How to Setup YOUR Plate Carrier
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
- So, you've got a plate carrier and some other tactical stuff, now what? In this guide we'll be going over the fitting, to setting up and even testing out your plate carrier for your Military or Law Enforcement service or for shooting sports like Airsoft & Milsim.
0:00 Video purpose
1:08 Support us
1:35 Our approach
2:25 Plates are a MUST!
3:21 Fitting the plate carrier
5:12 Setting up the plate carrier
9:31 Front panel info
12:41 Back panel info
13:54 Med kit placement
15:15 Comms placement
16:44 Sling conjunction
18:08 Final testing
19:38 Support us
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There're tons of videos, blogs and guides on the internet claiming to show you "how to set up YOUR plate carrier", but they do nothing more than simply giving an example of which only some elements might work for you.
With this video we fully twisted up the approach and start from scratch to give you the true first guide on how to setup YOUR jpc.
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these are the kind of videos WE need!
Glad to hear that, bro! So, we know we're not waisting all our time and effort in it. 🤣 | Viper out
You meen you airsofters
@@sirostauffer7462 Yes we are airsofters. | Instinct out
Reconbrothers it wasnt ment offensive to airsofters
@@sirostauffer7462 Non taken. ;-) | Instinct out
I am a proficient player myself and since I love continually optimising my gear and staying on the lookout for the next innovative item for my kit, I have watched countless videos like this. And I must say, this is truly the best and most comprehensive one I have come across! Keep up the great content! 😎👌
Wow, really appreciate you commenting this! We really try to put up a different approach on these sort of subjects to help people out better. It's not because I do it this way, that you have to do it as well, but there are certain "rules" of common sense that make it easier to understand what to look out for. I Viper
@@ReconBrothers I especially liked the bit about dividing the space into 3 zones, depending on how far you'd have to reach back to access it, and the notion of counting, how much Molle space you have and planning the layout, in advance. Some very good points, especially for beginners! 😎
Love the content. 3rd one i watched now and i like the approach. Keep it up.
Thanks bro, hope the videos help you out. 🤙 | Viper
Out of all the plate carrier totourials I’ve seen, this is by far the best, thank you
Thanks a lot! We noticed most people actually just show what their plate carrier looks like, so we decided to give it another approach. Glad you like the video!
I just want y’all to know that this video right here is what made me subscribe
Sweet! I Viper
This is exactly what i was looking for thank you this helped alot keep up the great work man
Thanks, glad it helped you out! I Instinct
Absolutely brilliant videos im surprised you only have ~4k subs
Thanks, we're starting to grow more rapidly, so we'll just keep doing what we do and the subs will come! ;-) | Instinct
That's the reason he has 10k more now
Perfect, We always get some valuable tips from you guys. 👏👏👏👏
Ohh my ... very nice tips man ... I really enjoy !!! Congrats !!!
Happy to hear that! I Viper
you were the first ones that i saw to show how to set up a plate carrier!! thnak u.
You're welcome! We thought it was high time someone made one. I Viper
The best video for the plate carrier set up on internet 👌!!!
Thanks man, really appreciate the comment! There went a lot of work into thus video, so it's cool to see this sort of appreciation. 🙏 | Viper
Very well done video, clean and professional.
Thank you very much! I Viper
One thing I’ve learned, for short skirmishes you don’t need water on your pc, it just adds weight and throws off the balance of you plate carrier, and if you want a back panel, it’s better to use a small pack over the pc so then if your alone you can access it
I may agree on this for short skirmishes. But one simply can't go long without water, especially during high physical efforts.
Yet Another great video guys 👍🏻
Thanks for watching! 👌| Instinct out
Great video, very informative and detailed.
Thanks! We gave it our best shot. 😄 I Viper
This guy sounds like every member of my family back in Serbia lmao I love it. All jokes aside great video man. This is probably the best “How to” video I seen. Definitely deserves more views. Greetings from Florida.
