First time I worked out with the plate carrier on, it was like the Hand of God was on my shoulders. I've gotten used to it since, but man ... what a feeling.

@davidoftheforest

2 жыл бұрын

which god? I imagine Thor has some big ol ham hocks for hands

@ThumbsUpKitty

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidoftheforest 😂

@lukaholivotti957

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidoftheforest theres only one

@davidoftheforest

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukaholivotti957 one Thor? well, theres millions of Thorssons out there, but, sure, theres only one thunder God and hes bad fuckin ass

@lukaholivotti957

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidoftheforest by an infinite amount brother

I've experienced that separation anxiety to a small degree with my concealed carry. It's almost like you forgot to put a sock on one foot before leaving the house. Not impossible but there's definitely a discomfort without it.

@SilverBricks17

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like getting 5 minutes down the road and having that mini heart attack that your pistol is gone lol

@CETGale

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣You aint shitting I have left my phone before but I have drove my ass back for my pistol.....😅

@bryananderson3772

2 жыл бұрын

We are truly armed addicts if we experience withdrawal when not carrying. I've experienced it from both pistol and armor lol

@SkillZgetKillZ

Жыл бұрын

Dealt with that during jury duty I equate it to not having a watch

I still do the comfort pose not because of discomfort it's just that since I can't put them in my pockets I need something to do with my hands.

@S2Underground

3 жыл бұрын

True, that is a common thing as well!

@jeremyknop5378

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@rhysbrink9146

2 жыл бұрын

I also do comfort poses as well but more to release heat. Mainly the hanging hands around the collar bone pulling the top away from my body.

@alphawolfgang173

2 жыл бұрын

i do it because i have a fat neck and after a few hours the sides chafe a bit.

@orionswhim1981

2 жыл бұрын

I do it to get some air inside. My LBV traps heat and wearing it 12.5 hours a day in the south it gets hot fast.

When I got married year and a half ago, I weighed 145. My best man gave me a plate carrier with 3 strike plates as one of my wedding presents. I started running and shooting with it on regularly, now I’m a robust 190 in great shape. Still not sure if it’s the carrier or the wife’s cooking.

@lonmathis3998

2 жыл бұрын

I got married at 42. We both gained 35 #'s in the first year. Its called "comfort" weight.

@texasrebel7754

2 жыл бұрын

Nosy question: how tall are you? Sounds like the carrier has put your wife's cooking to good use.

@southernplumber7373

2 жыл бұрын

@@texasrebel7754 a little over 6’. It definitely has. I feel like it is truly a full body work out to run around my 10 acres with it on. Being a plumber, my job is already really physical, so it’s really all the extra activity I need to stay in shape!

@user-ju8qg9dx9x

11 ай бұрын

both, but mostly the wife's cooking

@telesniper2

19 күн бұрын

plate carriers keeping you big as hell

Put your armor/gear on. Sprint 25m. Feel dead? You are out of shape for the amount of weight/gear you plan on fighting with. Adjust your workout to make it so you are not feeling dead after that first sprint to cover - if you live, the fight JUST STARTED and you need the energy to fight to win.

@mathewmcdonald3657

2 жыл бұрын

Very sobering comment. Facts.

@cliccclacc6561

2 жыл бұрын

Do it after a long hike for bonus points

@50shadesofcerakote

2 жыл бұрын

@@cliccclacc6561 Wear it during the hike.

@cliccclacc6561

2 жыл бұрын

@@50shadesofcerakote exactly

@dchiznit209

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say the Army had it down with the Sprint Carry Drag Event. Do that event with a plate carrier. If you’re keeling over, get better.

Little comment from Denmark in the colder times, pack a warm sweater or the like for when you take off the platecarrier. When you're active and working, you'll easily sweat underneath the carrier, but when you take a break (lunch break for example), the sweat will become cold. If you're taking an hour break, I recommend putting the sweater on just so you're not freezing while you rest.

@pfzht

2 жыл бұрын

Reading this, my first thought was that snivel gear is frowned upon....but then I realized I don't work for idiots anymore. Solid advice.

@themodernancient6073

2 жыл бұрын

@@pfzht is this status quo if I join the army? I know most fellas are 18 or 19 with no life experience and probably even less sense, but I hope to be pleasantly surprised. (I’m 30 + or -)

@pfzht

2 жыл бұрын

@@themodernancient6073 you will be issued gear that you will be shamed for using and in trouble if you ever lose it ;)

@themodernancient6073

2 жыл бұрын

@@pfzht Haha! Well I guess that’s nothing new. I’m that guy who’s always cold and wearing hoodies and coats in obscenely warm temperatures and catching flack for it. Same old same oh. Lol

I found this video sad, it made me Crye.

