You ain't gonna' find a better Multicam LBE option for around $90 these days. At least in this most excellent Multicam variation, the Condor Modular Operator Plate Carrier or MOPC represents excellent value and quality for the money. At just 2 lbs 10 oz, it's a lightweight and contoured carrier that provides impressive comfort in wear. Credit the padding and mesh lining as well, a rarity at this price level. Quality and design throughout is generally excellent: good buckles that don't squeak (not yet at least), uniform and strong reinforced stitching, outstanding colorations (sewn Multicam MOLLE webbing provides superior camouflage vs brown nylon webbing), easy adjustment and doffing, high quality hook and loop closures, interior map pocket, hoop Velcro provided for morale patching/nametapes, perfectly sized plate pockets (that hold both soft and hard armor securely), extra MOLLE on the side, a drag loop, clean shoulder design (with buckles in back), and side pockets that expand to accommodate different size plates. Colors as of 2010 included: Multicam (shown), black, OD, Coyote Tan, and ACU. The Multicam version is licensed and features the mandated improved materials: poly coated 500 denier Cordura nylon (as opposed to lesser quality vinyl-coated nylon). The MOPC rides securely with medium loads under high exertion and is a stable rig. No interferences were noted in both pressured handgun and rifle drills. A few downsides do exist however: weak elastic band ties the side panels together in the back (replacement option discussed), side plate pockets are oriented vertically and may not fit your plates/panels, MOLLE spacing in a few areas is inconsistent, there's no drainage grommets in the map pocket, and its trim, contoured form factor provides less attachment area. Big guys may find its real estate smallish (but it should still fit). Of course, as a basic plate carrier, additional costs will be encountered when purchasing the pouches (Condor Multicam ones are xlnt after modification); the crossdraw vest option is still probably the best non-armour high value option for many civilians. But all these downsides for me do not detract from the overall excellence of design, quality, and value of the Condor Tactical MOPC (called "Modgear" at Cheaperthandirt.com). The MOPC can easily carry DL3 or DL4 loadouts all day long in comfort and its low profile would should allow it to even fit under outerwear. It is a viable option for minutemen, police officers, contractors, and military dudes when unit policy allows individual purchase. For the price, it's a homerun, comfortable LBE option that has few matches.///////////////////////// Nutnfancy Likability: 9 out of 10 (price considered) //////// Music: Licensed to TNP from CDK
