How do you not have more subscribers? You’ve certainly earned mine. This review is so well done and answered every question I had about this carrier. YOU sold me on this, hope you get a kickback. Thank you!
this carrier is my absolute favorite.... other folks. don't love the cummerbund... but it's so ridiculously nice. let me know if you like yours!! And no kickbacks but hopefully they let us try out new gear and show.it to you. -Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I have 1 problem with this plate carrier. The hooks from the cummerbund on the back are only made out of plastic and can be broken very fast.
I’ve been looking at these for awhile but since some unforeseen events happen such as my father passing away last November and me having some health issues and losing my job I’ve resorted to just watching and researching so when I do end up making a purchase I will make the best purchase I can within my budget. Anyways, your reviews are great and I’ve literally watched them all, thanks for giving your fans great content! Keep up the great work!
Sorry to hear about your family and I hope it's all going well. Let me if you get one later and I'll share your setup on our social media! Thanks for watching and for the kind words. -Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Walsh, I didn’t get this Agilite plate carrier, I actually ended up going with a Warrior Assault Systems LPC V2. The reason I went with this carrier is because the price I got it for and the features. It’s similar to the Crye JPC but it’s far more comfortable with thermoform front and back for padding and airflow and it has cumberbund tubes which I wanted. The carrier isn’t very easy to find and they sell from $230 to almost $300 just for the carrier and I ended up getting mine for $185. I wanted to just let you know because I think it might be a carrier you may want to see if you could track down and do a review on. The V1 of the same carrier come with a full “solid” cumberbund as the V2 come with skeletal which is also something I was looking for since I live in Arizona. Warrior Assault Systems also has a pretty large line of other gear, bags, pouches etc… So you could possibly load up your review carrier (if you do end up making a review) and have a fully kitted out carrier with the same companies accessories on it. Anyways, I just wanted to reach out and keep in touch and possibly give you another video idea. Also, if you do end up getting some of these things from Warrior Assault maybe you could send some pouches my way. 😂🤣😂 Keep up the great work brother, I really enjoy your videos and your humor and personality make your videos very easy to follow and not get to “intimidated” getting advise from an “average Joe” and not some ego driven mine is better than yours type context creator. Sorry for the long comment, just had to follow up and letcha know. 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
Got both. A little like a puzzle putting it all together, but once it is complete and all connected, it's wonderful. Can't wait until I can get the sides completed as well. Love Agilite products.
I am a trucker running HVL out of Texas down by the Rio Grande and it is a very comfortable carrier. A lot of the other ones I seen for sale online look cheaply made, they look uncomfortable from their pictures and so I got the K19 as my first carrier. It's pretty comfortable coming from someone sitting all day and never of had to wear one before. The real challenge is finding good plates and figuring out your setup on what you want to run. The K19 is a no brainer buy.
yea plates can be snake oil for sure. Or you get a deal and it's 8lb plates....ugh. The RMA 1165s are fantastic along with the new agilite protector plates
Great review. Researched these quite a while and this was one of my top picks. Found your vid after my decision was made. You reinforced my choice. Look forward to checking out your other vids.
Great job on this review! I have the Version 1 K19 and it is without a doubt, the most comfortable PC I've ever worn. I already have mine setup to run my Haley Strategic D3CR. They also have low profile shoulder straps called K-MINIMALS, for those that want a thinner area where you shoulder a rifle.
Looking for some help here.. I have the newer version of the K19 & got a Haley Strategic D3CR for it. Does anyone know what buckle piece I should get to support the weight from above? I know AXL offers the AVP for the first version K19, but I'm struggling to find the right brand that offers the buckles I need to support the placards weight. Thanks for any info (including the name of the piece I need).
@@cheyenneobregon184 I sure did. I ended up finding the pieces on eBay. They are the "TMC Tactial MOLLE Buckle 1 Inch Quick Buckle". I also ended up getting AXL's chest rig retention kit. The plate carrier is finished for now, until I convince myself to get the hydration pack before summer in AZ hits.
Oh also, the way you are hooking the butt stock into the carrier is “correct” way of shouldering the rifle. It’s what I do and it’s what a lot of guys I know do with every carrier they run not just the K19. The thinking behind it is the rifle needs to be as close and centered to your head as possible so you barely have to look down at all to see through your optic on the rifle when shouldered. If you are putting the gun on your shoulder where the quick release buckle is then that is a “bad” habit and forces you to have to tilt your head to see through your sites. I know John Lovell with Warrior Poet Society and a bunch of other guys with instruction videos for carbines talk about this. I think John even mentions hooking the buttstock inside the plate carrier like you are doing. Anyway... you really want the carbine as close as possible to the centerline of your dominant eye anyway. You should try to keep from canting your head to the side at all and merely just tuck your chin DOWN a hair to get your cheek weld and see down your optic. The idea that the buttstock should be in the pocket where your Clavicle meets your shoulder is kind of old school paper target shooting technique. For more modern combat running and gunning the thinking is to always have the gun close to the centerline as possible so you should barely have to tilt your head down to get shots on target. Also one thing you see a lot of guys do, they will actually can’t the rifle inward just a hair to really make sure they aren’t tilting their head at all. It won’t affect accuracy enough short range to be a problem.
Badass, thanks for this awesome bit. It's good to know that hooking it into the carrier was right. It certainly felt right And ... Big props for mentioning going more centerline. I actually swapped to this on accident. I was shooting precision and realized that the closer in line I was to my eye.... The more accurate I was. I moved this over to the rifle side when I noticed it. It's interesting that you mentioned a community wide push to that and away from the natural pocket. I didn't just want to start doing my own thing... But it works so damn well... Not only for accuracy but also for speed of presentation. Awesome awesome tips and input. Much appreciated! -Walsh
Great review between the two. I have the V1 and had to add the AXL placard. Easy enough but would have been nice to have the V2. Customer service above and beyond expectations. Just buy this and don’t think twice.
Concur. I prefer the V2 but if you have the v1 you don't have to have a whole new carrier. I'm with you though.... I like the new one. Thanks for sharing and for watching! -Walsh
Looking for some help here.. I have the K19 V2 & got a Haley Strategic D3CR for it. Do you happen to know what buckle piece I should get to support the weight from above? I know AXL offers the AVP for the first version K19, but I'm struggling to find the right brand that offers the buckles I need to support the placards weight. Thanks for any info (including the name of the piece I need).