@realitycheck4158

2 жыл бұрын

go to your shame box 🤣

@gabriellawson3343

2 жыл бұрын

I love and hate you

@privatesector0422

2 жыл бұрын

Precision

@negativeimpact2381

2 жыл бұрын

It's okay, there are things out there to keep your Spiritus up

@realitycheck4158

2 жыл бұрын

@@negativeimpact2381 see, now that was funny

Wow. Separation anxiety from not wearing plates? That sounds like the start of an abusive relationship.

@18echo

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a S & M thing .🤤🤤🤤

@jeffmueller9059

2 жыл бұрын

there's a pill for that

@NotMitch69

2 жыл бұрын

It’s like not taking your EDC with you for an errand out in town. You feel totally exposed and vulnerable.

@19MJ76

Жыл бұрын

It absolutely is. It's mentally abusive. I haven't had to wear my armor daily for a long time now, and occasionally I still get the "naked" feeling for no apparent reason. Still keep a PC in the truck, another in the office, and one at home. I just don't wear them 10+ hours a day every day rain or shine anymore. When your gut says you shouldn't be someplace you really have to be, it's good to have it at hand.

In the Marine Corps, I lived through the MCCRES-required humps of the early 90s. Wore several versions of point blank and others through the 2000s. I have a hard time with small hills carrying only a rifle now... I'll don the plates and walk the treadmill every so often, but I'm not looking forward to fighting in them ever. If you don't realize what your doing to your body now, you will one day.

if you think wearing a plate carrier for the first time is weird, wait till you try bowl carriers

@yungdomino4718

3 жыл бұрын

lmao

@rudrashakti108

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, you did make me laugh at least.

@12vscience

2 жыл бұрын

Bowl carriers are unflattering for me.

@sidviscous5959

2 жыл бұрын

please don't forget to tip your waitress . . .

@dirtdiggity1714

2 жыл бұрын

Level IV bustier?

Regarding #2 and "comfort poses", you mentioned people new to wearing body armor. I've worn body armor 40-60 hours a week for 19 years, and I've NEVER had comfortable body armor! Find me some "comfortable body armor" and I'll buy it. It's all hot and heavy, but necessary.

@PavewayJDAM

2 жыл бұрын

Instead of getting used to it, its more of F it.

@doctoruttley

2 жыл бұрын

Try the new level III+ polymer armor plates. Just as light as soft armor with rifle protection. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@CaptPreston

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I was like, "Damn! I guess after 10 years of wearing body armor, I guess I'm still 'new' ". I do the same "tuck my hands in the body armor", because if my hands are to my side, all the pouches make my arms stick out like that bundled up kid in "A Christmas Store". Like I'm a penguin. -"I can't keep my arms down!"

@agmsmith4079

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the Qore Ice Plates 🥶. Keeps you nice and frosty for 3 or 4 hrs straight.

@YourOtherSock

2 жыл бұрын

In the desert it just became a habit to hook my hands up there near the collar, just to put them somewhere. Not sure if that means after 8 mo ths I was still new but eh, to each their own.

Due to my autism I actually find them quite comfortable because it squeezes me

@csttornado3965

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, check out weighted blankets. My wife’s little brother is mildly autistic, and weighted blankets bring a lot of comfort, closure, and personal space. Heck, my wife even has one as well. Not my thing, but I think it could help you.

@warblerblue

2 жыл бұрын

You need a gal to squeeze you. :)

Used to work armored truck service, can definitely testify when I took it off I did get that anxiety you mentioned for a minute or two once I got used to wearing it.

One thing you'll notice when it's cold, is how many people start cupping their "boobs." In my case, that's literal, but the men do it too. We use the reflection of our armor against our chests to keep our hands and gloves warm. It works REALLY well

@kobanebook9888

2 жыл бұрын

Careful fellas, we have ourselves here a girl boss

All I can say is, Back when I was in the marine corps, Wearing a flack that would 18 pounds, from the time you wake up till the time you go to sleep 18 hours in total if not more or less. Then hiking 10 to 15 miles up hill with 80lb rucksack in 95' heat. Trying to shoot feels awkward with how stocky the shoulders are

@MobileAura

2 жыл бұрын

Only a real Marine knows these things.

Switching to a good aluminum free anti-persperant helps keep you dry. In the winter you get soaked and cold very quickly. Pace yourself and breath properly. It's no fun putting on a wet kit to start a double shift when it's 9F outside.

