Strap hide-away pocket
Full 3D Mesh with 3D sculpted foam for air flow
FirstSpear Tubes Cummerbund
‎Fully scalable (Groin, Collar, Biceps)
Handmade in Knoxville, TN

We wanted to make something that was modern, high speed, and low profile while embracing the balcs style armor. The Chaos BALCS Laser Cut Carrier is the result of that process.

SmallMediumLargeX-Large2X-Large3X-Large
Standard Plates8x10 Shooters Cut
8x10 Full Cut
10x12 Shooters Cut
10x12 Full Cut
11x1411x1411x1411x14
SAPI PlatesSmallMediumLargeX-LargeX-LargeX-Large
BALCS Panel SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large2X-Large3X-Large
Front Length13"14"15"16"17"18"+
Chest36-38"38-40"40-42"42-44"44-46"48+"

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