Ive been running a gen1 k19 for over a year now, i only have two issues with it, 1)the cumberbund, i wish it was more ridged and had more molle. 2) the shoulder clips will get in the way if you dont have the carrier properly adjusted to your body. Other then that with plates the admin pouch isnt very hard to get into and the shoulder pads are extremely comfortable even after 12 hours of duty type use.
Love your vids bro. Also, the "g" in Agelite is pronounced like the "g" in "agility." Agilite is a portmanteau of Agility and Lite (as in lightweight). Just so you know.
After serving in the IDF, only heard it pronounced agalite not ajilite. There is no "J" sound in Hebrew. You're pronouncing it correctly as far as the israelis are concerned.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo how do you have your knife mounted behind the AXL adapter like that? I can not for the life of me figure out how you did it.. but i really want to do it myself 😆
Just got mine and oh my what a wonderful piece of art. It feels like and cloud around your body even with plates, AMAP III, and other gear added to it. I have wished it for a long time and when I saw your review I was sure I had to buy it whatever it cost. Thank you again for being such a good a reviewer of gear and love that you are a Agilite fan like me!
I'm just surprised this carrier is so affordable for something that's been battle proven also the backpack. I got both for 500 with taxes. That includes the 3 mag pouch for your front.
This is a great plate carrier with one really big flaw in my experience. The cummerbund as you noted at about 14:15 is way too sharp. It was so sharp it cut through my underlayer and skin in under 30 minutes. It's such hard plastic stitching in such a small are that it puts all that cutting force into less than a mm. It needs a cummerbund redesign or some sort of underpad, even as an option. Sucks because otherwise it's the most comfortable carrier I've ever worn.
Yup this is my number one plate carrier. I went from JPC/JPC 2 and bought this myself. I’m a little bummed about not owning the updated model. I had already bookmarked the AXL card for the future lol. Right now I’m running an Esstac 3 mag pouches with a few pouches on the front. Don’t want to bore anyone but the AMP backpack is great.
Since you're running the esstac placard...the updated version actually wouldn't work as well for you since it's actually missing a molle row. With your current setup, you'ld be better suited for the old version. If you move to a placard, you can easily just add the Axl placard. I'm trying the modular defense mechanisms placards next! -Walsh
Dude, you are funny and videos are extremely well made and very informative. I had my mind set on this plate carrier already, but after your review I am hooked. (Being an Israeli I may be a little bias...lol)
I hate the popular placard system and how it is dependent on velcro. Favorite part of the K19 is that it doesn't completely rely on the bad velcro system. Great carrier
The only major thing about the K19 that kind of turns me off about it isn't necessarily a con, since it is a functional design choice, but that webbing that's missing on the cummerbund to fit the fine sizing adjustment is some valuable MOLLE real estate that now isn't available. Other than that, I dig everything about this carrier and definitely wanna snag one!
yea a few people have mentioned that. it's odd the previous version has one more whole MOLLE row on the front. I haven't had an issue with it but I can see where folks may. thanks for the great comment! -Walsh
Can confirm this plate carrier is the most comfortable carrier I've ever encountered. I literally own less comfortable winter jackets than this. I own plate backers and they aren't even necessary in this carrier, though there is plenty of room to allow them behind Hesco L210s. Looking forward to customizing the cummerbund and selecting a placard. AMAP III in the Agilite Black Friday sale I hope!
I'd toss those L210s and go with RMA level 4. Hesco has been known to have some sus products and recently recalled some of their plates. The L210s are multi hit rated and are not level 4 NIJ rated.
@@shepherd3085 Their two recalls were on different plates were a couple of years ago. I am also far more likely to run into an AR with green tips in my life than a 30-06 with M2 in it. I do plan on "the actual world is over we have been successfully invaded by a military or oppressed by our own" loadout eventually but special threat plates are not a bad solution for the overwhelming majority of rounds you might actually encounter in home defense/civil unrest. Most people who are likely to break into your home or be an asshat aren't going to do it with a BAR loaded with armor piercing rounds.
lol at first I couldn’t stand your commentary, but after watching 2 videos, I enjoy your B role and the flow of your video.. I typically can’t watch any gear reviews over 10 min.. your videos keeps the audience engaged, informative, Specs as well as opinion, and you don’t just be “ stuck “ on a issue or problem for too long. Excellent execution 👌🏼
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I did the opposite, I subscribed, and I’m not a impatient person when it comes to buying myself anything… after your video, I went to agility and put it in my cart
I don’t know if you’ve figured this out but drop your plate maybe a quarter of an inch and mess with the straps on the right until it sits a little higher and you can shoulder the rifle in that dead spot between the buckle and plate. At least that’s what I did
I bought this, and the first time I put it on it felt better then most plate carriers I’ve worn. However as soon as I took it off the shoulder clip broke THE FIRST TIME. I took it back to the patriot instantly and decided to give it another try. I was told agelite customer service is horrible. So hopefully if the plastic clips break again it’ll be easy to get my hands on new clips.
Did this get fixed for you alright? Agilite can sometimes be tough to get in contact with due to the time difference but hit me up if you didn't get resolution. I'll reach out on your behalf. -Walsh
Lmfao your wife's body language convinced me she was happy to be in the video. Thank her for being a good sport. Showed my wife she could use my carrier too!
Thanks a lot for this review! I went to the Agilite HP and ordered one before the end of the video. They have them in multicam arid right now and that looks pretty awesome.
Everything Crye makes (PC-wise, at least), except for the AVS system, is SO over-hyped it's not funny. Like yeah, it looks cool and is issued to a lot of the "cool guys" downrange doing stuff, but that's where the coolness ends. If you actually look closely at the designs of most of their stuff, there's a bunch of companies doing it way better for the same or less money. Just my 2 cents. I'm a tactical gear noob, so take my comments with a grain of salt lol.
