Pretty cool that they sent you a prototype even though you hated on the k19. A company that actually listens to the negativity and tries to improve it instead of hide it
I think that's the distinction. He didn't hate on the K19. Hating would have been trashing it with no basis. He provided thoughtful criticism, which can be respected by the other side.
I just received my kzero, very pleased with the quality, I didn’t like the cumberbun that it came with so I got the warfighter cumberbun. Very pleased with it and love the low profile of it.
Thanks for giving your honest opinion and feedback as always! P.s. If you take out the plate first it's much easier to hook in the QD buckle on the plate carrier side.
Never heard of them until this video. It’s a pretty smart move on marketing/ R&D to send you one of their carriers regardless of your previous feedback. They’re definitely on my radar now, loving the content btw👍🏽
@@64CSARthis is definitely better than a jpc. The jpc is the most basic carrier out there. It’s just amde with good materials. It does what a plate carrier does and nothing else.
@@64CSARthe jpc is actually a huge downgrade compared to this. Almost every carrier nowadays has more features than the jpc. Jpc also has no padding or weight cartridge capability. You fell for the hype. Just because the military uses it doesn’t mean it’s the best.
While I'm a k19 enjoyer and I don't plan on upgrading to the k zero it certainly is a pretty big improvement in a lot of areas. One thing about the k zero that I wish they would bring back is the internal straps that crank the plates up high into the top of the bag, I'm rocking thicker level 4 plates with 3A soft backers because I'm crazy, and having that extra security of knowing there's absolutely no way I dump my plates is really nice for the absolutely minimal extra bulk they add. I plan on getting the warfighter if it doesn't cost extra to attach to the k19 which supposedly it is compatible, we'll see on release. I don't mind the k19 cummerbund personally but I also recognize the ways in which it works and the ways in which it definitely doesn't and I was ok with the shortcomings because at the time I didn't have side plates or enough extra gear. Now I do, and the warfighter seems like a really well executed structural cummerbund for any carrier if you need the extra loadbearing capability but again we'll find out for sure if that's true on release
much appreciated. After some range trips with my k19 i have begun to better realize its shortcomings. while not a bad carrier in some manners, its disapointing just how poor shouldering a rifle can be, and just how piss poor the cummerbund system is. please continue to review the agilite products, especially the warfighter cummerbund. and if you have genuine LBE recommendations, please enlighten me as to what they are and why. Cheers
If you have a good buttstock that grabs onto the fabric, shouldering is not an issue. The issue is when you have a shitty SBA3 brace that most people have (including me) try to shoulder it while using K19 it's impossible without modifications. I bought a Wisemen Company's SPlit Fix and Factr Stiffy that stiffens up the hollow portion of the brace and it does a decent job now.
Raine Tactical makes a gizmo to cover/regain the 2 columns of molle the Tubes take up, basically a big wire staple with the field sewn on. stupidly expensive imo for what it is, but the option is out there if somebody wants to try it
I genuinely feel that a K-Zero with a different cummerbund system from Ferro, haley strategic, or defense mechanisms would make for an awesome plate carrier many would love. Im personally waiting for the warfighter cummerbund and I'll grab a K zero with it
Nice review, and do you have a preference for the cummerbund flap tucking into and being velcro secured to the inside plate bag like on the Defense Mechanisms MEPC? This looks strong enough though. Also another vote for a walkthrough on the Warfighter cummerbund whenever it becomes available, in the context of other structural cummerbunds. A lot of other reviewers gloss over the details, but you're really keen on giving a thorough overview of whatever comes your way, so thanks for doing and sharing this and being such a great resource.
Perhaps it’s antiquated but I will only buy things made in America. Even though they might make stuff to the same quality I care a lot about where my money goes
I find that sentiment to be very respectable, if I weren't so overwhelmed all the time and screwed on price and availability the rest of it I'd care more about who my money went to as well. Location is the only part I would disagee with since I don't live in America I am always more comfortable spending my money with good people, regardless of where they are, artisans and profressionals, whether they are some random guys in a shed on some little island I can't pronounce or a small business in america making really cool hardware, or a local business here doing something cool. Quality of the people and business is a big factor. I wish I had the spoons to look into purchases a bit closer to give to the people who deserve it.
Nice review and great/professional marketing by Agilite!! You should review some Warrior Assault Systems products by the British company. Very popular tactical gear in Europe specially there plate carrier DCS and LPC. Maybe if you contact them they will send you some staff! Greetings!