@nobodynoone2500

2 жыл бұрын

The sweat, Freeze, thaw, then soak-in-your-own-nasty-cold-sweat cycle is enough to convince everyone to avoid polyester, and embrace wool and tech fabrics. But most people will never exert themselves in conditions until it is too late.

@jameskastelz3200

2 жыл бұрын

Always keep you head warm when working in cool temps

huh separation anxiety...that must be when I went cell-phone less for 2 weeks, kept getting phantom vibrations from where my pockets were. It was weird cause I didn't have front pockets either then

Distant memories, man. I do miss the "chin tuck" nap position when I'm sitting on a plane, or at the DMV. #8 hit hard.

My problem with wearing a plate carrier has never been the weight. It's always been the heat that they hold. I sometimes have to unstrap mine and let some air in next to my body to cool off.

@ThumbsUpKitty

2 жыл бұрын

I live in NW Florida and train all year round. I'm a girl and use the ceramic plates but it doesn't seem to matter with my boobies getting squished by my carrier.. I recommend the Armachillo shirt by Duluth trading company, that shirt really helps. I'll tell you something funny. I put my plates in the freezer over night before training when it was super hot out 😂...

@ClitoridectomyGroyper

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThumbsUpKitty proper combat shirts help too (the kind designed to be worn under body armor

@nobodynoone2500

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThumbsUpKitty Plates in the fridge/freezer is a well-known trick down south.

@ThumbsUpKitty

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClitoridectomyGroyper But do those have the Armachillo cooling technology? 😁

@ClitoridectomyGroyper

2 жыл бұрын

@@3nertia you're paying for quality, if you want cheap just get a BDU and deal with it

Center of gravity change, and mobility with a new center of gravity. Weight with full kit versus without was an 82 pound difference, including full DAPS and nut knocker, rifle, ACH, 1 day combat load. Factor normal every day things like climbing up and down trucks, awkward at first. For certain your feet really notice when you don't have the right boots/socks/ lace tension. Turning your torso to see. Vest + Collar limits ability to turn head for extended periods. Taking a leak. Took much hassle to drop the vest for taking a leak, so it was just something that took a while to get used to.

What got me used to wearing a carrier is wearing 30 to 35 pounds of lead on a dive weight belt around my abdomen while stomping around in thigh deep water and mud 10 hours a day 5 days a week. All of a sudden those ar550 plates with 6 full mags and support gear aren't so bad. Plus when I train i like to run atleast 100 yards in full gear before running my drills. Doing that 2 or 3 times per training session made a massive difference

@Token_Black_Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I've switched plates and just use the ar500 plates for ruck marchs

@TOO_RAW

2 жыл бұрын

@DomesticPenguin tell me that when a 308 is able to still kill you just because of backface deformation.

@TOO_RAW

2 жыл бұрын

@DomesticPenguin saw a dude get shot at point blank with m80 ball in level 3 plates wrapped in duct tape for research and it didnt even knock the wind out of him or splash him with spalling. We all have our preferences. Steel may be heavy as hell but the energy transfer is negligible. Ceramic may be lighter and can "withstand" level 4 threats but has less drop durability and backface deformation is still a very real threat to ceramic plate users. I've done my homework. I'd rather not survive initial impact just to die of internal bleeding because some gnarly backface deformation ruptures my spleen

@TOO_RAW

2 жыл бұрын

@DomesticPenguin kbye mall ninja

@TOO_RAW

2 жыл бұрын

@DomesticPenguin I'd rather spend my hard earned cash on guns and ammo. Broke doesn't buy 2 new guns a month and several hundred rounds of ammunition a week fam.

My personal experience was a particular discomfort on my left shoulder / clavicle for a couple of days , after that it was gravy , I never had to rezero I just shorten my butstock and lengthen my sling , after all it was like going to the gym every day for 3 years 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💥💥💥💥

Honestly I still maintain the problem with modern plate carriers is they ignore centuries of armor engineering. I can wear a 20+# Cuirass for an entire day, do acrobatics in it, and be fine. In fact, I've worn full plate with mail and all the padding, which weighs about the same as full battle rattle. I had a buddy go with just a 18# plate carrier setup and I was more agile and less tired in full plate even though I had more weight on me. It gets down to fitting and how well and properly distributed the weight is, rather than just weight and most plate carriers are like having an 18# baby slung on your front and it moves around way too much, even when you have the straps tight and adjusted as well as you can. It's just all wrong. They hang wrong, the weight is too lose in it's "sling" (the compartment). It is therefor excessively exhausting. Chest/Toro armor shouldn't hang on you like a back pack. It's weight needs to be distributed between your hips and your shoulders properly. Plate Carriers do NOT load your hips, so in essence, all that weight is hanging from your shoulders. BAD. BAD. BAD. Over long periods, even if you "adjust" to the discomfort it's actually going to increase spine loads and thus create a greater chance of injury. I could drop the chain from my armor and replace it with UHDPE about 3/4" thick shaped to the inside of the armor with a lighter/thinner gambeson, maybe even replace the gambeson with a water cooled under-shirt bonded with an overlayer of padding and some kevlar. It would probably be more comfortable than a plate carrier while providing protection for my entire torso, front and rear.