Haha, I can tell you we're not from Serbia, but our native language is not English either. So yeah, it can sound odd some times. Anyway thanks for the compliment! 😄 I Viper
Really helped me keep it up
Thanks, good to know it helped you out! | Instinct out
great video
Thanks, man! I Viper
@@ReconBrothers no really I loved the detail if you can could you do a little review of the CYMA cm.515 m4a1 Carbine with Keymod handfuard its a high quality low cost m4 which is great for beginners which is what I am.
Great advice, nice videos!
Thank you! 🙏 I Viper
Thank you for this one.
Welcome! Thanks for watching! 🙏
You guys have got one h.ll of a channel glad i found yousuper informative down to earth knowledgable just don right terrific ...Lg ...northern canada
Much appreciated! Welcome aboard! | Viper
Awesome video bros!
Thanks Pandaman! 😁 | Viper out
Great info..
Thanks for watching! ✌️ | Instinct out
Great video 👍
great video guy's
Thanks for watching! ✌️| Viper and Instinct out
U could put your IFAK in the plate section of the carrier as well, then u have more space on your plate carrier.
True, that's an option we've overlooked. We only question ourselves, will it be easy to reach. Especially when you took a round on your plate? | Viper out
Don't have experience with it myself, looking to buy one but I know that some army units use them
Amazing video! ;)
Thanks for watching Timo! ✌️| Instinct out
Great video
Thanks for watching! ✌️| Instinct out
Goeie video! En in België zijn echte kogelwerende platen blijkbaar perfect legaal.
Bedankt, hebben we recent ook vernomen, maar blijkt wel dat je daar een geldige/legale reden voor dient te hebben om ze te mogen aankopen en bezitten. I Viper
very helpful
Glad it helped! I Viper
You guys got a great channel
Thanks, much appreciated! 🙏 | Instinct
Cheers, now i know why my admin pouch was in the way. Also can you recommend a quick release backpack too? I usually play sherpa styled milsim games (meaning i have most if not all my gear on my back) and i would like to quickly detach it from my back and collect it when the firefight is over.
Very good! Greetings from Jakarta Indonesia. I subscribe!
Thank you 🙏 I Viper
Excellent content here 👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👌👌🙌
Thanks, we give it our best shot! 🤘 | Instinct out
Two thumbs up!
Thanks! 🙏 I Viper
Damn man GREAT video!! Definitely subscribing 🤘🏻
Bummed you can’t have ballistic plates though.
Thanks for the sub! In the meantime we already figured out it is possible to own ballistic plates. It has some restrictions and paperwork that comes along, but we can do it. Probably gonna get ours somewhere in this or next week. 🤙 | Viper
@@ReconBrothers Kun je me wat meer vertellen over wat de voorwaarden zijn om platen te bezitten aub?
@@clonezpsy De enige voorwaarde is dat je slecht 1 set ballistiche platen en 1 ballistische helm per persoon bezit. Dat is alles. | Viper
@@ReconBrothers Nice. Dus geen onderscheid tussen lvl 3 en 4? En waar hebben jullie ze gekocht?
@@clonezpsy Nee, wij hebben de onze van Protection Group Denmark.
Can I tape a combat knife on one of the suspenders of the plate carrier
Really like the video! But you SHOULD need to adjust your carrier AFTER you attached your pouches. Why? Because your plates need to protect your vital organs and when adding weight, your plates/carrier might shift up and down and your vest will not fit perfect anymore. Anyway great video as away guys! Keep it up!
Thanks! Regarding the fitment, I'd say you better make small adjustments if needed after setting it up rather than doing the full fitment after the entire assemble. Because it's way easier to do the fitting first and it's not like plate carriers have a lot of stretch that would set it differently with added weight. BTW most of the weight comes from the plates anyway. ✌️ | Viper out
What is that panel behind you where the gear and guns are hanging?
These are wall panels made for shops, we got them from a shop in Belgium called "Retif". ✌ | Viper out
Hi guys I know this was a while ago but what model is the demo vest I cant see on your web page? Cheers
This specific one has been discontinued. This was the Tasmanian Tiger Plate Carrier MKIII. Now, you have the MKIV and QR LC (= laser-cut with ROC buckles). We do offer Tasmanian Tiger over our shop, but lately they have been very inconsistent with restock and deliveries from Vietnam where it is produced, so we have decided to not actively put it online for now. We can still get their products, but there's no guarantee when you will receive them.
