Plate Carrier Review | HEAVY DUTY FRAG VEST!

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  • In todays video I do a in depth equipment review of the Condor Defender heavy duty plate carrier! This product was sent to be from Hero Outdoors however I am paying for it as mine. No freebies here folks! Just honest reviews on kit I would love to pass onto you! If you like this product or want to see others from Hero Outdoors then please check out their website below!
    Hero Outdoors: www.herooutdoo...
    The Condor Defender Plate Carrier is designed to carry both soft armor and plate. It will accept Large or X-Large SPEAR/BALC cut soft armor, up to 10.25" x 13.25" front and back plates, and up to 6" x 8" side plates. The DFPC also features mesh padding for airflow and padded shoulders for added comfort.
    Adjustable shoulder strap with detachable shoulder pads.
    Heavy weight webbing over the entire vest for modular attachments.
    Internal sleeves for both soft armor and plate front and back.
    Adjustable/detachable cummerbund with pockets for side armor, will
    fit up to 6" x 8" side panel plate.
    Plate pocket measures 13-1/4"H x 10-1/4"W x 1"D
    Emergency drag handle.
    Lightly padded mesh interior for comfort and airflow.
    Adjustable in girth and height.
    Hook & Loop area in front and back.
    (Ballistic plate and soft armor are not included)
    Size : M-XL Adjustable
    I use it as a weighted vest but it would be ideal for anyone doing a heavy infantry setup in airsoft sports.
    Hope you enjoy!!
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ความคิดเห็น • 114

  • @_Matsimus_
    @_Matsimus_  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I no longer work with hero outdoors. Lost all my business.

    • @armouredco6935
      @armouredco6935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey do you know a good way to get "cadpat" gear like pants and jacket and helmet covers

    • @StevenTheAristolianNerd
      @StevenTheAristolianNerd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Matt, there is a channel called ZNA productions or Zanny productions, who made a $30 body armor that held up against 7.62 and 5.56. If you wanted to train with real plates you can make them.

    • @666darkwisdom
      @666darkwisdom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      hello Matsimus, can you please do a review on Soviet heavy mortar 2S4 Tyulpan, it is a pretty insane weapon, largest mortar in the world to date it can even launch a small nuclear munition, I am actually surprised you didn't check it out yet

  • @gogabaqradze2115
    @gogabaqradze2115 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own the same PC. Love it.

  • @AlexSDU
    @AlexSDU 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:02 Kinda like the MTV the Marines use. It open that way too.

  • @Immortalized1
    @Immortalized1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got me one of those frag vests; the one with the NSN#. Best score ever

  • @sohaibkhan2685
    @sohaibkhan2685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do al khalid tank review

  • @JazzJaRa
    @JazzJaRa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That padding on the inside was the reason why i sold my Lindnerhof Balmung Vest. Now wearing an US RBAV which i had to import and get from the customs here in germany. Was fun to explain why i bought a Plate Carrier.

  • @nicholaslombardo5809
    @nicholaslombardo5809 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice i have a condor defender in coyote

  • @TheAlbertaChannel
    @TheAlbertaChannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:14 that looks like GD wainwright haha 😆

  • @ghostlypirate_5083
    @ghostlypirate_5083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Cargo shorts and a Tac vest....Where you headed? An military dad meetup?

    • @_Matsimus_
      @_Matsimus_  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You’re avatar is a ghost pirate. I don’t think we have much more to say lol.

    • @ghostlypirate_5083
      @ghostlypirate_5083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Matsimus alright you got me there, still love your content.....just ignore the image I forgot how to change it and I gave up a long time ago

    • @Mmmmmmdonuts
      @Mmmmmmdonuts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No he'd need white grass stained new balances or stap sandles with socks for that lol

    • @ATDCanada
      @ATDCanada 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kris Tanto fought in Benghazi wearing similar stuff. I think tactical cargo short is acceptable. Besides, Mat came from Britain and they have a history of wearing shorts into battles: www.quora.com/Why-did-the-British-Army-in-the-1940-s-wear-shorts-in-the-desert

    • @aOldRustyTruck
      @aOldRustyTruck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ATDCanada don't forget Rhodesian s and their shorts

  • @Zach_Bloomquist
    @Zach_Bloomquist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had an earlier version of this carrier and got rid of it. I found that the front of the vest would frequently smack me in the neck when going prone or trying to shoot around cover. Its heavy when wet in the rain and it didn't really feel comfortable. Also it didn't have the best buttstock interface when shooting. I switched to a US company, AWSINC, whose carrier is lighter and much more comfortable with a better cut when carrying rifle plates.

