BLUF: Matt from Spiritus Systems admits he doesn’t understand the textile wizardry behind the new X-Pac material, but he damn sure knows what it does:it stays dry. We got hands-on with the new LV120 Spiritus Plate Carrier, the Mk6 Chassis, the “Mission” tactical rugby shirt, and a prototype breaching pack casually named “The Squirtle.”

If you’re tired of your plate carrier smelling like a wet dog and crushing your traps, read on.

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How does the LV-120 “Reactive Cummerbund” work? Matt compares it to a high-end hiking ruck. The system is under constant tension, meaning it expands and collapses as you breathe and move. It prevents the carrier from flopping around without crushing your diaphragm.

What is the “Elevator Flap” on the Mk6 Chassis? This is the feature you didn’t know you needed. On the new Mk6 and ESC pouches, the internal geometry uses shock cord tension to act as a ramp. When you pull the flap, it literally presents the magazine or flashbang up and out to you. No more digging for short mags or fishing for items that settled at the bottom of the pouch.

Why is the Back Panel Mk2 built like “PVC Pipe”? Breachers have been zip-tying PVC pipes to their backs for years to hold bolt cutters and hooligan tools. Spiritus formalized this. The Mk2 Back Panel uses a rigid structure to mimic that “pipe” function—you can slide a tool in blindly, hitting a rigid lip that guides it home, rather than fighting soft nylon behind your head.

What is the “Mission Rugby Shirt”? It’s not just a fashion statement. It’s a tactical rugby shirt, a specialized FR garment (Modacrylic and Rayon blend) that is “No Melt, No Drip.” It features a high collar specifically designed to stop your rifle sling from chafing your neck raw.

We’ll have a more focused look at all these things soon. Stay with us.

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