ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 DFNDR RF1 Elite Armor Package (Includes 2 x DFNDR Ultra Lightweight Rifle Rated Hard Plates)

[ OVERVIEW ]  ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 + DFNDR RF1 Elite: The Best of the Best Combining ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 with the DFNDR Armor RF1 Elite hard armor plates creates the best plate carrier package on the market today. Full stop. This is the best of the best.  "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 not for beginners or hobbyists. You can buy ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 as a complete package, but we also sell individual components separately here. Please note that ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 does not have an FR rating.Plate Carrier Cooling/Heating/Hydration: add IMS Pro Gen 3 Combo above Exposed Armor Plates: good or bad? Here is the scientific and engineering truth behind exposed armor platesIMPORTANT: 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 The ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 DFNDR RF1 Elite is our premiere armor package for the discerning individual who requires the very best.  The DFNDR Armor® RF1 Elite is the latest breakthrough in armor technology, revolutionizing the market with its cutting-edge features enabling ultra lightweight and incredibly thin armor for this level of ballistic protection. This plate offers unparalleled performance and durability. Its advanced technology ensures optimal stability and protection, making it the ultimate choice for those seeking the best armor system in the industry. Defeats 5.56x45mm M193 Ball, 7.62x51mm M80 Ball, 7.62x39mm Chinese Mild Steel Core and Russian PS Ball. We created this ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 Armor Package to make things easy. Each package includes one Shooter Cut RF1 Elite plate and one SAPI Cut RF1 Elite plate. This combination optimizes arm mobility with the Shooter Cut in the front plate bag and maximizes coverage with the SAPI Cut in the rear plate bag.DFNDR Armor RF1 Elite rifle rated hard armor plates are independently tested to NIJ Protocol 0101.07. Designed with a multi-curve profile to provide an ergonomic, incredibly lightweight and comfortable fitting armor system that is intended to wear against your body all day (and conforms perfectly with ICEPLATE® Curve). An ultralight 2.09 Ibs / 33.44 oz per plate to reduce fatigue, DFNDR RF1 Elite Rifle Rated Body Armor is equipped with a state of the art Trauma Mitigation Base to minimize the energy of an impact dramatically.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 RF1 Elite hard armor plates fit perfectly inside ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3.  Proudly Made in the USA Multi-Hit Protection 0.75 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: 10" x 12" x 0.75" 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 RF1 Elite 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 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, the DFNDR Armor Medium Level IV Stand-Alone Rifle Rated Hard Plates or the DFNDR Armor RF1 Elite Stand-Alone Rifle Rated hard plates with ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 and ICEPLATE® Curve with an ICEPLATE® MOLLE Sleeve Pro, as ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 is optimally 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 1 x Shooter Cut DFNDR RF1 Armor Plate1 x SAPI Cut DFNDR RF1 Armor Plate 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 1 x Shooter Cut DFNDR RF1 Armor Plate1 x SAPI Cut DFNDR RF1 Armor Plate [ 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 RF1 Elite Armor Package Setup Elevate your ICEPLATE EXO® DFNDR RF1 Elite 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 RF1 Elite 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 body armor plates like the DFNDR rifle plates that come with our RF1 Elite 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 RF1 Elite 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 RF1 Elite 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 Elite? 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.