Hey bud, I think there's a few concerns you're overlooking. First, welcome to the wonderful world of preparedness. It warms my heart when I see open eyes, and freed minds. Now the business: One word you used a few times was modularity. That load out? Not so much, it also compromises noise discipline. All that ripping hook and loop, and those snapping buckles sound like bullhorns when you're trying to be a sneaky boi. It also takes way to long to doff and don. Wear your backpack like a backpack. You're also much better off with a hydration bladder against your back. A bit of reality that hits people like a brick: plate carriers suck. They're hot. They're heavy. They're about as comfortable as a glass jockstrap. Most of the time you'll want your stuff, but you won't want plates. If you really really want budget modularity run a slick carrier. Set up a chest rig that you can wear with or without body armor. It also allows you to have light and heavy loads, with the added benefit of only having to develop muscle memory once. I hope this helps. Godspeed to you and yours.
Thank you for your comment and thorough critique and advice! I will certainly take a lot of this into consideration moving forward! I think the general idea I was aiming for with this plate carrier when using the term "modularity" was that it was for all intensive purposes a "do all kit/ loadout". What I mean by that is that if I wanted to run super slick with the backpack free floating I can do so. On the flip side though if I wanted to load this kit up and run something more heavy duty I can do that as well. Furthermore which unfortunately I didn't touch on very much in the video was that the pack and clone MK4 placard can also serve as a chest rig when connected together if I did for whatever reason want to ditch the plate carrier. Now obviously it would not be the best idea to be adjusting my Loadout in the middle of something serious or at night trying to be sneaky. But the modularity allows me the ability to operate as slick or loaded up as the situation requires. I think the intended purpose in mind that I had for this Loadout was basically to build it out as a portable "Truck/ Trunk Loadout" that offers multiple options depending on the need and environment. This loadout idea is still in its infancy and will certainly change and evolve, But I will for sure take your recommendations into serious consideration when making any adjustments and or improvements over time! Thanks again for the input and advice! I really appreciate it!
@@moorusfaan5464your comment leads me to believe you never worn a plate carrier for more than a range session. Plate carriers do suck! Yes, some are more comfortable than others, but if you wear one for 10 hours and beyond, they all suck!
@@toddheins9233 For what its worth, I've ran both my carriers (A defenceMechanisms MEPC, and a Shaw ArcV2 for periods of about 3 days straight) I've used them for long periods of time.
Thanks for the comment! Absolutely! I have a Low Budget Loadout Update video on the schedule for some point in February (schedule permitting) You will get a brief overview of my SHTF plate carrier (Redemption Tactical Crusader 2.0) this weekend in the Low Budget Loadout 2023 Review plate carrier edition video. My SHTF Loadout and gear is almost fully complete, just have a few more components to add to it in the next upcoming weeks which will also likely be featured on a upcoming video. So be on the lookout, there will be a good amount of content coming soon that is going to feature my SHTF loadout
Thanks for the comment! Yes indeed it does and can hold real plates. It's actually almost a close 1 for 1 clone of the Ferro Concepts Slickster. I have a comparison video for this and the Slickster coming out this Sunday that will showcase just how similar these two carriers are even though the Krydex PC is considered "airsoft". The similarities in quality are shockingly fairly consistent with each other.
@@TacticalNewbie101 How well does it hold real plates when running jogging jumping etc? I've read the plate holder Velcro on these cheaper carriers is not that secure
@@dillonlboyer Thanks for the comment! I haven't yet tested it with real plates yet but what I can say with 100% certainty is that compared to the Ferro Concepts Slickster the stitch and Velcro quality look to be exact. Feel free to check out my "Tactical Comparison" video for the Ferro Concepts Slickster vs KRYDEX Low Viz Plate Carrier (This Plate Carrier) to get a good comparison between the 2 carriers. I think some Gucci Gear Guys like to harp on "Airsoft Gear" or "Budget Gear" because they have some sort of brand loyalty to a specific manufacturer or don't like that the budget stuff is made in China. But overall the quality is on par with the Slickster and definitely good enough for a tactical civilian. Now if you are a Leo or Active Duty. Well then I would definitely suggest going Gucci over Budget gear.
Hey bud, I think there's a few concerns you're overlooking.
First, welcome to the wonderful world of preparedness. It warms my heart when I see open eyes, and freed minds.