Sure thing. My radio pouch claims to be shy, but she secretly loves things shoved in her. When not holding 2.6 lbs of juiced PRC-152 goodness, she enjoys relaxing evenings reading books or listening to her favorite murder mystery podcasts. - Jason
Brooo- was rewatching this, I purchased the k19 and was really irritated with the plate bags and the plates bouncing around- but then I saw the straps inside and figiured that's what they were for 10/10- helps alot
Great channel appreciate the content, I just bought the k19 for my first plate carrier to start out with, got the unobtainium sled placard also getting the Mk 4 micro fight placard
Great video and detailed review of this product. Thank you. The only thing I would say about proper fit is the rifle. I see far too many people having their stocks extended out way too far. I am 6'1" and mine is usually all the way inward, meaning my nose is pretty much touching the charging handle. This way, I can face the threat directly and get the most coverage of the plate over my vitals. This makes shouldering much easier and more intuitive instead of pointing the rifle across my centerline (diagonally). Something to think about and try. But it has worked well for me and I have never felt hampered by any plate carrier design, since more of my shoulder is available for the butt stock.
I would highly recommend the K19. But if you do get it. I would recommend getting the backpack with it. It integrates with the carrier. The carrier is light and it's comfortable. It beats AR500's valkyrie for 40% of the price. You don't even need to customize this carrier. It already has everything you can possibly need and more.
The levels of detail and thought you put into this was an obvious instant subscription. Might as well be working for the company with how much you covered. 🤣
Thank you soo much for this video! Great job! You answered all my concerns about the V1 and V2 K19. I was bummed because I thought I had to buy a V2 (I just for the Agilite Pincer you also reviewed). 👍
Couldn't imagine running so much stuff in the front of my plate carrier. I run 3 mags and thats as much as it pokes out in the front, I also don't keep anything I wouldn't want accidentally crushed for when you need to do those prone/run full speed/prone drills.
the mission dictates what you’re bringing. Question, were you in the service? I never wanted to be caught out in the field without something I really needed. Everyone should just pack what they feel is necessary though. It’s a balance of light is right and staying in the fight.
@@nastystang113 Right...because that what your mission dictates as you know your duty use requirements. If your mission is home defense, a patrol setup would be silly. Regulations prevent me from saying what I do. -Walsh
@@nastystang113 I setup my plate carrier for what I know I'll always need on my plate carrier and nothing less or more, maybe a few things here and there, but nothing major, because unhooking and rehooking molle is a pain in the fucking ass and I hate changing stuff out. Then there's the stuff on the belt which is also always the same. Then there's the backpack (the large and the small one). Basically all of those things I have setup so they can exist without needing the other parts. Maybe minus the backpack, since that has no firearms attached to it. I'm not saying don't carry stuff on your plate carrier. I'm saying don't carry stuff on your plate carrier that would prevent you from slamming prone or would crush certain items if you slammed prone. Carry as much as you want/willing to, just remember that walking long distances with plenty of shit on you for no good reason is not thinking objectively.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I just received my V2 K-19 and it does NOT come with the clips you demonstrated in this video. Glad I watched this video as it is how I even became aware of the above mentioned clips. Thanks.
Great review, looks comfortable. BTW I may be crazy but when your wife was modeling it for fit and when you went prone it seemed like your back plate was in backwards. Could it have been even more comfortable if worn with correct plate orientation? 🤔
which ones you looking for? The front placard is the HRT maximus which is great and the Defense Mechanisms placard is really really nice too. lemme know which ones you mean and I can help! -Walsh
I havent had good experience with the QD mounts. Unless I am a doop and dont realize how to quickly adjust them, I have issues getting a tight fit based on the lack of adjustment. For example, if we were finishing up chow and were called out at a moments notice, simply having a full belly can make fitment a little off. Having simple velcro straps is the most effective for quick precise fitting. Also, QD points on the shoulders just get in the way of your stock. Also, I have gotten the pull tab wedged into the QD release, effectively removing the QD function in the heat of the moment.
hmm it would be hard to get my camera in there to show it exactly. I put the plate so the straps are to the outside then pull them all the way out and fold over the plate bag tab but don't tuck it in yet. run the straps through the slits and then tuck the plate bag flap against the plate inside the carrier. You'll have to also pull the straps as you do this. Don't close the top though. Then tuck the straps into the plate bag, pulling tightly and connect the strap back into itself. do this for both sides then tighten the top. hope that helps! -Walsh
4:50 Those are ROC Buckles, not Tubes. ROC Buckles only go one way at a time (you can flip the cummerbund if you want the buckle to go the opposite way), and actual First Spear Tubes can attach from either direction. Just a heads-up. They look like Tubes, but operate differently lol.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo will do brother! At the moment I’m trying to raise 5K for ukrain and will go there to fight on the frontline with the foreign ukrainian legion. So definitely need a good plate carrier
I’m looking to load out a vest to throw over my BP vest which will be under my uniform. I’m wondering how this vest would do with the cummerbund that it comes with. I’m so confused on which way to go as I’m not throwing it directly over my body. It will be ICW and I’m wondering what my best option would be.
It's crazy that every time I look at new gear to get, you come out with a new video. Can you go over everything you have on there in a future video? The setup looks amazing.
Absolutely! Just know that some of it is "I wonder if this works... Nope.... What about this..." So some of it is being tested on if it even serves a good purpose. I'll gladly share though as I like to run a similar setup on all the carriers -Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Few of us are hard core professionals either way. One finds out what works by testing and trying. Whould still love to see a short briefing by your setup. Great video by the way, you sold me 200%👍
I wonder if the shooter side quick de-attach could be removed. You absolutely don't need it on both sides, and interfering with stock placement is a big no no
Hmm no it can't. I will say that I review a crap ton of carriers and 99% don't allow you to shoulder or cause some sort of odd issue. It's why you'll see guys placing the stock on the outside or inside of the carrier
@@media6969 that's because the Israelis are known for place the buttstock pretty much in the collar bone. Not saying that incorrect way of shouldering the rifle and maybe best for this who run their stocks close in but some of us are more "extended " stock guys guys wich isn't ideal.
