Speaking from a military and former LEO tac team member perspective, the pouches on the back of most carriers are typically meant for easy access for the team member in the stack behind you. I always carried 2 bangs on my back in pouches, next to a home made hooligan bar carrier. There is really no other use for the pouches on the back as you can not reach them yourself. You are better off with an actual backpack
I can agree with that mindset. I like that they are thinking outside the box with it. I was really fishing for something to dislike. But to use your point to bolster mine: If for instance, you wanted to hang a blowout kit on it for someone to tear off in a pinch- wouldn’t it be easier to click a buckle and tear than to defeat 2 zippers and some snappies?
My daughter is 13. She wants a black hrt rac. A flippin black one like a darn swat cop. Glad you use one without a cummerbund. Too often people try to make them look as if theyre must-haves. A slick setup has its merits. Cheers man
After the red dot video i thought you were going to to say that you should be training to dodge bullets and reload out of your pockets instead of relying on bullet stoppy vest thingies.
I think the back attachment system is for greater security as well as conservation of real estate. It doesn’t look like there’s enough room for two placards on the back, but with the zipper system there’s enough room for two back panels, increasing modularity.
As far as I can see you did a pretty complete review. I am not super picky when it comes to plate carriers, but I failed to notice if there was a drag handle on that. If there is, how sturdy is it?
Great video. I think the 300lb tensile test showed that it is well constructed. equipment retention would be a great test as mentioned by others in the comments
If you’ve tried it or found someone who has please reply. I had a Haley chest rig and that’s the only thing i liked about it. Made it so easy to re index mags.
How about wearing it in some 2 gun matches where you have to put it through its paces? How would it handle spalling if you were to get hit? How strong is the drag handle?
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Yep, it's awesome!!! Lol I've got the downgraded version of this now but REALLY wanna get the buckle version. I'm glad you said it, I thought I was going crazy haha Saw the zippers on the back and the buckles up front, Thought I was seeing shit wrong Lol I'd like to know why the duel system instead of simpler single system set-up too, I concur! Complicates something simple, indeed.
I wish the would have made the hydration back panel alone with zippers rather then those two packs so u could choose what back panels u want to run with it
Returning mine. Plates bag doesn’t cover the the whole plate. Will not work with plates that are thicker then 0.75 and any type of trauma Pad. Also plate bag IFAK also won’t fit well. Also the hook and loop is reversed versus most other Plate Carrier closures. Meaning the Roughside will dig into your plate and can start premature wear.
I have Caliber UHMWPE plates in mine with their trauma pad. They measure 1.05”. Trauma pad unmeasured. So that is inaccurate. If your plates don’t have a protective layer and you are worried about wear from the fabric, you bought wrong. Sorry man.
@@VSO_Gun_Channel I have the highcom plates. Which are step above calibers plate. The caliber level 4 and 3800 plates even have the same cover material. The hook side starts to remove material with any type of movement. So unless you have a hard coating on your plate carrier the HRT will remove material. Plates are 0.75. Even with the pad and plate IFAK it’s under the 1.25 HRT said was the limit. The back plate bag is bigger then the front one also. To where you have to fight to put the pad in. In about 20 or so videos were HRT has all giving people free Stuff. not one reviewer talked about this and some even stated it was made in the USA. Some have gotten rid of their HRT PC because they said just did t hold up or was junk but haven’t done an update video about that. ( I take that with a grain of salt as they re sponsored by another company ) If they fixed the hook and loop on the inside of the plate bag / made the flat wider. This PC could be a real winner.
@@VSO_Gun_Channel You stated I bought wrong. Meanwhile I’m pointing out to you that other companies have that same fabric cover on there including caliber which the HRT plate carrier hook digs into and removes material. So what are we doing here ? HRT told me that I should put it in a pillowcase so no material would be removed from the plate as they only use plates with hard coatings. And will be updating their website
Commenting since you asked. I am so glad you have that flatpack/hydration. I'd like to see more. And I'm curious if you got that hand warmer coming haha. Another overview of this against something else be nice. I saw your other carrier hanging. But whatever the video I look forward to it. Thanks for sharing
Drag handle testing? Also I’d like to see how quickly it comes off. Like can it be taken off someone easily who is unconscious or does it take a good bit of moving them around to do it (medical purposes).
Most important aspect of a plate carrier to me is how well can you get a good shoulder pocket - rifle stock placement VS the other carriers out there like Ferro Concepts, Spiritus LV119, etc. For work I need the cummerbund with soft inserts, and I know they make it at HRT, how is that cummerbund with soft inserts?
