What Is the Plateau Pad and Why Should You Use One?

When you carry every day, comfort isn’t optional — it’s essential. That’s exactly why we designed the Black Arch Plateau Pad: to eliminate pressure points and hot spots while keeping your rig slim, concealed, and effective.

Whether you’re new to concealed carry or just looking to fine-tune your setup, here’s what the Plateau Pad does, how it works, and why it might be the comfort upgrade you didn’t know you needed.

What Is the Plateau Pad?

The Plateau Pad is a low-profile comfort pad that attaches to the inside (body-facing) surface of your holster. Made from medium #2 foam, it provides just the right amount of softness and support — reducing sharp edges, hot spots, and pressure across your waistline.

Unlike thicker wedges that can push your grip out, the Plateau Pad is designed to stay flat and thin, giving you better comfort without adding excessive thickness to your setup.

How It Works

Installation is fast and tool-free. Each Plateau Pad comes with:

• 1x adhesive-backed Velcro strip

• 1x alcohol swab for prepping your holster

• 1x installation card with simple instructions

Just clean the surface, trim Velcro, apply the Velcro, and press the pad in place. You can remove or reposition it anytime — or even swap it between holsters.

It’s ambidextrous, universal-fit, and works especially well with full-Kydex holsters like our Rev-Con, Entrada, and Gradient™ Minimalist.

Why Use the Plateau Pad?

If your holster ever digs into your hip, shifts when you move, or becomes uncomfortable after a few hours, the Plateau Pad can make a serious difference.

Here’s what it helps with:

• Reduces rubbing and pressure on the hip, appendix, or pelvic areas

• Improves comfort for long daily carry (think all-day wear or long drives)

• Keeps your setup slim — unlike foam wedges, it won’t push your grip outward

• Works for both appendix and strong-side carry

Is It Right for You?

If you carry a full-Kydex holster and have ever thought, “This is starting to dig in,” — then yes, the Plateau Pad is probably for you.

It’s one of those small upgrades that can transform how your carry setup feels, especially over long days. Whether you’re running errands, driving, or working on your feet, this is comfort you’ll actually notice.

Try It on Your Current Holster

The Plateau Pad was built to work with all Black Arch full-Kydex holsters — but it’s also compatible with most other brands. So even if you're not carrying a Rev-Con or Entrada, you can still benefit.

Want to see it in action? Check out the Plateau Pad here »