I'm buying my wife a plate carrier and armor for if and when things go south. She is 5'4" and 130lbs and is strong and very athletic so it will double as a weighted workout vest for conditioning so it needs to be durable and last. Are there any carriers that are designed for women or smaller people that might be a good fit for her? Also what size plates would be best for her? Would the PIG fit as it is fully adjustable?

Pic of wife unit:

CRYE JPC for external or Mayflower for concealable.

If she's not that big around the chest area, most any will work but likely won't be very comfortable.  I'm rather large in the chest area and there's no way I could wear one.  I searched everywhere for something designed to fit large chested women but found nothing.

Good luck with your search.

Thank you for your input! She is small chested just don't tell her I said that LOL. Her butt makes up for it.

I have a DBT fast attack small plate carrier that works well for my size, you can find the first generation used for 50-100 bucks.



I run in my carrier to work out and it works fine with out a cumberbun, that was one thing i was worried about.

Thank you very much! I'll check it out! So what is your size and weight?

There is no way your wife needs a medium.

Yeah. There is another member whos wife is close in size to mine and he owns an LBT 6094  and a PIG and he says they both fit her well. The PIG is very adjustable from what I have read and will securely hold small plates. Might give it a try. You have any thoughts on these 2 carriers?

Haven't used either just the APC and JPC.

I know what the JPC is but what is the APC? Thanks!

EDIT to add: Are these the 2 you recommend for women and smaller people? Or just that they were a quality choice over all?

Im assuming the Mayflower APC

Mayflower

155 lbs and 5‘8"

No need for body armor.......you should be taking the bullet for your wife.

Yeah....play hero. That's it.
And once you take that bullet....your wife still has no BA...and will still fall victim ....


If his wife is part of his team...that's just stupid and a piss poor sacrifice
Man /women power will be key shtf...



Sorry op for the derail.


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She is part of my team and knows how to use guns and fight. We train together and have each others back. Here she is in a Combat Focus Shooting class with Rob Pincus last April

Good work...many can't even get there's on board packing food let alone training!!  Again good job


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Thanks! I truly won the lottery when I found her....way back in 2nd grade! Ha ha!

Either your George strait or forest hump :p LOL

Now get her packing 2-400 lbs of lts ....then you know if your a winner ')


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What are lts? As soon as I know I'll tell her to get on it! LOL

Beans....rice...pasta....

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Isn't your wife already a plate carrier ? That falls under kitchen duties?

My wife has the Blackhawk low visibility plate carrier. It fits her well.

My wife is in an Interceptor, size large only because of her bust, fits her awkwardly low,  but it was only 150 with soft armor and esapi's (guy on a local exchange site).  Had her in a small, it was perfect except the chest didn't close. I had a lot of trouble finding a medium,  but when I did it still didn't fit right.

If you go that route try a small before you buy, it might be too small up top.

Look at Police Supply places, they do make special amor for women. Designed for their body types/frames. It is more expensive ( sexist pricing due to limited numbers) but a good fit is important here.  Fitting will be like a bra fitting. Most males might not get that explanation. The best option is actually try it on and/or have it fitted by professionals.  If measurements are needed try having them done by a real seamstress/wardrobe person like who might work at theatrical costume shop aka not Party City..... Their size measurement sheets will help the makers cut and sew exactly to her size, if you have to go custom.


As far as if for just if things go way south, then the newer military gear that is designed for females is starting to be available. Plus more coverage options for sides, shoulders, groin... Although she should expect to wear double sport bras for extra restraint for placement since plate cuts will be issue for shifting and binding parts of the body. Although this isn't as big of deal due to her size verses more extremely large chested women. That being in the C/D cup and up range especially.

This is an out of stock link/option but might help you on your search http://www.keepshooting.com/female-body-armor-iiia.html  You may need to do a layer of form fitting body armor then a plate carrier and molle chest rig for any gear on top. The soft armor would help produce a flatter and/or sloping surface for the plates to back up against. It would suck buying twice to build the system but compare it to the cost of a wedding dress........