Fully load it up, get dragged but someone using the strap on the back for pulling the injured and see if anything falls out, retention on the Maximus, how full can you make the plate carrier (see exactly how much it holds and what if will look like when completely filled to the brim of stuff) do something to test the strength of the material even until failure if you didn’t care. Just some options. I actually own this plate carrier myself and I like it a lot. :)
I feel like this guy wears his plate carrier to Starbucks and then cries in his Dodge Ram because they put the wrong flavouring in his Low-fat Soy Macchiato
@@appendixcarrybear9141 The best counter argument is "You don't and will not ever need this" But I think you lack the reasoning skills to process that.
Could you try the HRT carrier with a newer SOE rigs? I haven’t seen it but hear that JW is adding Velcro to the back of the newer rigs so they can attach to more modem carriers like this one.
Off vid topic but can u teview the midwest 13.5 308 i saw u did the cmmg but id like to knkw about the midwest as im sure others would also if anybody else knows about it
I want to see how it interferes with a chest slung rifle. Do any of the attachments snag or slow you down etc? Seems like having a bunch of mags and pouches on your chest would somewhat cause a difference in how you work with a chest slung rifle.
Sorry but I like side plates too. I mean your spending the money right? Your life depends on this, so maximum protection is what I want. I got mine from the Body Armor Warehouse level 3 ++ rated to stop 30-06 7.62×39 ect including side plates and anti sprawl coating $350.00 shipped.
As a fat guy, I don’t blame manufacturers for my lack of ability to take care of myself. That said, Safelife does have some offerings that run into much bigger sizes. VSO subs get a discount with our code (see the affiliates page in description box). My wheels are turning on this though.
@@VSO_Gun_Channel for sure. I've been working on getting my ass back into shape for the last year or so. For me it's an issue of being 6'6" and at best 300 lbs. All the carriers look like I'm wearing a tactical bib. Either way your thoughts are appreciated. Keep it up!!
im 290 and it fits me well, it fit me well when i was 305 too. It does look smaller on me than regular people lmao...just like you said, looks like a tactical bib..but as im going down in weight it sorta started looking normal
How well would this go through Yeager's rifle classes? I got some training coming up next year that needs a good vest and need something rugged. If im gonna be wearing a vest for 4-5 days I want something worth the money that wont dip into my training funds.
If you’re going to Yeager’s classes, you just need to make sure the plate carrier is light enough to maximize you running away from enemy contact. He did this in Iraq. In all seriousness, there are much better instructors than that clown.
@@tnh723 yeah. That doesn't change his other character traits. I'm not saying he's a shit human being, but what I wrote still stands. Have you not seen his reactions to criticism?
@@VSO_Gun_Channel Tryimg to find the video, and it may not have been Skinny Medic, but yes, they had plates and the person was wearing it while being dragged.
@@VSO_Gun_Channel I did...? Not sure what you're wanting me watch out for (maybe the fact they used a drag line), but I still think getting dragged by the drag handle would be a good test for the carrier.
So...honest question. Why would I buy something like this and when would I wear it? I'm a 55 year old guy with a job and a family that carries a gun concealed every day. Joe average gun guy. So why would I want this? I have no issue with it...I just see no purpose for this for me other than some kind of massive civil war. Is that why you would have it?
Hear someone beating on your door?you have a little time throw it on grab your gun and go. You hear something shooting the shit out of your block throw it on. there’s a million different reasons for body armor it’s the most passive form of self defense you could get one for everyone of you family members in your home it’s just Insurance.
I asked a friend of mine the same question. He told me that if he was ever in a situation where he actually needed to carry his rifle, he just might be in a situation that might require a little armor. God bless
Go to Wal-Mart, the movie theater, school! You can buy back packs that are part plate carrier as well. Why would you carry a spare tire? Are you planning on having a flat? An I.F.A.K. is a good thing to have also. If you own something to make holes, you need something to stop holes and plug them up as well. Thx for reading!
I aint taking that to war. This slick and low profile plate carrier is cool for the range, but when you need literally everything strapped to you for serious and long engagements this aint gonna cut it,
@@2ndamendment115 active shooters loaded with ammo and ready to die? Contracting in the middle east, most people think they are safe when in reality they don't realize how fragile their safety is. Im not talking about the stupid "boog". Im talking about real life. Where horrible shit happens everyday. Try and wake up and smell the roses before your buried with them. Some of us know what its like and what it takes to stay alive unfortunately. And I wish that upon no person. But you should be ready just in case it does. I hope it never does. But no one can predict the future, I know when 30 rioters break in. Or a foreign country attacks. I want to be ready,