@19MJ76

Жыл бұрын

Do it! Put a few sets together, do a little backcountry testing and see how it works out. If you like the results lawyer up, hit a patent office wth the design, get it NIJ certified, and sell the whole process to the highest bidder! Let them market it to military and SWAT entry teams.

Lift brothers, lift...

@hanswurst2189

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment alert

@TOO_RAW

2 жыл бұрын

Lifting is kind of important but CARDIO AND LEGS ARE KEY

@franklyanogre00000

2 жыл бұрын

@@TOO_RAW everyday is leg day

@TOO_RAW

2 жыл бұрын

@@franklyanogre00000 my sprint in full kit is almost just as fast as my gear less sprint. Only difference is I end up winded 30 yards short of my normal sprint in full gear. To be expected with 50 lbs of gear

@MobileAura

2 жыл бұрын

@@TOO_RAW Legs are 95% of everything.

Interesting video, the explanation is clear and so is the voice. The end song just slides in nicely. Loved the video

I just got my plates/carrier two weeks ago and I can attest to everything you said. I plan on integrating it into some of my workouts and dog walks (2- 2mi walks daily) as well as spending some time on the range, kitted out. I hope I never need it, but If I do, I want to make sure it’s an added benefit and not a hindrance to my performance.

@SirEpifire

2 жыл бұрын

Curious what the cost was? I plan on investing in plates + ACH with molle carrier, and doing the same training with it.

@SeanMurphy00

2 жыл бұрын

@@SirEpifire S2 underground has a podcast episode on Spotify about body armor. I made the semi mistake of getting AR500 Testudo 2 with level IIIA for about $250 before finding out the plates have Spaulding issues. The carrier and trauma pads are fine though and I’ve since ordered level 4 armor for about $450. You can definitely do it cheaper than that but it’s a good idea to do research before you buy. I’m in California and I kind of panic ordered in august because they’re trying to make it illegal here and I keep getting bad vibes that something big is going down soon. Good luck!

@prisonerofthehighway1059

2 жыл бұрын

When you make it across the Rockies, we haven’t totally lost our minds yet lol. God Speed and keep your head down.

@SirEpifire

2 жыл бұрын

@@SeanMurphy00 For around 700, not bad. Glad to hear you get that sorted out!

These list style videos are pretty sweet. Good work!

Great video S2. I found 2 products that help with weight distribution & heat mitigation with pc’s. one is the Crye Precision Stx system that shifts the weight of the pc from your back to your hips & the other is the Tacvent that helps circulate air between your pc & your torso. I love both of them & using them has made wearing a pc for extended periods more comfortable. The bottom line is getting accustomed to that second skin a pc is to your body in my opinion.

I was a police officer for 16 years, the pose of the MPs is more of a place to put your hands than being uncomfortable. I did the same thing, probably because it was habit. I also did this during the summer months to help the heat escape. The plate carrier I use today is set up similar to how I had my vest set up when I was in Iraq. I only have what I need.

@TheRunAndGun10

2 жыл бұрын

When I saw this picture I figured they were pushing the plate away from their bodies to get air flow.

@mikeyob4271

2 жыл бұрын

You ever forget the seat belt ? On an off, mostly getting out. Thank you for your service friend. Best regards friend.

@paladin11C40

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeyob4271 Yes I have forgotten to take my seatbelt off before trying to get out of the car quickly.

@mikeyob4271

2 жыл бұрын

@@paladin11C40 Same here. Best regards friend.

@MikeS309

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeyob4271 when i first started wearing body armor i'd forget my seatbelt was on.....and damn near hang myself everytime I jumped out of the car lol.

This motivated me to go running with my PC to get more accustomed to it

Personally, I was always warned about the weight but have deadlifter 600 and squat over 500, so without tooting my own horn, the weight of 20lbs wasn't enough for me to be bogged down or worry. That being said, go lift.

