The Hilo Low Profile Plate Carrier is a quick deployment minimal plate carrier with a low profile at an affordable price. The carrier comes with everything you need, except the plates, this includes the front and back plate backs as well as an Elastic Cummerbund.
Minimal does not mean not practical, each carrier front plate bag features a built in top admin pouch, a large loop area which has support for SwiftClip/QASM) buckles on either end as well as a large loop field on the bottom. For even lower profile you can easily remove the SwiftClip buckles for total concealment.
The back panel features loop on the top and bottom. Both field of loops on bottom are meant to support any cummerbund that works via a Velcro attachment system like our Elastic Cummerbund.
Both front and back panels feature airflow padding for bodyside cooling.
The shoulders feature a unique adjustability system that helps you remember sizing using a built in notch system. The shoulders attach by sliding in and securing via a hook and loop system. To aid in the setup we include a tool so that your strap doesn't get attached during sizing.
Our Elastic Cummerbund features three cells that can securely hold 5.56, 7.62 as well as your tools such as radios and tourniquets.
Inside the plate pocket is an adjustment strap to let you adjust how high or low the plate rides in the carrier.
Front Placard is not included. Mags are not included.Â
Sizing
PLATE SUPPORT
Carrier Size
Plate Support
Small
8×10 to SAPI Small
Medium
10×12 Shooters Cut, Simmers Cut to SAPI Medium
Large
Up to SAPI Large
X-Large
Up to SAPI X-Large
Cummerbund Sizing
We offer three 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)
What's Included
1x Hilo Carrier Front & Back
1x Elastic Cummerbund
Specs
Lightweight
Compact minimal chassis
QASM buckle attachments
Upper front Admin pocket with zipper
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
Compatible with HILO chest rig systems
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