Tactical Assault Gear’s New Vanguard Plate Carrier utilizes licensed technology from Crye Precision. The result is a modular plate carrier with an interchangeable cummerbund system. Users can either choose a standard MOLLE cummerbund or the Skeletal cummerbund. The front panel is sewn in place and is adjustable to carry M4, AK-47, or SCAR-H magazines, eliminating the need for alternate magazine panels and pouches. Built-in padding on the shoulder straps in addition to Aero Mesh covering the front and back panels offer better breathability and comfort.
Interestingly, when we discussed the licensed skeletal cummerbund, TAG told us how easy it was to work with Crye Precision to license the design. Communication was open and prompt. Once TAG developed the prototype, they said Crye was quick to sign off on it and execute an agreement.
The Vanguard will be debuting today at Modern Day Marine. Stop by Tent C, Booth 3305 to check out the Vanguard as well as other quality TAG products. It will be available for purchase starting in October.
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“Interestingly, when we discussed the licensed skeletal cummerbund, TAG told us how easy it was to work with Crye Precision to license the design. Communication was open and prompt. Once TAG developed the prototype, they said Crye was quick to sign off on it and execute an agreement.”
Meant to put a “ba dum tiss” in there.
Yes, TAG pointed that out to me.
Why didn’t TAG just create a “connected bones” cummerbund and claim they weren’t paying the licensing fee?
Because they’re not the army.
Funny how easy Crye is to work with if you’re not dodging obligation and you aren’t afraid of doing what’s right…
In my experience Crye is one of the best companies to work with. They’re staff is quick, actually answers questions asked, and they get the job done to standard.
Agreed. My only issues with them have been their production cycles and product availability, but most of that comes down to people who need this product directly as end users more than we do as a “dealer”. We often get lead-times that are months out and delivery ends up months past that, but it’s not for lack of trying on their part and I’m sure those delays chalk up to end users getting theirs first. Everyone is polite, knowledgeable, helpful, and quick in their interactions and I really couldn’t say enough nice things about them as a company. If it wasn’t for the long lead times, which again I understand, I couldn’t think of a single bad thing to say about them. Funny how people who never interface with them are the ones talking smack and saying how greedy they are, isn’t it?
I don’t understand why three strips of fabric connecting the front and rear of a vest constitutes a copyright-able concept.
I don’t understand that or how it supports any of the carrier at all, but then again I have not tried this kind of pc before
I like that they used camouflaged Velcro webbing instead of the single color that is often used.