Armor Bundles

The Valkyrie is our Berry-compliant, top-of-the-line plate carrier, complete with a fully adjustable cummerbund. Also, included in our base bundle are two curved A1 steel alloy blend plates.

Base Bundle

• 1 x Valkyrie™ Plate Carrier
• 2 x A1 Plates - 10" x 12" Base Coat

The Valkyrie™ Plate Carrier was designed to be a 100% Berry compliant plate carrier that provides the same quality as upper-tier plate carriers at a more modest price.

The Valkyrie is compatible with all 10”x12” trapezoidal steel, ceramic, or polyethylene body armor, and features everything you’d expect in a top-of-the-line carrier. From its dual admin pouches compatible with our Kangaroo magazine pouch insert, fully adjustable cummerbund, and generously sized Velcro ID panels, the Valkyrie brings together the ideal balance of quality components and craftsmanship, ergonomics, and comfort.

Base Bundle

• 1 x Valkyrie™ Plate Carrier
• 2 x A1 Plates - 10" x 12" Base Coat

Highlights:

• Berry compliant: 100% designed, sourced, and manufactured in the USA
• Durable: genuine Cordura® 500D nylon construction, bar-tack stitching at all stress-points and webbing, front-mounted, quick-release buckles with laminated nylon protective covers
• Adaptable: dual admin pockets w/laminated nylon pull tabs
• Comfortable: adjustable cummerbund with Velcro® inner lining, mesh padded removable shoulder pads. Built-in front and rear inner lining plate pocket padding.

VALKYRIE CARRIER

• Material: 500D Nylon
• Supported Plate Size: 10”x12”
• Size: For body types M to XXL
• Weight: 2.2 lbs
• Features: Collapsible carry handle, large Velcro ID panels
• Manufactured: U.S. (Armored Republic) & Berry Compliant

A1 BODY ARMOR

• Material: Ballistic steel and alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30FPS), 7.62x51 M80 Ball (ie .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS), and DEA Certified
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
• Form: Curved
• Dimensions: 8 lbs, 0.31" thick
• Shelf life: 20 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

A2 BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Ballistic steel alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS) and 7.62x39(ie AK-47), 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (ie .308) at 2,850 FPS. Not rated for AP rounds.
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
• Form: Curved
• Dimensions:
  • Weight: 6.5 lbs (per plate)
• Shelf life: 20 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie, & Invictus Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

A3 BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Alloy, polyethylene & polyurea cover
• Protection: 7.62x51mm NATO M80 Ball, steel-jacketed bullets (U.S. Military designation M80) with a specified mass of 9.6 g (147gr) and a velocity of 2,780 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s). Special threat protection against M193, M855 and 7.62x39mm PS Ball
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
• Form: Curved
• Dimensions & Compatibility
  • 10" x 12"
    • Weight: 4.6 lbs
    • Thickness: 0.7 inches
    • Plate Carriers: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Manufactured: United States (pending NIJ approval for 0101.06 certification (all tests passed))

CERAMIC BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Ceramic, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: .30 caliber armor-piercing (AP) bullets (U.S. Military designation M2 AP) with a specified mass of 10.8g (166gr) and a velocity of 2880 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
• Capability: Single-hit protection
• Dimensions:
  • 10" x 12"
    • Weight: 7.5 lbs
    • Thickness: 0.75" 
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie, & Invictus Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

POLYETHYLENE BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Polyethylene, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 7.62 mm FMJ, steel-jacketed bullets (U.S. Military designation M80) with a specified mass of 9.6 g (147gr) and a velocity of 2780 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
• Capability: Multi-hit protection 
• Dimensions
  • 10” x 12”
    • Weight: 3.3 (+/- .3) lbs
    • Thickness: 1"
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Invictus, and Valkyrie Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

PROTECTOR HELMET (upgrade)

