Frag Out! Magazine
Issue link: https://fragout.uberflip.com/i/661228
The surface of the ballistic protection of JPC 2.0 may be extended by adding 6x6 side plates in dedicated elastic pouches that have been designed for the original JPC, attached to MOLLE/PALS on the cummerbund. However, due to the skeletal construction, this solution is not very comfortable. There is an optional possibility of detaching the cummerbund from three straps and replacing it with simple nylon side straps (two on each side), which are lead through plastic frames on the back and front panel. It is quite interesting that the manufacturer managed to lower the weight of the vest in comparison to the original JPC. However, this is not something unusual, since the integral front mag pouch was replaced with a large piece of Velcro strap. CONCLUSIONS Although JPC 2.0 is not that minimalist solution as the previous models, it is definitively to replace the classy JPC. It is difficult to expressly claim that version 2.0 is a better product. The possibility of easy adjustments of the front panel (I call it „easy" on purpose, since it is not quick – Velcro holds the replaceable panels very tightly and you need to use some force during the replacement) is an interesting idea, but users will make them rather rarely. If someone needs to quickly change the used configuration of equipment, the ability of attaching a chest rig with the proper set of equipment is a really desirable feature. The integrated fastenings in the back panel and the feature of quick backpack changing (or leaving them in place, when using a vehicle and a backpack would simply be encumbering) may be useful features among many users – this is for sure more convenient than detaching one backpack fastened with MOLLE in order to attach another one. As for the quality, JPC 2.0 is indisputably a high-class product – we have top-quality materials and the finishing is also very good. I have not noticed any protrusive threads, crooked stitches, or similar manufacturing faults. Some may be slightly surprised by the fact that Crye Precision uses Multicam-dyed Texcel nylon webbing rather than jacquard Murdock webbing, which are woven in this camouflage pattern and provide better protection against abrasion and slightly better work with clasps. Crye Precision JPC 2.0 is offered in four size variants – S, M, L, and XL. depending on the size of the carried ballistic plates. It must be highlighted that due to different span of fastenings on the back anel of the vest, the optionally attached packs must have the same size as the backpanel of JPC 2.0. The Crye Precision offers offers vests in Multicam and the following colors: black, Ranger Green, and Coyote Brown. There are also photos of JPC 2.0 in Multicam Tropic, but this is probably a series designed for one of the US SOF. Thanks to Benno & Jan from TACWRK Berlin, Germany for help! EQUIPMENT