REVIEW: Crye Precision JPC 2.0 Swimmer Cut Maritime

Who goes swimming has his bikini. Whoever operates on or in the water also needs special maritime gear. And that's why Crye Precision also manufactures equipment tailored to water units. The standard Crye Precision Jumpable Plate Carrier (JPC) has therefore been turned into "Maritime" for Swimmer Cut protective plates. This plate carrier system is used by Navy SEALs.

The special feature is the material that catches the eye at first glance. The shoulder pads, as well as the entire body of the carrier, are made of mesh. This allows the wearer to frolic in the water without anything sticking to the equipment. Where there are only holes, everything drains off. Would it be a big difference compared to Cordura? Maybe also because saltwater can be washed out better here. Ultimately, salt is a major destroyer of equipment.

The JPC 2.0 Maritime actually has all the features of the JPC 2.0 without Maritime. The Rigel here is part of a simple drop system with which the wearer can get rid of everything. This can be life-saving if the person falls into the water.

Here the upper half of the front can be seen: the plate pouch in Swimmer Cut with mesh, MOLLE made of normal fabric. Shoulders made of Hypalon, as with all JPCs, and clips on the chest, so that a Chest Rig can be attached.

The advantage of Crye's new systems is that they are all interchangeable. So in the cover image, the AVS M4 Flap is mounted. This needs to be purchased separately, but can also be exchanged for other flaps. MOLLE or fixed magazine pouches are available.

Nice small features include a loop on the flap where a Grimlock can be attached. Attach gloves when not needed, that's how it works.

The flap also closes the stomach, just like a classic plate carrier. Note the protruding handle from the Cumberbund.

Here is the Cumberbund on Velcro. With the long straps that fold back up, it looks a bit silly.

But it turns out to be extremely practical once you've tried it. The wearer grabs the end that protrudes over the flaps and can release the Cumberbund with one pull. Together with the drop system on the shoulder, this guarantees the quick loss of heavy equipment.

On the side, the wearer can live with simple straps, but usually with the classic AirLite Cumberbund - as shown here. Pockets or additional plates also fit here to protect your luxury body.

The overall view from the back: JPC 2.0 in mesh.

Above, MOLLE and a rescue handle for emergencies. If a comrade goes down, he can be pulled into cover here.

The Hypalon on 2.0 is also pulled down the sides of the plate pockets and equipped with a zipper.

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