The Antithesis™ Plate Carrier sold as a Full Carrier Bundle includes the Plate Bags, Hybrid Shoulder Straps, and FlexCore™ Cummerbund (one-size-fits-most). Accessories such as pad sets, plate covers, and quick-release Tubes/adapters are sold separately.
If you already own one of our chest rigs, you can purchase the Plate Bags Only option which allows you to connect your H-harness to the carrier. This option includes both front and rear plate bags only.
Antithesis™ is unlike any other plate carrier system on the market. Instead of being restricted to a fully assembled, costly, bulky vest, Antithesis breaks traditional barriers by integrating with our chest rig ecosystem and providing insane levels of modularity at a more efficient cost in the long run than owning dedicated body armor and chest rig systems separately.
With direct feedback from SOF soldiers, we have developed a solution that is unmatched in adaptability, modularity, expandability, comfort, and durability. Our built-in plate bag FlexCore™ system and adjustable flap allows the end-user to swap between medium and large SAPI/ESAPI plates without having to purchase a different carrier. Antithesis holds either sized plates securely without any movement or flop whatsoever inside the sleeves.
Antithesis utilizes our Hybrid Shoulder Straps or Universal H-harness without any additional hardware needed by using the PATENT PENDING Universal H-Harness Receiving Sleeve built into the rear plate bag. Simply slide the rear panel into the receiving sleeve on the rear plate bag, and your straps are connected.
If you already own one of our chest rigs, your H-harness will seamlessly integrate with the Antithesis and you can use the main pouch as a placard by running the harness behind the front panel of the plate bag and clipping in the buckles. To lock your harness into the front plate bag, use the H-Harness Locking Kit.
Our FlexCore™ Cummerbund, pad set, and quick-release shoulder strap functions turn the Antithesis into a load-hauling modular beast. The carrier accepts placards with hook and loop, as well as connections for QASM/side release buckles and G-hooks.
Seasonal/Environmental Adaptability
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Cold Weather Superiority: Spacer mesh is a massive liability in freezing or snowy conditions. The 3D open pockets act like a trap for ice, slush, and freezing mud. Once frozen, it becomes an abrasive, stiff board against your body. To solve this problem, we are using a flat 2D knit that cannot trap snow or ice. Leaving the permanent mesh lining flat means your plate carrier will sit incredibly low-profile in the winter when you are already wearing bulky cold-weather layers or parkas while still maintaining proper ventilation with natural standoff from curved SAPI plates.
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True Hydrophobic Performance: Brookwood Omega™ is treated with Brookwood-ZERO™ DWR (Durable Water Repellent). Combined with its 100% 250-Denier polyester composition, it absorbs virtually zero moisture and sheds water instantly. We are using this mesh combined with a single layer of 1500D water-repellent tactical nylon, creating a nearly complete hydrophobic construction for maritime operations.
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The Hot Weather Advantage: While operating in hot/humid environments, shedding moisture is critical in reducing fatigue. To turn Antithesis into a champion in warmer climates, we have developed an insert that sits under the 2D mesh panel and consists of foam pontoons wrapped in moisture-wicking softshell material on both sides. The optional Plate Covers with our Body Pad Set create an air channel in the middle while properly dissipating heat through the layered holes of the mesh. This method almost completely eliminates any entrapment of heat or moisture between the body and plates, as well as eliminates the possibility of the pontoons falling off or snagging during donning and doffing since they are located inside the plate bag underneath the outer 2D mesh layer.
Many other carriers on the market are plagued with excess materials that add weight and improperly sized bags that create slop, some of them compensating the slack with complex compression systems that do nothing but add unnecessary cost, bulk, and weight to your loadout while creating risk of seam blowouts and pre-mature deterioration.
Problems Solved by Antithesis:
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Cost: Most people who own a plate carrier also own a corresponding chest rig system, independent from their carrier. This doubles the expense of owning both platforms. Antithesis solves this problem because it is built to use our chest rig shoulder harness, allowing the user to save literally half the cost of owning a traditional carrier plus an independent chest rig.
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Durability: Most carriers on the market are improperly built for the task they are intended for, using thin materials for the main bags. Thus, we have designed the Antithesis with lightweight but extremely durable 1500 laminated tactical nylon material, eliminating seams that blow out with hard use.
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Modularity: Our platform can be broken down into different configurations based on end-user needs and mission requirements. Quickly attach the Antithesis plate bags to our chest rig shoulder harness and simply remove them when they are not needed. For a more permanent configuration, the harness can be locked into place using our proprietary metal slotted loop hardware.
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Weight: In today's battle field, agility can be the antithesis between life and death. You have to be stealthy, quick on your feet, and able to move rapidly when necessary. Overly complex plate carriers bog down the soldier, which puts the entire unit at risk. Antithesis weighs a fraction of what other carriers weigh without compromising on features or durability.
