My Low-Profile Plate Carrier and Lynx Brutality AAR (w/ Jari Laine)
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I'm joined today by Jari, the CEO of Varusteleka to talk about one of the pieces of gear we both used in Lynx Brutality: Varusteleka's new Low Visibility Plate Carrier. It's designed to keep the shoulder straps tight in toward the neck and minimize weight, bulk, and profile - and it worked very well for both of us!
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-lvpc-plate-bags/72735
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