We also offer other EU made products which have lesser problems with their productions these days. You can see our entire brand assortment through: shop.reconbrothers.com/brands/ , If you want to look into what plate carriers we offer, you can take a look at: shop.reconbrothers.com/body/2nd-line-gear/ 🤙 I Viper
Great work guys, love the quality production of your videos it really shows. I could have used this video 15 years a go or so. When Molle came out I had no idea and just stuck to my chest webbing that I was familiar with. It did work fine but lacked modularity. Do you have a plan for empty magazines? I used to always put mine back in the pouch upended, was an easy way to see loaded from empty. Your mag pouch grip plan really works, those elastic hook covers prevented me buying them. Glad you did the kit noise check, I see guys in videos, either Cleanshot or Silo it was rattling disastrously in a recent one. There should be no rattles when bouncing up and down. Wasnt sure what your black items were on your plate carrier, when you jumped it looked like black gloves? No matching green ones? Those headphones look deadly? I apologise if I've missed a video covering those, but covering your ears will miss that snapping twig or someone getting close behind. I've used headsets on only a few occasions, didnt like them, but mine only covered one ear so a better option I feel than both ears compromised. Your videos are first class and certainly addressing a need. 👍👍👍
Thanks! We put our empty mags back in our pouches with a certain way to easily remember which one is empty. The pouch mod is something we see people start to use more and more. Yes, that noise check is a really important one which we found necessary, but I don't think Silo nor Cleanshot would even bother this, because of how they play. 😅The black items were gloves indeed, no haven't found those in green yet. But I have to get myself a replacement pair, because these already have holes in them. We haven't made a video about the headsets yet, but these are professional ones and that's were the differences come into place with what you've mentioned from your experience. These reduce noises that are too loud, but also enhance other noises to keep surrounding awareness. | Viper out
@@ReconBrothers thanks guys, I'll watch with interest how these headsets work. They look bulky too, but I'll reserve judgement to them until your review. 😋
18:30
You forgot the 4th weakness that can be spotted out by the test
How unfit a player can sometimes be...
Ha that is true! ;-) | Instinct
What product are the trainimg plates, and where can I find them?
These are from www.tridentgear.co.uk/ , you can also have a look at the ones from www.travailfitness.com/ which we currently use. I Viper
Which bag have you used? It's without straps, isn't it? Btw. pretty cool video ;)
Thank you, the backpack on the plate carrier is the Tasmanian Tiger Tac Pouch 11. BTW, if you're looking for on, we sell these through: shop.reconbrothers.com/product/tasmanian-tiger-tac-pouch-11/ I Viper
@@ReconBrothers Thank you very much and go on!
Where can I get this vest? I can't find it by following the link
The plate carrier shown in the video is no longer being made. This was the TT PC MKIII, nowadays there's the MKIV and QR LC. Both having significant improvements over its predecessor. You can find them here: shop.reconbrothers.com/body/2nd-line-gear/ | Viper
Can I ask what your Weapon mount wall racks are?
The wall we use is called a slat wall, and the hooks are just regular hooks used in shops. Here's the link of where we bought it, but it's a shop in Belgium. nl.retif.be/lamellenwand-r15-cm-decor-gepolijst-beton-120-x-120-cm.html | Instinct
What’s the carrier name that your using in this vid and where can I buy it?
The carrier is called the Tasmanian tiger Plate Carrier MKIII. We will have these carriers available soon at our web shop (EU only) which is planned to release near the end of August. You can also write us an e-mail at info@reconbrothers.com if you wish to buy one already. | Instinct out
Reconbrothers Ik it’s a late reply but Thankyou for the info I’m guessing the plate carrier is in your eu website now?
Where did you find the info we cannot have ballistic protection in Belgium? 😅 It is not forbidden…
Yes, we were wrong back then. | Viper
Hello again.
