Learn how to properly size a plate carrier so you can choose the armor and carrier that best fits your needs.
In the military, there’s a saying that “the mission dictates the gear.” In other words, use the tools appropriate to the job. Just as it would be impractical to use a Barrett .50 rifle for room clearing, so would it also be impractical to use an M4 to take out the engine block of a truck.
A more mundane example would be using a riding lawn mower for a 200 square foot lawn or an old-school push mower if you’ve acres of lawn to cut.
You want the right tools for the right job. The same goes when selecting protective gear such as body armor and armor carriers.
