any weight. store them in a cool, dry place. store them on top of everything else. keep in mind that no matter what else you have stored alongside your plates, the plates are the thing that your life depends on.
when transporting your vests and plates over short distances, place them inside the actual vehicle with you, not in the trunk. you cannot see what is happening inside your trunk. you do not know how much your gear is sliding or bouncing. you cannot see if there is a leak or spill until it is likely too late. keep your plates nearby so that you can be certain that they have 