Plate Carriers for Our Day of Age: 5.11 Gettin' It Done
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- This is a POU reminder on LBE and plate carriers. Along the way we'll discuss how your systems are mostly likely neglected and NOT ready for your Airsoft game. I will review the xlnt 5.11 TacTec Plate Carrier, their Flex Ammo Pouches, show you a ventilation vest, and some more super fun stuff. Stay in shape and be ready.
5.11 Tactical Tac Tec plate carrier shrsl.com/4mtom
5.11 Drop Down Pouch shrsl.com/4mton
BattleSteel Armor Plates, rec’d & high value 2024 alnk.to/1C7qcCH
Luminox Watches at Ashford, xlnt BG Luminox models (worn here) tinyurl.com/54...
5.11 Banger bags shrsl.com/2m0k8
5.11 4 Banger shrsl.com/2m0ka
5.11 Fast-Tac Hat shrsl.com/4moh8
GFIRE Plate Carrier still xlnt, high value amzn.to/3WPRiYK
Condor Exo Plate Carrier: shrsl.com/33jkk
Condor MPOC Plate Carrier: shrsl.com/33jkl
Oh..18 years.😮. Thank you many years together.
What's crazy is for like $50 more, you could get a could plate carrier like the crye jpc.
Correction JPC 1.0 is $237 and the 2.0 is $271.
Agreed, if you're spending that much just get a JPC.
I think the JPC is a bit more minimalist, a good carrier but not direct competition. And if you’re worried about price there’s the MEPC in that category.
Buy it on sale. $99 to $150.
I prefer the SPC with lightweight plate bags.
Plz have Brass Facts do Soldier Boy. He claims he’s ready any time.
Please in the name of all that is holy
That's not really an unrealistic claim though. The guy clearly has the lifestyle that would allow that, and his apartment looks like it's got gear just stashed on the wall ready to put on. He's like Nutn in most of the ways that matter, just with a millennial angle on things to Nutn's boomer takes.
Yes yes yes
It is so good to see you sir!!
Alternative opinion:
Get a concealable soft armor vest,
and a chest rig.
That way you have the option of armor separate from your mags and more over gear.
Wanna conceal carry armor during HPAC? You can.
Wanna gear up for WROL? Put on a chest rig over your armor, and yes you can.
While I agree that a slick plate carrier with a split rig over top is actually a decent setup, and have seen it used to great effect, I definitely disagree with soft armor only. (If that is what your comment is implying) Coming from someone who’s been in a near peer conflict theater, the setup your describing is genuinely good for a recce where you know you primarily face IDF/FPV threat, moving fast/light is priority, and you know you’ll only be in a hot environment for a week or less, however when planning for any type of small arms contact, always go for the hard plates. Even using the same overall setup, definitely don’t skip out on having hard plates as an option. I like where your head is at though. If you buy a simple slick carrier, you can use it to conceal armor as well. Good options for this would be Spiritus’ LV119 (I currently run this, and have abused it to all hell), or the Ferro Concept’s Slickster.
I’m still rocking my Condor PC and it’s been pretty good. This may be a nice upgrade
Look into defense mechanisms
Trex arms
Haley low vis rig
All made in us and can be found for around the same price
Nope, 12 years as a Marine Rifleman, with deployment on 02, the Invasion in 03, Second Battle of Fallujah Operation Phantom Fury Al Fajr, then Haditha 05-06, Operation Phantom Hammer with the 13th MEU 2007, and then finally a break and in Helman Province 2010, my gear stays ready to roll. Boom grab gear, fill water and ready to pop smoke
ok. so you were in the 110th emergency shoe repair battalion there pogue
@@notlisted-cl5ls??
I keep my plate carrier ready to grab and go. With loaded AR mags in the pouches, extra set of gloves, with my Glock 17C in a paddle holster in the dump pouch and an extra glock stick mag in the system, even a bottle of water in a side pouch. I only keep 3A soft armor in it though.
who gives a schitt what you do
Goggles??
Need more Soldier Boy videos please.
Have to absolutely disagree on this one. I'm just one data point admittedly. I have a 5.11 plate carrier that catastrophically ripped at the 15:39 front left collar attach point rendering it unwearable. Not from damage or abuse just inadequate stitching. This was a few years ago admittedly but just be sure you inspect it and return it within the return period if you see any stitching defects. That said, my Condor plate carrier is a trooper. Yes, also recommended by Nutn. 😁👏🏻
I make no false claims, I'd absolutely 100% fail a no-notice gear check for what I've got at home, in terms of plates, carriers, etc. Honestly, it hasn't been my highest priority. It's up there, and my plan is to start working on that soon, but I've got basically nothing. However....
