Shaw Concepts ARC Carrier V2 - Complete

The Shaw Concepts ARC Carrier V2 is a premium overt plate carrier built for military personnel, special operations forces, law enforcement, and tactical professionals. Designed to offer exceptional comfort, modularity, and adaptability, the ARC Carrier V2 accommodates a wide range of mission profiles while maintaining a lightweight and ergonomic design.

At the heart of the system is Shaw Concepts' innovative Spider Tab System, allowing the carrier to securely fit various plate sizes, shapes, and thicknesses while also providing excellent cable management for radios, PTTs, and antennas. Combined with StratusFit™ Pads and ARC Shoulder Pads, the carrier delivers outstanding comfort, ventilation, and load distribution during extended wear.

The front plate bag is compatible with most industry-standard placards, while the rear plate bag supports highly modular cummerbund configurations, giving users maximum flexibility when tailoring the carrier to their mission requirements.

The complete kit includes the front and rear plate bags, shoulder straps, ARC Shoulder Pads, StratusFit™ Pads, your selected S-LOK™ Cummerbund, and the required attachment hardware.

Features

• Innovative Spider Tab System for multiple plate sizes and cable management
• Compatible with most industry-standard placards
• StratusFit™ ventilated comfort pads included
• ARC Shoulder Pads for enhanced load distribution
• Adjustable shoulder straps for optimal fit
• Front Velcro® field for ID patches and placards
• MOLLE/PALS webbing for mission-specific customization
• Rear panel compatible with MOLLE pouches and back panels
• Integrated cable routing and PTT retention
• Modular S-LOK™ cummerbund system
• FirstSpear® Tubes™ quick-release hardware
• Berry Compliant
• Made in the USA

S-LOK™ Cummerbund Options

The ARC Carrier V2 can be configured with the Shaw Concepts S-LOK™ Cummerbund, a highly modular system designed to provide a secure, adjustable, and easily reconfigurable connection between the front and rear of the carrier.

The S-LOK™ system allows the cummerbund to be quickly adjusted or reconfigured without rebuilding the entire carrier setup, making it ideal for users who regularly change armor, clothing layers, or mission equipment.

S-LOK™ 3" Cummerbund

The 3" S-LOK™ Cummerbund provides a lower-profile setup while retaining structure and load-bearing capability.

• Patent-pending S-LOK™ attachment system
• FirstSpear® Tubes™ quick-release buckles
• Thermoplastic reinforced construction
• Full-length MOLLE/PALS webbing
• MOLLE capability extends over the Tubes™ area
• Soft loop Velcro® interior
• Adjustable one-size design
• Removable FirstSpear® Tubes™ front attachment flaps
• Shock cord included
• Ideal for streamlined and lightweight carrier setups

S-LOK™ 5" Cummerbund

The 5" S-LOK™ Cummerbund offers additional surface area for mounting equipment and increased support for heavier loadouts.

• Patent-pending S-LOK™ attachment system
• FirstSpear® Tubes™ quick-release buckles
• Thermoplastic reinforced construction
• Expanded MOLLE/PALS mounting area
• MOLLE capability extends over the Tubes™ area
• Soft loop Velcro® interior
• Adjustable one-size design
• Removable FirstSpear® Tubes™ front attachment flaps
• Shock cord included
• Ideal for heavier equipment loads and more extensive side-mounted configurations

The S-LOK™ Cummerbund is designed to be highly adjustable, making it easier to adapt the carrier to different body types, armor configurations, clothing layers, and mission requirements.

Sizing

Choose your ARC Carrier V2 based primarily on your plate size.

Small / Medium

• Fits Small and Medium SAPI plates
• Compatible with similarly sized Shooter Cut plates
• Supports soft armor of a corresponding shape and size

Large / Extra Large

• Fits Large and Extra Large SAPI plates
• Compatible with similarly sized Shooter Cut plates
• Supports soft armor of a corresponding shape and size

Because the S-LOK™ Cummerbund is independently adjustable, carrier sizing is primarily determined by the ballistic plates rather than the user's waist size.

Specifications

• Weight: Approx. 1.02 kg, depending on selected configuration
• Plate Compatibility: SAPI, Shooter Cut, and similarly sized soft armor
• Placard Compatibility: Most industry-standard placards
• Cummerbund Options: S-LOK™ 3" or S-LOK™ 5"
• Quick Release: FirstSpear® Tubes™
• Made in: USA
• Compliance: Berry Compliant