TT Plate Carrier QR SK Anfibia MK II – Designed for Maritime Operations.

This article was sponsored by Tasmanian Tiger. The Amphibious series by Tasmanian Tiger is designed for maritime operations. The primary material is TPU 420 denier nylon, which is tear-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and seawater-resistant. Material: TPU 420 den Nylon Compatible with plates: 30 x 25 cm to 33 x 27 cm Weight: 715 grams (carrier 629g, 2×43 plate cover)

Front Part

The front of the plate carrier features laser-cut MOLLE at the bottom for PALS pouches and some soft velcro at the top. To the right and left of the velcro, there are slots for buckles that allow for the attachment of interchangeable placards. More details on this below. At the top, there are small ROC buckles equipped with pull cords that open when pulled to the side. The buckles are securely sewn in. On the sides, the plate carrier features large ROC buckles that open by pulling downward. The buckle is well-proven and has a robust construction. Closing the cummerbund may take some getting used to at first, but you quickly get the hang of it. On the body-facing side, you have the adjustment for the plate, secured with velcro. This allows you to set the exact height of the plate and accommodate plates of different sizes. Once closed, you can use the three loops under the plate to attach additional pouches. A dangler could also be attached to the velcro connection, although the width is quite narrow. For the dangler to fit, the front side would need to have hook velcro, and the back side would need to have loop velcro, which is often the opposite of what is typically used The plate is held in place on the sides with double elastic bands. This can compress the foam portion of a plate slightly. On the front, with the laser-cut MOLLE, you can traditionally loop in three rifle magazines side by side.

Interchangeable Front Panels

Alternatively, you can attach the Carrier Mag Panel Anfibia by TT, which is also designed for amphibious operations. This panel comes with a large MOLLE-on-velcro adapter and buckles, allowing you to quickly change the setup. The Carrier Mag Panel includes a triple magazine pouch that can be attached as usual with velcro and buckles. Other interchangeable panels can also be attached if the buckles are compatible; however, the velcro area is lower than on some other models. And since the buckles are positioned quite high, it is important to ensure that the straps on the front flaps can be extended sufficiently.

Cummerbund

The cummerbund is skeletonized and also provides space for MOLLE pouches. The length adjustment is done at the back using a thick shock cord, which also gives it some elasticity. In this picture, it is adjusted to fit my torso. You can see that there’s still enough length left, so I could wear it over a wetsuit or drysuit. It would likely also fit over an SK1 vest.

Back Part

The back features a generous amount of MOLLE, but only with a width of four MOLLE loops. Other plate carriers often have six loops in width. At the bottom, the elastic cord from the cummerbund is visible. The Tac Pouch 18 Anfibia fits perfectly here as well. The back panel, facing the body, is designed similarly to the front panel.

Shoulder Straps

The shoulder straps lie flat and are simply fastened together with velcro. This makes it easy to adjust the length. The shoulder straps lie flat and are simply attached to each other with velcro, making it easy to adjust the length. Thanks to the darts, you can also easily cut the straps if you don’t want any excess length. The straps are wrapped in an elastic cover that also has tape loops for cable management. At the front, there is a loop where you can thread straps, such as those from backpacks, to connect them directly to the plate carrier. The cover cannot be opened, but it can be easily slid back for adjustments, installation, and removal. Thanks to the ROC buckles, the carrier can be easily jettisoned or put on and taken off even while wearing a helmet.

Plate Cover

In addition, the ballistic plates come with covers made of elastic material, which, however, also absorbs water. For this color variant, the covers are in gray. Due to the stretchable material, different plates can fit. However, when pulling the cover over, you need to be cautious because the side seam is not elastic and can tear if pulled too hard.

Conclusion

I’ve had the plate carrier since early 2023 and have worn it for various land-based activities. However, I haven’t yet gone swimming or diving with it.
Comfort
The comfort largely depends on the plate used, as this model doesn’t have any padding. With light ballistic plates and a fairly lightweight setup, I haven’t experienced any issues.
Modularity
The front allows for regular MOLLE pouch attachment at the bottom. When it comes to placards, the selection is somewhat limited since you have to rely on the available openings for the buckle attachments. There’s soft velcro at the top of the chest, but no MOLLE. The back has only 4 MOLLE slots in width, limiting space. Hydration pouches can be attached, but the width is obviously restricted. The cummerbund isn’t easily replaceable, as you’re dependent on the design at the back and the large ROC buckle at the front. With the separately available velcro at the front, you can attach a dangler, but you can’t fit a radio pouch under the cummerbund on the side. Of course, many pouches can be attached, but it might be wise to stick with the Anfibia series from Tasmanian Tiger for compatibility.
Water Absorption and Weight
To optimize water resistance, it may be advisable to remove the plate covers and attach appropriate pouches directly via MOLLE, forgoing the interchangeable panel. TT’s Amphibious line also includes additional MOLLE pouches for this purpose.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a lightweight plate carrier for a less extensive setup that hardly absorbs water, the Anfibia model is an excellent choice. Of course, the overall water absorption will still depend on the complete setup. For more extensive tactical setups on land, I would recommend, for example, the TT QR LC ZP plate carrier.