@TerryWhisk

3 жыл бұрын

Weak shoulders are the biggest killer

@nicbtw6062

2 жыл бұрын

Keep bragging with ya sunkin in balls

@TOO_RAW

2 жыл бұрын

I may only be able to dead lift 350 and squat 500 but I bet my stamina is double yours from surfing and swimming endurance my whole life

@joshuaelliott9044

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicbtw6062 if you think that steroids are needed to achieve what is really mediocre numbers in powerlifting, then that speaks more about how weak you are.

@machinech183

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuaelliott9044 Doubling down on trying to indirectly tell everyone how alpha you you're is an incredibly beta thing to do. No one does that aside from betas or people still desperate to distance themselves from having been scrawny.

Noob to body armor. The only thing we had in 'nam, was so heavy we dispensed with it, in order to operate effectively. That bad. Picked up an Iraq war era 'interceptor' plate carrier, and am outfitting it with type III or IV plates. But also recently picked up a concealable vest, for less hi-threat situations, that will accept type III plates, as an option. See. You CAN teach an old dog, new tricks! 😜

4:46 classic Crye . This was a fun trip down memory lane, 2007 IBA /IOTV full geardo battle regalia in the iz . 2014 mbav apc plate carrier and placard. 2020 concealable plate carrier and chest rig or scalable opt apc with placards. Hopefully the next evolution will be centurion exo armor beamed down from sky vult Power Extreme !.

Great Video! Full of Practical thought.

Great content!!

Mayflower Research and consulting, the APC and LE are absolutely amazing, I've concealed SAPI cuts in them under a uniform and they can be worn in overt configurations. I've also found their build quality to be of the best.

Lemmino playing in the background of the intro? Yeh. I’m sold. Good taste in music lol

How about the things you notice after years of wearing a plate carrier? Like shrinking an inch and a half, busted feet, shifted hips, back, shoulder and neck problems, and a crushed soul.

@MoreEvilThanYahweh

2 жыл бұрын

Israel thanks you for your service. Lord knows the VA doesn't.

We didn't have them when I got out of the Army! You were expecting to die so you carried 200lbs of crap you rarely used!

You can also consider leaving the plate carrier bare and attaching your gear to a load bearing vest (FLC/LBV/LBE were the acronyms in my day). You can then remove this vest if taking up a static position that you know you'll fight and die from (like a guard tower, you ain't moving to new cover from one of those cuz you'll get shot on the way down). It's also helpful when you're in a turret cuz you have less gear getting caught on shit. All that goes without saying that you also reduce the amount of weight on you to just that of the plates

Body funk armor B.O. it was a long time till Fabreeze came out, or some of the specialty sprays specifically for armor. 1970’s/1980’s Lysol just didn’t completely address the issue.

@TheShaggyRifleman

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh, week 8 of bct was when the army finally let us clean our carriers 🤢

I never realized how it made me feel other than uncomfortable. I've worn three different four different variations beginning with the last gen of flak from the 90s. All this is very true.

The first thing I noticed was the white stain from the sunblock and the ingenious ability to sleep supported sitting up

Nailed the beginner setup example! I was at 50lbs and decided there were some things I could do without. Its REALLY difficult to willfully reduce armor (kevlar backing or sideplates) and ammunition. More meat, potatoes and training!

Botach’s Battle Steel Level IV 5.5lb Ceramic Multi Curve plates for $89 can’t be beat.

Having trouble sleeping _without_ the turtle shell is totally understandable. I actually slept quite well with it on, maybe it's that snug and cozy feeling haha

If you want to get comfy wearing ANY carrier/plate system is to wear an older IOTV with the ESAPI protection, nut flap, and loaded to late 2000's SOP. It was nothing to have a 40+ pound load out on the IOTV from the late 2000's. The suck was real. Honestly however, it kept a lot of men alive. I'm grateful for it. Today, I personally sport a safelife defense for EDC, (which is still rifle rated) and run dayton armor while in Garrison per say. Or while training, runs, etc. Today I'm grateful for that huge weight savings, while still sporting lvl5 protection Technology and innovation is fantastic, and is also bringing us down at the same time. Who woulda think it. 🙄 Anyhow, thanks for the Video GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 Lord knows she needs blessed.

That MP pose you show is a stance I took during my time wearing a plate carrier not because my gear was not properly set up, but because it was just a place to put my hands. I’d even hide my hands under my carrier when it was cold out.

Good info.

Finnish army made some investigation and upper body strength was the biggest factor when considering carrying weights

@jankaas4504

2 жыл бұрын

Is there more info on this?