I'll never not once fail a no-notice gear check for my EDC. At least it's something.
I still have my 5.11 VTAC vest from 14 years ago.
It's fine
Very cool deal sir. You are the embodiment of a guiding christian light and warrior.
TNPer since 2008. I've got the integrity to admit that I'd fail, and it's my goal this year to address it. I've got enough gear to fully kit more people than is even practical. My own kit is mostly ready but mostly doesn't count. I need to get my mags filled and primary rifle zeroed to the 77gr I'm switching to. I'm just such a geardo that I'm constantly altering and playing around with new toys and I've neglected to really settle on a primary GTW setup and not friggin screw with it. It's time I "Suck Less".
@14:45 I live on the hot and humid gulf coast. I got the Crye SPC because it has that type of material built into the inside of the plate carrier.
Ditto, but mid-TN, where it’s arguably more humid. I’ve lived in both places (Bluewater area), and can say that at least you guys have a pretty regular breeze to help out. Of course, if you’re in the woods or hiding in the palmettos, it’s probably not doing you much good. 😅
Awesome video. The 5.11 drop down pouch Velcros into the 5.11 chest rig. The tail of the drop down is a little wider but is doable.
Nutn has risen..lol..he smells the unrest brewin
I bought that G-Fire $70 LBE you recommended like four years ago. It’s perfect for me. This 5-11 is expensive compared to that one, but certainly more features.
New g fire for 70 bucks uses buckles instead of velcro
I remember when my local 5.11 store forced customers and employees to wear masks during the struggle session.
They're pro fed.
Remember how their marketing face (can't remember the name) person was quite anti 2A.
Thanks for the gear update!
Everyone has different body types that fit them best and this plate carrier works for him. However there are better plate carriers out there that will fit you more comfortably. Anyone offering a 1 size fits all solution to a plate carrier usually means that they compromise in a lot of areas and this plate carrier is made for someone who will not do any fighting but requires protection in between transit.
I could carry at least four more rifle mags in the place of a pistol and two pistol mags
not me ... i wearing an ar500 plate carrier during my daily work out... ceramics in my fughtin gear loaded n ready
I had that carrier... first gen production with no shoulder pads and only two rows of bungees nor three.. sides that hooked into loop holes.sold it ...bought an eagle industry..fyi aptum systems pads and laser pouches fit it ..but warning you'll want there carrier instead ..just go eagle or London Bridge...be done with it ..
5.11 makes plate carriers designed to be used for the crossfit games.....not actual combat
Funny because lots of soilders have used condor products in combat...they all sat it lasts a couple tours but is a lot more comfortable & lightweight 😉
@9:30 sure they do.
So my Tac Tech I bought in 2015 that’s still serviceable after 3 deployments and numerous training deployments is what? The intercepter vest I was issued in ‘04 is what? Expand on your vast experience. Teach me oh learned one.
Tell me your a clown with no real combat experience without telling me you’re a clown with no combat experience.
The war in Ukraine would say different. Ukraine national police use them and so do many people in the international foreign league defense..
So did the Russians. More pacifically the Muslim guy that does all the MMA matches all of his special forces guys use the it.
They’re hated on mostly by people who have associations with their competitors-let’s be real. I say that as someone with mostly Cyre gear and clothing (also have an abundance of HSP, BFG, SOE, etc.). Like others have said, even Condor stuff was heavily used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some held up, some didn’t. It just depends on what you’re doing. Most people watching this aren’t gearing up for the most extreme circumstances, like career combat. Most are just looking for something that will help them train and be better prepared for unlikely scenarios. Something like this would do just fine for the majority of those scenarios. Anything more extreme and the people capable of surviving such an ordeal already know what they want and need.
One thing is guaranteed, it doesn’t matter how good your gear is, if you don’t actually use it and know how to work with it.
Props for the coexist sticker.
Just a plate carrier right, what plates you use are most important
All my gear is made by Defense Mechanisms. Long wait but worth it. They make the best gun belt in my opinion.
8 week wait time sucked but I do like my MEPC. Ordered shoulder pads for it from UR-tactical in Hong Kong which is an extremely high value company (they use genuine crye fabric). DM is well priced for USA made, but the trade off is the waitlist.
@@p51mustang24 yeah what's the deal with 8 week wait times?
@@USpatriot741776 DM is a relatively small business and they’ve been very hyped up the last 2 years or so.
They sort of flew under the radar as one of those really good companies that most people don’t know for several years, then the word got out.
It was either increase prices or have a wait time, I assume.
