Ferro Concepts The Slickster™

Ferro Concepts Slickster™ Plate Carrier – Minimalist. Scalable. Built to Adapt.

Low-Vis When You Need It. Full-Send When You Don’t.

The newest generation of the Slickster™ Plate Carrier is here—and it’s cleaner, meaner, and more mission-flexible than ever. Designed for military and law enforcement professionals who demand low-profile protection and rapid adaptability, the Slickster™ is part of the Ferro ADAPT Carrier System, giving you access to a growing arsenal of modular accessories.

Whether you're running low-vis operations, high-threat direct action, or plainclothes security, this minimalist plate carrier is mission-built for total versatility. Weighing in at only 402g, it strips out the bulk without losing the punch.

Why We Love It

Because it’s deceptively simple, brutally effective, and ready to scale with whatever your loadout demands. From undercover ops to full-kit missions, the Slickster™ adapts fast—and stays slick doing it.

Ideal For:

• Covert missions & low-vis ops

• Law enforcement & military use

• Direct action loadouts with modular expansion

• Those looking for a minimalist plate carrier that does more with less

Features:

• Carry Elastic Cummerbund (CEC) that can accommodate 5.56 and 7.62 magazines, smoke, flashbang, radio, tourniquet and others (4 cells on each side). Adjustable with hook and loop front and rear
• Loop Velcro on the chest and back allow for call-sign patches to be added
• Laminated shoulder straps which are fully adjustable into the rear plate bag to fit all sizes. Loop velcro on bottom of straps for comfort in low visibility and ADAPT shoulder pads
• Laser cut slots on laminated chest to attach ADAPT flaps as well as most chest rigs using ITW QASM buckles (sold separately)
• Laser cut slots located at the bottom of front and rear plate bags to attach tourniquets and other accessories
• Mesh lined plate bags to maximize comfort and breathability
• Includes shoulder strap adjustment tool which, although not necessary for adjustment, helps aid in quick sizing
• Weighing in at only 402g
• Made in the USA
• We do not recommend the use of steel plates due to sizing and increased wear they cause on carriers

SLICKSTER INSTRUCTIONS

Sizing

Check this out guys and gals! The size of the carrier has nothing to do with your shirt size but everything to do with the size of your armor plate. When choosing your plate carrier size, you will want to pick it to fit what armor you have.

• SIZE MEDIUM FITS - MEDIUM SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE, 10"x12" up to 10”x12.25“x1”
• SIZE LARGE FITS - LARGE SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE up to 10.5”x13.5“x1”