Missed a step on the shoulder strap adjustment. You have to undo the velcro where the straps attach to the plate bag to adjust there too. This can be avoided with small adjustments but will bunch up if you need to adjust a fair bit. I also dislike the tubes qd on the shoulders. Gets in the way when shouldering the rifle. I find myself canting the rifle to get a comfortable shoulder/cheek weld.
Hello, what’s the comms holder and does it easily just attach to the cumber. I was just looking at the spiritus systems expander wing mk2. Not sure if it will work with this for a Baofeng.
I forget what is in this video but the expander wing mk2 is the better option. It just works perfectly on the k19. I replaced ...whatever that was..with the expander wings. -Walsh
Hi man ! Very informative! QUESTION! Does the agilite k19 2.0 come with the placard buckles ? I’ve looked online and I can’t find it anywhere??? If they don’t do you know what kind to get and where ? Thanks if you answer this question !
Love this review, could you review the Velocity Scarab LT? I love my Scarab, but I've heard wonderful things about the K19 and would be interested in a comparison (since I'm a poor that can't shell out for the K19 right now)
I know it's just me but even 30 years ago "fake bravado\comedy" always pissed me off. Every couple of sentences in this vid features a chuckle, laugh or guffaw. I kept thinking "just review the product and stop joking about it." Still gave it a thumbs up.
well you may not like our channel then lol Nothing wrong with that. But it's mostly jokes and technically stuff. Otherwise it would be boring as hell. Thanks for checking us out though and I hope you find a channel that fits you better. Or make one! -Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Oh hell no. I don't want to break millions of monitors all in one weekend. Either by showing my face or by the users "yeeting" them off their desks into the walls.
@@steelwolfnolast6938 haha well you may be surprised that people would be interested! Regardless, I hope you find a channel that fits your style better. I'll be here... Being ridiculous. -Walsh
How do you not have more subscribers? You’ve certainly earned mine. This review is so well done and answered every question I had about this carrier. YOU sold me on this, hope you get a kickback. Thank you!
this carrier is my absolute favorite.... other folks. don't love the cummerbund... but it's so ridiculously nice.
let me know if you like yours!! And no kickbacks but hopefully they let us try out new gear and show.it to you.
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I have 1 problem with this plate carrier. The hooks from the cummerbund on the back are only made out of plastic and can be broken very fast.
Probably because he’s basically an Agilite salesman. Extremely biased review because he’s being paid by them lol
I’ve been looking at these for awhile but since some unforeseen events happen such as my father passing away last November and me having some health issues and losing my job I’ve resorted to just watching and researching so when I do end up making a purchase I will make the best purchase I can within my budget. Anyways, your reviews are great and I’ve literally watched them all, thanks for giving your fans great content! Keep up the great work!
Sorry to hear about your family and I hope it's all going well. Let me if you get one later and I'll share your setup on our social media!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Walsh, I didn’t get this Agilite plate carrier, I actually ended up going with a Warrior Assault Systems LPC V2. The reason I went with this carrier is because the price I got it for and the features. It’s similar to the Crye JPC but it’s far more comfortable with thermoform front and back for padding and airflow and it has cumberbund tubes which I wanted. The carrier isn’t very easy to find and they sell from $230 to almost $300 just for the carrier and I ended up getting mine for $185. I wanted to just let you know because I think it might be a carrier you may want to see if you could track down and do a review on. The V1 of the same carrier come with a full “solid” cumberbund as the V2 come with skeletal which is also something I was looking for since I live in Arizona. Warrior Assault Systems also has a pretty large line of other gear, bags, pouches etc… So you could possibly load up your review carrier (if you do end up making a review) and have a fully kitted out carrier with the same companies accessories on it.
Anyways, I just wanted to reach out and keep in touch and possibly give you another video idea. Also, if you do end up getting some of these things from Warrior Assault maybe you could send some pouches my way. 😂🤣😂
Keep up the great work brother, I really enjoy your videos and your humor and personality make your videos very easy to follow and not get to “intimidated” getting advise from an “average Joe” and not some ego driven mine is better than yours type context creator. Sorry for the long comment, just had to follow up and letcha know. 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
I like how when you turn around you finally realized the cameras on and you say oh hi everyone and I actually say hello 🤗🤗🤗
Great video
haha that's awesome! Well hello to you too...wait now it's like 3 hellos
Got both. A little like a puzzle putting it all together, but once it is complete and all connected, it's wonderful. Can't wait until I can get the sides completed as well. Love Agilite products.
I am a trucker running HVL out of Texas down by the Rio Grande and it is a very comfortable carrier.
A lot of the other ones I seen for sale online look cheaply made, they look uncomfortable from their pictures and so I got the K19 as my first carrier. It's pretty comfortable coming from someone sitting all day and never of had to wear one before.
The real challenge is finding good plates and figuring out your setup on what you want to run. The K19 is a no brainer buy.
yea plates can be snake oil for sure. Or you get a deal and it's 8lb plates....ugh. The RMA 1165s are fantastic along with the new agilite protector plates
after days of research as to what my first plate carrier should be after this video im pretty sold on this one, thank you for your help
the plate carrier just arrived today and so far its the most comfortable plate carrier i've ever worn. definitely worth it
Yay!!! Another in the Agilite gang! I love mine
- Jason
Great reviews Buddy,. I've watched a lot of them on different gear , you've been a great help , there are so many options !
Great review. Researched these quite a while and this was one of my top picks. Found your vid after my decision was made. You reinforced my choice. Look forward to checking out your other vids.
Great job on this review!
I have the Version 1 K19 and it is without a doubt, the most comfortable PC I've ever worn. I already have mine setup to run my Haley Strategic D3CR.
They also have low profile shoulder straps called K-MINIMALS, for those that want a thinner area where you shoulder a rifle.
Which plates are you using?
Looking for some help here.. I have the newer version of the K19 & got a Haley Strategic D3CR for it. Does anyone know what buckle piece I should get to support the weight from above? I know AXL offers the AVP for the first version K19, but I'm struggling to find the right brand that offers the buckles I need to support the placards weight. Thanks for any info (including the name of the piece I need).
@@djmeasures did you figure that out yet?
