Agreed... This review pushed me over the fence, was able to find the elusive Multicam Arid... very pleased I got it. Thanks "TGP" the review is spot on, and for the coupon code!
Well, that settles it. Great review. I just built my first AR when uvalde happened. Carried a pistol for years but decided I need more. Bought a higher end of the crappy tier airsoft carrier to get an idea of what I want out of one, and it looks like it's this one.
Crye jpcs in ranger green are probably some of the best looking carriers on the market. also thanks for the 15% off on my level VI tsg plates they work great in my ferro fcpc v5 .
Cops are indeed also civilians. Thank you for making the clarification even though you might receive backlash from the community as "woke". Just found another banger of your videos. Picked this up today.
Only 10% of the military experience actual combat, lmao. A large percentage are not even proficient with firearms. Some cops have experienced have seen more firefights than most, hell, some are vets themselves. Y’all are whack for shitting on LEOs, it’s the two profession is orange to tomatoes, y’all need to grow up.
I was debating on getting a JPC 2.0, but was concerned about shelling out the $300 for it, because I wasn’t sure if I’d like it. So I bought a cheap Chinese knock off for $40, just to test it out and see what I liked and didn’t like. Knowing the quality wouldn’t be nearly the same, but it was made with the same design and some similar features. I’ve liked it, and it’s already falling apart so I know it’s not going to last much longer, but it’s help me to decide to get the real JPC 2.0 Yes I ended up spending $40 more then I needed too, but I at least know that I am going to like the real one because I got to experiment and try out the cheap version
Almost broke a rib laughing, “if you don’t know how to do this, please consult a physician because you may have lead poisoning or severe brain damage.”
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Had to stop watching a 6 minutes, this review is way to good for my crummy civilian JPC 1.0 candy asp
what's your body size (ht, wt)? i see you're using size small. i have large size, i'm at 5'10 and its slightly too big i feel, the shoulder straps don't adjust as well. thinking of going medium.
Great review man. Im your height but a little fatter. I found a small in stock that I'm gonna pull the trigger on. I appreciate you answering questions in the comment section too. Helped me make my decision as well. Keep it up dude.
Watched the whole vid, liked it butttttt. My 1 critique is your intro is maybe 20secs too long. Almost lost me cause of it. Just trying to help ya out🤙
im looking to purchase a JPC 2.0 and im conflicted what size (small,medium" to get. I am 5'9 around 165 and my chest is 36in exactly. Do you care to tell us youre height and weigh? I have been trying to find a comparison but i can't. Thanks! Great video
@@thegunpenguin Just curious, what do you think the solution is for people being killed by police? It is always interesting to me when people say the police kill too many people but don’t seem to have any solution at hand for navigating the complexities of enforcing the rule of law and maintaining order. Additionally, It is interesting that you would be an advocate for the personal ownership of “military” equipment or as you say “protective products” but not see this equipment as relevant in police work. If police are civilians, and police are American citizens, then shouldn’t a police officer be just as entitled to the use of “military” or “protective”equipment as you?
@@SWill842 Agree, I like the review, however this comment is straight shit, “Cops” wear different hats. One example is working on the border were the Cartels are sometimes better equipped and such gear is necessary to preserve ones life.
Really good review. I too, couldn’t stop laughing. You speak like myself. Making it easy to watch. I especially liked your comment pertaining to, stop buying cheap redundant shit. And focus on just a few quality things. In practice. That will allow you to own more quality things. But as you know. People love talking about all the shit they have.
So cops are citizens, but shouldn’t wear a JPC 2.0 when applicable? Are you implying only military and non-police citizens are entitled to ballistic protection?
There's no implication at all -- I mean what I said. I don't want to encourage the continued militarization of the police. Many civilians, myself included own things like the JPC because of the present state of policing. When they are off duty, cops are free to wear what they want, JPCs included. Hell, they can wear two at the same time if they want. But when they're on duty, I'd prefer they not have additional tools with which to oppress other civilians. More than my personal preference, less expensive gear and more training on their end would make all of us safer. This is an indictment of policing, not individual officers. Individual cops don't seek to make the lives of the folks they police difficult, but they enforce the rules of a system that does, and are paid to do so. They need additional tools in their toolboxes. Instead of very expensive tactical gear, they need de-escalation training. Besides that, dressing an officer up like a soldier only increases the divide between officers and other civilians. The police need to work to heal that divide, not widen it.