• Material: 100% aramid composite
• Protection: 357 SIG FMJ Flat Nose (FN) bullets with a specified mass of 8.1 g (125 gr) and a velocity range of 1400-1450 fps and with .44 Magnum Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with a specified mass of 15.6 g
• Size & Weight
  • Medium
    • Outer: 10.2" x 8.5" x 6.2" (30" circumference)
    • Inner: 9.6" x 7.8" x 5.9" (27.6" circumference)
    • Thickness: 0.32"
    • Weight: 3.1 lbs
  • Large
    • Outer: 10.4" x 8.6" x 6.2" (30.7" circumference)
    • Inner: 9.8" x 8" x 5.9" (28.5" circumference)
    • Thickness: 0.32"
    • Weight: 3.2 lbs
  • Extra Large
    • Outer: 10.9" x 8.9" x 6.8" (31.7" circumference)
    • Inner: 10.3" x 8.3" x 6.5" (29.4" circumference)
    • Thickness: 0.32"
    • Weight: 3.3 lbs

Not everyone wants, needs, or can use a large plate carrier. If size is an important criteria in your armor selection, look no further than the AR Freeman™ plate carrier.

Compact enough to fit under your vehicle seat or daypack, the Freeman carrier covers your most vital organs without weighing you down in an oversized carrier or restricting your mobility. The proprietary *9" x 9” octagonal Level III+ body armor steel plates are lightweight and the carrier is laser cut from laminated Cordura® nylon and has six full rows of MOLLE webbing. Hypalon® shoulder straps allow for near-unobstructed movement and the ability to shoulder a rifle. 

So whether it’s as a primary armor set up for a second member of the family or a second carrier for your vehicle or office, the Freeman offers great value for a modest price.

Base Bundle

• 1 x Freeman Plate Carrier
• 2 x Level III+ 9" x 9" Flat Base Coat Plates

FREEMAN CARRIER

• Material: Laminated laser-cut Cordura® front and Cordura 500D Nylon back
• Supported Plate Size: 9”x9”
• Size: For body types S to XL
• Weight: 0.54 lbs
• Features: Front and rear Velcro panels, Velcro attachment points for pontoon pads
• Manufactured: Vietnam (Armored Republic)

A1 BODY ARMOR

• Material: Ballistic steel and alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30 FPS), 7.62x51 M80 Ball (ie .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS), and DEA Certified
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
• Form: Curved
• DimensionS: 9" x 9"
• Shelf life: 20 years
• Manufactured: United States

A2 BODY ARMOR (upgrade)

• Material: Ballistic steel alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30 FPS) and 7.62x39 (ie AK-47), 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (ie .308) at 2,850 FPS. Not rated for AP rounds.
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
• Form: Curved
• Dimensions: 9" x 9"
• Shelf life: 20 years
• Manufactured: United States

PROTECTOR HELMET (upgrade)

• Material: 100% aramid composite
• Protection: 357 SIG FMJ Flat Nose (FN) bullets with a specified mass of 8.1 g (125 gr) and a velocity range of 1400-1450 fps and with .44 Magnum Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with a specified mass of 15.6 g (230gr)
• Size & Weight
  • Medium
    • Outer: 10.2" x 8.5" x 6.2" (30" circumference)
    • Inner: 9.6" x 7.8" x 5.9" (27.6" circumference)
    • Thickness: 0.32"
    • Weight: 3.1 lbs
  • Large
    • Outer: 10.4" x 8.6" x 6.2" (30.7" circumference)
    • Inner: 9.8" x 8" x 5.9" (28.5" circumference)
    • Thickness: 0.32"
    • Weight: 3.2 lbs
  • Extra Large
    • Outer: 10.9" x 8.9" x 6.8" (31.7" circumference)
    • Inner: 10.3" x 8.3" x 6.5" (29.4" circumference)
    • Thickness: 0.32"
    • Weight: 3.3 lbs

The Testudo Gen 2.0 plate carrier offers maximum coverage and load-bearing capability, right out of the box! Also included in our base bundle are two curved A1 plates.

Want loadout recommendations? Check out our pre-built packages.

