The Vision
For over a decade Haley Strategic Partners has been providing world class training in the fundamentals and advanced applications of weapons and tactics with our D5, D3, and D7 courses. Inside of this ten year period we have also produced globally recognized products such as the Disruptive Environments Chest Rigs and FLATPACK™ line. Our training and products are a direct reflection of what drives us as an organization and what our vision of the future looks like. Thorax is the culmination of these 10 years of operational experience, training, product development, and most importantly being a “Thinker Before Shooter”. It represents our vision of the future and the most adaptive plate carrier system available today.
The Why
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Chest size should be measured with a soft tape measure across both nipples with arms rested at the sides while ensuring the tape measure is level. The tape measure should be comfortably snug without compression of the chest. Record measurement in inches.
Medium Bag/Plate
9.5 x 12.5" SAPI/ESAPI
Cage Size (at pecs) | Chicken Strap | Cummerbund | Cummerbund w/ Side Entry |
---|---|---|---|
Up to 33” | Not Available | Small | Not Available |
33” - 43” | Medium | Medium | Medium |
43” - 56” | Large | Large | Large |
Large Bag/Plate
10.25 x 13.25" SAPI/ESAPI
Cage Size (at pecs) | Chicken Strap | Cummerbund | Cummerbund w/ Side Entry |
---|---|---|---|
38” - 45” | Medium | Medium | Medium |
45” - 56” | Large | Large | Large |
56” - 62” | Not Available | Not Available | X-Large |
Front Bag
- Buckle covers to protect hardware, reduce snag hazards and prevent accidental unlatching.
- Compatible with all HSP chest rigs and placards.
- Push-to-talk (PTT) anchor points.
- Integrates with FlatpackV2 or FlatPack+ via the FlatPack Piggyback Straps for quick, independent access.
- An expanding gusset to accommodate SAPI plates and/or soft armor ranging from .75” to 1.125” thickness.
- Padded Airborne, Maritime and Pursuit (A.M.P.) chin protector and Thorax thermoform pad for additional comfort and air venting.
- MOLLE segment integrates with both Kagwerks and Juggernaut EUD mounting platforms.
- The plate flap and closure ensures retention of the armor plates during airborne operations.
- Medium bag fit 9.5 x 12.5" SAPI/ESAPI cut plates.
- Large bag fit 10.25" x 13.25" SAPI/ESAPI cut plates.
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Rear Bag
- Compatible with the FlatPackV2, FlatPack+ or other MOLLE options.
- The back of the plate carrier can be used for communications antennas, cables, etc.
- Cable routing channels enclose power and comm cables reducing snag hazards.
- The same plate flap and closure as the front bag ensures secure retention of armor plates.
- Thermoform back pad for additional comfort and air venting.
- Expanding gusset to accommodate plates ranging from .75” to 1.125” thickness.
- The low profile Thorax adjustment hardware reduces snag hazards and retains fit.
- Medium bag fit 9.5 x 12.5" SAPI/ESAPI cut plates.
- Large bag fit 10.25" x 13.25" SAPI/ESAPI cut plates.
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Chicken Straps
The Chicken Strap is a rigid, lightweight, alternative to a standard cummerbund. Its thermoplastic construction allows for the same mounting options of larger cummerbunds but with greater mobility.
- Side armor compatible via the Chicken Strap Plate Pocket.
- Designed for a rigid secure closure of the Thorax.
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Cummerbund
- Dual-layer woven elastic for mobility.
- Cable routing channels for improved cable management to reduce binding, excess length and snag hazards.
- Expanding gusset for optimal hard and soft armor fit.
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Cummerbund and Side Entry Panels
- Allows for donning and doffing the Thorax without lifting the chest rig or placard, without compromising MOLLE real estate.
- Integrates with all HSP placards and chest rigs.
- Please note that the Side Entry Panel adds to the length of the entry system. Thus, a medium is comprised of Side Entry Panels and small Cummerbunds. Side Entry Panels alone do not differ in size.
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Shoulder Pads
The Thorax Shoulder Pads are a low-profile solution that offers protection and comfort when wearing the Thorax for extended periods of time or in conjunction with a pack. Its non-slip mounting ensures that the pads stay exactly where needed.
- 1/4” thick water repelling foam for extra comfort during prolonged use.
- Hook and loop ensures that the pads do not slide around and provides consistent fit when donning.
- Cable management channel made from lightweight four-way stretch material.
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MOLLE Placard
The MOLLE Placard is a lightweight MOLLE interface for the Thorax that can be customized to the end user's preference.
- Available in medium and large sizes. Compatible with Thorax and other plate carriers with vertical MOLLE channels.
- Enables mounting of MOLLE accessories.
- Hook and loop backer allows for a secure mounting to the plate carrier or can be padded in a chest rig configuration.
- Compatible with Side Tension Strap (STS) kits.
- Deployable as a standalone chest rig with appropriate accessories.
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Triple Rifle Mag Placard
The TRMP is a collaboration between Haley Strategic and Onward Research (Garand Thumb). The TRMP is a streamlined magazine carrier that can be utilized as a plate carrier placard or standalone chest rig.
- Low-profile design enables the user to carry rifle magazines, radios and other mission essential equipment without excess bulk.
- Optional MP2 inserts for added magazine retention.