@@EODFish sorry, English isnt my first language.. the AVS had those black pads you could velcro inside that would create space between the user and the pc mesh to promote airflow.Not sure if they were exclusive to using the harness or not though.
The Agilite plate carriers are not something I would buy or recommend. But they have been improving incrementally. Agilite is a good company that has been innovating such as their pincer placard and I look forward to their future products. Also I applaud them for working with you and taking criticism and feedback so well. Great video and keep up the good work Fish.
wouldnt not having at least one shoulder QD be a liability when it comes to causalties or drowning? I feel like a medic would rather not have to deal with a helmet as the first thing they take off a patient when they remove the carrier
@@EODFishas a medic, i disagree, many times you do want to treat an injury but you dont want to leave the guy without armor to avoid other injuries. In fact i was looking into the k19 exactly for the QD options, but i decided against it for the shouldering. Id love to have this same carrier with a thin and stramline option for one QD.
when the SPC+Ergo exist, at the price point they do, it's wiggy to think somebody looks at what Agilite pumps out and spends their personal cash on it.
knew I'd find a review of it here, not a fan of some things Agilite does, like the adjustable cummerbund and marketing everything as being new and revolutionary
Id like to know what your background is before finishing your review. A lot of entry level , minimum wage, unarmed security guards in the comments section having in the PC.
"...think a lot of companies forget about plate backers or they are not at all marketing towards military body armor..." The only folks I've met in the Army that has been expressly authorized to wear PCs were issued them with plates that are stand alone or have MBAV inserts already. The remainder is just like folks that know the sniper section thinks they're special and are gonna wear whatever and not be corrected because they're were good shit. Or that goober of a MI/Chem-O/Signal LT wearing his Condor PC with no soft armor and SAPIs
You forget to mention the inner straps for maintaining the plates...they ditched them...don't know why do,would have been nice to have them,as a "plate maintaining insurance" ,seeing how small the flap is. But just observing them and how they did it with the K19 - they will add something after 6 months and name it 2.0...after 6 more months they will address something else and call it 3.0...For the time being,hold your money in your pockets,they will improve on it
@@EODFish interesting...in the K19 they were "silly and unneeded",yet, on the MEPC video...in the Whiskey Two Four video (an AVS killer)....you liked them....on the Crye Precision: LVS Patrol and the Velocity Systems/Mayflower RC ,you talked about helping with adjusting with the ride height if needed... 🤷♂o well... your videos -your statements,what do I know....but hey,a little consistence about the same thing would have been nice - not to take away something from the work that you put into making all this and that i appreciate more than any other reviewers on UA-cam at a point where I really do recommend your channel as being trustworthy...i just don't like contradictions,or,maybe i just don't understand why it works on some but not on this one 🤷♂.
I’ll go back and watch those videos and see if I can clarify. I’d also like to admit that most of this is subjective and my opinion of features has changed over time. Sometimes I’ll strongly dislike a feature when executed one way by company X and love it when done differently by company Y. Just look at the grey ghost pack vs the flat pack; same concept but drastically different execution.
I have watched your presentation regarding the K19 and the K-Zero and you clearly biased toward the “ Made in America” products and mostly negative review on Agilite products. I have used some of your US made expensive “high end” carriers and they were not what they were made out to be. I switched to K19 and AMAP III combination and it’s only combo that has lasted here in Africa and I utilize mine everyday. You talk about Agilite like they some Mickey Mouse company but their products has been battle tested by Israeli forces.
Not speaking for EOD fish but he gave really positive feedback on the Agilite Six-Pack dangler and Pincer placard. If you've watched him long enough you'll see he's had criticism for Made in America products too. I'm not affiliated with Agilite, they don't even know I exist. Agilite is exceptionally open to user feedback, involved in the community, and it's good international gear. As for battle tested, Agilite gear is as battle tested as Velocity, Spiritus, and Haley. It's tested but not on a wide scale like something contracted and issued. Which is fine, they are all making incredibly durable and well made stuff. Crye is a different matter as they are awarded contracts. Much like the US military, most of the gear issued to the Israeli Infantry can't be changed by the user. Agilite, like US tactical nylon companies, services higher-tier Police and Military units, and reservists who can buy their own gear, and that gear gets tested and evaluated with feedback for further development. At one point (perhaps this is still a current contract) Agilite supplied the Israeli military with Kneepads and they also supply a Counter Terror Police unit with their Impact gloves. Everything else I believe is unit/individual purchases or from professional guys who are in the field and who are also part of their T&E team.
