The Maniple-I offers the best of both worlds--very good coverage as well mobility in the same carrier. Shorter on the bottom and narrower in the shoulder straps, chest and back panels than the Legion-I, the Maniple-I gives excellent clearance in the upper chest region (for unhindered square-to-target shooting), while at the same time offering more standard MOLLE real-estate and protection than the Velites-I. The best all-purpose solution for those who do not require either the added protection or increased mobility of our other two carriers. Will take: soft-armor and/or hard armor plates; and is usable with any combination of these, or none.
