Plate Carrier Vest Ares

Combination of Plate Carrier and Protective Vest

The “Ares” plate carrier was and remains a perfect blend of a protective vest and a plate carrier. This compact system offers the greatest possible freedom of movement and optimal comfort. When equipped with ballistic protection, the Ares serves as a bullet-resistant vest.

Compared to the German Armed Forces’ protective vests, the “Ares” has a significantly slimmer design, making it ideal for vehicle crews.

The plate carrier accommodates two soft and hard ballistic inserts at the front and back, as well as small soft ballistic inserts on the sides. Thanks to side Velcro fasteners, the protective vest can be easily adjusted to fit the body, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit even during rapid movements while wearing equipment.
The MOLLE system used allows for maximum flexibility in equipment selection. The Ares is suitable for military use, as well as for use by police and special forces.

Here is a concise list of some of the key features:

• Side Velcro fasteners and an elastic waistband for optimal fit to the body with maximum freedom of movement
• Inner lining with 3D mesh for good ventilation and high comfort
• Kangaroo pouch on the front
• Shoulder straps that can be converted into a carrying system for daypacks or hydration systems using adapters
• Carrying strap
• Modular design with MOLLE webbing loops for attaching various pouches
• Velcro surfaces for attaching patches to the front and back
• Compatible with many SK1 inserts from the protective vests previously used by the German Armed Forces
• Compatible with all Bundeswehr SK4 ceramic plates and nearly all other plates (25 x 30 cm)
• Separate pockets for SK4 ceramic plates
• Modular lower-body protection available as an accessory
• The vest is manufactured exclusively from materials that meet the Bundeswehr’s technical specifications
• Handcrafted in Germany

Scope of delivery

• 1 x Ares Plate Carrier Vest (Note: Ballistic inserts/plates and the accessories shown are not included and are sold separately)