{"product_id":"ares-plate-carrier","title":"ARES Plate Carrier","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hybrid armor carrier combining the mobility of a plate carrier with the coverage of a protective vest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zentauron ARES is a compact armor carrier designed to bridge the gap between a conventional plate carrier and a full protective vest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts streamlined construction provides a high degree of mobility while still allowing the integration of compatible \u003cstrong\u003esoft armor, hard armor, and side soft-armor inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with traditional Bundeswehr protective vests, the ARES is significantly slimmer and therefore particularly well suited for vehicle crews, mobile users, and setups where reduced bulk matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide hook-and-loop adjustment and an elastic cummerbund allow the carrier to sit securely against the body while maintaining freedom of movement during dynamic activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Germany.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArmor Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARES is designed to accommodate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront soft armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear soft armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront hard armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear hard armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide soft-armor inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate compartments are provided for hard-armor plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier is compatible with many legacy Bundeswehr soft-armor inserts and with Bundeswehr-style ceramic plates, as well as many other plates measuring approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.8 × 11.8 in \/ 25 × 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmor inserts and plates are not included unless specifically stated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComfort \u0026amp; 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