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Color: Coyote
Size: M

MOLLEminus is a revolutionary load carriage platform that is fully MOLLE compatible while being the lightest on the market. The same way we made the lightest MOLLE pouch attachment - Helium Whisper™ - system with one piece Helium Whisper backers, MOLLEminus™ is a MOLLE compatible platform constructed out of one piece of ULTRAcomp™ The MOLLE field has been changed to all slots which gives greater flexibility in mounting pouches and maximum signature reduction without having another layer of material underneath.

The PLATEminus 4 combines the advanced technology and superior design to bring you a full featured plate carrier that can be worn slick and light or fully kitted out. For the latest version of this product, check out the PLATE-6.

The PLATE-4 is a light weight plate carrier that is perfectly suited as a low profile carrier or a fully loaded MOLLE compatible plate carrier. The carrier is built with ULTRAcomp® - an extremely durable, battle proven high performance laminate that has been laser cut for a precision down to the thousandth of an inch. The laser cut MOLLEminus™ slots are fully MOLLE compatible that saves weight and bulk over traditional sewn MOLLE webbing. The latest generation of MOLLEminus provides a greater range of adjustment of pouches over the first generation ‘slots and holes’ and also minimizes snags on clothing or other gear.

When worn, the PLATEminus is surprisingly light - only 640 grams or less than a pound and a half empty. With plates, the whole setup is very thin, secure, and snag free for very easy wear and use whether it is under an outer garment, in a vehicle, or training at the range

The PLATEminus 4 carriers SAPI or ESAPI armour plates with or without soft armour backers in an enclosed tweave plate pocket. Other nonstandard sized steel or composite armour may fit depending on the size. Remember to size the carrier in the options to the plate size, NOT the user physical size.

Medium 9.5" wide x 12.5" high x 1.25" thick -For Medium SAPI / ESAPI plates
Large 10.25" wide x 13.25" high x 1.25" thick - For Large SAPI / ESAPI plates

The side plate pockets that fit 6” x 6” hard armour side plates secured with a Ten-Speed® cummerbund for a more secure fit and to hold extra mags or equipment.

BLIP™ feature on the Side Plate Pockets

Our Ball Loaded Index Point, or BLIP™ for short, is a feature found on all our lidded pouches and select plate carriers like the PLATEminus V4 Plate Carrier. BLIP was born in the freezing rain on a Blackwater range. It was there we realized that when you can’t feel your fingers, it’s very difficult to get a grasp on a flat piece of webbing and distinguish a pull tab. The ball doesn’t rely on friction; the bones in your fingers positively engage it. BLIP’s form is both easy to pull and impossible to miss.

Ten-Speed® Cummerbund Straps

These inner straps made of Ten-Speed Military Grade Elastic with a Hook and Loop system in place on the back panel to side pockets. The cummerbund can be completely removed for best adjustment to body type and size (see the bottom of the page for more details). The military grade elastic also helps with better flexibility and movement, as the material is flexible as well. It also has two multi-use pouches (as seen in the Side Plate Feature Image holding an M4 Mag), which depends on how much of the Cummerbund is exposed.

Display your Patches

The carrier is fully adjustable for the user size with adjustable hook and hoop secured shoulder straps and adjustable side straps. A large pattern matched loop field on the front can be left empty or used to display name, department, or flag patches.

  • Compatibility: ESAPI & ESAPs Plates with soft armor backers. Other similar sized armoured plates may fit.
  • Installation - Pulling the BLIP™ feature on the Side Plate Pockets to open or close side Pockets for best fit, along with adjustable shoulder straps.
  • Plate Size - Medium: 241 x 318 mm (9½ x 12½ in) or Large: 260 x 337 mm (10⅛ x 13¼ in)
  • Weight - 0.64 KG's (1.41 lbs)
  • Material - Constructed from ULTRAcomp® high performance laminate Ten-Speed® cummerbund (on Plate Pockets)
  • Technology - MOLLEminus™ Technology fully MOLLE compatible

Specifications

  • Weight: 640 g / 1.41 lbs
  • Intended Use: Military, Tactical
  • Gender: Men's
  • Age: Adult
  • Brand: Blue Force Gear
  • Guarantee: Limited Lifetime

    Metropolitan France

    • Standard (2-3 days): 6.95€ or Free for orders over 59€
    • Mondial Relay pickup points: 4.50€ or Free for orders over 59€
    • Express (24 working hours): from 10.95€

    Military Postal Sector

    • Standard (variable delay according to MP): 6.95€ or Free for orders over 59€

    Tax-Free

    If the MP address is located outside the EEC, you can benefit from tax-free billing (excluding VAT), excluding shipping costs, provided that you send us by e-mail a Military Position Certificate (MPC) corresponding to the period during which you placed the order. Without this MPC, you will not be able to benefit from the VAT exemption.

    Belgium

    • Standard (2-5 days): 8.95€ or Free for orders over 59€
    • Mondial Relay pickup points: 4.50€ or Free for orders over 59€

    International

    For all shipments outside Metropolitan France, the amount of shipping costs is calculated based on the weight of the package and the country of destination. The delivery fees will be displayed in your cart before the payment of your order.

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    Product Return

    You have a 30-day withdrawal right from the receipt of your order to request a return of one or more items for an exchange (free), a credit note, or a refund (in the latter two cases, a contribution to the return costs of 1.95 euros will be applied for the following countries: Metropolitan France, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, Andorra). In case of an error on our part or a manufacturing defect, the return costs will be at our expense.

    Important

    For returns from the DOM-TOM, and other countries inside and outside the EEC, return costs are the responsibility of the customer.

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