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SPITFIRE Plate Carrier
Taking its name from a famous WWII fighter, our SPITFIRE plate carrier is a streamlined and dynamic platform. Lightweight and non-restricting, this plate carrier is one of the lightest in its class. But at the same time it’s a durable platform, unique in its modularity - converting to a cut-away rig in just a few simple steps.
Specs:
- Proprietary laser-cut laminate, Cordura® 500D and softshell construction
- Optional accessory cutaway system
- Front flap attached directly or via chest rig buckles in variants: PALS, kangaroo type
- Configurable with no flap, wrap around style
- Interchangeable cummerbund – side armor compatible
- Back panel zipper attachment system compatible with Crye Precision AVS™ standard
- Low profile reinforced drag handle
- Radio and PALS wings available
Spitfire allows for quick donning, doffing and medical access thanks to Hypalon pullers. The carrier construction enables easy and secure comm wires routing through the plate bag and cummerbund.
- Chest Rig attachment system compatible with Mayflower® / Velocity Systems standard
- Front plate only configuration using the chest rig interface
- Optional pads on front, back and shoulders area for improved airflow
- Zippered chest admin pocket
- PTT and comms wires / antenna routing attachment points
- Accessory armor package for heavy configuration in development
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Additional Information
Raw Material Cordura® Weight Size M: 1.37 [lb] / 623 [g]
Size L: 1.48 [lb] / 672 [g]
Size XL: 1.50 [lb] / 682 [g]Dimensions Size M:
Chest size up to 47 [in] / 120 [cm]
Width: 10.5 [in] / 26.7 [cm]
Height: 13.5 [in] / 34.3 [cm]
SAPI/ESAPI medium plates with backers or industrial standard:10x12 multicurve plates
Size L:
Chest size up to 51 [in] / 130 [cm]
Width: 10.5 [in] / 26.7 [cm]
Height: 15 [in] / 38.1 [cm]
SAPI/ESAPI large plates with backers or similar ballistic inserts: 10x13 plate
Size XL:
Chest size up to 55 [in] / 140 [cm]
Width: 11.1 [in] / 28.2 [cm]
Height: 17.05 [in] / 43.3 [cm]
SAPI/ESAPI X large plates with backers or similar ballistic inserts: 11x14 plate
SKU DA-EQ-PC-SPF-CD-XXX-UXX-01 Country of Manufacture Poland - Reviews
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- Durable and comfortable.
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So I got a size large I’m a bigger guy fits great. I use the equipment for work and for training. I train LE first responders tactical care. the vest has been put through a lot courses running kit and it just takes the abuse. Bought 1 for work and 1 for training thinking it would degrade. Not the case the second best is sitting wrapped. It’s a great product and I’m glad I went direct action gear. Hats off to your company for making a great product.
Price Quality Value - Great!
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Fantastic PC!
Price Quality Value - very nice design
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Very well made plate carrier.
Price Quality Value - best plate carrier
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best PC ever wish i could just use it then using my issue frag vest and this PC. its light weight sturdy and the laser cut molle is sturdy as hell
Price Quality Value - Great
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It's a great product with lots id built in features for the price.
Price Quality Value - Excellent Quality
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Perfect fit like a glove, very low profile. Do NOT CHANGE THIS!
Price Quality Value - Spitfire Plate Carrier
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I have compared the Spitfire with my Crye Precision JPC 1.0 and feel the Spitfire offers more variety in configurations. The quality of both these carriers are industry leaders in materials used and overall construction. I would say the Spitfire is more similar to a JPC 2.0, specially when it comes to price. However, I would say the Spitfire still has slightly more value than a Crye Precision carrier.
Price Quality Value - Great product but a little overpriced
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Quality is good. Very comfortable. Breathable and plenty of options for attachments
Price Quality Value - Best Bang For Your Buck
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Pretty much the best bang for your buck when it comes to the quality. Sure there are more customizable carriers such as the 2.0 but those cost more for the stand alone carrier and the attachments can make it a hefty price. The original SPITFIRE is perfect if you just need the basics and only throw on some mag pouches and TQ carrier.
Price Quality Value - Fantastic peice of kit
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Very well designed, love the sharp lines and sleek look. Functions exactly as needed, and is very versatile and allows for almost any customization you could possibly think of.
Price Quality Value - Awesome carrier.
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Great vest, very happy I found this carrier before I bought a JPC. Build quality and materials is very good.
Price Quality Value - The Best I've Plate Carrier I've Used
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I have been issued many types of vest over the years but this is the best I have ever had. I now own 3 of them and most of the other Direct Action gear because they are just well made, not overly engineered and fit like a glove. Add 2 multi curved armor plates and you're comfortable with your vest on all day. I'm looking forward to the additional addons for it that are coming out, as well as the other gear in the 2020 catalog. Keep up the great work!
Price Quality Value - Very comfortable, and adaptable, 5 stars
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I was recommended this by a friend, and I am glad I took his advice. This is very comfortable and retains great mobility. It does not chaff as you wear it for extended times (I got mine a few weeks ago and have been wearing it almost nonstop to break it in so to speak). There are plenty of mods and attachments you can add to customize it to fit your needs as well. I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants a high quality piece of gear. Good gear is not cheap, but this is very worth every penny.