  • @ReckerFidelWOLF
    @ReckerFidelWOLF 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your smile is very warming 0:11

  • @J_C7-1
    @J_C7-1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Yeah sure it’s heavy duty............BUT CAN IT TAKE A JDAM?!?

    • @marcomenabue7717
      @marcomenabue7717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But... Can It take an icbm?

    • @darkblaze72
      @darkblaze72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All and more, call today while supplies last!

  • @Shelldrakeaus
    @Shelldrakeaus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Suddenly a wild Matsimus appears, matsimus uses introduction, it's super effective.

  • @bobsemple5848
    @bobsemple5848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    0:00 British Dude Attempts to be a Snake in Canada [2019, Remastered]

  • @Mmmmmmdonuts
    @Mmmmmmdonuts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I remember when we switched from flaks to plate carriers back when I was crewing a M777. So much easier to swing a maddox and use a shovel with the carrier.

    • @moderncrusader9882
      @moderncrusader9882 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      In greece we dont even have flaks.Only special forces use body armor.Its really really pitty

  • @willardchester8384
    @willardchester8384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    am applying for bold eagle BMQ in CFB wainwright

  • @KG-yu7el
    @KG-yu7el 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like this would be too bulky to wear over the issued frag vest, and as such a chest rig would be a better fit. Condor is an okay brand, but I'd never use it overseas. I'd lean towards Warrior Assault Systems, Crye Precision, etc.

  • @Fusbrodah
    @Fusbrodah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your work. Keep up the good work. :)

  • @johnsmith-yj2cn
    @johnsmith-yj2cn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    got my self a 6b45 whit real front and rear plate , I just dont have side plate I was not able to find them for sale but I found a shop that sale side plate of the proper size

    • @Tartarus34
      @Tartarus34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      could give me a link of 6b45 supplier

  • @tylerthegrimm
    @tylerthegrimm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    @matsimus any plans on doing a complete review on all your Canadian army gear? Or is that a no go in Canada.

  • @kyleamante5903
    @kyleamante5903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do a review on the Canadian military equipment

  • @BradKarlovec
    @BradKarlovec 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man! I had no idea you did gear reviews!!! That's awesome I've been watching your channel for a few years(i think) and have always watched the weapons system videos. Rock on man! And thank you for your service.

  • @josiahdublin7816
    @josiahdublin7816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! Always liked your gear reviews.

  • @theactusnation2394
    @theactusnation2394 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the military allow personally purchased gear to be used?

    • @kylebrodie5860
      @kylebrodie5860 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Short answer - it depends. As far as I know, although I'm new, the military provides everything you need. But boots, socks, and tac glasses you can use your own after you're trained, within reason. Not sure about a tac vest or plate carrier, but I bet no.

    • @theactusnation2394
      @theactusnation2394 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kylebrodie5860 what about on deployments because I saw people with very custumized and modularized tac vests

    • @kylebrodie5860
      @kylebrodie5860 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theactusnation2394 I'm not sure, I'm very new. Anyone else know?

  • @jamesquinney6686
    @jamesquinney6686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of Armor vest do you wear in the reserve

    • @Jabroni_69
      @Jabroni_69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      none, unless you're on course or a large scale ex

  • @hisholinesslordpotato
    @hisholinesslordpotato 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the way, what happened to Dragon's skin?

  • @mylesd.j.standish7956
    @mylesd.j.standish7956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I ordered a ruck from Hero Outdoors, on August 7. It still has not shipped. Is this normal, and do I just need to be patient?

