K-Zero Plate Carrier
Agilite's slick-tier sibling to the K19. 1.74 lb chassis with 8-suspension-point V-design for weight spread, bundled cable-management kit, and current sale pricing below the full-feature K19.
- Price
- $279
- Weight
- 1 lb 12 oz
- Brand
- Agilite
- Category
- Plate Carriers
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Features
- •Weight 1.74 lb (~28 oz) with cummerbund
- •Low-profile one-size cummerbund included
- •Cable-management kit included (free with carrier)
- •Plate compat: M up to 10.2x12.6x1.25; L up to 10.3x13.1x1.25 (SAPI/ESAPI/Shooters/Swimmers)
- •8-suspension-point V-design for weight distribution
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Overview
The Agilite K-Zero is Agilite's answer to the Ferro Slickster category. It is stripped down to 1.74 lb empty with a one-size low-profile cummerbund and an 8-suspension-point V-strap shoulder system. The V-strap geometry is what makes the K-Zero feel lighter than its weight suggests: the load spreads across more of the trapezius rather than concentrating on two narrow strap paths.
Plate compatibility is broader than most slick carriers. The K-Zero accepts SAPI, ESAPI, Shooter's Cut, and Swimmer Cut plates in M and L sizes, up to 1.25 inches thick. That covers the full mainstream plate market without forcing a separate carrier purchase for Swimmer Cut buyers.
The cable-management kit is the K-Zero's quiet differentiator. Comms run, antenna run, hydration line — they all clip into integrated channels rather than zip-tying to the cummerbund. For users running radios and headset wires under their kit, this matters more than the spec sheet suggests.
K-Zero, K-Zero SF, K-Zero Pro, and Sub-Zero Slick are all in Agilite's broader low-profile carrier family; the base K-Zero is the standard recommendation here. M81 Woodland is available alongside the standard cams.
Key Features
- 1.74 lb (~28 oz) — among the lightest mainstream plate carriers
- 8-suspension-point V-strap shoulder design for weight distribution
- Cable-management hardware included
- Plate compat covers SAPI, ESAPI, Shooter's Cut, and Swimmer Cut up to 1.25 inch
- Low-profile one-size cummerbund included
Pros
- +Lighter than the K19 while keeping Agilite's weight-distribution shoulder design
- +8-suspension-point V-strap spreads load across the trapezius better than 2-strap designs
- +Plate accommodation covers Swimmer Cut at the same price as SAPI — rare in this tier
- +Integrated cable-management hardware for comms and hydration runs
Cons
- −Base K-Zero is not releasable; K-Zero SF variant exists for that use case at higher price
- −Less front-face real estate than the K19 — placard options are tighter
- −Low-vis cummerbund is one-size; large wearers may find it short
Detailed Specifications
- type
- Low-vis V-strap plate carrier with cable management
- weight
- 1.74 lb (~28 oz) with cummerbund
- plateCompatibility
- M up to 10.2x12.6x1.25; L up to 10.3x13.1x1.25; SAPI/ESAPI/Shooters/Swimmers
- cummerbund
- Low-profile one-size, included
- placardCompatibility
- Laser-cut Squadron laminate front; velcro placards
- rearInterface
- Hook backing for accessory cummerbunds and back panels
- sidePlateSupport
- Optional via Agilite side plate pouches
- colors
- MultiCam, Ranger Green, Black, Coyote, M81 Woodland
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