@@cheyenneobregon184 I sure did. I ended up finding the pieces on eBay. They are the "TMC Tactial MOLLE Buckle 1 Inch Quick Buckle".
I also ended up getting AXL's chest rig retention kit. The plate carrier is finished for now, until I convince myself to get the hydration pack before summer in AZ hits.
have you tried the IDF plate carier from marom dolphin? Here we use the "Amran" model with an intresting back support system!
Oh also, the way you are hooking the butt stock into the carrier is “correct” way of shouldering the rifle. It’s what I do and it’s what a lot of guys I know do with every carrier they run not just the K19.
The thinking behind it is the rifle needs to be as close and centered to your head as possible so you barely have to look down at all to see through your optic on the rifle when shouldered. If you are putting the gun on your shoulder where the quick release buckle is then that is a “bad” habit and forces you to have to tilt your head to see through your sites. I know John Lovell with Warrior Poet Society and a bunch of other guys with instruction videos for carbines talk about this. I think John even mentions hooking the buttstock inside the plate carrier like you are doing.
Anyway... you really want the carbine as close as possible to the centerline of your dominant eye anyway. You should try to keep from canting your head to the side at all and merely just tuck your chin DOWN a hair to get your cheek weld and see down your optic. The idea that the buttstock should be in the pocket where your Clavicle meets your shoulder is kind of old school paper target shooting technique. For more modern combat running and gunning the thinking is to always have the gun close to the centerline as possible so you should barely have to tilt your head down to get shots on target.
Also one thing you see a lot of guys do, they will actually can’t the rifle inward just a hair to really make sure they aren’t tilting their head at all. It won’t affect accuracy enough short range to be a problem.
Badass, thanks for this awesome bit. It's good to know that hooking it into the carrier was right. It certainly felt right
And ... Big props for mentioning going more centerline. I actually swapped to this on accident. I was shooting precision and realized that the closer in line I was to my eye.... The more accurate I was. I moved this over to the rifle side when I noticed it. It's interesting that you mentioned a community wide push to that and away from the natural pocket. I didn't just want to start doing my own thing... But it works so damn well... Not only for accuracy but also for speed of presentation.
Awesome awesome tips and input. Much appreciated!
-Walsh
Great review between the two. I have the V1 and had to add the AXL placard. Easy enough but would have been nice to have the V2. Customer service above and beyond expectations. Just buy this and don’t think twice.
Concur. I prefer the V2 but if you have the v1 you don't have to have a whole new carrier. I'm with you though.... I like the new one.
Thanks for sharing and for watching!
-Walsh
Looking for some help here.. I have the K19 V2 & got a Haley Strategic D3CR for it. Do you happen to know what buckle piece I should get to support the weight from above? I know AXL offers the AVP for the first version K19, but I'm struggling to find the right brand that offers the buckles I need to support the placards weight. Thanks for any info (including the name of the piece I need).
@@djmeasures bro I have the exact same question, did you find a solution for that already?
Ive been running a gen1 k19 for over a year now, i only have two issues with it, 1)the cumberbund, i wish it was more ridged and had more molle. 2) the shoulder clips will get in the way if you dont have the carrier properly adjusted to your body. Other then that with plates the admin pouch isnt very hard to get into and the shoulder pads are extremely comfortable even after 12 hours of duty type use.
Love your vids bro. Also, the "g" in Agelite is pronounced like the "g" in "agility." Agilite is a portmanteau of Agility and Lite (as in lightweight). Just so you know.
Haha yea someone corrected me. Too much southern I suppose.
After serving in the IDF, only heard it pronounced agalite not ajilite. There is no "J" sound in Hebrew. You're pronouncing it correctly as far as the israelis are concerned.
@Thin Line Defense Co hey don't put that on us! That's all on you. 😂😅
@@ThinLineDefenseCo how do you have your knife mounted behind the AXL adapter like that? I can not for the life of me figure out how you did it.. but i really want to do it myself 😆
The "e" in agelite should be "i" Agilite
Nice in-depth review. Just ordered K19 2.0.
Just got mine and oh my what a wonderful piece of art. It feels like and cloud around your body even with plates, AMAP III, and other gear added to it.
I have wished it for a long time and when I saw your review I was sure I had to buy it whatever it cost. Thank you again for being such a good a reviewer of gear and love that you are a Agilite fan like me!
I'm just surprised this carrier is so affordable for something that's been battle proven also the backpack. I got both for 500 with taxes. That includes the 3 mag pouch for your front.
This is a great plate carrier with one really big flaw in my experience. The cummerbund as you noted at about 14:15 is way too sharp. It was so sharp it cut through my underlayer and skin in under 30 minutes. It's such hard plastic stitching in such a small are that it puts all that cutting force into less than a mm. It needs a cummerbund redesign or some sort of underpad, even as an option. Sucks because otherwise it's the most comfortable carrier I've ever worn.
Just grabbed this for work thanks to your review. Can’t wait to get this in
You're gonna love it!
-Walsh
Yup this is my number one plate carrier. I went from JPC/JPC 2 and bought this myself. I’m a little bummed about not owning the updated model. I had already bookmarked the AXL card for the future lol. Right now I’m running an Esstac 3 mag pouches with a few pouches on the front. Don’t want to bore anyone but the AMP backpack is great.
Since you're running the esstac placard...the updated version actually wouldn't work as well for you since it's actually missing a molle row. With your current setup, you'ld be better suited for the old version. If you move to a placard, you can easily just add the Axl placard.
I'm trying the modular defense mechanisms placards next!
-Walsh
Dude, you are funny and videos are extremely well made and very informative.
I had my mind set on this plate carrier already, but after your review I am hooked. (Being an Israeli I may be a little bias...lol)
Haha well I appreciate it and it's a badass carrier! Be safe over there.
-Walsh
I’ve just contacted this company ! I’ve tried other carriers, so I’m totally thinking on these both lol !! BTW I’m liking your channel thanks !
I hate the popular placard system and how it is dependent on velcro. Favorite part of the K19 is that it doesn't completely rely on the bad velcro system. Great carrier
And I think that's what great, you have the option if you have a preference. Some companies just decide for you.