    • @_Matsimus_
      @_Matsimus_  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have contacted them. Hopefully they can help you out. Keep me posted buddy.

    • @mylesd.j.standish7956
      @mylesd.j.standish7956 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_Matsimus_ Thanks Matt, I appreciate it. I will certainly let you know what happens!

  • @themodernmusketeer877
    @themodernmusketeer877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a similar vest made by Rothco. Though I haven't done anything quite as rigorous with it as you have, I have worn it with two ballistic plates in it all day as part of a G.I. Joe cosplay with absolutely no problems. I even laughed at the stormtroopers who complained about the weight of their armor which weighed about as much as one plate in my vest

  • @kennychilders8261
    @kennychilders8261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an intro! Awesome content as always

  • @aewhatever
    @aewhatever 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I think your the first person on TH-cam to do a old school late night infomercial

  • @nightshadethewolf6307
    @nightshadethewolf6307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn matsimus... you look good...

  • @twilightmoonbeam4935
    @twilightmoonbeam4935 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved your review thanks so much i just ordered mine, how did you make your plates?

  • @Knallteute
    @Knallteute 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "I have worn it for two weeks."
    I imagen you going into a grocery store in full combat gear.

  • @dragonsbreath1984
    @dragonsbreath1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back to another episode of "This Old Field Gear" with your host, Canadius Matsimus!

  • @KhanGirey
    @KhanGirey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wouldn't recommend a weighted vest of any sort when training except push/pull exercises. Our base commander even prohibited wearing plate carriers while running in the mornings because it doesn't actually do anything but ruin your joints and change your gait. Also Condor is seen as the bottom of the barrel. Put down 75 more USD and get an American made plate carrier instead of a Chinese import.

    • @kylebrodie5860
      @kylebrodie5860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beat me to it. I see it as a quick way to get shin splints. But I'm prone to them

  • @CircleWilliams
    @CircleWilliams 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So Canadian troops aren’t trusted with their equipment off post? That’s crazy to me.

  • @NinjaEnShort
    @NinjaEnShort 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should try a 5.11 Tactec, I've been using that thing in armored division in 2 gun ACM, by far it's been the most comfortable I've tried.

  • @triggerhippy2826
    @triggerhippy2826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So my question is, how does it compare to an Osprey IV rig

  • @andrewsmall6834
    @andrewsmall6834 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    SORD Australia makes WAAAAAAY better stuff.
    Although it's good to see that you managed to film this during one of Canada's 5 sunny days they get each year.
    Further side note, a serviceman in Brisbane Australia was doing exercise in tactical gear as such with a simulated red weapon and was arrested.

  • @usaisthebestiockdownpoiice816
    @usaisthebestiockdownpoiice816 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    19:30 aawww

  • @MrMoosehead
    @MrMoosehead 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At this point you should have a coupon code or something lol.

    • @_Matsimus_
      @_Matsimus_  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah.... I have some concerns... 🤨

  • @loglad5394
    @loglad5394 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Snakesimus

  • @indyjons321
    @indyjons321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That Funker shirt tho....

  • @ImKiNgKiLLa46
    @ImKiNgKiLLa46 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For all my Australian brothers searching for high quality plate carriers for a decent price, check out KRIEGER TACTICAL. shit is legit, well made, quality materials and of course made in queensland. non of that cheap china shieeet 👍

  • @Bluuuuuuuuuuuu
    @Bluuuuuuuuuuuu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how to get ur uhhh idk what its called but something up

  • @White_Poppy
    @White_Poppy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    there one type of vest that every want, that is a type of vest that can stand a riffle bullet shot.
    Edit: Just fixing the words that i notice is wrong.

  • @Cryzk_
    @Cryzk_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    why am i watching a plate carrier review... before bed.. idk

  • @Finngolian
    @Finngolian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    for some reason i thought this was a giant ship carrying plates

  • @big--man
    @big--man 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have a question: why'd you move to canada specifically?

    • @aewhatever
      @aewhatever 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He just did a video on that a few days ago

  • @hudsonmason2825
    @hudsonmason2825 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello mutsims can you play walkthrough company of heroes gmae

  • @michaelwier1222
    @michaelwier1222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OD Green? My favorite color too. I'm old school, I've always called the flak jackets. There is a company called Tactical Tailor (interesting story how the company got started) that makes plate carriers. They will sell you the vests but not the plates unless you're military or law enforcement. Possible to do a review on them? Thanks for the video.

  • @crumply5959
    @crumply5959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude I know condor is pretty good especially some of their pouches but if you wanna good plate carrier get the mayflower apc or shellback tactical

    • @footbalr074
      @footbalr074 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      add crye, ferro concepts, agilite, lbt etc. just about anything except condor or 5.11

    • @crumply5959
      @crumply5959 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      footbalr074 right there with you

  • @nodnerbhu
    @nodnerbhu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Matt's gone full snek

  • @marklee1194
    @marklee1194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Matt, another great video.
    By the way, have you seen this TV series "Battle Stripes" before? It is about the Platoon Sergeant's Battle Course in Brecon Wales. You can find the whole playlist here on TH-cam.

  • @hg7728
    @hg7728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You going to fight the holly war in shorts and flips flops, strong move (13 hours)

  • @TRLOLOLlol
    @TRLOLOLlol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo they do international delivery (specifically Australia)? Cause I'm in the market for a new carrier and field pack.

  • @gungoddessm
    @gungoddessm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ran while pregnant...even did a half-marathon race preggy...do you thing it is the same? he he he...

  • @HandlingItAll
    @HandlingItAll 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Canada where even being in the military you can't own gear everyday people in America have... You seriously say, "if you're having a panic attack"? Time for a medical discharge...

    • @footbalr074
      @footbalr074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean even in the states, owning gear while in the military often times more restrictive than civilian. Can't legally own and keep guns in barracks or even in a private house on base.

  • @vatanak8146
    @vatanak8146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Based

  • @yx5238
    @yx5238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rook: *LAUGHS* *IN* *FRENCH*

  • @Gunni1972
    @Gunni1972 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made almost 100% surely by US prisonlabour?

  • @emilbareemil2731
    @emilbareemil2731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    wow you can crawl really fast

    • @vonsauerkraut
      @vonsauerkraut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's how you get promotion in the army und a brown noise 😁

  • @theashpilez
    @theashpilez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    put skateboard wheels on the front...wheeeeeeeee

  • @Didymus-vz6uy
    @Didymus-vz6uy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    hE sAiD hE LikEs cOnDoR, eVeRyboDy DiSliKe

  • @heffaazul
    @heffaazul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Does AR500 sell products in Canadia? C'mon Matt, you're better than Condor.

    • @Riceball01
      @Riceball01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But why spend the money on a Gucci plate if all you're going to use it for is training? For costuming, airsofting/paintballing, training something like a Condor plate carrier, or any other generic Made in China is plenty good enough since your life isn't depending on it not breaking and it's a fraction of the cost of a high end version of it.

  • @robinderoos1166
    @robinderoos1166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way too expensive for airsoft...

    • @Shelldrakeaus
      @Shelldrakeaus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really. The milsim wannabes spends hundreds on uniforms because some sf unit wore them once. Sad but true

    • @mnguy98
      @mnguy98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wait till you see people decked out head-to-toe in all Crye Precision... and US$96 for a Condor vest will look positively affordable.

    • @robinderoos1166
      @robinderoos1166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmmm i have to admit that my DDR kit is not very comfortable, but i was done for about 110 euro...

  • @Hyperion031
    @Hyperion031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hooah

  • @dominicphilly8783
    @dominicphilly8783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not first

  • @theashpilez
    @theashpilez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yo put a watermelon in it and try it out...

  • @bozenamika9131
    @bozenamika9131 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    first

  • @franzmustermann2488
    @franzmustermann2488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Third

  • @Fight4MyCountry
    @Fight4MyCountry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Airsoftin'? :P