- Removable shock cord provides positive magazine retention.
- Elastic front pockets for low profile storage.
- Compatible with Side Tension Strap (STS) kits.
- Deployable as a standalone chest rig with appropriate accessories.
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Chicken Strap Plate Pocket Pair
The Chicken Strap Plate Pocket integrates hard armor into the Chicken Straps without compromising MOLLE real estate.
- Mounts to the inboard side of the Chicken Strap for a low profile.
- Tweave four-way stretch material used for a contoured fit of side plates.
- Only compatible with Haley Strategic Thorax Chicken Straps.
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Chicken Strap PRC Pocket
The Chicken Strap PRC Pocket is a lightweight, low-profile radio pocket that integrates to the Chicken Strap without compromising MOLLE real estate.
- Mounts to the inboard side of the Chicken Strap.
- Accommodates PRC148, PRC152, PRC163 and similar size radios.
- Lightweight four-way stretch material used for a contoured fit of radios.
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Chicken Strap Cable Management Tabs (3 Pack)
Looking to tidy up the exposed cables on the outside of your Plate Carrier? Good cable management isn’t going to improve your lethality, but it will enhance your cable longevity.
This product contains chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause Cancer, Birth Defects, or other Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Cummerbund Plate Cap
The Cummerbund Plate Cap integrates hard armor into the MOLLE Cummerbund. The hook and loop construction gives precise adjustment on the Thorax.
- Mounts securely inside pocket of the Thorax Cummerbund with hook and loop.
- Tweave four-way stretch material used for a contoured fit of side plates.
- Perfect compatibility with all Haley Strategic Cummberbunds.
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Padded PRC Pocket
An internally worn ambidextrous radio pocket that connects to the front of the Thorax or the back of a chest rig via hook and loop. Ideal for the JTAC/RTO that is utilizing multiple radios.
- Padded with 1/4” foam for added comfort and preventing the radio battery from protruding into the abdomen.
- Mounts to the inboard side of the cummerbund for a low profile.
- Can be worn on either side of the cummerbund.
- Accommodates PRC148, PRC152, PRC163 and similar size radios.
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DFNDR Armor® LEVEL III+ / III++ / III X / IV
Haley Strategic has partnered with DFNDR Armor on the Thorax providing a seamless customer experience. If you do not own plates, need to upgrade or refresh your armor, DFNDR is our recommendation. DFNDR stands behind their products with an industry leading Exchange and Return Policy.
DFNDR Armor® hard armor plates are designed with a multi-curve profile to provide an ergonomic and comfortable fitting armor system that is intended to wear against your body all day.
DFNDR Armor® is equipped with a state-of-the-art Trauma Mitigation Base to minimize the energy of an impact dramatically. All threats specified are tested at muzzle velocity and are listed in the ‘threat profile’ table of the DFNDR Armor® website
DFNDR Armor® incorporates a Crystalline Ceramic Strike Face and Strike Core supported by our proprietary System Structural Reinforcement technology to enhance multi-hit ability. The backing support is engineered with the highest grade of ballistic materials; an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, bound with a resin matrix to make it a hard stand-alone armor system and equipped with Spall-Tek to further reduce deflection of projectile fragments.
Every piece of armor is hand inspected throughout the entire manufacturing process and again before its shipped. It is DFNDR’s desire for you to be completely satisfied with your purchase of DFNDR Armor products.
Level III+
Defeats Mild Steel Core Chinese and PS Ball Russian 7.62x39 AK-47 threats and standard lead core .308, 7.62, .223 and 5.56 threats.
Level III++
Defeats 5.56x45 M855 (SS109) Green Tip penetrator, Mild Steel Core Chinese and PS Ball Russian 7.62x39 AK-47 threats and standard steel jacketed/lead core .308 and copper jacketed/lead core 7.62, .223 and 5.56 threats.
Level III X
Defeats 7.62x39 API, 5.56x45 M855 A1 and 7.62x54R LPS threats. Defeats 5.56x45 M855 (SS109) Green Tip, Mild Steel Core Chinese and PS Ball Russian 7.62x39 AK-47 threats and standard steel jacketed/lead core .308 and copper jacketed/lead core 7.62, .223 and 5.56 threats.
Level IV
Defeats a single shot of 7.62×63 APM2 at muzzle velocity. Defeats 7.62x39 API, 5.56x45 M855 A1 and 7.62x54R LPS threats. Defeats 5.56x45 M855 (SS109) Green Tip, Mild Steel Core Chinese and PS Ball Russian 7.62x39 AK-47 threats and standard steel jacketed/lead core .308 and copper jacketed/lead core 7.62, .223 and 5.56 threats.
This product contains chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause Cancer, Birth Defects, or other Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov.
If you have any questions about your DFNDR armor purchase through HSP’s offering please contact DFNDR Customer Service directly at Contact Us or read DFNDR’s FAQ.
You must be 18 years of age to purchase body armor and the only state DFNDR is restricted from shipping to is Connecticut.
Body Armor purchases ship directly from the manufacturer, DFNDR Armor™, and are not fulfilled by Haley Strategic Partners (i.e. Thorax plate carrier system purchases including the purchase of Body Armor will be received in separate shipments). All purchases of Body Armor are subject to the following DFNDR Armor policies: