Haley Strategic Flatpack 2 0 and DC3RM Micro + Ferro Mini Dangler : Battle Ready or Internet hype
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In this review we take a look at the Haley Strategic Flatpack 2.0 and Haley Strategic DC3RM micro chest rig and pair it with a Ferro Concepts Mini Dangler.
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We start out by unboxing the Haley strategic flat pack 2.0 and taking a closer look at the product. On the back of the flat pack 2.0 it includes both the shoulder straps required to wear it as a backpack and the integrated strap to attach the flat pack 2.0 to a plate carrier.
The flatpack’s claim to fame is the ability of the flat pack to sit flat or expand out. Through the use of zippers on the side of the haley flat pack zippers, you can open the backpack out to hold a lot more gear. In the collapsed configuration, I will say that you likely won’t hold much.
The outside of the haley flat pack has large outer pocket and a thin pocket that can be accessed via a horizontal zipper
Inside of the haley flatpack 2.0 is an entire loop backing so you can attach pouches on the inside and they all stay in place, regardless of configuration. The inside of the Haley Strategic flatpack also includes another horizontal zipper which hides a compartment for a hydration carrier. Included a hook and loop section to keep the hydration pouch in place. There is a also a concealed opening on the rear of the pack to route your drinking hose.
The Haley Strategic DC3RM micro chest rig can also be integrated to work with the Haley flat pack 2.0 via the clips included with the flat pack 2.0. The Haley DC3RM micro is a front plate placard that can be used by itself, with the flat pack, or attached to a plate carrier.
The micro chest rig comes as a completed set that includes a front pouch, two side pistol pouches, and a central mag carrier pocket. *Note - the D3CRM micro does not include the mag inserts and those need to be purchased separately.
To expand your options, you can also attach expander wings if you want to add a radio or add a medical kit with the Ferro Concepts mini dangler.
The Ferro Concepts mini dangler uses hook and look and can be attached to the DC3RM micro to make multiple versatile combinations. The mini dangler uses an easy to access front zipper so it is easy to access your gear.
By combining the Ferro Concepts mini dangler and Haley Strategic Flat pack 2.0 and DC3RM micro you have an extremely versatile setup that can be used standalone or attached to a plate carrier for an array of varied mission sets.
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I’m really enjoying all the different backgrounds he uses in these videos lol
Hahah full disclosure... I had a lot of fun with this myself
-Walsh
I'm definitely impressed that all fit into the flat pack. That would make a great trunk bag for sure.
It's a professional "run away safely" kit lol
I realize I am kind of off topic but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released series online?
@Will Allan flixportal :P
@Benjamin Ahmed Thank you, I went there and it seems to work :D I appreciate it!!
@Will Allan Happy to help :D
I have those over engineered scissors. I’ve used them on exactly zero casualties or seatbelts. But they’re great for opening dog food bags!
You are not wrong about Spiritus.
Haha I've opened nothing with those. I'm going to open the pet food now...just so I can say I've used 70 dollar scissors for something.
And I'm trrrrying to get a MK4 from spiritus for my lv119 review
Ebay is your in stock and 2x or 3x more expensive friend.
Brilliant video, love the level of detail yo went into showing us how it works from end to end, just great 👍
I’m looking into something for airsoft, been seeing the hayley vs spiritus stuff, atm there are some options for the LV119 full set for £200 vs Hayley dc3rm original with flat pack 2 and dangler for £200 also…..I’ve also seen the warrior 119 stuff that sees cheap, which would you go for? Cheers
Cool review. I like the attention to detail and the packaging.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and for watching along!
I've been watching over on your channel too. I know how it is to start out!
-Walsh
Excellent Job on this video!
I didn't realize the Spiritus Systems and Ferro Concepts add-ons could be attached to the HSP stuff.
Ohhh yea. You can mix and match all over. The HRT maximus, spiritus thing 1/2, and the HRT sporran or Ferro mini dangler is nice
KILLER REVIEW I LIKE THAT YOU SHOW EVERYTHING!
Hah glad you enjoyed! I had fun with this one
-Walsh
Thanks for all the info!
I would load up with stuff in the flat pack then sit in a vehicle. After doing that once on a deployment, I never wanted something on my back again
Oooof I didn't even think of having to sit down with that thing all loaded up. That would not be awesome. AND you can't take it off!
You would also need cody as a battle buddy to get anything out of a pack that is connected to your armor. Good info thanks for all the work on this one.
I keep my launchables in there. I'll definitely need Cody's help when I did a lot of jumping and need ham and crackers.
Great video! Great review.
Thanks for the video! It helps a lot.
Glad to help! Hoping to have a bunch more of some different setups in the near future
-Walsh
I've been using my flatpack 1.0 for many years, but I'd been putting up with the knots the straps came in. I just assumed "Well, this is a weird system but they were the ones who made it so maybe it's the best way?" so it never occurred to me to try a different knot. Your method at 10:54 is a lot cleaner, glad I saw it!
Thank you for the informative video.
Dig your very detailed review.
Solid review bro🇺🇸
Seems like a nice ccw with a couple ext a mags maybe a knife and some water and rescue kit. I like it.
This review definitely answered many of my questions and helped me from not buying the Flat Pack for my purposes. I will just get the DC3RM and throw on my long range ruck when needed. Thank you!
PS, I think that guy checking out what's below your Flat Pack wants your phone number lol
You would want the Flatpack flat if you are putting on a bigger 72 hour pack. Chest rigs are used if you still need gear, but do not need/want the protection or weight of a plate carrier. Usually for rucking style missions.
Yea I get the chest rig. The Flatpack just confuses me. I can't think of when I needed it. And when I do... what I need doesn't fit.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Try the Flatpack Plus.
@@Skoot_II ehh I had one and sold it back before we started doing packs. It is bigger, I'll give you that.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo It would be awesome if you also review the Toor/Haley Darter knife. Ebay can be your friend.
@@Skoot_II ooooOoooOoo yea I love those....so pricey though
Should go with the flat pack plus
Great review format. Lots of useful information and demonstrations. I like all of these products. Quality but not inexpensive.
Glad we could help! They definitely take some abuse too.
We got lots more placards and pack reviews coming too
-Walsh
Good review...I'm still waiting on the Mini Dangler to restock in MCB
I waited forever for mine. I had like 3 friends watch for it. I really hate that's how we get gear.
I'm trying to get spiritus MK4 in multicam...it's not going well
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Just got mine!
@@mikeheadless so unfair you got a multicam black lol I ended up with a raptor tactical 3 in 1 for my mcb setup.
Awesome video reviews. What is your favorite zip-on panels for the Crye Precision carriers?
Would be cool of that pack could attach to a Molle rear Velcro placard then the pack attaches by just slamming it against the Velcro.
To remove have a dog leash type tether that can wrap around any pole, tree or whatever that you attach to a protruding loop on the pack then simply walk away from the tether and it rips the pack off of your back……of course if there is no battle buddy to yank the pack off for you.
You could also have some fairly accessible clips to secure the pack in addition to the Velcro.
Excellent review! A ton of helpful and clearly articulated info
Glad you enjoyed! I'm trying to get more front placards and rear bags to compare.
We got some but we need more lol
Thanks for the kind words!
-Walsh
can you run an ASIP radio in the bag with an antenna through the hydration hose spot?
Can you run AK mags in the DC3RM Micro?
Best review I have seen on the Micro and Flatpack, though I am not sure if it was the review or the backgrounds that were the best part. :P I'm sitting here with the Micro, Mission Hanger and Flatpack Plus in my cart...oh! And the triple mag insert is actually in stock!
haha The backgrounds were a fun part of me too! OoooooOOooo! catching it in stock is half the battle. I'm doing a top 3 front plate placards next week. Make sure to check out the HRT maximus and Spiritus Systems MK4 too!
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Checked out the HRT Maximus...half the price...that's definitely a strong argument there.
@@MountainBikeTx it also has built in mag retainers. The Haley has issues with like...multitools but mags do well. The spiritus has to be placed up front. They have expander wings...but I haven't seen those in stock for 6 months.
We're hoping to get the HRT Rac plate carrier soon too
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I noticed that, but does the HRT mag insert retain shape when empty like the Haley? I don't think I care too much for the Spiritus Mk4.
I look forward to the HRT plate carrier review
@@MountainBikeTx no, it's the same elastic as the Spiritus. I use the esstac pouches though for better retention.
Did the flat pack or the D3CRM come with the extra side straps or did you purchase those separately?
Those were included. They stuff them in the front pouch
Hope that helps!
-Walsh
What kind of camo fx is that?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a review on a Ace Link Armor Skeletac Map Pack
The backpack? I can try to get one!
I just need it to cover the Crye SPC open molle holes on the back of the carrier.
Concur...I gotta hide my crappy plates lol
@@ThinLineDefenseCo indeed
Good video, what’s the make/model of the plate carrier you are using.
That is an Esstac Daeodon. I'm working on a review of that. Also have the lv119, crye spc, and LAPG carriers coming up!
-Walsh
Can you recommend a plate carrier that would allow to attach to the D3CRM Micro chest rig.
agilite k19, Javlin concepts a-jac, or defense mechanisms mepc would be my best pics.
we have videos on all 3 so you can see what fits you best.
-Walsh
Where's the velcro link?
When I purchased my flat pack, I immediately put it on my carrier and then thought to myself… “why did I do that?” Unless you’re running with a team of 4 and can always ensure there’s someone else to get something out, attaching it to your carrier is an awful idea. I’ve just never understood this feature.
Well ... If you come over I can put my lunchables in your pack!
I think you ignored one of the benefits of the Flatpack, that it can be used as a pseudo compression sack. I have one of the original flatpacks attached to some cheap MOLLE chest rig panel with Kywi pouches. A sudden storm rolled in while I was attending a carbine course 2 years ago. When everyone else was running to their cars to get rain gear, I just pulled mine out of the compressed pack. You can fit a surprising amount of soft goods in there and still squeeze it down, allowing you to carry that stuff without having a bigger pack on your back bumping into things.
Wow. This is actually pretty smart and would be almost weightless too. Good suggestion!
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo It really didn't weigh anything with the rain gear in it. I actually put a loaded mag in it as well to help balance out the front placard.
I also switch out the Kywi's for an admin pouch loaded with first aid gear when I go for day hikes, leaving the rain gear in the pack. Yes that tiny bag looks a little funny, but it's almost like carrying nothing at all when I'm climbing through crags and such.
A lot of dudes have these in my team and it is annoying “hey can you get this from my pack” when if you just used the assault pack you could’ve just had it at your side
lol you should put something in there every time. Joe always said he'd just store his food in my pack... not like I could stop him lol
-Walsh
Thought hear me out
Leave the plate carrier empty with armor
Then take the flat pack and dc3m together that way you can take it off and still have armor on and go prone
I've tried it, it doesn't work well and makes a pretty solid mess. only the beez combat system does it in a way that's even usable... maybe tracer too but I haven't had that one in hand
@@ThinLineDefenseCo ahh crap. I'm trying to find a good system but it's been well difficult
Outstanding. Your explanations speak perfectly to my ADHD brain. Thank you.
Definitely a fan of this globe trotter youtube guy. I'm thinking about that flatpack plus for my ferro concepts slickster and WTF molle back pannel. Do you know if the end of the long molle straps that attach to the plate carrier secure with velcro, buttons, or just slip back through the molle at the bottom?
world traveler here... the flatpack? it connects via a strap that connects on itself but uses MOLLE to secure itself. it just kinda loops back into the MOLLE on the bottom. No clips or Velcro or anything.
hope that helps!
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo it most certainly does! Thank you worldly gentlemen.
@@YourFavoriteLibertarian haha take care and thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. That was a fun one.
-Walsh
Water would never be anything I would "ditch".... hydrate or die!
Go sit in a truck for 8 hours with 5lbs of water stuck to your back.
You won't make the same mistake twice.
Link to the Velcro tabs for the esstac inserts??????
Here are the ones I got:
www.ebay.com/itm/123731300152?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D690cc0f8430b462fbf510835df96d1ff%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D393333407235%26itm%3D123731300152%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A7b5ee27d-be7c-11eb-88f6-76d4bf1269ea%7Cparentrq%3Aab11d02f1790aaf609c329fbfff367d3%7Ciid%3A1
Thank you!
@@danielburkey2394 absolutely! Thanks for watching
-Walsh
Silly question here, once the Flatpack is on the back of the plate carrier, how can you reach anything into the Flatpack? Wouldn't you have to take the whole armor set up off, just to get something in your Flatpack? With a Camelback installed in the Flatpack, I could reach water from the tube over the shoulder. Is it easier just for a buddy to open the Flatpack and grab more ammo, mags or whatever? I like this set up, but I just don't see how you could reach into the Flatpack, once it's on the back of your plate carrier.
Yea, that's exactly some of our complaints...you really couldn't.
Haley does make a clip system called the hitchhike that allows you to easily remove it from the top and side clips. I'm hoping to try this out soon with a crye spc.
But yes, connected into the molle, the pack would have to be accessed by a buddy.
Just mount it on the front of the plate carrier. 😂
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I bought the flat pack because I wanted to convert my chest rig to an H harness anyway so might as well have the capability just in case you ever need it. If not just leave it flat and fits under a pack just fine.
Thanks wizzard from the past
The al gore rhythm decided to serve up some old videos today.
How much room do you want there to be in the flat pack? Plenty of room for what it’s designed for. Your not going to a sleepover with it at your sisters.
You're happy with the one lunchable it holds?
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My man.....also. Let me know what you think of the "exotic" locations lol
@@ThinLineDefenseCo 😂😂😂 man ive been waiting on this one, did you get a new car at Carmax?
@@itsamk18-ish hahah there are a lot of very fancy locations we visited
Smh can’t believe you went to the ice wall.... and wait a minute are you batman? You almost have to be to afford this setup. Ole joe exotic was checking you out while you was modeling 😂😂😂 the meme dude checking out your pack and his girl 😂😂😂
@@itsamk18-ish hahah I had just a bit of fun on this one
Looks like the Pacific Northwest or Sequoia. Maybe even eastern China
sir you got an F on this assignment. It's the Midwest.... one of your guesses was the wrong continent.
The only answer that would have been more incorrect is if your thought this was on a different planet.
Please resubmit your answers for a rescore
I’m sorry, I couldn’t bring myself to by that flat pack, it’s a Dora the explorer pack, all it’s missing is the logo lol
hahah it fits all my maps.... as long as I fold them
love it as always 12 bravo
-Walsh
Walsh, the plates that joe got from lapg, were they the lvl III CERAMIC, or lvl IV, I’m looking at both on the sight and both say rifle rated
@@SykesFW we have the level IV. The IV offer protection from some serious rounds.
It looked like he was wearing that chest rig more like a belly rig
well there aren't plates in it so the placement doesn't matter lol
what is it protecting? My nipples from the Internet? lol very weird comment man
-Walsh
it should be noted that you may say I'd be slower with it in the wrong placement... but if I need speed, I better not have a real carrier on. it's just again... a very weird thing to care about.
Why is water on your back so bad?
Water is heavy....and annoying. We all need water but having to carry it with you for an entire outing is frustrating.
Think of it like carrying a drink everywhere you go. Take a cup of water and just keep it with it you all day.
It's a simple example but eventually you're gonna go...."why am I carrying this?? I should set this down"
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Buy we need water, so it has to be carried. Wouldn't it be better than having a bottle on your belt line?
@@jordanphone3754 oh absolutely. I don't recommend it on your belt either.
I recommend a bag that can be dropped or placed down so you can ditch it if needed.
I agree you should carry it, but I'm not a fan of being stuck with it.
And a lot of times you're sitting in a vehicle for 8 hours...with 3L randomly on your back.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo What rucksack where you using in the video? I'm having a hard time finding good recommendations for packs.
@@jordanphone3754 that was a hazard 4 patrol pack...they're a little pricey. I'm with you on finding a bag that isn't a billion dollars.
Mystery ranch and hazard 4 are my go-to but they're not super price friendly.
I'm trying to find other options.
That pack looks huge on the backs of little dudes...
Yea I bet the child lunchables fill them them up too lol
This guy seems to hate/complain about everything. Super sarcastic sounding.
Be interested to see what this guy actually does for a living. Clearly nothing with a plate carrier/pack in a vehicle.
He seems to ignore the purpose in "purpose based" equipment.
I'm getting the feeling you didn't enjoy the exotic locations we visited on this video.
And I'm a guy... reviewing gear in his backyard. I wouldn't take my, or anyone's opinion as gospel. I say pretty clearly that it doesn't fit MY mission set but it may fit yours.
Sitting in a vehicle with water strapped to your back is absolutely obnoxious. I show this stuff but I would remove it immediately.
And I'm no one, don't stress over my job. If you disagree, that's healthy and shows your brain works!
Thanks for watching.
-Walsh
Exactly what I thought 😅 after listening to what he says this video i thought this guy is the typical nerd watching way too many tactical videos and imagining himself in tactical situation although never been in one to be able to talk out of personal experience
@@coolbreezetg6 I'm literally in my back yard. I think you get someone who is doing his best to show you he isn't a try hard lol
I try it all. Some of it sucks. Some of it is nice. A lot of it is overpriced.
if you want combat experience, this is not the place lol
Obviously they haven’t seen the multi cam basement kit with the purple flashlight 😀
@@CRinJersey 😆😆😆 I'm a veeeeerrry serious operator
2 years later they are still sold out 🙄🙄🙄
forget stealth. sounds like a potato chip bag
Why are you wearing a chest rig as a belly rig lol..
I don't have sissy shoulders? Maybe that's the problem lol