Base Bundle

1 x Testudo™ Plate Carrier
2 x A1 Plates - 10" x 12" Base Coat

When armor coverage is your primary concern, the all-inclusive Testudo Gen 2.0 carrier has you covered.

Named after the Roman army’s defensive formation, the Testudo comes ready to provide you the maximum coverage of all our plate carriers, right out of the box.

The Testudo will accommodate 10”x12” or 11”x14” body armor of any type. Its fully adjustable cummerbund and shoulder straps make the Testudo versatile enough for large or medium body types. Plenty of PALS webbing for attaching your MOLLE-compatible pouches, holsters, and accessories. The generous supply of Velcro -- covering all the PALS webbing -- offers superior versatility for placement of medical, moto, or other patches or gear.

All-inclusive

The Testudo is our flagship and has everything you need, right out of the box. The removable cummerbund sports integrated side-armor pockets, and the low-offset shoulder straps mean the rear plate pocket rides at the proper height. If you run plates smaller than 10”x12”, add our Adaptive Plate Insert and you’ve got everything you need to run a lightweight run-and-gun setup, all the way to fully-kitted for maximum protection and load-bearing capability. Just add armor and pouches (sold separately)

Base Bundle

• 1 x Testudo™ Plate Carrier
• 2 x A1 Plates - 10" x 12" Base Coat

Highlights:

• Durable: constructed with quality nylon and bar tacks
• All-Inclusive: complete, and ready out of the box
• Comfortable: padded inner lining and shoulder pads
• Customizable: Built-in cummerbund with side plate pouches
• Versatile: designed for optimal mobility 

TESTUDO GEN 2 CARRIER

• Material: 500D Nylon
• Supported Plate Size: 10”x12” & 11"x14"
• Size: For body types M to 3XL
• Weight: 3.6 lbs
• Features: Front and rear Velcro panels & laser-cut PALS systems
• Manufactured: Vietnam (Armored Republic)

A1 BODY ARMOR

• Material: Ballistic steel and alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30FPS), 7.62x51 M80 Ball (ie .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS), and DEA Certified
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
• Form: Curved
• Dimensions: 8 lbs, 0.31" thick
• Shelf life: 20 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Veritas, Valkyrie, & Invictus Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

A2 BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Ballistic steel alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS) and 7.62x39(ie AK-47), 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (ie .308) at 2,850 FPS. Not rated for AP rounds.
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
• Form: Curved
• Dimensions:
  • Weight: 6.5 lbs (per plate)
• Shelf life: 20 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Veritas, Valkyrie, & Invictus Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

A3 BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Alloy, polyethylene & polyurea cover
• Protection: 7.62x51mm NATO M80 Ball, steel-jacketed bullets (U.S. Military designation M80) with a specified mass of 9.6 g (147gr) and a velocity of 2,780 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s). Special threat protection against M193, M855 and 7.62x39mm PS Ball
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
• Form: Curved
• Dimensions & Compatibility
  • 10" x 12"
    • Weight: 4.6 lbs
    • Thickness: 0.7 inches
    • Plate Carriers: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Manufactured: United States (pending NIJ approval for 0101.06 certification (all tests passed))

CERAMIC BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Ceramic, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: .30 caliber armor-piercing (AP) bullets (U.S. Military designation M2 AP) with a specified mass of 10.8g (166gr) and a velocity of 2880 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
• Capability: Single-hit protection
• Dimensions:
  • 10" x 12"
    • Weight: 7.5 lbs
    • Thickness: 0.75" 
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Veritas, Valkyrie, & Invictus Carriers
• Manufactured: United States

POLYETHYLENE BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

• Material: Polyethylene, with FragLock™ Coating
• Protection: 7.62 mm FMJ, steel-jacketed bullets (U.S. Military designation M80) with a specified mass of 9.6 g (147gr) and a velocity of 2780 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
• Capability: Multi-hit protection 
• Dimensions
  • 10” x 12”
    • Weight: 3.3 (+/- .3) lbs
    • Thickness: 1"
• Shelf life: 5 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Invictus, and Valkyrie Carriers
• Manufactured: United States