@thegunpenguin Both are needed. Better training and better gear benefit everyone. We live in a world where some criminals have fully automatic weapons and body armor. The police need to be able to do their job safely and keep up with the evolving threats. They don't get all that cool gear for no reason. Just look at the news and see the active shooters, police ambushes, and violent felons killing cops on traffic stops. They have every right to arm themselves to deal with those wolves that hide among the sheep. Just last week an officer died near my city because two criminals fled a stop and ambushed the officers with AR-15s. So don't say that police don't need these things. Would de-escalation training have helped then? No, there isn't always time for that or people willing to even allow that kind of possibility. You're foolish for suggesting that the people tasked with handling violent people should be less equipped.
@@thegunpenguin Do you have a review of the Maritime version? If not, what'd your opinion on it? I bought one not knowing "maritime" designated for a different model than the original. It has No kangaroo/admin pouch. However, in theory, It should be more breathable and "water wicking" than the full mesh version. . It feels softer than the material on my JPC 6x9 side armor panels, but only in certain areas. "High stress points" like the edge of the PC, where the plates rest up against the body, are a full "invented" material. Feels of quality.
I must have a weird body because I don't find the 2.0 to be that comfortable. Its nice but I feel like it could be better in comfort. I also hate the straps on the cummerbund because they block my spiritus micro from getting a good hold on the Velcro, it's attached but not as much as I'd like. It's a good plate carrier, but just not for me. No, I'm not selling it.
That's entirely understandable. Plate carriers are even less universal than other gear, and for that reason, I recommend three rather than just this one.
Funny ass review. Gotta love your sense of humor. the craziest thing is. The civilians are getting better plate carriers than the military. As a Marine our Carriers are heavy outdated dog shit. And I doubt it’ll even stop anything with the plates we use. Gotta love it man. Lmao
Great review bro, a lot of good info. What brand/model 5.56 mag “pouch” is that at 14:30 and also same question for the pistol/subgun “pouch” at 14:35? TIA
Have had both the JPC 2.0 and the SPC. SPC is an upgrade, but only marginally and only in some ways. I would say that it's not really worth your time to upgrade, but you've already ordered, so. The two placard buckle mounting loops on the SPC are weirdly high though, so some of your placards/rigs might ride 0.5" - 1" higher than they do on the JPC. Be careful you don't punch yourself in the chin when you reload! Also as a last little nitpick, the shoulder straps on the JPC are made out of Hypalon, not AirLite. AirLite is a lot thinner and firmer, and doesn't feel as rubbery.
I didn't buy it as an upgrade -- I bought it because I test gear on RU-vid. I have a pile of plate carriers. And AXL makes a fix for the buckle height.
It's a Source water doodad, and I really like it; I've had great luck with it so far! I've thought about G hooks, but I've never had a problem with the QASM clips. I carry spares just in case. If I get to a point that I'm breaking them all the time, I might consider an alternative.
I own guns for a defensive advantage and to have fun at the range. A plate carrier seems pretty optimal or at least some kind of body armor. Other people own guns too especially BAD people lol.
You say that you're using small sapi plates but the link is to medium sized plates. I'm wondering what size you used, because I've just purchased some 8x10 lapg plates that are absolutely swimming in my small jpc
As I said in the video, I'm using small SAPI-style plates. The link is to medium-sized SAPI-style plates because most people use a medium-sized JPC, as stated in the description.
Thank you for making that absolutely clear! I'm about to order some tsg smalls - also I agree with a previous comment that this video was the reason I went ahead and bought the jpc
Nice review there, I have a question, though. What is your opinion on getting a soft body armor vest (3A) to go under the carrier? The plates don't wrap around the entire body and there's a gap between them and all. Plus some carriers take both plates and soft panels so I thought it was worth an ask. I ordered a 2.0 carrier in my color and size some time back and it's still not here. I ordered a couple of months ago?
It's totally normal for Crye to take a few months to get an order sent out! Sometimes it can be half a year. They're very, very popular, to put it mildly. I personally wouldn't wear an additional layer of soft armor, but that's just personal preference. When I choose plate, I look for the lightest option, and a soft armor is going to introduce weight and reduce mobility. While soft armor certainly flexes, it still impedes movement enough to matter. But perhaps more important, it's going to trap heat, and generally make you miserable. I speak from personal experience. Extra armor is going to make you bulkier, with all of that padding plus the carrier and magazines and water and medical. Makes me uncomfortable just thinking about it. There will also be gaps, and if long-term comfort and speed is your goal, you can position your body relative to the target in such a way that your important bits will be covered. Besides, 3A doesn't stop rifle rounds anyway. Wearing that extra stuff in the hot South Carolina sun is hellish. All of this is just my personal experience, and you may find that all of it is wrong for you and your body. To know, you really just have to try all of the options, unfortunately. That said, I think it's more likely that you'll find extra soft armor uncomfortable than it is that you'll love wearing it. The protection just isn't worth the inconvenience. Sorry for the useless answer, but I like to be as blunt and honest as I can!