I could agree with you but then we would both be wrong. You are entitled to your opinions but your opinions are BS. I have never ever left a comment like this ever but I just had to because you are so incredibly wrong.
You never ever leave a comment, and with that stumbling bumbling nothingness you could have just kept quiet and moved on. Congrats on being the dumb of the day.
Pretty cool that they sent you a prototype even though you hated on the k19. A company that actually listens to the negativity and tries to improve it instead of hide it
I was and continue to be impressed by their humans.
I think that's the distinction. He didn't hate on the K19. Hating would have been trashing it with no basis. He provided thoughtful criticism, which can be respected by the other side.
I just received my kzero, very pleased with the quality, I didn’t like the cumberbun that it came with so I got the warfighter cumberbun. Very pleased with it and love the low profile of it.
@ReconScout07 what color did you get?
Thanks for giving your honest opinion and feedback as always!
P.s.
If you take out the plate first it's much easier to hook in the QD buckle on the plate carrier side.
Never heard of them until this video. It’s a pretty smart move on marketing/ R&D to send you one of their carriers regardless of your previous feedback. They’re definitely on my radar now, loving the content btw👍🏽
@TwitchTech don’t plan on it, currently running JPC’s and thinking of switching to AVS but these dudes are far from the radar
If you are leaning AVS, give the SPC a chance.
@@64CSARwhy are they far from the radar? What other brands should I look into?
@@64CSARthis is definitely better than a jpc. The jpc is the most basic carrier out there. It’s just amde with good materials. It does what a plate carrier does and nothing else.
@@64CSARthe jpc is actually a huge downgrade compared to this. Almost every carrier nowadays has more features than the jpc. Jpc also has no padding or weight cartridge capability. You fell for the hype. Just because the military uses it doesn’t mean it’s the best.
While I'm a k19 enjoyer and I don't plan on upgrading to the k zero it certainly is a pretty big improvement in a lot of areas. One thing about the k zero that I wish they would bring back is the internal straps that crank the plates up high into the top of the bag, I'm rocking thicker level 4 plates with 3A soft backers because I'm crazy, and having that extra security of knowing there's absolutely no way I dump my plates is really nice for the absolutely minimal extra bulk they add. I plan on getting the warfighter if it doesn't cost extra to attach to the k19 which supposedly it is compatible, we'll see on release. I don't mind the k19 cummerbund personally but I also recognize the ways in which it works and the ways in which it definitely doesn't and I was ok with the shortcomings because at the time I didn't have side plates or enough extra gear. Now I do, and the warfighter seems like a really well executed structural cummerbund for any carrier if you need the extra loadbearing capability but again we'll find out for sure if that's true on release
the agilite guys are genuinely good people. Awesome review man!
much appreciated. After some range trips with my k19 i have begun to better realize its shortcomings. while not a bad carrier in some manners, its disapointing just how poor shouldering a rifle can be, and just how piss poor the cummerbund system is. please continue to review the agilite products, especially the warfighter cummerbund. and if you have genuine LBE recommendations, please enlighten me as to what they are and why. Cheers
If you have a good buttstock that grabs onto the fabric, shouldering is not an issue. The issue is when you have a shitty SBA3 brace that most people have (including me) try to shoulder it while using K19 it's impossible without modifications. I bought a Wisemen Company's SPlit Fix and Factr Stiffy that stiffens up the hollow portion of the brace and it does a decent job now.
Raine Tactical makes a gizmo to cover/regain the 2 columns of molle the Tubes take up, basically a big wire staple with the field sewn on. stupidly expensive imo for what it is, but the option is out there if somebody wants to try it
It only works on Firstspear 6/12 and not actual MOLLE as it turns out
It look super ugly 😂
I genuinely feel that a K-Zero with a different cummerbund system from Ferro, haley strategic, or defense mechanisms would make for an awesome plate carrier many would love. Im personally waiting for the warfighter cummerbund and I'll grab a K zero with it
Warfighter is dope. All that spacer mesh is not.