@ImNoBSING

2 жыл бұрын

@@jankaas4504 Unfortunately no, it was mentioned in a reservist magazine. I do not have the whole article anymore, I just cut the cool benching picture and headline to the gym room to motivate my younger brother. I do not have the article text anymore. But the headline says "New research find that upperbody strength lessens the chance of conscripted being overloaded" and it then went over some injuries that etc in the article, I did read it but it was few years ago, but I found it fascinating. I try to find the whole article if it has been made into PDF but chances are slim.

@jankaas4504

2 жыл бұрын

@@ImNoBSING im realy interested mate! My suomi isnt that good but we will find a way in our quest of relevant knowladge

@ImNoBSING

2 жыл бұрын

@@jankaas4504 I found an article that covered the article which actually covered another article. So the testing made in Finland was just one of many, the whole testing was published in Physiology Reports magazine and had tests from other entities (armies I understood) aswell. I found an article that talked about the finnish results (not the original article I read) and it said: They tested cooper, jumping distance, push-ups and sit-ups. During the experiment they tested the subjects with blood samples and inBody readings. It deemed that aerobic fitness had surprinsingly low value while the best with push-ups did the best and it also mentioned them having less injuries. The subjects were made to fight an enemy and travel in full gear and rucksacks for 2 weeks in war simulation near the end of their service. So both walking but also running and probably and maybe some nice military activities like putting up tents, digging and dragging people. Mostly it is just long walk, short enemy touch, more walking.

@ImNoBSING

2 жыл бұрын

@@jankaas4504 Here is the the finding: "Upper body dynamic and trunk isometric muscular endurance had a positive correlation (r = 0.37. P

I wear a well ill be blunt a badly designed carrier called the Fort Defender 2, supposed to use a ceramic plate but I have custom steel ones in it and boyo will I say it weights like a freight train but I train with it solely on if Im training without it is something that isent strength training, but I have a backpack and 2 magazine pouches on the front and one IFAK where a third magazine would be but all my other weight is on a battle belt setup which helps a lot.

Running in gear is definitely a good work out. Always stay ready

After using a few different pc’s, my main three take away’s are. 1) it’s you’re life. Don’t cheap out on some ar500/chinesem plates. 2). Wear you’re plate carrier! It is how you tell if you’re pouches are not going to work. Or if you need to re adjust shoulder or cummerbund straps. If you are constantly shrugging then one of you’re shoulder straps is probably tighter then the other. 3) don’t overload you’re pc with junk. Mags and medical. Everything else should be on you’re belt or bag. Thank you S2 for the content. Updates and war kitchen are essential. Oh #4) make sure you can reach everything with both hands. Especially your I-Fak

I don’t own a plate carrier… yet. I just learned so much. Thanks!

@warblerblue

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the bowls and silverware to go with your plates.

5:50 do like I always do it, just unlace your boots and open your carrier vest and lay on your back. :) That way if you really need to get up fast you don't have to do very much! :) Works well on the nights when the sirens go off for incoming.

It takes a couple of weeks wearing a kit for my body to get fully adjusted. I never had separation anxiety from my body armor, but from my rifle, I’d reach for it several months post deployment.

I always forget the seat belt... For some time. Best regards.

Awesome video

i love the music in the video

Mine was forsure a difference but because I went as minimum gear as possible route and used ceramic it didn't cause me issues at all.

I get a lot of separation anxiety when I take my weight vest off because for me it’s like pleasant hug and I love it also I have ez vest max so I could just bear hug someone if they give me trouble but I rather not and just rely on the soft power the vest provides

Vet bod is like dad bod but with back and knee pain.

@2Quietus

2 жыл бұрын

Facts.

The first thing I noticed with wearing my class 4 ceramic hesco's is that I can't put the rifle in the pocket of my shoulder because the armor takes up that spot. So, I have to shift the butt of the rifle over to the outer side of my shoulder.

great vid

I'm a waiter and was looking for a new way to carry plates....this was not helpful.

@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76

2 жыл бұрын

lift more

I have a "separation issues" with military/work boots, been wearing them since Cadet days, from age 14)))

A civilian version of a plate carrier should have a way to transfer the weight to the hips, also civilians have a different philosophy of use, they need more protection as they do not have a field hospital close by, so an injury that is survivable for a soldier if medivac'ed would be death for a civilian. So i suggests a manufacturer develope a clam-shell buckle on cuirass with load directing support to hips

These are great videos to nap to

Stay hydrated.

@ThumbsUpKitty

2 жыл бұрын

The most underrated yet BEST advice!

@blakeslide6919

2 жыл бұрын

This is some of the best advice around lol, matter of fact stay hydrated no matter what you are doing.