@@thegunpenguin Thank you for the long and interesting reply! Good thing I got a second opinion before I clicked BUY. I'm a little on the larger/taller side, and do a lot of weightlifting. While I have a higher ceiling for carry weight than the average Joe, I understand the value of a lighter setup. I'll probably purchase a plate or two instead, for the carrier that isn't here 😂 I don't live anywhere as warm as SC but I've been there a few times. It snowed on Halloween here so extra heat is generally less of a concern right now, but I can see it being an issue at some point. And again thank you, it's probably better I save a little more for the plates that I really want, which ironically might arrive before the carrier.
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What’s your height and weight? Just to get a better idea of what size to get. I’m right on the borderline of a small and medium but not sure which size to error on.
Lol it’s kind of a bummer that a person needs to give so many “I’m not an operator” disclaimers... at any rate, apparently I’m far too short? But, have you had any issues adjusting yours to the proper ride height comfortably? I’ve got to fold my straps 3 different ways, and it gets super bunched up! Makes the shoulders really bulky. :/
So you dislike that I strive to present myself and my experiences accurately? I've not had any issues adjusting the height; I'm 5'8" and 160 lbs., and though I certainly had to significantly shorten the straps, it was easy to do, and the excess easily tucks behind me.
@@thegunpenguin hahaha I actually think you did a bang up job! It’s just lame that society is such that a person has to. As for just tucking the excess in the back, that’s a good idea!!
You sold me on the JPC 2.0... I wish crye would do some Camo runs. Right now they have multi cam black on the private market selling for upwards of 800 usd just the carrier nothing else 😂
thegunpenguin maybe you can clear something up for me. The internet is split and literally cannot decide. Do you order the carrier to your chest size and then buy plates to fit said carrier? I asked this and a lot of people basically said they are all the same the size refers to the plate pouches... that sounds like bull because a 330 pound guy is a lot bigger than my 160 pound self. I guess my question is is a small going to adjust down smaller than a medium can? Or will they have the same length of adjustment but different plate pouch sizes ?
@@TYMGhosT Good lord, the plate pouches are absolutely not the same. Uggghh people are...astoundingly dumb, and I'm sorry you've had to deal with that. Unfortunately, the advice you were given seems to be very common, and often comes from folks who either don't use carriers at all, or own some cheap carrier that will fit any plate. Small JPCs fit small SAPI plates, mediums fit mediums, etc. The carrier corresponds only to the plate size -- the size has nothing to do with your body. Also, the plate bags are very tightly fitted. There's no possible way you could get a medium into a small carrier, or a large into a medium. If you ever need help with this sort of thing, leave me a message, and I'll do my best to get you real info. And if I don't know the answer, I'll find someone who does. I'll never make up some info to seem like I know what I'm talking about. I'm 5'8" 160, and I wear a small, loaded with small SAPI-cut plates. Measure nip to nip to figure out what size plate would work best, and then buy the carrier size that correspond to those plates. Something else worth noting: only SAPI-cut plates fit correctly. You can sometimes cram the civilian sizes in there, but the fit often isn't very good. I hope this clears it up!
thegunpenguin well I ended up buying the SPC from someone off Facebook. Did some research and I think I liked that system a little bit more. Plus the jpc 2.0 is so hot right now they are all really marked up and sold out. Probably would of been happy with either but this guy had the spc with some extras, front and back pouches, a placard, and Ferro zips and a backpack all included all new with tags. Apparently it wasn’t his size. Thanks for the help
Hey brotha how tall are you? You said you got a small. I'm 5'9" 179 and I have an average torso so I'm thinking of a medium carrier. And have you tried the velocity scarab? I'm stuck between the scarab LT and the jpc 2.0
I'm 5'8" and about 160. For me, the small makes sense. I technically need a medium carrier, but I'm willing to sacrifice some protection for greater comfort. On someone my size, it isn't much of a sacrifice. I hope that helps!
hey this is a question for anyone to answer. i play airsoft, but im trying to up my load out and want to get the plate carrier but it's already expensive enough but it looks really cool and comfortable, but my question is, will this need additional attachments to it if i want to attach m4 mag pouches to it? if so what kind to make it look as cool as possible
