British Osprey Body Armour, MTP, Surplus

Very nice if you're looking for a cheap plate carrier. They seem to be designed for the big SAPI plates. I put 11x14in steel plates in them and they fit fine. Definitely recommend going by your height first when ordering or the pockets for the plates may ride too low on your body and not cover your vitals. Don't worry too much about chest size as these are very adjustable. Mine came coated with sand from an Iraqi FOB, what I assume is a burn from a vehicle fire, and the serial number of a British soldier. Very authentic. I salute you, NA3967 and your A-Pos blood type!

Good quality vest, but not intended for SAPI plates - the BAF use ceramic plates that are an evolution of the ArmourShield family and so are larger than SAPI. To get SAPI to sit properly you'll likely need to do some fudging with pool noodles and tape to push it upwards, otherwise it will tend to 'droop' in the velcro pocket. Still great for a LBV, but be aware of the drawbacks.