MMMMM got my plate carrier today,
Since I don't have a mannequin my school backpack is used as a torso (if you guys know where to get cheap torso mannequin let me know -preferably male mannequin torso)
Couple of things I found compared to the IOTV
-A lot lighter
-A lot less cumbersome
-Feels naked compared to IOTV (there's so many spots on torso you are not protected anymore)
-You can still attach DAPS, Lower back and groin protector. Yoke and Collar are not possible since it doesn't have the PALS for it
-Donning is so much easier compared to IOTV (since you don't have the elastic band)
-Emergency cord is all located on the front side (as opposed to being both front n back)
-Reassembling the TAC-1 is much simpler; there's less steps but its really hard with the plates installed
This will be my summer or light loadout where IOTV will still take on the heavier loadout. In zombie game, I'd rather wear IOTV. Big field type of game TAC-1 is better choice