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Complete Plate Carrier + Level 4 Body Armor Bundle:The Apex Armor Solutions™ Essentials Armor Bundle Pro™ is the improved second generation of our most popular Essentials Armor Bundle, combining the Apex Armor Solutions™ Ridgeline™ Plate Carrier, Loaded Placard Pro™, and your choice of US made, NIJ Certified, Highcom Level 4 Body Armor Plates.
Designed as a lightweight, low-profile, modular body armor system, the Essentials Armor Bundle Pro™ gives you a complete plate carrier setup without needing to purchase the carrier, placard, shoulder pads, cummerbund, and armor separately.
What’s Included:
Every Essentials Armor Bundle Pro™ includes:
-Apex Armor Solutions™ Ridgeline™ Plate Carrier
-Apex Armor Solutions™ Loaded Placard Pro™
-One pair of Highcom Level 4 Body Armor Plates
-3” laser cut QD cummerbund
-Padded mesh shoulder pads
Compared to our original Essentials Armor Bundle, the Pro version features a lighter weight laser cut design, a quick-detach cummerbund, QD shoulder strap, and padded shoulder pads included standard at no additional charge.
Apex Armor Solutions™ Ridgeline™ Plate Carrier:
The Ridgeline™ is a lightweight, low-profile plate carrier constructed using US materials and European manufacturing to Apex Armor Solutions™ specifications.
It features laser cut 500D Cordura laminate construction, a reinforced 3” cummerbund with polymer reinforcement, quick detach (QD) buckles, a quick detach (QD) shoulder strap, and moisture wicking Velcro lined plate bags.
The front and rear plate bags feature laser cut MOLLE for mounting pouches and accessories, while the interior Velcro allows optional airflow or comfort pads to be added.
The Ridgeline™ is designed for broad compatibility with the tactical gear industry and works with all major placard, MOLLE, and chest rig ecosystems.
Loaded Placard Pro™:
Every bundle also includes our Apex Armor Solutions™ Loaded Placard Pro™, giving you immediate magazine and general purpose storage.
The Loaded Placard Pro™ includes:
-Capacity for 3x AR-15 / M4 5.56 magazines
-Large zippered general purpose pouch
-Internal organization
-2 Removable inserts
-Metal G-Hook attachment
-Compatible with other placard inserts
Both inserts are removable and the placard is cross compatible with all major placard insert accessories.
Choose Your Highcom Level 4 Body Armor:
Configure your bundle with your choice of US made and NIJ Certified Highcom Level 4 ceramic body armor plates.
Available options allow you to prioritize affordability, lower profile construction, or lighter overall weight.
Highcom 4S17M Multi Curve (MC)
-7.2 lbs per plate
-0.9” thick
-10x12 Shooters Cut
-NIJ .06 Certified
Also available in:
-Small SAPI: 8.75x11.75, 7.1 lbs
-Medium / Large SAPI: 9.5x12.5, 8.2 lbs
Highcom 4S17 10x12 Swimmers Cut Single Curve (SC)
-7.6 lbs per plate
-0.9” thick
-NIJ .06 Certified
Highcom 4SAS7 Multi Curve (MC)
-7.1 lbs per plate
-0.7” thick
-10x12 Shooters Cut
-NIJ .04 Certified
Highcom 4S16 Multi Curve (MC)
-6.2 lbs per plate
-0.7” thick
-NIJ .06 Compliant
The 4S16 is the lightest Level 4 armor option offered in this bundle, making it ideal for customers prioritizing a lightweight body armor setup, while the 4S17M and 4SAS7 offer excellent combinations of protection, profile, and value.
Protection
Our available Highcom Level 4 armor options are capable of stopping multiple hits of threats including:
-.30-06 M2 AP
-7.62x54R B32 API
-7.62x51mm M61 AP, M80A1
-5.56x45mm, M855, M855A1
And More.
Sizing:
The standard Ridgeline™ configuration generally fits users wearing approximately Small through XL T-shirts.
Users wearing XL may prefer our optional Apex Armor Solutions™ 5” QD Skeletal Cummerbund in L/XL, while this larger cummerbund will generally be required for users wearing a 2XL shirt.
3" Cummerbund included for free even with XL cummerbund.
US Materials. European Manufacturing.
Key Features:
-Complete plate carrier and Level 4 body armor package
-Lightweight, low profile plate carrier design
-US materials, Made in Europe
-Laser cut 500D Cordura laminate construction
-3” reinforced laser cut cummerbund
-QD Cummerbund and QD shoulder strap
-Moisture wicking Velcro lined plate bags
-Included Loaded Placard Pro™
-Included padded shoulder pads
-Full MOLLE and placard compatibility
-NIR compliant
-US made Highcom ceramic body armor options
About Apex Armor Solutions Branded Gear:
Apex Armor Solutions™ tactical gear is developed around a simple goal: Offer dependable, practical tactical equipment without unnecessary weight, bulk, or inflated pricing.
Before launching our branded gear line, we evaluated designs and samples from more than a dozen manufacturers.
We inspect stitching, reinforcement points, hardware, load-bearing areas, seams, and overall construction before approving products for the Apex lineup.
Finished products are also quality-control checked by Apex Armor Solutions™ employees prior to shipment.
If we wouldn’t use it ourselves, we wouldn’t put our name on it.
Apex LIFETIME Replacement Guarantee:
Apex Armor Solutions stands behind the reliability and quality of the products we sell.
In the unfortunate event that you are shot while wearing products purchased from us, we will replace it at no cost anytime, as long as a police report is provided.
This includes all of our Body Armor, Plate Carriers, Pouches/ Accessories and Apparel.
We will also replace gear that is severely damaged during a natural disaster such as hurricane, tornado or flooding, as long as evidence is provided.
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Rating is 5.0 out of five stars based on 4 reviews
$750.00 Regular Price
$599.99Sale Price
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Reviews
Really loved the fit and finish of the carrier. Armor isn’t really that heavy and the contour fits me pretty good.
Overall 9/10 on comfort.
I liked the placard design overall too, fits my 3 rifle mags perfectly. I would’ve liked to have a smaller utility pouch in the front and a double pistol mag insert. But it looks like this placard takes inserts so I can upgrade that myself pretty cheap. Overall really well made and high quality. I ordered it with a double rifle mag pouch and an IFAK. Got my carrier kit together now and I’m happy with it.
Plates and the carrier shipped separately, I got the 4S17m level 4’s first. Then the carrier about a week later. So quick shipping. Was worried about reviews but looks like that was because of old products they don’t sell no more.
Good job apex, will be back for a helmet
I gotta say really great deal! The quality of the plate carrier is really good. Stitching and everything is well done and all the important points have reinforcement. It’s comfortable, the mag placard is super useful and I opted to hold some medical supplies in the utility pouch. Plates aren’t super heavy and the curve fits my body well. Can’t wait to test it at the range.
Everything shipped within 2 weeks like promised!
Super happy with my carrier and super happy with the customer service from Apex.
They helped me find the right armor and the right carrier and this was a really great deal. I was surprised at how well made this thing is.
Great quality and great deal