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The Hilo Low Profile Plate Carrier is a slick, lightweight plate carrier built for quick deployment and low-visibility wear at an affordable price.
Minimal does not mean impractical. The front plate bag has a built-in zippered admin pocket that keeps small items secure while maintaining a seamless, slick profile, plus a loop field for patches or name tags. It includes two removable QASM / swift-clip style female buckles for mounting a front placard such as the Laser Triple Mag Front Placard, pull them off to run the carrier completely slick for total concealment.
The front and back loop fields let you run an Elastic Cummerbund or step up to a Skeletal Cummerbund with Tubes (sold separately). The back panel is slick with a Velcro loop field, and both panels use airflow padding for bodyside cooling.
The shoulders use a unique notched adjustability system to help you remember your sizing, sliding in and securing via hook and loop. A setup tool is included so the strap doesn’t grab during sizing. Inside the plate pocket, an adjustment strap sets how high or low the plate rides.
Plate fitment runs SAPI Small through X-Large, with the Medium also taking 10×12 shooters and swimmers cut. Soft armor backers fit the same range. MBAV cut soft armor also fits, so you are not limited to SAPI cut backers when you build it out.
The included Elastic Cummerbund has three cells that hold 5.56 or 7.62 mags plus tools like radios and tourniquets.
Front placard not included. Mags not included. Skeletal Cummerbund with Tubes sold separately.
Handmade in Knoxville, TN USA
| Carrier Size | Plate Support |
|---|---|
| Small | 8×10 to SAPI Small |
| Medium | 10×12 Shooters Cut, Swimmers Cut to SAPI Medium |
| Large | Up to SAPI Large |
| X-Large | Up to SAPI X-Large |
Soft armor plate backers fit the same SAPI Small through X-Large range.
MBAV cut soft armor also fits this carrier.
We offer six cummerbund sizes to fit your style and comfort for how tight you would like the carrier to be on your body, each cummerbund allows for adjustments above its size so you can tighten up the carrier with a +/- 4″ elastic stretch.
Small – 32 to 34″ (13″ Length)
Medium – 34″ to 38″ (15″ Length)
Large – 40″ to 44″ (17″ Length)
X-Large – 46″ to 50″ (19″ Length)
2X-Large – 52″ to 56″ (21″ Length)
3X-Large – 58″ to 62″ (23″ Length)
1x Hilo Carrier Front & Back
1x Elastic Cummerbund
Lightweight
Compact minimal chassis
QASM buckle attachments
Upper front Admin pocket with zipper
Accepts MBAV cut soft armor
Weight: 1.4 lbs (X-Large front and rear plate bags)
500D construction
3D air flow spacer mesh body side
Internal plate support
Visual sizing reference points on shoulder straps
Supports any Velcro or Ladder Cummerbund setup
ID panel front and rear
Berry & NIR Compliant
Made in Knoxville,TN
Great personal service! My order didn't make sense and the staff made sure I got the right product. I hope I never have to test the products in a real shooting, but based on my research I have a fighting chance. I would like to add accessories to the HILO gear, and will do over time.
I have worked in many different carriers and armor in my time in the military and on Duty, and I can honestly say this carrier is one very top 3 in my career. I recommend it to any one who will listen lol I even let my buddy use it on an operation and he was just as impressed. The construction, the comfort,the modular design, an ability to scale it to officer needs and sizes are top notch. Another really good offering from a home based company, Midwest Armor! Keep up the Goodwork!
Very comfortable! Absolutely love it
Excellent low profile plate carrier. Stitching and quality is very good with plenty of options for load out. Customer service is top notch and responds very quickly to questions. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.
I was fortunate enough to stumble across Midwest Armor via Reddit. I did some research and decided to place an order. My order is delayed. Why I wonder? BAM! Snowstorm shuts down Tennessee. Reach out to customer service for an update. Hands down best customer service I have had in a long time. Fast, honest, and got me my updates instantly. Now about the carrier. Holy light weight. Fits my Hesco plates perfectly. Shoulder pads are padded and fit great. Cumberbum wraps tightly around my torso, and stays put. My girlfriend is a seemstress and I had her inspect the sticting entirley. Its all flawless. I love my PC and addtions from Midwest Armor, They do oustanding work. I will be a purchasing more in the future!