Price Quality Value - best plate carrier
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No any concern，best PC you can find
Price Quality Value - Awesome carrier
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Killer piece of kit. excellent quality, super lightweight, modular. Fits my Med plates easily. high tech materials and top notch sewing. Definitely recommend this..
Price Quality Value - Buy your plate carrier system here. This is a hidden gem.
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Absolutely the most high quality and most well thought out carrier ever. Every single detail of this carrier is dripping with care and detail for the discerning operator. The weight of the carrier is unbelievable and the materials are top of the line durable but lightweight. Every accessory I purchased fit perfectly and with real design feedback from real operators. It is obvious the guys who designed this worked with real world operators. Ferrari quality for BMW pricing.
Price Quality Value - One Awesome PC
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I've had a number of PC and by far this is my favorite. I'm no operator or military just an American Patriot but this is definitely top notch gear. The quality is amazing it's comfortable and has many different setups to run.
This is my go to bug out PC and holds my Lv 3 plates perfectPrice Quality Value - Outstanding system!
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This plate carrier does indeed meet the lightest I've ever had the pleasure of using especially with the 3.3 lbs plates from AR500. The heaviest part of my carrier system is the magazines in the front. It's an outstanding system and I'm proud to wear it.
Price Quality Value - Great carrier, great price
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Highly adaptable, the comfort pad set is a must. Best plate carrier I've owned to date. Quality stitching and materials. I highly recommend it!
Price Quality Value - Well made products, but at a premium price
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Carrier is well made , light weight and seems to hold up well. I have many of the attachments to add as needed but I'm looking forward to the new 2018 line up to pick up more. Overall I'm happy with the company and the next day shipping is great. Prices are about 10-15% higher than similar products but I'm sticking with them to finish up the rigs we are running with Direct Action gear.
Price Quality Value - Good plate
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It should work good for what I need it for
Price Quality Value - Fast shipping
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Best carrier I’ve ever owned.
Price Quality Value - rocks
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Very well put together.
Price Quality Value - Best investment i have made
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6"3" 275 lbs the xl fits like a glove love it ..
the fit and finish of this carrier is the best ive ever seen . i used the run the banshee carrier and it cant hold a candle to the spitfire.
only issue i have is i wish they offered more than one zip on pouch , or even a flat zip on molly panel you could configure yourself .Price Quality Value - confortable
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the best plate carrier I ever own . Very well made , comfortable and fits like a glove
Price Quality Value - Completely Satisfied
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I think two things would perhaps improve upon the already excellent design. A larger admin pouch area and shoulder buckles for easier on/off transitions.
Price Quality Value - Great kit, high quality, good price.
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After owning several PCs over the course of 8 years, to include Tyr Tactical, and First Spear, I have to say, this one has features of those, and Crye, all in one, with a couple of tweaks that would make it better. The good: comfortable, high quality, light weight, well made, modular. For being a sort of "minimalist" PC, it's loaded with features, such as its modular front chest area, and it's ability to accept Crye AVS zip on back pouches, First Spear laser cut slots, and also being able to accept Velocity, HSP, and Mayflower placards.
I recently used it for a 10hr training session with my unit (LEO), and it performed well, mounted with a Velocity Systems helium whisper quad M4 mag pouch, double pistol, IFAK/TQ, and flashlight pouch., Lvl IV plates, and Police patches mounted to the front & back Velcro fields. For the straps being minimalist, they were fairly comfortable with my load out, and handled the weight ok, although I will probably add some small padding to prevent chafing over long periods. The small zippered admin pouch is small, but fits what I needed (pen, notebook). The inner material is cool, even without padding, almost like a moisture wicking like material. Over the course we ran that day, man down, barricades, prone, supine, kneeling, run n gun, it held up well. We ran about 1,000 rounds, including pistol, and the load was distributed fairly evenly. A few of my teammates ran it, and liked it, and ranged from small frame to large, for reference, Im 6'00, 260lbs, I own the XL size and could've even used a large. The negative, and there's not a lot: the cummerbund could use some sort of inner stiffener, as it can sag a little with weight (my weak side had an IFAK and light pouch, strong side had a spare TQ. Pistol pouch was mounted in front of m4 pouch. If you added side soft armour, it could probably work to added stiffness. The plate pocket could use some kind of strap/Velcro to adjust and secure the plates better, but overall it worked fine. Overall, lots of features, well thought out, modular, light weight, and high quality. You won't go wrong with thus PC.Price Quality Value - Great kit, high quality.