That’s what I’m thinking about doing to or might just get a warrior assault systems recon plate carrier they are sweet
Which carriers do you feel are appreciably better in this price range? Thanks
Here for the freshly processed 360p content lets gooooo
would be very keen to hear your take on their Warfighter Cummerbund and their new Pincer placard with the admin pouch and molle to the side
Sounds like I missed an update to the Pincer and need to go look.
@@EODFish I think they are on the "soon to be released" category but were shown at shot show with the K Zero; always keen to hear your thoughts
Nice review, and do you have a preference for the cummerbund flap tucking into and being velcro secured to the inside plate bag like on the Defense Mechanisms MEPC? This looks strong enough though.
Also another vote for a walkthrough on the Warfighter cummerbund whenever it becomes available, in the context of other structural cummerbunds.
A lot of other reviewers gloss over the details, but you're really keen on giving a thorough overview of whatever comes your way, so thanks for doing and sharing this and being such a great resource.
Perhaps it’s antiquated but I will only buy things made in America. Even though they might make stuff to the same quality I care a lot about where my money goes
I find that sentiment to be very respectable, if I weren't so overwhelmed all the time and screwed on price and availability the rest of it I'd care more about who my money went to as well.
Location is the only part I would disagee with since I don't live in America I am always more comfortable spending my money with good people, regardless of where they are, artisans and profressionals, whether they are some random guys in a shed on some little island I can't pronounce or a small business in america making really cool hardware, or a local business here doing something cool. Quality of the people and business is a big factor.
I wish I had the spoons to look into purchases a bit closer to give to the people who deserve it.
Not really a fan of Agilite's gear but man, gotta love their attitude and ability to handle criticism.
Nice review and great/professional marketing by Agilite!!
You should review some Warrior Assault Systems products by the British company.
Very popular tactical gear in Europe specially there plate carrier DCS and LPC.
Maybe if you contact them they will send you some staff!
Greetings!
Love my K19 and soon to be Kzero haven’t got a bad product from Agilite at all thus far. Thanks for your review.
Great information. What other plate carriers would you recommend that may be better than the Agilite brand?. Thanks In advance.
What carrier does this reviewer believe is best ? Thanks 🇺🇸✊
Brooo, the removable one wrap for cable management is huge
What plate carrier do u like ?
Don't think you touched on the mesh on the inside of the bags is still a heat magnet ?
It is, but I will never convince anyone of that that doesn’t already know it.
@@EODFish Could you use those velcro backed spacer mesh like the AVS vest has to counter that?
Using spacer mesh to counter the heat trapped by spacer mesh?
@@EODFish sorry, English isnt my first language.. the AVS had those black pads you could velcro inside that would create space between the user and the pc mesh to promote airflow.Not sure if they were exclusive to using the harness or not though.
The Agilite plate carriers are not something I would buy or recommend. But they have been improving incrementally. Agilite is a good company that has been innovating such as their pincer placard and I look forward to their future products. Also I applaud them for working with you and taking criticism and feedback so well. Great video and keep up the good work Fish.
What about the warrior assault systems lpc?
What's a couple downsides to say this carrier vs others?
I don't have a plate carrier. I might go this route.
Looking at the wtf 24 because it looks like it could accommodate cold weather layers easier..what is your opinion on this?
Sounds like a lot of improvements.
wouldnt not having at least one shoulder QD be a liability when it comes to causalties or drowning? I feel like a medic would rather not have to deal with a helmet as the first thing they take off a patient when they remove the carrier
If they want it off, they can cut it.
@@EODFishas a medic, i disagree, many times you do want to treat an injury but you dont want to leave the guy without armor to avoid other injuries.
In fact i was looking into the k19 exactly for the QD options, but i decided against it for the shouldering. Id love to have this same carrier with a thin and stramline option for one QD.
There is now a shoulder QD adapter out. I will likely get. ua-cam.com/video/I5z_M08HZvs/v-deo.htmlsi=wT_lEc0CWx_07enc
when the SPC+Ergo exist, at the price point they do, it's wiggy to think somebody looks at what Agilite pumps out and spends their personal cash on it.
What plates are you using with this carrier
I use medium E-Sapi and Crye backers in everything for consistency’s sake.
knew I'd find a review of it here, not a fan of some things Agilite does, like the adjustable cummerbund and marketing everything as being new and revolutionary
Any discount code? 😅😅😅
What plate carrier would you recommend other than Agilite?