This carrier is badass! I have researched them all, and this makes the others pop smoke💨
The only major thing about the K19 that kind of turns me off about it isn't necessarily a con, since it is a functional design choice, but that webbing that's missing on the cummerbund to fit the fine sizing adjustment is some valuable MOLLE real estate that now isn't available. Other than that, I dig everything about this carrier and definitely wanna snag one!
yea a few people have mentioned that. it's odd the previous version has one more whole MOLLE row on the front. I haven't had an issue with it but I can see where folks may.
thanks for the great comment!
-Walsh
Same! I’m a little heftier so my side plates sit more forward towards my front instead of directly on my sides.
Can confirm this plate carrier is the most comfortable carrier I've ever encountered. I literally own less comfortable winter jackets than this. I own plate backers and they aren't even necessary in this carrier, though there is plenty of room to allow them behind Hesco L210s. Looking forward to customizing the cummerbund and selecting a placard. AMAP III in the Agilite Black Friday sale I hope!
I'd toss those L210s and go with RMA level 4. Hesco has been known to have some sus products and recently recalled some of their plates. The L210s are multi hit rated and are not level 4 NIJ rated.
@@shepherd3085 Their two recalls were on different plates were a couple of years ago. I am also far more likely to run into an AR with green tips in my life than a 30-06 with M2 in it. I do plan on "the actual world is over we have been successfully invaded by a military or oppressed by our own" loadout eventually but special threat plates are not a bad solution for the overwhelming majority of rounds you might actually encounter in home defense/civil unrest. Most people who are likely to break into your home or be an asshat aren't going to do it with a BAR loaded with armor piercing rounds.
have you tried the IDF plate carier from marom dolphin? Here we use the "Amran" model with an intresting back support system!
You had me at the PB&J pouch.
lol at first I couldn’t stand your commentary, but after watching 2 videos, I enjoy your B role and the flow of your video.. I typically can’t watch any gear reviews over 10 min.. your videos keeps the audience engaged, informative,
Specs as well as opinion, and you don’t just be “ stuck “ on a issue or problem for too long. Excellent execution 👌🏼
haha glad you enjoyed it and didn't click off too fast.
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I did the opposite, I subscribed, and I’m not a impatient person when it comes to buying myself anything… after your video, I went to agility and put it in my cart
I don’t know if you’ve figured this out but drop your plate maybe a quarter of an inch and mess with the straps on the right until it sits a little higher and you can shoulder the rifle in that dead spot between the buckle and plate. At least that’s what I did
I bought this, and the first time I put it on it felt better then most plate carriers I’ve worn. However as soon as I took it off the shoulder clip broke THE FIRST TIME. I took it back to the patriot instantly and decided to give it another try. I was told agelite customer service is horrible. So hopefully if the plastic clips break again it’ll be easy to get my hands on new clips.
Did this get fixed for you alright? Agilite can sometimes be tough to get in contact with due to the time difference but hit me up if you didn't get resolution. I'll reach out on your behalf.
-Walsh
Great review. I love the blooper reel at the end.
Lmfao your wife's body language convinced me she was happy to be in the video. Thank her for being a good sport. Showed my wife she could use my carrier too!
haha every time I get to that test I get a "are you serious..."
I just ordered this because of your review. Thank you.
Lemme know if you love it!
-Walsh
Thanks a lot for this review!
I went to the Agilite HP and ordered one before the end of the video.
They have them in multicam arid right now and that looks pretty awesome.
Hell yea, hope you enjoy. I love that carrier.
-Walsh
This PC is underrated. Easily the best and replaces a lot of Crye. EASILY.
I have to agree on a lot of fronts... That crye SPC cummerbund attachment is so bad.
Everything Crye makes (PC-wise, at least), except for the AVS system, is SO over-hyped it's not funny. Like yeah, it looks cool and is issued to a lot of the "cool guys" downrange doing stuff, but that's where the coolness ends. If you actually look closely at the designs of most of their stuff, there's a bunch of companies doing it way better for the same or less money.
Just my 2 cents. I'm a tactical gear noob, so take my comments with a grain of salt lol.
I watched this vid and bought one on the spot
Thank you for the great information AND your sense of humor. Can you describe your radio pouch and how it is mounted?
Sure thing. My radio pouch claims to be shy, but she secretly loves things shoved in her. When not holding 2.6 lbs of juiced PRC-152 goodness, she enjoys relaxing evenings reading books or listening to her favorite murder mystery podcasts.
- Jason
@@ThinLineDefenseCo LOL.
Brooo- was rewatching this, I purchased the k19 and was really irritated with the plate bags and the plates bouncing around- but then I saw the straps inside and figiured that's what they were for
10/10- helps alot
oh yea haah I love those!
Bought mine yesterday I'm excited to get it and test it out
Nice review! Just got my k19 with amap3 and I love it. By far best carrier I've ever worn
dude.... I didn't think I would love the backpack as much as I do. it's wonderful.
-Walsh
Absolutely fantastic review! Thank you so much! Keep up the great work!
Great channel appreciate the content, I just bought the k19 for my first plate carrier to start out with, got the unobtainium sled placard also getting the Mk 4 micro fight placard
Good setups but I also recommend you look at the Shaw Placard. The mk4 is kinda mehh and Shaw a better company to support.
-Walsh
Great video and detailed review of this product. Thank you. The only thing I would say about proper fit is the rifle. I see far too many people having their stocks extended out way too far. I am 6'1" and mine is usually all the way inward, meaning my nose is pretty much touching the charging handle. This way, I can face the threat directly and get the most coverage of the plate over my vitals. This makes shouldering much easier and more intuitive instead of pointing the rifle across my centerline (diagonally). Something to think about and try. But it has worked well for me and I have never felt hampered by any plate carrier design, since more of my shoulder is available for the butt stock.
Awesome review. Got mine yesterday. Many Thanks.
Great review. Looks like they have added a few colors since then!
The K19 looks like the ideal plate carrier to me, I haven't personally seen anything better on the market
I would highly recommend the K19. But if you do get it. I would recommend getting the backpack with it. It integrates with the carrier. The carrier is light and it's comfortable. It beats AR500's valkyrie for 40% of the price. You don't even need to customize this carrier. It already has everything you can possibly need and more.
