Italy’s 4-14 Factory is a relatively new company founded by former Italian SOF.

I am quite impressed with their Adaptive Plate Carrier developed based on mission requirements. It is a modular and scalable system which relies on their CAGES system of Tegris panels. These can be preconfigured and attached to the front and back carriers which carry the armor.

The Adaptive Plate Carrier system consists of:

Front Carrier – Made from Durastretch, it accommodates a wide variety of soft and/or hard armor. It presents a slick appearance.

Back Carrier – Made from Durastretch, it accommodates a wide variety of soft and/or hard armor. It presents a slick appearance.

Harness – It can be used in conjunction with the Front Carrier to suspend the weight of armor. Used while parachuting or when a rear plate isn’t warranted.

Front CAGES – Very easy to attach to Front Carrier. Made from Tegris, it can be configured for a variety of loads.

Back CAGES – Very easy to attach to Back Carrier. Made from Tegris, it can be configured for a variety of loads.

MOLLE Front Flap – PALs compatible, we would call it a placard in the US.

The different components can be used together to create the right configuration for different missions.

4-14factory.com

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