The Mission Essential Plate Carrier (MEPC) keeps a minimalist design at its heart while packing in key features that enhance usability. 500D construction gives the carrier strength while keeping weight to a minimum. Carrier sizing matches plate size, not user size. Each plate bag will fit up to a 1.2" thick combination of plate and backer.
**THIS LISTING IS FOR THE SLICK REAR BAG, CLICK HERE FOR A MOLLE REAR BAG**
Options
- Size: 8x10, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge
- Rear Panel: SLICK REAR BAG. FOR THE MOLLE REAR BAG CLICK HERE!
- Color: Black, Ranger Green, Coyote, Multicam, Multicam Arid, Multicam Black, Multicam Tropic, Woodland, and Wolf Grey
Features
- Zippered admin pocket
- 6" x 4" Chest MOLLE/Loop field for ID Patches or use with Navigation Boards
- Included QASM buckle for placard use while also allowing G-Hook placard compatibility
- Integrated low-profile drag handle (On MOLLE Version only)
- 8" x 5" Rear Loop panel and MOLLE field for ID Patches and PID marker placement
- Rear cover secures cummerbund attachment
- 3D mesh liner for enhanced comfort
- Overlapping shoulder straps allow a wide range of adjustment and cable pass-through
- Internal Plate adjustment straps ensure proper fitment of a variety of plates
- Compatible with all Velcro-mounted cummerbunds
Check out the size chart tab to help you choose the correct fit for Plates.
MOLLE vs Slick Rear Bag
THIS LISTING IS FOR THE SLICK REAR BAG. FOR THE MOLLE REAR BAG CLICK HERE!
Slick Rear Bag: For operators seeking a minimalist profile, the MEPC also comes with a slick rear bag option. This design eliminates the drag handle and external webbing, offering a clean, low-profile appearance without compromising ballistic protection. It's the ideal choice for missions requiring speed, agility, and a reduced silhouette.
PLATE CARRIER SIZING GUIDE
Key Points
- Carrier Size Aligns with Plate Size: Your shirt or body size doesn't determine the carrier size.
- Plate Variability: Keep in mind that plate dimensions can differ by ±1" between manufacturers.
- Max Thickness: Our plate bags accommodate plates and backers up to 1.2" thick.
Carrier Sizing Based on Plate Dimensions
- 8" x 10": Designed for 8" x 10" plates (SAPI, ESAPI, Shooter, Swimmer)
- Small: Designed for 8.75" x 11.75" plates (SAPI, ESAPI, Shooter, Swimmer)
- Medium: Designed for 9.5"x12.5" & Commercial 10"x12" plates (SAPI, ESAPI, Swimmer)
- Large: Designed for plates up to 10.5”x13.5" (SAPI, ESAPI, Swimmer)
- X-Large: Designed for 11" x 14" plates (SAPI, ESAPI, Shooter, Swimmer)
Proper Fitment & Placement
- Avoid Oversizing: Oversizing can compromise your shooting stance and mobility due to extra weight.
- Ideal Placement: The plate bag should align from your jugular notch to your belly button vertically, and from nipple to nipple horizontally.
Cable Pass-Through
The cable pass-through on the MEPC is a specialized design feature intended for the convenient routing of cables, wires, or tubes. This pass-through allows for seamless management of communication equipment or other devices, facilitating a streamlined and efficient setup.
Admin Pocket
The admin pocket on the MEPC is a compact, easily accessible compartment located on the front, designed for storing essential administrative tools, documents, or accessories. It helps users keep important items within quick reach.
Enhanced Webbing
Our design features enhanced webbing that provides unparalleled versatility for placard adjustments and Push-to-Talk (PTT) management. This additional webbing also seamlessly integrates with both our breaching lanyard and the Recondite Strap kit, enabling easy self-access and rapid disconnection capabilities when used with the MEPC.
Shoulder Straps
Equipped with adjustable, extended shoulder straps, the plate bag on our plate carrier ensures both comfort and adaptability for wearers of all sizes. These straps feature a dual-purpose design, allowing for efficient cable pass-through and the ability to tuck away excess strap material into the plate bag. This ensures a streamlined, snag-free profile that's ideal for mission-critical operations.
Removable QASM Buckles
Removable QASM buckles on the MEPC users to quickly and easily attach or detach gear and accessories as needed. These buckles offer a convenient and customizable way for users to secure their Placard and accessories to the MEPC, making it adaptable for various missions and loadouts without the need for complex reconfigurations.
Cummerbund Flap
This flap on the MEPC serves as an additional layer of security for the cummerbund. It helps keep the cummerbund in place, ensuring a snug and stable fit for the wearer. This added feature prevents the cummerbund from shifting and peeling during movement, enhancing overall comfort and safety.
Loop Field
Our plate carrier is engineered for adaptability, featuring a laser-cut loop field on the front for effortless attachment of EUD boards, morale patches, or identifiers. The rear comes equipped with a standard MOLLE loop field, adding another layer of customization. Both loop fields are crafted for a secure fit with hook-fastened patches, ensuring quick and tailored identification for any mission requirements.
Low Profile Drag Handle
Our rear MOLLE panel option features a low-profile, padded drag handle, constructed from reinforced tubular webbing. Seamlessly integrated into the plate bag, this robust handle is designed for quick and secure extraction in emergency scenarios, without adding unnecessary bulk or snag hazards.
Manufacturer Information
Defense Mechanisms is located in Winona, MN. All Defense Mechanism products are hand-made to order. They provide tactical equipment, including plate carriers (MEPC, APOC), cummerbunds, clothing, and belts.
Warranty Information
Defense Mechanisms products offer a limited LIFETIME warranty. Defense Mechanisms warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the product’s lifetime. If a warranty claim is validated, they will repair, replace, or refund the product at their discretion. Contact us at Uprise Armory LLC to file a warranty claim.