In the end its whatever you feel comfortable buying. The RAV and CIRAS are both well made but are quick release softarmor carriers and thats why they cost more. There are certainly pieces of gear that look similar but arent nearly as expensive. Like the Eagle plate carriers with cumberbunds which are basically the same look but without the quick release mechanism and only carry plates. I dont know if you have looked into the pricing yet but that is certainly a more reasonable route to go as the plate carrier with cumberbund is less then half the price of a ciras. The Rav is more then 4 times more expensive then a paraclete plate carrier with cumberbund , just some food for thought.
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