Now the business:
One word you used a few times was modularity. That load out? Not so much, it also compromises noise discipline. All that ripping hook and loop, and those snapping buckles sound like bullhorns when you're trying to be a sneaky boi. It also takes way to long to doff and don. Wear your backpack like a backpack. You're also much better off with a hydration bladder against your back.
A bit of reality that hits people like a brick: plate carriers suck. They're hot. They're heavy.
They're about as comfortable as a glass jockstrap.
Most of the time you'll want your stuff, but you won't want plates. If you really really want budget modularity run a slick carrier. Set up a chest rig that you can wear with or without body armor. It also allows you to have light and heavy loads, with the added benefit of only having to develop muscle memory once.
I hope this helps.
Godspeed to you and yours.
"Plate carriers suck"
Now see that just sounds like you've never used a good carrier to me.
Thank you for your comment and thorough critique and advice! I will certainly take a lot of this into consideration moving forward!
I think the general idea I was aiming for with this plate carrier when using the term "modularity" was that it was for all intensive purposes a "do all kit/ loadout". What I mean by that is that if I wanted to run super slick with the backpack free floating I can do so.
On the flip side though if I wanted to load this kit up and run something more heavy duty I can do that as well. Furthermore which unfortunately I didn't touch on very much in the video was that the pack and clone MK4 placard can also serve as a chest rig when connected together if I did for whatever reason want to ditch the plate carrier.
Now obviously it would not be the best idea to be adjusting my Loadout in the middle of something serious or at night trying to be sneaky. But the modularity allows me the ability to operate as slick or loaded up as the situation requires.
I think the intended purpose in mind that I had for this Loadout was basically to build it out as a portable "Truck/ Trunk Loadout" that offers multiple options depending on the need and environment. This loadout idea is still in its infancy and will certainly change and evolve, But I will for sure take your recommendations into serious consideration when making any adjustments and or improvements over time!
Thanks again for the input and advice! I really appreciate it!
@@moorusfaan5464your comment leads me to believe you never worn a plate carrier for more than a range session. Plate carriers do suck! Yes, some are more comfortable than others, but if you wear one for 10 hours and beyond, they all suck!
@@toddheins9233 For what its worth, I've ran both my carriers (A defenceMechanisms MEPC, and a Shaw ArcV2 for periods of about 3 days straight)
I've used them for long periods of time.
Can you do a video showing ur whole shtf loadout? And what you carry in your set up (medicine, food, weapons, ammo, lights, tools, etc).
Thanks for the comment! Absolutely! I have a Low Budget Loadout Update video on the schedule for some point in February (schedule permitting)
You will get a brief overview of my SHTF plate carrier (Redemption Tactical Crusader 2.0) this weekend in the Low Budget Loadout 2023 Review plate carrier edition video.
My SHTF Loadout and gear is almost fully complete, just have a few more components to add to it in the next upcoming weeks which will also likely be featured on a upcoming video.
So be on the lookout, there will be a good amount of content coming soon that is going to feature my SHTF loadout
What size plates fit in it?
Thanks for the comment. The Plate Carrier can fit most medium sized (10x12) SAPI, ESAPI and Swimmer Plates up to level 4.
Does this hold real plates?
Thanks for the comment! Yes indeed it does and can hold real plates. It's actually almost a close 1 for 1 clone of the Ferro Concepts Slickster.
I have a comparison video for this and the Slickster coming out this Sunday that will showcase just how similar these two carriers are even though the Krydex PC is considered "airsoft".
The similarities in quality are shockingly fairly consistent with each other.
@@TacticalNewbie101 How well does it hold real plates when running jogging jumping etc? I've read the plate holder Velcro on these cheaper carriers is not that secure
@@dillonlboyer Thanks for the comment! I haven't yet tested it with real plates yet but what I can say with 100% certainty is that compared to the Ferro Concepts Slickster the stitch and Velcro quality look to be exact.
Feel free to check out my "Tactical Comparison" video for the Ferro Concepts Slickster vs KRYDEX Low Viz Plate Carrier (This Plate Carrier) to get a good comparison between the 2 carriers.
I think some Gucci Gear Guys like to harp on "Airsoft Gear" or "Budget Gear" because they have some sort of brand loyalty to a specific manufacturer or don't like that the budget stuff is made in China.
But overall the quality is on par with the Slickster and definitely good enough for a tactical civilian. Now if you are a Leo or Active Duty. Well then I would definitely suggest going Gucci over Budget gear.