Shaw Concepts
ARC Carrier V2 - Base
ARC Carrier V2 - Base
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The ARC Carrier V2 stands as a best in class overt combat arms plate carrier system and was born from a lack of options on the market and a lack feature rich load bearing platforms that would suit the needs of Infantrymen, SOF and SWAT teams alike. The ARC Carrier is designed around providing innovative features, a comfortable chassis, and uninhibited modularity so it can be set up for your particular mission. The ARC Carrier features our innovative Spider Tab System that allows different plate size, shape and thickness to be used and this doubles as fantastic cable management for radios and their PTTs and antennas. On the inner side our StratusFit™ Pads provide comfort and ventilation while our ARC Shoulder Pads offer comfort to bear the load. The front of the carrier can accept most industry standard placards and the rear plate bag can accept both 'lash on' and Velcro style cummerbunds.
Complete Kit Includes: Front & Rear Plate Bags, Shoulder Straps, Shoulder Pads & StratusFit™ Pads
Please Note: Cummerbund Size will correspond to ARC Carrier sizing.
BASE FEATURES:
FRONT PLATE BAG:
-First Spear™ Tube and Metal Oval Ring Hardware on Each Shoulder
-Adjustable Plate Bag via the 'Spider System'
-Adjustable 1.5" Shoulder Straps for Angle of Departure
-StratusFit™ Pads Internal Molded Foam & Inner Soft Loop Lining (both bags)
-Front Chest Velcro® Loop Field for ID
-MOLLE/PALS for Chest Mounted Pouches / EUDs
-Velcro® Loop Field for Industry Standard Placards
-Bottom Flap w/ MOLLE/PALS
-PTT Retention Holes
-Top Flap Slits for Routing Cables & More
REAR PLATE BAG:
-Adjustable Plate Bag via the 'Spider System'
-6 Columns & 6 Rows of MOLLE/PALS for Pouches & Back Panels
-Accepts Shock Cord & Velcro® Cummerbunds
-StratusFit™ Pads Internal Molded Foam & Inner Soft Loop Lining (both bags)
-Adjustable 2" Shoulder Straps w/Various After Market Hardware Options
-Rear Velcro® Loop Field for ID Patches
-Top Flap Slits for Routing Cables & More
SHOULDER STRAPS:
-Dual End Adjustments for perfect fitment
-Plate Carrier Pack 1" Buckle Attachment Points
ARC SHOULDER PADS:
-Close Cell Foam & Spacer Mesh Padding
-Spacer Mesh Neck Line Padding
-OneWrap Velcro Strap Anchors & Cable Management
Weight: 1 lbs 12 oz [Plate Bags, Pontoons, Pads & Straps]
SIZING:
Sizing of the carrier is based on your issued plate size:
Small/Medium will hold Small & Medium SAPI Plates and similar sized Shooter Cut Plates. Soft Armor can also be inserted if it is the same shape and size.
Large/Extra Large will hold Large & Extra Large SAPI Plates and similar sized Shooter Cut Plates. Soft Armor can also be inserted if it is the same shape and size.
Made in the USA / Berry Compliant
*Magazines, Gear and other accessories not included*
*Colors and Construction might be different than the depicted images due to material usage or production methods*
If you are ordering for a Unit, please contact sales@shaw-concepts.com













I have wore a loooot of plate carriers during 10 years in the military. However, after all these years, I just can say I have only have one PC that suits me perfectly and I feel I can fully trust in our combat operations, and it is the ARC V2. The design is perfect, I love the cable management, the materials, everything is perfect.
TLDR: Love the carrier. The Large/XL shoulder straps are too long. Or I need to hit chest more.
Have a Gen 1 and knew I wanted the Gen 2 when the Status pads replaced the old pontoons. Got the Small/Med but medium Rev H ESAPIs with medium Velocity Systems IIIA soft armor don't fit great. Exposed hook on bottom flap and could not raise plates any higher with all tabs loose. At 6ft 200lb, I should use Large plates. But Large USMC carriers are massive so I stick to mediums. The tabs let me dial in Medium plates with backers even into a Large carrier, but the shoulder straps cannot be shrunk further and covered up the 1inch webbing for direct pack integration (Arbor Arms Tradesman and PC Panel).
Great in concept, unable to make use of.
Ordered the largest size but sadly my xl sapi plate barely fit in the pocket and hangs too far out the bottom for me to trust the plate retention. Will have to return to my previous carrier till i can get new plates that will fit better.
ARC Carrier V2 - Base
Worth it
Every Infantryman and related should purchase one
Minimalist plate carrier dudes crying when they have to hold more than 3 mags, water, GP items, etc.
Microriggers keep walking
This is a combat load + more neighborhood