Strandhögg™ v2 Plate Carrier

A premium plate carrier built for speed, comfort, and mobility.

The Strandhögg V2 combines lightweight laser-cut construction, rapid-release Tubes® technology, and enhanced ventilation to create a streamlined armor platform designed for extended wear. Compatible with SAPI plates and soft armor, it delivers professional-grade performance for military, law enforcement, and prepared civilians seeking a durable, scalable carrier built in the USA.

Why Choose the Strandhögg™ V2?

Lightweight laser-cut construction reduces bulk and weight

Tubes® closures allow rapid donning and doffing

Ventilated design improves comfort during extended wear

Accepts soft armor and SAPI plates

Built for professional users and serious civilian preparedness

Made in the USA

Don and Doff in Seconds

FirstSpear's patented Tubes® technology allows the carrier to be put on or removed quickly without struggling with traditional hook-and-loop closures. Faster, quieter, and easier to operate—even while wearing gloves.

Who This Carrier Is For

Prepared citizens seeking a premium armor platform

Law enforcement professionals

Military personnel

Training and range use

Emergency preparedness

Users prioritizing comfort during extended wear

Taking its name from an Old Norse Viking term for a lightning raid, Strandhögg was one of the first formalized battle tactics to use covert infiltrators in advance of an actual raiding operation. Strandhögg was a tactical game changer in its time, just like the technological advances FirstSpear is bringing forward in this line of plate carriers.

Ballistic Armor Inserts complying with NIJ Category IIIA.06 or specific Military Specification requirements are available from FirstSpear for an additional fee. Please contact us for armor options and pricing.

Size corresponds to plate size.

Patent Pending

Pockets Sold Separately

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