Great review. Your back sappi may be backwards. However you went into more depth and took time on each section of the flak. Thank you
haha I noticed that after I recorded it. The wife was NOT doing that again. So...you get what you get lol
-Walsh
Great review! hope to see a review on the HRT RAC
haha is it funny that I'm just as excited to review it. Had a few projects in front of it first.
I asked you a question about 3 choices I had but Now I know the Answer!!!👍
The levels of detail and thought you put into this was an obvious instant subscription. Might as well be working for the company with how much you covered. 🤣
I love that carrier lol
Thank you soo much for this video! Great job! You answered all my concerns about the V1 and V2 K19. I was bummed because I thought I had to buy a V2 (I just for the Agilite Pincer you also reviewed). 👍
Can you do the shaw concepts arc v2 ? I need your review on it !
Couldn't imagine running so much stuff in the front of my plate carrier. I run 3 mags and thats as much as it pokes out in the front, I also don't keep anything I wouldn't want accidentally crushed for when you need to do those prone/run full speed/prone drills.
If the pb&j gets crushed.... I'll still eat it lol
the mission dictates what you’re bringing. Question, were you in the service? I never wanted to be caught out in the field without something I really needed. Everyone should just pack what they feel is necessary though. It’s a balance of light is right and staying in the fight.
@@nastystang113 Right...because that what your mission dictates as you know your duty use requirements. If your mission is home defense, a patrol setup would be silly.
Regulations prevent me from saying what I do.
-Walsh
@@nastystang113 I setup my plate carrier for what I know I'll always need on my plate carrier and nothing less or more, maybe a few things here and there, but nothing major, because unhooking and rehooking molle is a pain in the fucking ass and I hate changing stuff out. Then there's the stuff on the belt which is also always the same. Then there's the backpack (the large and the small one). Basically all of those things I have setup so they can exist without needing the other parts. Maybe minus the backpack, since that has no firearms attached to it.
I'm not saying don't carry stuff on your plate carrier. I'm saying don't carry stuff on your plate carrier that would prevent you from slamming prone or would crush certain items if you slammed prone.
Carry as much as you want/willing to, just remember that walking long distances with plenty of shit on you for no good reason is not thinking objectively.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo well you’re obviously AirForce my guess would be an Intel fella
My dream vest
Just ordered the k19…where did you get your “swift clips” that you showed to attach front placards?
I got mine from milspec monkey.. the itw clips. I think I put a link in the description
@@ThinLineDefenseCo from agilites website video on the updated k19 the new one comes with these attachment points? Just FYI I got the multicam black!
@@russellkarath3206 yea the v2 has the sideways MOLLE for it. I don't think it includes the new clips though
@@ThinLineDefenseCo damn just another 65$ purchase I need to make now
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I just received my V2 K-19 and it does NOT come with the clips you demonstrated in this video. Glad I watched this video as it is how I even became aware of the above mentioned clips. Thanks.
Great review, looks comfortable. BTW I may be crazy but when your wife was modeling it for fit and when you went prone it seemed like your back plate was in backwards. Could it have been even more comfortable if worn with correct plate orientation? 🤔
Hahah it definitely was in there backwards. I threw it in quickly. It IS even more comfortable when worn correctly lol
anyone else notice the rear plate was installed backwards when showing the scalability?
Lol I did
I already have a couple of the RAC HRT carriers but would have loved to buy one of these.
oOoOO yea I love the HRT RAC too. I'm a fan
Best place to buy the pouches,etc... for the K19? Thanks
which ones you looking for? The front placard is the HRT maximus which is great and the Defense Mechanisms placard is really really nice too. lemme know which ones you mean and I can help!
-Walsh
MULTI CAM IS SOLD OUT...WELL PLAYED SIR 😆
10:05. Wait...we have to be told it's multicam? [text printed on the carrier.]
How did you attach the side pouch (on the cummerbund) to the front placard ?
Always gotta keep a tactical pb&j with with you
I was pretty sold on Spiritus but this thing looks frickin sweet
getttttt it. I think the k19 is still sold out though :/
@@ThinLineDefenseCo 9 week wait time :0 Appreciate the great content!
I'd be curious to see how well those plate straps hook up with "shooters" or "swimmers" cut plates.
they hook from the bottom so it should be fine but good idea to test. I got some swimmers on the list.
I havent had good experience with the QD mounts. Unless I am a doop and dont realize how to quickly adjust them, I have issues getting a tight fit based on the lack of adjustment. For example, if we were finishing up chow and were called out at a moments notice, simply having a full belly can make fitment a little off. Having simple velcro straps is the most effective for quick precise fitting. Also, QD points on the shoulders just get in the way of your stock. Also, I have gotten the pull tab wedged into the QD release, effectively removing the QD function in the heat of the moment.
Greetings can you show a specific video of how to strap the plates down I am using RMA plates but I can't figure out how to use the straps
hmm it would be hard to get my camera in there to show it exactly.
I put the plate so the straps are to the outside then pull them all the way out and fold over the plate bag tab but don't tuck it in yet.
run the straps through the slits and then tuck the plate bag flap against the plate inside the carrier. You'll have to also pull the straps as you do this. Don't close the top though.
Then tuck the straps into the plate bag, pulling tightly and connect the strap back into itself. do this for both sides then tighten the top.
hope that helps!
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo thanks I got it figured out had straps on wrong side of plate.
4:50 Those are ROC Buckles, not Tubes. ROC Buckles only go one way at a time (you can flip the cummerbund if you want the buckle to go the opposite way), and actual First Spear Tubes can attach from either direction. Just a heads-up. They look like Tubes, but operate differently lol.
Semantics. But sure.
Awesome Review! I guess I will get me one. Shout out from Berlin
You'll love it. And take care of the other side of the pond for me lol
-Walsh
How did you adapt the Thing 2 to the plate carrier on the sides?
Watch Walsh's review of the Thing 1 and Thing 2. Also, Tracer Tactical makes an adapter for the Thing 1/2 that I use on my K19.
-Not Jason
You should try the velocity systems scarab
Yea lots of good words and requests for that one. I'll add it to the list and grab one!
