ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 DFNDR Level IV Armor Package (Includes 2 x DFNDR Armor Rifle Rated Hard Plates)

[ OVERVIEW ]  ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 Offensive Plate Carrier Our ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 DFNDR Level IV Armor Package combines our ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 Ultralight Minimalist Plate Carrier with a pair of Level IV hard armor plates from DFNDR Armor for guaranteed compatibility in a simple, convenient and turnkey personal protection package good for both professional duty use and personal home defense use, or anything in between.IMPORTANT UPDATE JUNE 27, 2024: Recently, a close US Ally contacted us about making modifications to ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 to meet the requirements of a newly issued plate carrier contract for their military. They specifically requested we make these changes in the MultiCam colorway. We were already working on these changes and modifications for a future version of ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3, but this contract requirement accelerated our implementation of these modifications. In line with our belief in empowered individuals, we are making these modifications to ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 in MultiCam effective immediately and available to all, ensuring that you can get your hands on the latest version without delay.Updates are as follows: 1.  Shoulder strap width reduced to 1.5" for compatibility with 1.5” don/doff hardware (sold separately, First Spear Tubes shown for demonstration only). 2. Additional vertical SwiftClip slits create two different mounting heights for placards/QASM buckle accessories. 3. Additional negative MAPS row for Admin/EUD mounting optionality. 4. Internal Open Architecture Shoulder Straps for incredible “lay flat” shoulder strap angle of attack and comfort. 5. Standard MAPS spacing for upper portion of rear plate bag and half-spacing for lower portion of rear plate bag for precision pouch placement. 6. Vertically oriented lateral MOLLE slits for dedicated cummerbund routing. "WHICH VARIANT SHOULD I BUY?": This will depend on your use case.Side Strap - Buy this if you want the slimmest, lightest, faster variant or if you want to use a different cummerbund.AXL Equinox Cummerbund - Buy this if you want a turn-key, out of the box load-bearing cummerbund with adjustability and quick-release capability.If you have any further questions about ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3, check out our FAQ here. ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 is intended for advanced, trained, professional end-users. It is not intended for beginners or hobbyists. Please note that ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 does not have an FR rating.Plate Carrier Cooling/Heating/Hydration: add IMS Pro Combo above Here is the scientific and engineering truth behind exposed armor plates IMPORTANT: click here for terms, conditions, and restrictions on body armor purchases. For safety reasons, all armor sales are final. No returns or exchanges. No exceptions. DFNDR Armor Plates Pairing armor with the correct plate carrier can be complicated and confusing. We created this ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 Armor Package to make things easy. Each package includes two of the exact same DFNDR Armor Level III+ C or Level IV rifle rated stand-alone body armor plates that we all run in our personal ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 plate carriers here at the shop. Here are the specs from DFNDR Armor: DFNDR Armor Level IV rifle rated hard armor plates are independently tested to NIJ protocol 0101.06. Designed with a multi-curve profile to provide an ergonomic and comfortable fitting armor system that is intended to wear against your body all day (and conforms perfectly with ICEPLATE® Curve). Lightweight to reduce fatigue, DFNDR Armor® Rifle Rated Body Armor is equipped with a state of the art Trauma Mitigation Base to minimize the energy of an impact dramatically.All threats specified are tested at muzzle velocity and are listed in the ‘threat profile’ table below which describes the rated ammunition this armor system will defeat. DFNDR Armor® is engineered with the highest grade of ballistic materials; Fiber-Lite Laminate, an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) bound with a resin matrix to make it a hard stand-alone armor system and equipped with Spall-Tek to further reduce spall and deflection of projectile fragments. These Level IV hard armor plates fit perfectly inside ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3.  