REVIEW: Crye Precision Adaptive Vest System (AVS)™

Plate carrier has a front pouch, a back one, and a cummerbund, that's it. Well, sort of. Crye Precision started with something different and created an extremely flexible system called the Adaptive Vest System (AVS)™, which we want to explore today. Above you can see the beginning.

Crye focuses on interior design. This is the harness that forms the basis for the AVS. It's stiffened and quite intricately sewn. Shock cord connects the two parts for size adjustment.

Inside, the structure is lined with soft velcro. Pads can be attached here to ensure the AVS fits perfectly.

If you like model building, you'll love this. These are all the parts and options for the system.

So, lay out everything and study the construction manual to avoid any mistakes. Crye recommends: To view the operator manual for the AVS™, click here.

We start with the optional installation of a release system.

This is what the tags look like on the pouches that the parts from Crye Precision come in.

And there are always options. This is the two-band cummerbund for the AVS.

We decided to go with the three-row option.

Here it is mounted. They also offer a flexible cummerbund now.

The plate pockets hold the plates. There are three models: Standard (seen here), MBAV, and Swimmer Cut. All optimized for US Army plates, of course. MBAV fits great with German SK4 plates as well, based on our experience.

The front has a lot of Velcro, because that's where the belly pouch gets mounted.

The shoulder straps are folded here, and the harness gets attached to the middle loops.

The back features MOLLE for pouches and two zips: Crye offers three different panels that can be zipped on. This makes the AVS particularly flexible as the big brother of the JPC 2.0, allowing for interchangeable belly pouches and panels.

And here is the back side. For minimalist users, the two plate pockets can also be combined to form a carrier.

Crafting is fun, have we mentioned that? The back plate is fixed to the shoulders first.

These are the pads for the interior.

Fine Velcro holds them on the harness.

The AVS is a king of options: Here in Crye's own illustration as a simple plate carrier.

Variant two removes the interior. The AVS as a simple plate carrier.

The assaulter solution is the complete setup.

Let's continue with the assembly. The harness is hooked behind the front plate.

There is a closure at the shoulder. Convenient for easy exit. Also suitable for quick release.

Once everything is together, the cummerbund comes around and closes in front of the abdomen.

Here shoulder with quick release. If this is not soft enough for you, there are also shoulder pads for the delicate boys among you.

The shoulder pad also has small tunnels on the side for securing a hydration tube or radio cable.

On the stomach, there are options: different flaps. Left closed, right with MOLLE for individual configuration. New is flexible, that is currently trendy.

The flaps are simply attached with Velcro.

The AVS is ready. Well, if you are satisfied with it, that is, in the Assaulter configuration.

Instead of the flaps, you could also use the AVS Detachable Chest Rig.

It can be worn over the armor and integrated.

Here is the complete back view on the person.

Of course, with a rescue handle.

And the side zippers for mounting the back panels.

Here you can see the different accessories for the AVS: pay special attention to the three panels.

Here you can see the AVS 1000 backpack - HERE in the SPARTANAT Review - or a panel mounted. You can find the three possible panels HERE.

CONCLUSION: The AVS is somehow the super plate carrier, especially when it comes to carrying more equipment. Extremely adaptable and versatile, it is suitable for any mission. If it becomes too heavy, switch to the JPC 2.0 and continue using flaps and back panels. A great system from Crye, proving once again how innovative they are.

You can find the Crye Precision Adaptive Vest System (AVS)™ directly at CP. Or in Germany at TACWRK.

CRYE PRECISION on the internet: www.cryeprecision.com