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Plate Carriers & Weight Vests

<p><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Our plate carriers and weight vests are designed for tactical athletes and duty professionals requiring load-bearing systems. Weight vests deliver dynamic resistance while allowing for full mobility and breathability. At TacSource, we offer a curated range of tactical weight vests, plate carriers and adjustable training vests.<br></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Weight Vests and Plate Carriers</span></h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>Tactical Carry vs Weighted Training</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Tactical plate carriers are built for operational loadouts: MOLLE attachment, drag handles, cummerbund adjustment, and genuine plate retention under movement. Training carriers replicate the carry feel of a duty rig under load for conditioning: rucking, functional fitness, Hyrox prep and job-specific physical training.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>Plates Sold Separately</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>All plate carriers are sold as the carrier only, ballistic or weighted plates are not included. For tactical use, you'll need to source hard armour plates separately and confirm they fit your carrier's plate pocket dimensions (most accept standard 10"×12" SAPI or shooters-cut plates). For training use, TacSource stocks 5.11 Tactical weight plate pairs to pair with the TacTec Trainer, sized from 5.25kg through to 17kg per pair.</span></p>


<p dir="ltr"><span>Shop similar collections: </span><a href="https://www.tacticalsource.com.au/collections/tactical-loadbearing-systems"><span>Chest Rigs</span></a><span> | </span><a href="https://www.tacticalsource.com.au/collections/stab-vests"><span>Stab Vests</span></a><span> | </span><a href="https://www.tacticalsource.com.au/collections/gas-masks"><span>Gas Masks and Respirators</span></a></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>Bulk Orders &amp; Agency Procurement</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>TacSource supports volume purchasing for security teams, government agencies and training organisations across Australia. Visit our </span><a href="https://www.tacticalsource.com.au/pages/government-corporate-orders"><span>government and corporate orders page</span></a><span> for procurement enquiries.</span></p>

Equipping a Work Team?

Equipping a team or unit with plate carriers? We offer bulk pricing and procurement support for larger orders.

TEAM & BULK ORDERS

Which Plate Carrier or Weight Vest Should I Buy?

Decide whether you need a carrier for carrying gear or a vest for weighted training.

Plate carriers like the 5.11 TacTec and QR, and the Condor Sentry and Vanquish RS, carry plates and gear. Check each product page for MOLLE webbing, plate pocket size and adjustment. They are sold without plates. For training, the 5.11 TacTec Trainer Weight Vest takes weight plate pairs from 5.25 kg to 17 kg, for rucking, functional fitness and Hyrox training. Check each product page for sizing.

Plates and Body Armour Laws

TacSource sells plate carriers without plates. Our 5.11 weight plates are for training and aren’t armour plates. Laws on body armour and armour plates vary by state and territory, and some states restrict ballistic plates, so check your local requirements before buying or sourcing any plates. TacSource can’t give legal advice.