Crye spc with some axl shoulder pads is pretty cool axl tube’s adapter and cummerbund is also a solid idea
Wondering the same thing…
The AC1
Thank you!
Trent is trolling.
Between k-zero and spitfire mk2 witch one you prefer ?
Spitfire for Crye zips if nothing else.
It is better than the 19...
lol
Do you think it's worth trading my fcpc v5 for the k zero?
No
Id like to know what your background is before finishing your review.
A lot of entry level , minimum wage, unarmed security guards in the comments section having in the PC.
I cover my back ground thoroughly in other videos but my username is a good start.
"...think a lot of companies forget about plate backers or they are not at all marketing towards military body armor..."
The only folks I've met in the Army that has been expressly authorized to wear PCs were issued them with plates that are stand alone or have MBAV inserts already.
The remainder is just like folks that know the sniper section thinks they're special and are gonna wear whatever and not be corrected because they're were good shit. Or that goober of a MI/Chem-O/Signal LT wearing his Condor PC with no soft armor and SAPIs
Mesh everywhere 😂
So what are your qualifications?
To do what?
You forget to mention the inner straps for maintaining the plates...they ditched them...don't know why do,would have been nice to have them,as a "plate maintaining insurance" ,seeing how small the flap is. But just observing them and how they did it with the K19 - they will add something after 6 months and name it 2.0...after 6 more months they will address something else and call it 3.0...For the time being,hold your money in your pockets,they will improve on it
Those inner straps were silly and unneeded.
@@EODFish interesting...in the K19 they were "silly and unneeded",yet, on the MEPC video...in the Whiskey Two Four video (an AVS killer)....you liked them....on the Crye Precision: LVS Patrol and the Velocity Systems/Mayflower RC ,you talked about helping with adjusting with the ride height if needed... 🤷♂o well... your videos -your statements,what do I know....but hey,a little consistence about the same thing would have been nice - not to take away something from the work that you put into making all this and that i appreciate more than any other reviewers on UA-cam at a point where I really do recommend your channel as being trustworthy...i just don't like contradictions,or,maybe i just don't understand why it works on some but not on this one 🤷♂.
I’ll go back and watch those videos and see if I can clarify. I’d also like to admit that most of this is subjective and my opinion of features has changed over time. Sometimes I’ll strongly dislike a feature when executed one way by company X and love it when done differently by company Y. Just look at the grey ghost pack vs the flat pack; same concept but drastically different execution.
Reddit tears😢😂😂
I have watched your presentation regarding the K19 and the K-Zero and you clearly biased toward the “ Made in America” products and mostly negative review on Agilite products. I have used some of your US made expensive “high end” carriers and they were not what they were made out to be. I switched to K19 and AMAP III combination and it’s only combo that has lasted here in Africa and I utilize mine everyday. You talk about Agilite like they some Mickey Mouse company but their products has been battle tested by Israeli forces.
Of course I’m going to have a made in America bias but those aren’t any more expensive than Agilite.
Not speaking for EOD fish but he gave really positive feedback on the Agilite Six-Pack dangler and Pincer placard. If you've watched him long enough you'll see he's had criticism for Made in America products too.
I'm not affiliated with Agilite, they don't even know I exist. Agilite is exceptionally open to user feedback, involved in the community, and it's good international gear. As for battle tested, Agilite gear is as battle tested as Velocity, Spiritus, and Haley. It's tested but not on a wide scale like something contracted and issued. Which is fine, they are all making incredibly durable and well made stuff. Crye is a different matter as they are awarded contracts. Much like the US military, most of the gear issued to the Israeli Infantry can't be changed by the user. Agilite, like US tactical nylon companies, services higher-tier Police and Military units, and reservists who can buy their own gear, and that gear gets tested and evaluated with feedback for further development.
At one point (perhaps this is still a current contract) Agilite supplied the Israeli military with Kneepads and they also supply a Counter Terror Police unit with their Impact gloves. Everything else I believe is unit/individual purchases or from professional guys who are in the field and who are also part of their T&E team.
I could agree with you but then we would both be wrong. You are entitled to your opinions but your opinions are BS. I have never ever left a comment like this ever but I just had to because you are so incredibly wrong.
There were a lot of opinions in that video, can you be more specific?
You never ever leave a comment, and with that stumbling bumbling nothingness you could have just kept quiet and moved on. Congrats on being the dumb of the day.
@@EODFish I think you struck a nerve!