Are there any good budget Plate Carriers on the market?

[SharkSurvivor]

New to Airsoft... would like to start my own little outfit just for the looks as I like them, but unfortunately money is kind of an issue for some plate carriers, they cost a lot some of them, so im looking for some up to £120

[mp5a4]

Plenty of JPC type carriers (Modi, Flyye etc) for that, maybe even get a beaten up real one for that. Depends what 'look' you want. 

[MrTea]

Up to £120 you have a few options. Generally you can get a good deal on used ones that come with all the pouches too, check out the classifieds on here. Plate carriers don't pick up a lot of damage so they tend to be in good condition.

 

Personally, if you're not completely set on a PC i'd suggest going for a chest rig. Less weight and bulk to restrict your movement and are cheaper.

 

If you want surplus Osprey, look on Ebay or Etsy.

Edited March 18, 2023 by MrTea

[Dan Robinson]

EBay is your friend if you're looking for for army surplus.  Accessories and pouches are fairly cheap, but the price of the actual carrier has gone up. 

[Brownz]

Most people use vests because they are cheaper lighter, cooler in summer and typically have more attachment points.

I like PC's for the roleplay tho and am a fanboy for 'Warrior Assault Systems' equipment, their plate carriers are real steel and quite reasonable, although slightly more than your budget. If you can stretch your budget grab a DCS or Recon, they do bundle deals with all pouches etc for maybe £30-40 over your budget in any color. Heres the multicam page.

Alternatively you could get the Novritsch ASPC platecarrier designed for airsoft with better ventallaiton but again a similar price as the Warrior PC's but without pouches.

Otherwise I guess do what others have said and use ebay or secondhand sites like AirsoftHub (paying with paypal product or service).

Edited April 2, 2023 by Brownz

[Cannonfodder]

There's lots available in your budget if you're happy to go with something which isn't a brand name. As others have posted, Ebay is a good place to start