Proudly Made in the USA Multi-Hit Protection 1.1 Inches Thick Stand-Alone System Weight: Level III+ C 3.1 pounds per armor plate Level IV 5.8 pounds per armor plate RF1 Elite 2.09 pounds per armor plate Dimensions: 9.5" x 12.5" x 1.1" For best results, we strongly recommend running an ICEPLATE® MOLLE Sleeve Pro (option above) for cooling/heating/hydration, as ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 is optimally designed to conform to Medium ESAPIs-shaped hard armor plates like these DFNDR Level IV stand-alone hard armor plates for the thinnest, lowest-profile plate carrier hydration system available today. Side SAPI Armor Plates The AXL Equinox Cummerbund option is compatible with SAPI side armor plates. We recommend using the DFNDR QRC 6x6 Side Plate Pouch Set. Sizing, Armor Plate Compatibility ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 is optimized to work with ICEPLATE Curve® for conformal fit with a Medium ESAPI plate profile. Armor plates with the following dimensions will fit: 9.5" x 12.5" up to 1.1" for Medium ESAPI armor plate profiles. 10" x 12" up to 0.75" thick for Medium SAPI plate profiles. Kit To purchase a complete ICEPLATE EXO® Armor Package, click here. To learn more about the difference between Level III+ C, Level IV and RF1 Elite hard armor plates, click here to go to our IceAge Insights article with full video. For best results, we strongly recommend running the DFNDR Armor Medium Level III+ C Stand-Alone Rifle Rated Hard Plates or the DFNDR Armor Medium Level IV Stand-Alone Rifle Rated Hard Plates with ICEPLATE EXO® and ICEPLATE® Curve with an ICEPLATE® MOLLE Sleeve Pro, as ICEPLATE EXO® is specifically designed to fit Medium ESAPI armor plate profiles. SwiftClip or G-Hook CompatibleLaser-cut slits measuring approximately 7.5" on center for compatibility with SwiftClip or G-Hook equipped placards.  [ SPECIFICATIONS ] Weight: 15.2 ounces (plate bags, Shoulder Shrouds, Side Strap) to 23.2 oz (AXL Equinox Cummerbund)  Size: Medium Attachment Mechanisms: MOLLE, Velcro, SwiftClip, G-Hook Armor Plate Compatibility: Medium ESAPI (9.5” x 12.5” x 1.1”)Medium SAPI (10" x 12" x 0.75") Materials: ICEPLATE EXO ® laminate, Velcro®, Nylon 12, Shock Cord, 500D Nylon outer (IRR compliant) View Plate Carrier Weight Calculator [ WHAT'S INCLUDED] SIDE STRAP 1 x Front Plate Bag 1 x Rear Plate Bag2 x Tri-Fold Shoulder Shrouds 2 x ICEVENTS® Classic Ventilation Pontoons 1 x MOLLE Placard 2 x Swift Clips 2 x Side Strap 1 x 48" length of 1/8" Shock Cord 2 x DFNDR Level IV Armor Plates AXL EQUINOX CUMMERBUND 1 x Front Plate Bag 1 x Rear Plate Bag2 x Tri-Fold Shoulder Shrouds 2 x ICEVENTS® Classic Ventilation Pontoons 1 x MOLLE Placard 2 x Swift Clips 2 x AXL SPC Tubes Adapter2 x AXL Equinox Retainers2 x AXL Wedges 1 x AXL Equinox Cummerbund 1 x 48" length of 1/8" Shock Cord1 x 25" length of 3/8" Shock Cord2 x Extra Cummerbund Pull Strings 2 x DFNDR Level IV Armor Plates [ VIDEOS ] [ TURBOCHARGERS ] ICEPLATE® Curve THIN BUT CURVY Cooling - Fill and freeze ICEPLATE® Curve for up to 70 watts of conductive cooling per ICEPLATE® Curve - an unrivaled performance edge. Heating - Fill ICEPLATE® Curve with hot water for up to 52 watts of conductive heating power per ICEPLATE® Curve and an incredible competitive advantage in even the harshest climates. Hydration - Each ICEPLATE® Curve holds 50 fl oz (1.5 L) of water. One-Way Valve - The one-way valve allows air into ICEPLATE® Curve (drinkable option only), improving flow rate by more than 100% for an effortless drinking experience. Integration - Each plate bag is designed to accept ICEPLATE Curves or Medium ESAPI profile armor plates. When using armor plates with ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3, add IMS Pro Combo for internal or external mounting of ICEPLATE® Curve. ICEVENTS® LESS IS MORE Convection - Stand-off, omnidirectional ventilation facilitates Convection (evaporative cooling). Hydrolysis Resistance - Will not absorb/retain water, sweat. Anti-microbial - Totally permanent, ICEVENTS® are antimicrobial at the molecular level, meaning the characteristic cannot be washed away. Integration - ICEVENTS® Aero Ventilated Shoulder Pads evenly distribute load across your shoulders, reducing unnecessary strain. ICEVENTS® Classic Ventilation Pontoons (one pair included) provide stand-off ventilation between your body and your plate bag. Use one pair per plate bag as desired.  