I want an vest with plate carrier with sling for the mags and to fit well and be a lil bit tight for my body. What you suggest me?
Ps. I want to swap mag fast.
@@brotherchrisgr9070 We have some options in stock at the moment:
- shop.reconbrothers.com/product/direct-action-spitfire-mkii-plate-carrier-in-stock/
with
shop.reconbrothers.com/product/direct-action-skeletonized-cummerbund-wide-in-stock/
and for fast mag access
shop.reconbrothers.com/product/direct-action-skeletonized-triple-rifle-flap-in-stock/
Other plate carriers are:
- shop.reconbrothers.com/product/templars-gear-cpc-roc-gen-3-set-in-stock/
- shop.reconbrothers.com/product/templars-gear-cpc-roc-gen-4/
- shop.reconbrothers.com/product/templars-gear-tpc-gen-4/
We can also have products made on demand from these 2 brands with a lead time which you can find under "all products":
- shop.reconbrothers.com/direct-action/
- shop.reconbrothers.com/templars-gear/
What brand and model is the plate carrier used in this video?
Thanks
Hi, I think it was the Tasmanian Tiger MKIII, but that one does not get made anymore. They now have the MKIV and the QR LC. TT is a good brand, however with the Corona pandemic their prices skyrocketed and I would suggest to either go for Direct Action or Templar's Gear. shop.reconbrothers.com/
(We're working on a new webshop so the above one is not complete anymore.)
In the near future we might also make 414 Tactical available which is made in Italy and also looks to be promising.
What is the model of the plate carrier you use in your video
It's called the Tasmanian Tiger Plate Carrier MKIII. These are not being produced anymore since newer versions have been released. Nowadays you have the MKIV and the QR LC. You can get them through us from shop.reconbrothers.com/body/2nd-line-gear/ I Viper
This shit is what I wanted thank you lord, a REAL fucking setup guide.
Thanks! 🙏 I Viper
Does your chest rig also fit AK47 Magazines??
It depends on the curvature of the magazine. I have one that is a bit more curved than an M4 mag and it works fine. But if you have highly curved AK mags I doubt these pouches will suit you well. I Instinct
Imma put as much shit as i possibly can cuz “iT lOoKs cOoL”
After - *runs for 100 m, has to sit down because of exhaustion.* | Viper
Can you do something for jug (juggernaut) gear
*COD MW2 music intensifies* | Viper
first off. Let us see the video and then let us decide if we give the video a like. Dont ask before hand it makes many pepole disklike the video from the start.
Please put some Links in the Description of Stuff you're Useing :3
To get a view of what we use and all the explanations about it can be found in the videos of this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLhL5K9tCxNKSrIJFI19OmLcrn7ZRaEAhR.html Most of the stuff can also be bought through our webshop shop.reconbrothers.com. ✌️ I Viper
Hello! i have a vest without a side panel? how can I add a side pannel? any tips?
What vest do you have exactly? I Instinct
@@ReconBrothers i have a Lancer Tactical Standard Flat Carrier (Od Green)
@@stojanceangelov I don't think we'll be able to help you out with this. It highly depends on how LT has designed their plate carrier. Usually a brand should have seperate options available for you to adjust your setup, but that doesn't seem the case with them. | Viper
Isn’t the plate carrier too short? I am looking for a longer one but I don’t know how long they are because they don’t have any sizes. Is it normal to be that short? Shouldn’t it cover the whole front and back parts?
It's not too short for it being a plate carrier. A plate carrier is designed to protect the most vital organs, but it also still allows you to move. You can go for even bigger sized plate carriers, but your mobility will make a drop. It's a judgement you have to make yourself. They do have sizes, it depends on the manufacturer. I Viper
Thank you, actually I thing it’s because of me, I mean my taste it’s kind of weird like I can’t see myself in a vest and the whole belly not to be covered😂😂😂
what is the best company for gear and attachments?
There are so many good companies that have very good products. And there's always one product better from one company and another from another company. So it's very hard to say which one is the best. In the EU we recommend Tasmanian tiger, Templar's Gear, Direct Action and Clawgear. | Instinct
@@ReconBrothers thanks and is there a certain way you have to set up your plate carrier for Nerf or air soft?
