Field Ready: Tactical Assault Gear’s Vanguard Plate Carrier

By Tactical-Life

Tactical Assault Gear specializes in items that strengthen the operator out in the field. The Vanguard Plate Carrier adheres to TAG’s guidelines.

The Vanguard is a lightweight plate carrier that works with any set of hard armor plates and soft armor backers. SAPI, ESAPI, XSAPI, standalone level 4, swimmer cut and shooter cut armor plates all fit into the Vanguard.

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The triple magazine front panel is sewn into the carrier and will fit 30-round 5.56mm, AK47, and 7.62 x 51 magazines. You will never need to change out your magazine pouches again when using different weapon platforms.

Another unique feature the Vanguard has that separates it from all other plate carriers is the ability to swap out the cummerbund systems. TAG has a licensing agreement with Crye Precision for the use of the Skeletal cummerbund. You can choose from TAG’s standard cummerbund or choose the Skeletal, for the same price. The cummerbunds are fully adjustable and swapping them out is easy with the company’s G Hook attachment system.

The Vanguard has built in padded and fully adjustable shoulder straps. The tops of the shoulder straps have both nylon webbing and elastic webbing for mounting and …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life