@@p51mustang24 Shoot, I remember waiting 8 months for a Cyre order once. 😅
When people or the government like your products, I guess you can just take all the time you want filling orders.
You tried all 6 bazillion? lol
Well I gotta find all my scattered mags
Fancy!!! Hope your well man! All my best to you and your Family 😎🐾🤙💝🇺🇸🤝
Great Video ! Just added the 5.11 Chest Pack ! Have some ten year old 3A Soft Body Armor in the Water Bladder Pocket of the 5.11 "24" Day Pack ! Remember The Ten Essentials by the Seattle Mountaineers ! Been a few years since I had to hug the GROUND ! tjl
Hey nutn! Love all of the content. I’ve watched on and off for about 15 years. Honestly, now that I’m an adult with family, I’d love to have a break down of what kits you should make first. Honestly it’s like drinking from a fire hydrant. 😂 would you make an LPAC first? Or bug out? I’d love a philosophy video explaining how to apply the content in order. Not sure if that makes sense.
Thanks, Nut'n! I have the one you recommended for big boys. I can't even remember its name (it's the Gfire!). But it's been great! I need a plate upgrade though. My ceramics are getting old.
So awesome thank you
blade techs tek mount system might work well for a horizontally mounted holster on molle. i believe they make a molle mount for it.
"Tears of Joy" like Creed lol
Please come to so fla. we will all pass gear checks!
Love it
Haven’t been able to spring for armor yet, still making do with a chest rig but hope to upgrade soon.
It seems like plate carrier opinions is like a$$holes everyones got one!
Well if you ever want to do a video on what not to do and you're in East Tennessee just stop by little trucker kennel LOL
Id fail 2bh and i got all the gear. Its all in boxes in the basement. My oldest boy would pass better then me to he honest.
Good job as usual Thanks
Thank you Nutten!!!!!!!
What if you show up and im kitted out like a 1600s trapper. Best kit for the alpacalips.
Come on, Crye AVS or ARS-Arma clone. It’s the best design we have available to us. If you know you know.
ive had my tac tec since 2016 and the escape cable has been on these since conception.
You are the man❤
The 5.11 TacTec was my first PC. It was great for finding out what I DON'T want in a PC. Sold it for a JPC and never looked back.
Good afternoon students this is Professor Nutnfancy and class is now in session
Ive never tested any plates but would like to know the best type an most light weight level 4 plates
Good content 💯💯💯💯💯.
For $60 less you can get a Ferro Concepts Slickster PC. A much better value.
The slickster is a lighter carrier, it's not really a direct competitor IMO?
@@p51mustang24 the review is for a civilian use case. The Slickster is modular enough to outfit with everything a civilian would need on a carrier. A Slickster can also be outfitted for military application by adding placards and cummerbunds that fit needs. So I think it does compete. 5.11 is not the greatest PC manufacturer. And for the price they are asking not a good value.
I purchased this PC when it first came out. I may have to do through review on my channel.
THANK YOU SIR....😊😊😊😊😊
Nutn is the reason I fell in love with the chest mounted pistol so sexy
Waste of space, not efficient draw, not ideal draw, adding extra unnecessary weight on PC, etc etc
@@datboi__ I have to agree. I don’t like a bunch of crap on my PC, definitely not a handgun and definitely not in the way of my lifeline (ammunition). I’d sooner put two more mags in its place than do that.
1:51 What is that circular thing? Thanks.
Good morning LtCol
What optic mount is that on the AR he showed?
Yo Nutn come to my place, we can talk gear and play the new CoD 😂
Lol you should do a pimp my ride rip off show for tac gear
Too much velcro for my taste. I prefer Agilite k19. Can find if for the same price of that 5.11 velrco junk.
How does one get his address on the gear check list? I believe I'm about an hour from your AO.
Where can I find this tactical top-hat?
Anyone else want to see Brassfacts give it a shot?
Curious what you think of the "slick" plate carriers that most guntubers seem to be using vs something like this 511...? Trex arms ac1, crye jpc 2.0, etc.
Just buy the PC that carries the weight you need. The Trex arms is meant to run really light. The JPC or MEPC can run light, but can also carry a bit of a load. The MEPC in particular is pretty flexible between light and medium weight. If you need to carry a genuinely heavy load look at a SPC or Shaw, etc.
This one seems to slot into the medium weight capacity range.
If most guys are being honest they arent carrying around 20lbs of breaching tools or whatever so they don't need a $500 structural PC.