@warblerblue

2 жыл бұрын

Stay Thirsty my Friends. (Dos Equis)

Top Tyr production.

I already choose one for Christmas 🎄 lol

UHMWPE plates bring down that base weight a lot compared to ceramic and are more buoyant and thermally neutral however full body rigs with wrap around linings will still be thermally insulating, as a photographer, full coverage rigs like the Ospray MK4 are invaluable for carrying what would be a flight bag worth of gear without back issues but I will say this I don't really use my camelback to drink but to counterweight to prevent falling forward, as damaging 2-6k of optics is not so fun my total load is around 20kg with gear and 15kg stripped down.

Dude plate carriers are badass and lightweight as someone who wore interceptor body armor which is atrocious about digging into your shoulders amd later iotvs which when properly adjusted are very comfortable I adjusted them for everyone in my platoon who asked of varying body types both males and females and they all said after I adjusted their kit the weight distribution felt great their shoulders felt fine and everything so if you wore an iotv that was uncomfortable you likely didnt have it set properly but I gotta say plate carriers while not providing as much protection against pistol rounds and frag are waaaayyyy more comfortable lightweight and breathable even with steel plates though ceramic are lighter and the jurys still out on which is overall better I can argue both ways plate carriers are perfectly comfortable and not too heavy for your average person unless your muscles are made of play dough and your bones are hollow like that of a bird in terms of the "separation anxiety" maybe some people I guess? I always slept with my kit in some fashion or another because the plates made for a flat surface to lay on where there wasnt one before or because in that given situation as a pillow if I liked the angle it set my neck and head at to sleep lets be honest a 6'3" 205lb guy like myself has to get pretty creative sometimes sleeping in the drivers seat of a humvee without pushing the parking brake lever forward and dissengaging it or just outright being uncomfortable as hell but if you get separation anxiety from your body armor at all just wear that mf for 16 hours a day for a few weeks straight and it will absolutely cure that shit permanently you'll be excited to take it off finally I'm not gonna go through every singke point made here those stood out the most as smelling like bs though to a degree certain points here where valid even the ones that where valid are very much exaggerated plate carriers are not nearly as bad as this video makes them out to be if its uncomfortable you may have just bought a shit plate carrier or you arent wearing it right take the time to adjust your gear to you because if you ever hace reason to wear it I can almost promise it'll be for at minimum several hours and even if you wear it wrong it'll still be more comfortable than a round opening a cavity in your chest the size of a little league football as far as the weight if you take care of yourself on the level you should be anyways meaning you eat ok, drink a healthy amount of water, and excercise at least 5 or six hours a week if youre a busy person but go on a run to the gym whatever but take care of yourself the weight wont be that bad I promise

You forgot neck and shoulder strain, especially when pulling static post at ecp/acp. 8 years of that took its toll on my neck , add to that the discomfort when on mounted patrol or vehicle patrol.

I was in a local tactical store and tried on both plate carrier and Kevlar vest. The plate carrier was uncomfortable and moved around a lot, probably because I didn't have it adjusted properly. The Kevlar vest weight really surprised me. My wife's not happy cause I didn't get one, so far haven't needed one.

That oven effect... yup. Take it off before your completely soaked and you'll have a perfect sweat mark where the carrier sits. Also, becareful with your knees when rocking the carrier and pack.

the infantry shuffle .the road march run and the slinky

Forgot feeling a touch invincible, at least at first, which can be both bad and good..

9 was relatable, I was never fond of having excess shit on my plate carrier but I was constantly experimenting with different ways to carry my magazines and IFAK. The IFAK was particularly problematic, the Marine Corps IFAK is gigantic and while that has its advantages, such as containing a lot of good life saving equipment it means there really isn't a comfortable place to mount it where you can still access the contents

@mikewalker8807

2 жыл бұрын

If you're using your own IFAK, the best place to put it is in the front, next to your mags. However, I'm of the opinion that your IFAK isn't for you to use, it's for other people to use on you, so I put it behind my right arm, near the back plate. I don't need to touch it. My guys need to.

@death31313

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikewalker8807 good advice, now that I'm no longer in the Marine Corps I can set up my gear however I want to so I carry two smallermed kits. One for self aid and one for buddy aid.

The crye precision plate carrier shown at 7:39 on the left is nice. Mainly because how low profile the shoulders are for caring a pack or shooting. Dont feel bulkiness or discomfort shooting. Cry precision plate carrier with level 4 plates

I wear a t-shirt specifically designed for plate carriers. It helps air to get in. Every little bit helps.

@BrassStacks

2 жыл бұрын

What shirt is that??

