REVIEW: Warrior Assault Systems Assaulters Back Panel

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The tendency for plate carriers to become smaller and therefore carry as little as possible quickly leads to the question of how to carry more again because it is necessary. The user can reach for a backpack, which has the advantage and disadvantage that you can always put it on and take it off. Or the plate carrier is expanded at the back. WARRIOR ASSAULT SYSTEMS (WAS) provides a wonderful overall system here, because not only does the Recon Plate Carrier (HERE in the review) fit the Pathfinder Chest Rig (HERE in the review), but also the Assaulters Back Panel, which we are introducing to you today.

The new back part before attachment to the plate carrier: Long MOLLE strips and the counterparts to them, but only short ones sewn on the back of the back panel. This way, the additional storage space is woven onto the plate carrier.

If there was no MOLLE, we don't know how we would pass the time. But it's not just two long MOLLE connections, but also two short ones at the top in the middle that only go through a loop, ensuring that the panel stays directly on the plate carrier and doesn't bulge away.

Got it! The Assaulters Back Panel is essentially modular. This does not apply to the top row of three M4 magazine pockets, which are fixedly sewn on, but the bottom pocket is detachable. The panel itself is made of 500D Cordura in double layers and can be opened from the top, where it is closed with Velcro. The additional benefit is that the wearer can also store a hydration bladder in the panel. Or a bolt cutter, which then sticks out with the handles at the top. But then we would insert some foam in the bottom area. So that the good panel doesn't get damaged...

The bottom pocket has the volume of about three 0.5 liter beer cans (which is not an encouragement to take alcohol into the field). A very well-equipped IFAK fits in, but the storage space can also be used for provisions and a small windshirt, for example.

The pocket is fixed with Velcro to the Assaulters Back Panel, then two tabs are added. Holds everything securely.

Not insignificant is the expansion of magazine equipment. If you estimate that there are three in front of the stomach, the magazine supply is doubled with the WAS Back Panel. The positioning on the back does not mean that the wearer can grab the magazines themselves. But during a lull, it can be quickly rearranged with the help of a comrade. There are also MOLLE loops on the magazine pockets. Attaching additional pockets, mounting chemlights is possible.

CONCLUSION: The WAS Assaulters Back Panel is an extremely practical addition to the plate carrier, which remains light but gets significantly more storage space. Warrior Assault Systems has created an excellent, lightweight overall system with the Recon Plate Carrier and Pathfinder Chest Rig, which we can only recommend.

The Warrior Assault Systems Assaulters Back Panel is available in Germany at RECON COMPANY in Coyote and Multicam or at all gear retailers that carry WAS.