@@p51mustang24all of those pcs would be better suited than this junk made over seas. Ferro concepts slickster is even good for the price and haley has a new low vis one I just got it was the same price as this
@@NTurman Don't forget the OTTE GEAR LVZ-OVT. It is USA made, high quality, high value, ultra customizable, and similar to the AC1 and slickster but with more features.
I like mine.
Wayyyy too expensive for what it is. The majority of 5.11s money goes into advertising, not production. $200+ for this is absolutely unacceptable. Get a defense mechanisms or a ferro or if youre REALLY on a budget I'd go condor.. 5.11 is better than condor but its wayyy more expensive and it isnt wayyy better.
Haley strategic has a new low vis rig that I got for that price
There are good American made companies if people would just look
My condor works great. I use it for sks load out ATM.
Haz no money for gearz. Needz monies for pew pew. 😂
Dude, you can’t hang all that stuff on the plate carrier. Too damn heavy bro... Battle Belt FTW...
Can anyone here tell me what movie the 5.11 tac tech was featured in? Bonus points if you can name the color
Minnesota should be renamed mogadishu Minnesota
It was. 😅
Id do ok. Idk about passing with flying colors but I'd do ok lol
Do not shill 5.11 tactical gear.
You could get a dm mepc, a spiritus, a used fcpc, or a velocity systems carrier for 50-100 dollars more. They arent even good workout vests
No joke about the BLM riots. Lived in a major city in Commiefornia. I had all my gear staged in the doorway ready to go (talking condition 1). It got as close as a few blocks to me. There were buildings being burned down a few towns away
Scary stuff.
Nutn, any good plate carrier recommendations for petite women? Can’t find something for my 110lbs wife to save our life. Currently running an ace link quadralease that is way too big and chafes her shoulders and chest when moving around in it for any length of time… also gets caught on stuff because it’s so loose. I’d be anxious to see what you have for your wife and get her comments
His hot wife would break a nail if she ever worn a plate carrier
Size small Defense mechanisms MEPC with a size small plate. I think a small plate is 8x10 iirc. Only downside is the long lead time for DM products.
probably should be looking for a "slick plate carrier". Trex arms ac1 would be a good option to try out. Just remember to size plates to her body first, then buy the plate carrier. Most slick plate carriers are size specific, unlike this 511 one where it can use multiple different sized plates.
He’s just getting weirder and weirder
My rifles are not zeroed,,sad isn't it
It’s been six days since that acknowledgment. I hope you’ve fixed that.
At the very least, get it close by looking through the barrel.
So size and weight are no konger a nutnfanxy talking point?
Yup armor is good if you opponent is a good enough to hit it.
Talking to guy who have been there and done the work even with plates getting shot is like getting hit full force with a sledgehammer
Hopefully you dont get hit under, over or around the armor...
Are you saying you* got shot? I must ask-by what exactly and what kind of armor? Also, was there considerable backface deformation, and was your carrier loose or tight?
If mil, I’ve heard stories about the older plates leaving pretty nasty marks, but physics suggests that if it felt that way on the receiving end, it also felt that way in the shoulder of the one who fired it (assuming a shoulder fired weapon). I have some older rifles chambered in some pretty manly calibers that have zero padding on the stocks and even some with metal plates. While a long day on the range can definitely cause bruising, it’s never felt like getting hit in the shoulder by a sledgehammer (and the force is much more concentrated over a smaller area).
I’m not doubting your claims, it’s just confusing to me. I’d like to understand the mechanics behind it. If it was soft armor, then that’d definitely make more sense.
@@jackjohnson291 I never have been shot but guys I served with have.
Plus you are counting on your attacker actually hitting you in center mass and not hit the 6 to 8 inches to the side of your plate not to mention above and below it.
Does armor have a place yes but it does not replace the most important thing. Avoiding a fight if possible
I hate to disagree but 5.11 absolutely sucks when it comes to making plate carriers and there’s literally a so many small companies you should support other than the hacks at 5.11. Acetac/headsontactical/unobtainium gear/defense mechanisms and a long list of others.
"About 80% of you would fail."
I like to think of it as having room for improvement. . .
5.11 makes their gear for police. Police that have massive clothing and gear budgets they must burn every year to keep the budget flowing. So you get $80+ dollar pants that wear out inside of a few months from being worn in an office setting. Their plate carriers carry over their philosophy of break early to sustain annual fleecing of taxpayers.
5.11 is solidly the "prosumer" market. If you are just "playing around" well, have fun.
If you are betting your life on it, get real tools.
But let me ask you.. Who will draw more fire in a bad situation? Mr. Battle Rattle or mister "I got it, but I'm not showing you any of my cards"..
Bullet protection is nice.
Not getting targeted in the first place is a much better day.
