r/tacticalgear • u/barkindolphins22 • 4d ago

Question What’s up with the plate carrier backpacks?

I’ve been seeing people run those smaller backpacks that molle to the back of plate carriers/rigs. If you have one can you tell me how you like it? My main concern is that if you need anything you’re going to have to take off your armor. Why not just wear an assault pack or something instead?

UPDATE: Thank you all tons for the feedback. Many of you have brought me up to speed on these packs uses and needs. I have decided that the Haley Flatpack is the way to go for me. Went from thinking they were silly to realizing the advantages. Thanks all!

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u/PearlButter 4d ago

It holds just hydration in a hydro bladder like Source, camelbak, MSR…etc. that has a drinking straw routed to the front of the carrier.

Completely hands free.

Now when you’re storing extra things like ammo and whatever back there then it’s for a battle buddy, a team member to access them. However at the very least it holds water for yourself.

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u/cand3r 4d ago

Same for me, zip on backpack for bladder