@allegiancedefault7001

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrassStacks usually they are Tactical Shirts like Cryes or Patagonia tactical shirts

8 months late but now I understand why I like sleeping under a weighted blanket

I wear one every day for work. I have used the concealable type of armor for years, like 35 years worth. I have steel plates at home but would only use them when the chips where down. I much prefer the concealable type of armor because no one knows I have it on. I can’t agree with you more keep the armor as clean as possible and use another way to carry your combat load.

I have a TYR Tactical PICO Assaulters plate carrier and I can only fit a specific size plate and nothing else will fit and I mean nothing. I also have a 5.11 TacTec plate carrier and it will pretty much hold any plate.

Do you have a video that goes more in-depth on plates and plate carriers?

I agree with number 8

My core strength has multiplied exponentially working out with my plates.

My biggest thing was crawling. When you crawl slick, its pretty easy. When you crawl with a PC on. Its so much more exhausting. Not only is the weight annoying, but all your front attachments like mag pouches drag in the dirt and make you so much slower.

Is this video trying to me in secret that you can easily identify the noobs in a oppositional force ? And use that to my advantage…

@TheShaggyRifleman

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing 😏🤫

Plate carriers don't effect the zero of an optic on a rifle...it only effects the cheek weld and shouldering of the rifle, which may cause an improper sight picture and or parallax issue due to improper eye to optic alignment. I don't understand what you mean by changing a zero according to PC use. Never have done it or had an issue..?

@2Quietus

2 жыл бұрын

I think that's what he meant to say; that the restrictive cheek weld/head tilt is affected by the PC and anything attached to it in that area. This gives the illusion of the optic being off for lack of proper alignment. Pretty sure he just misspoke; i.e. knew what he wanted to say but just came out wrong.

I didn't even wear a APC - I wore Magazine Webgear and that was enough to get me investigated and then arrested by The Feds.

@TheBbgunfire

2 жыл бұрын

Explain

@rustym.shackelford5546

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBbgunfire Briefly putting it - I went onto the news one day a long long time ago in a neighborhood far away (note: I mean neighborhood as in Suburbs - not Ghetto) and I was decked out in Web Gear, a Backpack, some glasses and I openly carried my AR-15 (w/ mags inside the web gear). Needless to say - it was quite a scandal and apparently it resulted in me getting investigated by The Feds. Apparently rustling some jimmies (because I didn't harm anyone - as a matter of fact - just so you know) and looking that way is enough to warrant a Fed Investigation.

@rustym.shackelford5546

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBbgunfire The arrest happened 3 years after that - let's just say I was VERY lazy w/ my conduct online and also I was hit up by a couple of Online Fed Agents. One thing led to another - had zero idea they were setting up to ambush me - and I got arrested. The Feds found Commercial Grade Fireworks and electronics in my room and I got charged w/ violating 26USC5845(A). Oh and the Fireworks weren't mine - and I admitted to that (but I should've been wise enough to know you don't/shouldn't talk to Cops). Then I spent 20 months in incarceration and now I'm no longer able to live a normal life.

@TheBbgunfire

2 жыл бұрын

@@rustym.shackelford5546 God damn... I appreciate you telling me your story.

@rustym.shackelford5546

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBbgunfire Thanks.

Honestly my biggest gripe with my plate carrier is that it gives me a headache from cutting off circulation to my head. But he never had any issues with weight or heat.

Ive found that my left ahoulder is constantly strained when wearing my jpc 2.0, only left side never my right shoulder. Any thoughts or ideas?

Core strengthening if wearing body armor

Plate carriers are OK if you're going to be in a vehicle, having to stand, or kneel for some reason. I was trained in the aftermath of Vietnam, so... Always in the prone position! Besides, it may work for the military, since they happen to be 15 minutes from the best trauma care in the World, but those of us who happen to be preparedness minded aren't going to have that.

just took my level three body armor out for a little outing to the the mall, and on the train. I think I got a few weird looks like I had a pot belly with some rigid structure showing thru my back, but I didn't want to have my jacket unzipped for fear of some Karen thinking I was gonna rob a bank or some shit

@lonmathis3998

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Its like the first time you CC. Pretty hard to act casual wearing plates, or a gun.

Well ... I noticed that sitting in a vehicle with a plate carrier sux. The lower end of the front plate would occasionally press against my belt and pinch me ....

Recently started wearing one for work. First thing I noticed immediately was it gets hot as shit in those things.

So what's the best type of plate and why is it raw, untreated, uncoated, uncut ¾" steel panels?

just the mag pouches the more the better