There is never a universal way to set up a plate carrier. You need to find out what works best for you depending on what you carry, need acces to etc. For this the video is as far as we can help you out on the subject. I Instinct
@@ReconBrothers thanks
I love his accent
Where I can buy your belt?
I don't think he's selling he's personal belt ;D... but maybe a look alike
The belt we use is the equipment belt MKII set from Tasmanian Tiger. Next month our shop will go online and you will be able to buy the belt there.✌️| Instinct out
@@ReconBrothers Nice, looking forward to it.
I want this do you have link for vest?
This particular plate carrier isn't being made anymore by the Tasmanian Tiger company. But we do offer a selection of plate carriers from different quality manufacturers (Tasmanian Tiger included) through: shop.reconbrothers.com/body/2nd-line-gear/?filters=product_cat%5B906%5D 🤙 | Viper
Thank you!!!
What a pc is it? :) Tasmanian Tiger, but model.. ? :D
It's the MKIII which has been discontinued. Nowadays there's the MKIV & QR LC from TT. | Viper
where did you find the plate carrier
It's an old plate carrier from Tasmanian Tiger (MKIII). The brand is pretty widely available.
Is his plate carrier od green
Yes it is. I Viper
is Highland Tactical a good company?
Don't know it, can't tell about it. I Viper
what is the shirt and pants you use?
These are the Crye G3 Combat pants and shirt which are nowadays nearly impossible to get (lead times up to 2 years) and extremely expensive (at least here in Europe). These days we use combat clothing from a Croatian brand called Spar-Tac which is in our eyes better (in fit, features & weight) and cheaper as well. If you want to have a look, we also sell them through: shop.reconbrothers.com/Spar-Tac | Viper
@@ReconBrothers thank you, I live in the US so might be not as hard but I will definitely consider the other brand as well
@@ReconBrothers how much are the Spar- Tac combat uniforms in USD? have you ever considered using 5.11 Tactical gear, or have you ever used it?
In USD that would be $254,42 - $330,76 depending on your preference. We haven't looked a lot at 5.11, we mainly focus on harder to get brands and we are always highly cautious with brands that make nearly everything. I Instinct
Where are these guys from?
Belgium 😁 I Viper
Amazon? Tactical vest in different colored?
No, this carrier does not come from amazon. You can find them here, available in Black, Coyote Brown and Olive Drab: shop.reconbrothers.com/body/2nd-line-gear/?filters=product_cat[215]|product_tag[258]| Instinct
G J!
Thanks for watching! 😁 | Instinct out
What plate carrier are you using in the video?
It's the Tasmanian Tiger Plate Carrier MKIII, but these have been discontinued for newer models. Do know that Tasmanian Tiger has delivery/stock problems ever since COVID happened and it won't be solved very soon either (we know this because we normally sell their products). We also offer other plate carriers through our shop from companies that haven't been struck that hard, because they produce in the EU. You can have a look at: shop.reconbrothers.com/body/2nd-line-gear/?filters=product_cat%5B906%5D | Viper
If you know what’s the name of your plate carrier
This was the Tasmanian tiger Plate Carrier MKII. They no longer make this one and there are far better ones available these days in our opinion. You can have a look at the ones we sell through: shop.reconbrothers.com/body/2nd-line-gear/?filters=product_cat%5B906%5D 🤙 | Viper
Your not allowed to own ballistic plates? What country do you live in?
We used to live in Belgium. But I can confirm that this info was not correct. It's just that the laws there are never very clear on subjects like these and always jump to other articles or EU laws, etc. Eventually we learned that you're allowed to have one set of plates and one ballistic helmet per person according to EU laws.
U know cqb plate carrier for 100$ ?
Tuck......that.......fucking.......shirt........IN!!
South Afrika?
Who make this carrier?
Tasmanian Tiger.