But what do I know, I just raise sheep on my little Texas ranch.
I’m not a cop, and I have great distain for government waste.
That out of the way-I own probably a couple dozen pairs of 5.11 Stryke pants. I also live and work on a small farm, and I’ve yet to tear a pair up. I still have the first pair I ever bought, some 11-12 years ago, and they’re hardly any worse for wear (color is faded, a few small holes from barb wire and what not, but that’s it).
I haven’t had the need to buy a new pair in a long while, so I hope they haven’t cheaped out on quality like most companies have these days… sure would be a shame.
@@jackjohnson291 That's the issue, the recent quality has disgustingly dropped. I as well have the Stryke in a few pairs. But due to a cancer fight, I had to buy some smaller ones in 2022. They didn't even last a full year under much lighter duty. They literally wore out in the crotch area from just walking. The material thin polyester. Purchased at the 5.11 store in Harker Heights Texas. So I went to a new feed and supply store called Murdoch's that opened recently in Killeen. Instead of $80 5.11's, I picked up some $40 MUCH heavier "firehose" material pants that are WAAAY better than anything's 5.11 carries.
My youngest nephew is on Houston's SWAT, his wife a Harris County Detective. They gave me the inside scoop of the 5.11 reality.
Dude!...don't come to my house yet!...I'm only 80% ready.!..70 to 80% sounds about right. When paying for all your own stuff rather than getting it issued...seems like we're always saving up for or waiting for this item or that thing...coming up with lies to tell the wife...or getting out to test those new additions to our kit to get our system to that ultimate minute man status. All it takes is time and money...all in short supply thanks to uncle Joe and that bunch.
@cbracken55 buy gen 4 night vision first lol 😆 😂 😅 🤣
@@fluffles9591 Na, buy a good shovel and make traps that people with Gen 4 NV will get caught in. 😅
Just jokes-I hate when I see people planning with that kind of mentality.
Who's going to tell him? 😂
I already did!
Tell him what? 😲
He won’t listen
There are plenty of us made carriers for the same price that do a better job
@@NTurman true
You have adduction palsy of the right oculus. Can't comment for legal reasons.
It depends on the situation but I can be good in 60 minutes or less. Everything is ready and tested but always go through a checklist.
It takes you an hour to find all your stuff?
Dude... it's MINTUEman... not 60MINUTEman.
Algo comment.
Ugh don't recommend cheap crapo nylon. LBE and holsters really are buy once crye once gear. Don't buy cheap buy twice.
Raise your hand if a ballistic plate has saved your life. . No one needs a plate carrier. Come on.
Then why are you watching and commenting on the video?
Please tell that to literally every person within 50 miles of a combat zone, LEOs, and so on. If they have a need for it, any self-respecting man who takes responsibility for his own safety and that of his loved ones, friends, and neighbors does as well. Don’t be so obtuse.
gas mask, no? Nutn fails.
I’m kitted out like a Rhodesian bush war soldier. Basic airsoft Ar and airsoft shotgun.
Dude dude dude dude dude
Had that crap 5.11 Tac Tec as my first carrier over a decade ago. Way too bulky and the plate bags are way oversized since it is one size fits all. Cumber bun is trash. I sold it and got a Ferro Concepts FCPC V5 and haven't looked back. The FCPC is way better fitting and is sized to your plates, so no extra material to tuck and fold.
I can’t wait for this guys video after the VP wins the presidency
Wins or is fraudulently given the position?
*is installed.
Not any more than we can wait to see you meltdown when she doesn’t win.
FAIL! WHAT!! I'M 65 WITH COPD AND A BAD BACK. ILL JUST HIDE BEHIND A ROCK AND EMPTY ALL MY MAGS. LOL 😆 🤣 😅😊 Hay Nut-n, I've switched to Romble. F this blow tube.😮
Just use the infinite rocket launcher cheat code...
For $220 you can get something that is worth a shit and 5.11 is not it! I would suggest the Slickster from Ferro especially for a first time purchaser. The AC1 isn’t bad choice either.
These are just way too big for the typical sized plates, and it makes it hard to get them to sit right inside the carrier. Get something good instead of one of these.
They make a smaller size nutn is just enormous.
Ooof grandpa fancy, this carrier is terrible please don’t buy this folks
Mine is comfortable, has held up for 4yrs, and it has gone through multiple configurations without issue...
What a waste of money just trash 🚮 that product and get your self a Agilite K zero plate carrier with War fighter cummerbund’s or a k 19
Drop down utility pouch was intended for weed only
5.11 is cheap Chinese crap
There are American companies that make better stuff for the same amount of money. Come on nutn