Above: ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 shown with internally mounted IMS Pro Combo for plate carrier cooling/heating/hydration. [ FEATURES ]   Optimizing Your ICEPLATE EXO® DFNDR Level IV Armor Package Setup Elevate your ICEPLATE EXO® DFNDR Level IV Armor Package plate carrier setup with our tailored offerings, ensuring your plate carrier is equipped for peak performance. The IMS Pro Combo The IMS Pro Combo is a game-changer, seamlessly integrating with your plate carrier to provide unmatched cooling, heating, and hydration capabilities using our groundbreaking ICEPLATE® Curve. This innovative plate carrier hydration pack is designed to maximize the functionality of your rifle plate carrier. Optimizing Your ICEPLATE EXO® DFNDR Level IV Armor Package Setup You can also equip your armor package with Blue Force Gear Pouches, offering superior utility and quick access to magazines, enhancing your readiness and operational efficiency. These mag pouches are designed to complement the high demands of active shooter scenarios and intense training sessions, ensuring you have everything you need right at your fingertips. ICEVENTS® Inner Belt For those long days in the field or during intense training, the ICEVENTS® Inner Belt introduces an additional layer of ventilation to your plate carrier setup. This feature is crucial for maintaining comfort and reducing the risk of overheating, especially when wearing heavy body armor plates like the DFNDR rifle plates that come with our Level IV armor package. The ICEVENTS® Inner Belt is a testament to our commitment to not just ballistic protection, but also maximum comfort for the wearer, ensuring that your focus can remain on the mission at hand. The Qore Performance Advantage At Qore Performance, we are unwavering in our mission to redefine the standards of personal protection and performance. Our dedication to innovation is evident in every product we create, and the ICEPLATE EXO® DFNDR Level IV Armor Package is no exception. Designed for the elite, our body armor solutions are a testament to our commitment to Building A Superhuman Future®, where every individual equipped with our gear is prepared to face challenges head-on and be the greatest version of themselves. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. That is why we did not compromise in offering DFNDR plates that meet the highest NIJ Standards for Level IV protection against rifle rounds. This ensures our products provide maximum protection against ballistic threats without compromising on mobility or comfort – perfect for use by law enforcement officers and military personnel.Proudly made in the USA, our products embody the spirit of innovation and excellence. When you choose Qore Performance, you're aligning with a brand that prioritizes your protection, comfort, and performance above all else. [ RESOURCES ] IceAge Insights How do I wear ICEPLATE®? Can Armor Plates Be Exposed to The Elements? What armor plates should I buy: Level III+ C, Level IV or RF1? How strong is ICEPLATE EXO®? Best Plate Carriers 2024 What is ICEPLATE Curve? ICEPLATE Curve FAQ What size plate carrier do I wear?  What gear pouches/accessories go with ICEPLATE EXO®? The Science Behind Body Armor Cooling Weight Vest Training with Cooling (i.e. The Tactical Games, Crossfit Games) How loud is ICEPLATE in the field compared to other plate carrier hydration options like Camelbak, Nalgene, Hydroflask, bottled water, etc.? Plate Carrier Commo Routing and Cable Management Plate Carrier vs. Chest Rig Still have another technical question not covered here? Check out our IceAge Insights blog here where we probably have an article and/or video that will answer your question because someone else probably had it too. For bulk Corporate/Unit/Agency orders of 100+ units or to request a quote, please click here.