@@ReconBrothers TY
I do defeat Taliban now
U guys are not allowed to own real ballistic plates? 🤦🏽♂️
No, in the EU there are very strict rules for owning ballistic products. They're only allowed for MI/LE personal and I believe even they may only use them in their work. | Viper out
@@ReconBrothers That moment, when you've been thinking, that your own country (Ukraine) sucked balls in terms of guns owning and self-defence, when this info comes! Even in coutnry where you can't hurt criminal first or more than equally in damage he dealt to you, and people are banned from pistols, we still can easily buy full set of any heavy storm trooper armor :) Funny.
Monotone Zzzzzzzzz
😆The right to bear plastic arms😆
Being American, this is just cringing to watch. I have several (real) Rifle's, Pistol's and plate carrier's with authentic armor.
I couldn't imagine what it must feel like, that if you want to have all that in your country, you have to resort and settle for toy's and imitations.
It's not as restricted as you think. We are allowed to own firearms (and also ballistic protection, found out only recently), it's only more limited to your home & the range for static target shooting in Belgium. But Europe is a big place and we can cross borders easily to go and shoot in other countries to do more dynamic stuff and even advanced tactical lessons.
We once started out with airsoft, but are more and more entering the professional market with our company, so it's logical we make steps towards firearms as well. It's just easier to get into airsoft here than getting into shooting lead. Plus the force-on-force experience you gain from airsoft is in our eyes much more valuable than just shooting a static target and that's something a lot of shooters don't even realize.
But all this doesn't change a single fact on how you should setup your plate carrier. 😆 I Viper
@@ReconBrothers Makes sense. I was wondering where it was you are from.
In real situations, people aren't running around, jumping from obstacle to obstacle. Running around corners with a pistol instead of the rifle. In the Army, they strictly teach us to never opt for your pistol unless you absolutely have to. But I was not deployed with a pistol. Not once. Which is why you have to master the corners with the rifle, if you want to proceed and remain alive.
Air soft looks very fun. But the transition from airsoft to real firearms is so different. Ballistics like trajectory, hold overs, bullet drop, windage, trigger manipulation/reset, rate of fire, compensation, recoil, clearing jams and failures with remedial and immediate action etc. One would die quick in a real battle, running around like a lot of other airsoft guy's do. I'm not implying that these are your tactics by any means but most of airsoft guy's just run and gun. And they wonder why they get taken out so quickly and bitch about it.
We would also train with CCMC kits. You use your actual M4 or M16A4, whichever you're issued with and swap out the BCG and put in one that can only fire a specific cartridge. It is real brass that uses gunpowder like your standard round but the tip of it is only a plastic BB. So you get to train with your actual rifle, with real recoil while only 450fps. We actually got to shoot the hell out of one another with these while training. Good times. Well anyways, thanks for the reply. You have a page or anything other than yt to follow?
I agree man, there's a pretty big gap between airsoft & firearm shooting (& don't forget the stress a gun battle adds when your life is on the line). But it's certainly a great way to start learning about guns, equipment & tactics. And it's also a good way to work your dry-fire drills if you use it correctly.
You might even be surprised what sort of airsoft guns exist today. They're not all electric lawnmowers anymore these days. Gas blowback rifles (GBBRs) are the closest an airsoft gun can go these days to an actual firearm and shooting one might surprise you. We use such systems with professional instructors here to train CQB tactics since it's prohibited for civilians to do it with firearms.
But I get your view on airsoft in general. On one side you indeed have the guys that run and gun like a headless chicken, but on the other side you also have guys thinking they're SF and never trained a single day in their lives. We have, let's say, a more healthy approach. We're simply using it as a tool to improve ourselves and move onto the next step, and yes sometimes a fun event or weekend happens as well to practice what we've learned on courses.
We know about those kits where you alter the bolt and the ammo. It's pretty widely used in Poland for force-on-force courses. But it's usually restricted to either professional use or schools. We'll probably get do some courses with those as well some day. We have a FB & IG as well, all under the same name. And we also have a website & webshop which you can find through: reconbrothers.com/ 🤙
You guys give your life for Ukraine 🇺🇦 yet?
What does the Ukrainian war have to do with what we do?
What boots are u using in this video ?
Lowa Zephyr GTX.