-Walsh
No questions I’m getting one
I like the wolf grey ,but they dont have a lot of pouches and packs in that color to make it all the same color
New to your channel but i already love it!
I really appreciate it! Thank so much for the support and let me know if there are items you'd like to see in the future.
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo will do brother! At the moment I’m trying to raise 5K for ukrain and will go there to fight on the frontline with the foreign ukrainian legion. So definitely need a good plate carrier
I’m looking to load out a vest to throw over my BP vest which will be under my uniform. I’m wondering how this vest would do with the cummerbund that it comes with. I’m so confused on which way to go as I’m not throwing it directly over my body. It will be ICW and I’m wondering what my best option would be.
A+ video my dude. Just drop in some quiet sbtle background music and you're golden. Thanks for the info!
I'm working the music for future videos!
Appreciate it
-Walsh
I need a different cummerbund but I’m digging that PC fits my style.
Great review, what IR strobe are you running as well?
I should get one in IR... It's just a unity tactical spark marker light
-Walsh
Thank you
Damn good review. Thank you. Ordering within the month!
It's on sale this weekend! Just fyi
Thanks for the kind words and glad to help!
-Walsh
It's crazy that every time I look at new gear to get, you come out with a new video. Can you go over everything you have on there in a future video? The setup looks amazing.
Absolutely! Just know that some of it is "I wonder if this works... Nope.... What about this..."
So some of it is being tested on if it even serves a good purpose.
I'll gladly share though as I like to run a similar setup on all the carriers
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Few of us are hard core professionals either way. One finds out what works by testing and trying. Whould still love to see a short briefing by your setup.
Great video by the way, you sold me 200%👍
@@kutteknugen absolutely. I'll prioritize getting that up on deck for a video.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo thx man🙏
@@ThinLineDefenseCo thank you!
I wonder if the shooter side quick de-attach could be removed. You absolutely don't need it on both sides, and interfering with stock placement is a big no no
Hmm no it can't. I will say that I review a crap ton of carriers and 99% don't allow you to shoulder or cause some sort of odd issue. It's why you'll see guys placing the stock on the outside or inside of the carrier
@@ThinLineDefenseCo guess I’m sticking with my Crye SPC, let’s me shoulder great
@@Two-Stack yea? My spc still gets in the way.
Check out the other comment regarding correct rifle butt stock placement being inside the shoulder strap
@@media6969 that's because the Israelis are known for place the buttstock pretty much in the collar bone. Not saying that incorrect way of shouldering the rifle and maybe best for this who run their stocks close in but some of us are more "extended " stock guys guys wich isn't ideal.
Can this take SAPI multicurve and shooter cut?
I definitely will be getting the agelite k19, but I'm just curious what do you have setup on your carrier?
Spot on review!!! Keep em comin!
Can you review the Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 3.0 plate carrier?
I can add it to the list and grab one!
-Walsh
Missed a step on the shoulder strap adjustment. You have to undo the velcro where the straps attach to the plate bag to adjust there too. This can be avoided with small adjustments but will bunch up if you need to adjust a fair bit. I also dislike the tubes qd on the shoulders. Gets in the way when shouldering the rifle. I find myself canting the rifle to get a comfortable shoulder/cheek weld.
Very true on the adjustment. And the new 2.5 version let's you remove the QDs if you want to.
-Walsh
Ues, their fear is sick. The new placard is my go to ammo pouch
Does this accept side swift clips to be placed on the cummerbund to attach something like the Haley Strategic D3CR Heavy?
Hello, what’s the comms holder and does it easily just attach to the cumber. I was just looking at the spiritus systems expander wing mk2. Not sure if it will work with this for a Baofeng.
I forget what is in this video but the expander wing mk2 is the better option. It just works perfectly on the k19. I replaced ...whatever that was..with the expander wings.
-Walsh
If he loves the K19 he'd love the MEPC
Hi do you now what armor plate name do you need for the vest
Did you buy it yourself or did they send it to you. You should do full disclosures so we know if your selling their product or doing an honest review.
Concur and someone mentioned that earlier. I bought the old version myself and agilite sent me the new version for comparison.
That's what I needed to see! Thank you for the response, keep up the good work. Your a funny guy on your reviews and that's important.
@@20thmainer48 hah appreciate it! Thanks for watching. I'll try to be more transparent on what is bought and what is given also
Use the same system for connection on the k19 to swap out the cummerbund with a MOLLE setup. Surprised they haven’t done that yet.
Hi man ! Very informative! QUESTION! Does the agilite k19 2.0 come with the placard buckles ? I’ve looked online and I can’t find it anywhere??? If they don’t do you know what kind to get and where ? Thanks if you answer this question !
They are not included. I get the itw qasm clips from milspec monkey
Where’d you get that knife on the one carrier
Love this review, could you review the Velocity Scarab LT? I love my Scarab, but I've heard wonderful things about the K19 and would be interested in a comparison (since I'm a poor that can't shell out for the K19 right now)
Awesome channel. I was wondering if you had plans to review haley strategics thorax plate carrier? Interested to see where it ranks up.
I haven't gotten to see one yet, I hope to get one in the near future though.
-Walsh
take a look at krydex, They seem to do a lot of clones of common gear and make it high quality for much better prices.
I know it's just me but even 30 years ago "fake bravado\comedy" always pissed me off. Every couple of sentences in this vid features a chuckle, laugh or guffaw. I kept thinking "just review the product and stop joking about it." Still gave it a thumbs up.
well you may not like our channel then lol Nothing wrong with that.
But it's mostly jokes and technically stuff. Otherwise it would be boring as hell.
Thanks for checking us out though and I hope you find a channel that fits you better.
Or make one!
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Oh hell no. I don't want to break millions of monitors all in one weekend. Either by showing my face or by the users "yeeting" them off their desks into the walls.
@@steelwolfnolast6938 haha well you may be surprised that people would be interested!
Regardless, I hope you find a channel that fits your style better.
I'll be here... Being ridiculous.
-Walsh
This is my first video that I’ve seen of yours. What an awesome review and I love your personality. You definitely earned my subscription.
Well welcome to the party lol
I hope it does have Flecktarn version