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Very light weight, and well built. I have several PCs (Tyr tactical/First Spear). I must say this is my favorite so far. Fit is good, I ordered an XL, and have a little room to play, I'm 6'00, 260lbs, and works perfectly for me. I like the laser cut slots, like my first spear, and the low profile shoulder straps, like the Crye JPC, best of both worlds. If they found a way to add an inner stiffener in the cummerbund like my Tyr Tactical PC, it would be perfect. My plates fit snug, but do not allow for up/down movement (inner strap/Velcro, etc), but once I add an armor backer, I'm hoping the slack will come out. The inner liner is cool, and comfortable, even without inner pads. The front chest area is very modular, allowing to attach Velocity/mayflower/HSP type placards, use standard pouches, or go low pro with inner pouches. I use this as my LEO PC, with an 5.11 IFAK,/CAT TQ, handheld light pouch mounted on my weak side, and Velocity Systems Helium Whisper quad M4 pouch mag pouch, with double pistol mags mounted to the front, as well as department/police patches on the front/rear Velcro fields. It distributes weight pretty good with my Lvl IV plates inserted. I recently used it during my units training day, and it I could not believe how well it worked out. 10 hrs of of running n gunning drills, prone, supine, including a man down drill. It was fairly comfortable considering I didn't have shoulder pads on the straps yet. A few of my teammates tried it out, and we're trying to take it from me by the end of the day. Our issued PCs are a little bulky and heavy, and chafe quite a bit on long training days.
I may eventually add a small hydration pouch on the back, and pads on the shoulder straps, but as it sits now, it works bette than my Tyr tactical,PC, which can be a little bulky, and as light as my FIrst Spear PC.
All in all, so far, great piece of kit, high quality, well designed, and thought out, a few small tweaks to the inner plate pouch, and stiffener for cummerbund, but that's just my personal opinion.
Price Quality Value - The Carrier that doesn't have the spotlight it deserves
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The Carrier is small, neat and well designed. I wasn't aware of all the features until I had it in my hands. It's light, durable and very comfortable to shoot with. For a smaller guy like me, it's the perfect size and shape to adapt a low profile battle belt that will sync nicely with this kit. I enjoy this more than the Crye JPC in many ways, but it's all preference. Direct Action really outdid themselves with this kit. Unfortunately I don't have Direct Action Pouches right now, I'm sure when I order some, it'll sync nicely. I recommend this carrier and is in the top of my top 5 overall!
Price Quality Value - Amazing and high quality gear
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The most comfortable, light weight plate carrier I have ever purchased!
Price Quality Value - Plate carrier
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I have only had this carrier for a few weeks. The carriers measurements seem a little small overall. However, it fits the plate sizes with soft backers perfectly and snugly. During a recent training evolution I did notice that the cumberbun droops under load without side plates. It does not allow for a great deal of up and down manipulation inside of the front and back plate pocket. The feel of the carrier is very comfortable despite the thin rigid look of the shoulder straps and there are plenty of routing options included. The modification and rapid loadout adjustment provided by the fastex attachment points and the front mounted Velcro are easily one of the best features provided. Overall, scalability, modularity and comfort seem to be top notch until further use of this product proves otherwise. I would recommend it to most.
Price Quality Value - Fantastic Carrier
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I haven't done any classes or training with this so all I can talk about is the construction, which is incredible. I got the Medium carrier for my SKD 10x12 IV Plates. I'm 6' 225lbs with a bit of a gut and cummerbund fits fine, with plenty of room. Not shown in the pictures, the rear of teh cummerbund attaches with velcro and there is a small section of elastic material on each side that help with movement when wearing it.
Price Quality Value - Love it.
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I love the plate carrier. It fits my medium plates perfectly well from Patriot Defense. The only thing I don't like is the fact that it doesn't come in Urban Gray for the US market. But overall, the Adaptive Green is really nice. Great product, and I'm confident in it as I will be wearing it to a class going to Tactical Response.
Price Quality Value - Comfier then my JPC.
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I have owned a JPC (Jumpable Plate Carrier) before I bought this one for doing PT and range practice on my own time outside of my unit and let me tell you the overall fit and comfort of running the Spitfire definitely made me regret buying the JPC. The only gripe I have about running this carrier is the plastic rings for the shoulder adjustment however how much gear is produced today that runs plastic buckles and furniture without causing an issue? A lot. So time will tell but from my experiences so far from the ease of swapping pouches using the DAG ones the laser cut molle makes life a lot easier and makes for a tidier and lighter package.
Price Quality Value - A well thought out and well crafted product
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Purchased this to replace a First Spear Strandhogg. The Spitfire was better thought out, and better workmanship to boot. The stitching is tighter and seems to hold better. The laser cut MOLLE is also reinforced and a little denser. (I started stretching the MOLLE panel holes in the Strandhogg after a few days...) there is also a greater deal of flexibility in how you adjust the fit which is nice. The only areas that I find weak are the drag handle, which could stand some reinforcement, and the current lack of a quick release... Outside of that, I am very happy with the carrier. It sits comfortably and high enough to make room for a battle belt, or rappel seat, without collision or interference...
Price Quality Value - Great Plate Carrier
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Outstanding construction! Comfortable with the 10x12 Velocity Systems plates I have. More affordable than other options and extreme level of quality. I haven't worn it for extended periods of time yet but I am very impressed with this carrier. I am looking forward to additional enhancements to become available.
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