I have been through my fair share of different plate carriers: First Choice Armour, Matrix CIRAS, Condor Defender, TMC 6094..Probably a few I missed, but they all, (Arguable not the 6094) are extremely bulky and unwieldy indoors.
The bulk is arguably better for warmth, and it has the ability to carry quite a bit more than a super low profile chest rig or plate carrier with the added benefit of having the capability to carry a plate.
That is where the JPC comes in, designed by CRYE industries, it is the latest technology in plate carriers. The Crye was designed to provide the lowest profile possible in a plate carrier platform.
But the beauty of the JPC is the cummerbund, and the weight. The medium is a crazy 1.3Lbs, and it has the side carrying capacity of a cummerbund. Its really a modern marvel in the tactical gear markert. Arguable only bested by again, Crye, with their 'Airlite' model.
Only problem is the Crye is 250 dollars, and you have a hard time finding one in stock. As you guys know, I am not the high roller of our airsoft community, I am as budget minded as the noob. But one who does not want to look like a noob anymore.
So, the Flyye was the obvious choice. At 73 dollars, with the Flyye name, it was a steal.
I have been really impressed with the flyye, i've fielded it twice and can sense it is a keeper. (At least, for a while) Only problem I have encountered is the bungee cord magazine retentions breaking, but that can be easily remedied with mil-spec cord.
Its lightweightness and low profile makes it a dream to field, while in my current configuration being able to hold 5 M4 magazines + one in the gun, IFAK, Knife, and Admin pouch.
I will follow this up after a few more games to really try and get my opinion on the JPC design and my current setup, so stay tuned!
