This video is criminally under viewed. Nobody breaks down a plate carrier like this and puts that info out there so quickly and clearly. Awesome work and thank you!
Right now as of 3/1/18 there's a sale on AR500's website: * Veritas Plate Carrier WITH level III armor plates for $149 * Veritas Plate Carrier WITH level III armor plates and pouches package for $199 Huge thanks TWANGnBANG for the discount code, that is highly appreciated. Will be purchasing my first full featured carrier w/ armor with that!
Own a rifle? In a SHTF or civil engagement, you automatically become priority number to the enemy because you’re the threat. Rule of thumb is, carry a rifle, wear rifle plates.
I highly recommend buying this carrier with the cumberbun. Had mine a hour before going back online to purchase one. The side buckles are a royal pain, unless you reverse them they will work loose then once I found the tip online to reverse the buckles I couldn't reach back far enough to snap then in place. Once you do have the cumberbun tho this carrier is hard to beat for features, quality and comfort.
Just ordered one, nice deal right now 25% off for black Friday on top of the discount code plus shipping is free. No better time if you're on the fence.
Just wanted to say thanks. I received my Veritas carrier today with front/back plates and trauma pads. Your video got me past my tipping point. Great product; will last for years.
THANK YOU for the Great Review! It helped me decided on the Testudo Gen 2. I got my Testudo Gen 2 plate carrier this morning and I have had it on for an hour. VERY comfortable. With the 11" x 14" AR500 III steel plates, it's heavy (25 + lbs). But after an hour I was already adjusting to the weight. Later when I get used to this weight I'll add the 6" x 8" side plates (6 more pounds). It's a very nice vest with lots of options. I've used a level III+ Soft Armor Plate on this inside of the steel plate, against my body as a spaul catcher. You need to do a video on the spaul catcher soft plates. I did not know a soft spaul catcher should be on BOTH sides of the steel plates, so I've ordered another set of spaul catchers and an 11" x 14" level III+ Soft Plate for my back, under the steal plate as a spaul catcher, between the plate & my body. The level III+ Soft armor stops a 44 mag at 15 feet. A NOTE: I had to used some duct tape across the top of the plates & spaul catcher plates to hold it all together as I shoved it in the plate carrier pouch. It was a tight fit!!! (plates can't move around). IT DOES FIT!
Best deal right now is the lvl III+ ALSC plate bundle for 179 (comes with two trauma pads) + veritas (or lite). $270 total with shipping - better than any of their package deals they promote.
Ordered one today with the cummerbund, half on impulse, before doing all my homework. This video gives a great breakdown and I don't regret the purchase. Thanks bud!
@@TWANGnBANG the gentleman bought with coupon a vest for 42 dollars was that with out the front and back panels? If so what is the least expensive body armor vest with level 111A panels front and back thank you Stan
I'm torn between the Testudo gen 2 and Veritas. The Veritas has the wider distance between shoulder straps (my neck isn't the skinniest, but not the fattest either) but the Testudo looks like it has superior cooling and I like how the straps connect to the front below the neck line. I live on the coast of FL and this will be for mostly shtf.
Thank you for the review and full assembly instructions. I was wondering how the cummerbund was supposed to be put together and how the side armour went together.
Great vid!! I just bought this entire setup like a week ago when it dropped! Wasn't even shopping for this but it popped up when I was searching for black Friday deals. The entire package was like 144 and that included plates AND pouches!
SO glad I ran across this video... ordered one assuming it'd take a month or so to show up (according to their confusing site info) and it showed up 2 weeks later. Awesome Carrier and worth every penny and then some. This replaced a MUCH more expensive plate carrier and I dare say it's nicer.
AR 500 body Armor and their plate carriers are quality at an affordable price. I own both soft and plate armor from AR 500 and comfort and fit are outstanding.
Thanks for the Discount and the review! Thanks in part to you I was convinced enough of the quality of AR500 armor that they just sold a Freeman plate carrier with level III armor and Trauma pads!
I'm a first responder and I was looking for something to protect myself with should the need arise. I checked AR500.com because I've heard about it a lot from others but there were so many options. Your review of the Veritas and other sets have helped me a lot in making my decision. Thanks a lot!
Thank you. This review was very informative and to the point. I just bought my first Veritas and it's a bit different than the mil issue carrier with ceramic plates. I now understand it's function more thoroughly.
Thanks for going into detail with the review. Not a lot out there. The dealz-on-wheelz they put out this year made me jump on this and the testudo. This for a friend, the testudo for myself.
So thank you for the detail and just got mine in I am a small build was the guy who had medium plates with a small IOTV thank you for showing how the cumber bun went together. other wise it would never fit.
Placed my order about 3 hours before you released this video. Damn it, didn’t use your discount code. I ordered the Veritas advanced loadout. $199 with plates, 2 hsgi DD tacos and 1 hsgi x2r taco, great deal! Only had in black though. waiting for them to have coyote in stock and for the price I’ll order another carrier only. Options!
I ordered mine Black Friday with the mag pouch that goes in the kangaroo pouch. Hasn’t shipped yet but it should be here before Christmas. I’m even more excited about it now
Love mine but the "modularity" for different scenarios is WAY overplayed (much like caliber conversion kits). Most all will buy and upgrade/set up the way they like. Mines got the Cumberbun and I will never use the side straps but I'm glad it was possible to change and modify the system to my needs.
@ TWANGnBANG ... Thanks for the great review on the Veritas plate carrier. You were very informative and you covered everything the plate carrier offers. From watching your video about the Veritas plate carrier I order myself one last week. AR500 Armor had a special sale on the Veritas and I could not pass it up. Now I need to be patient and wait for my plate carrier to come in. Thanks again for taking the time and making the videos. Oh one thing.... How could I get one of your velcro patches that says, TWANGNBANG for my plate carrier?
Than you so much! Such a new and huge fan of your channel. I just received my order today and used your discount code. Setting it up now. Thanks again!!!!
Just picked one up during the crazy sale they're having now! Not sure how I feel about this Cummerbund System, it's very comfortable, but what's an easy way to take the vest off and on with a full mag loadout on the front? Seems much more difficult than the basic nylon buckles. Thanks for the review!
The "fully loaded" Veritas option with 30% off "treatyourself" coupon code is a way better deal than their December sale was because it includes the cummerbund, side plates and pouches.
@@thisguydiablo I cancelled my original order and did it this way... call customer service (it takes like an hour to get them on the phone) but maybe they can make it right.
This plate carrier is more than the video says it is. It's actually $80 plus shipping.....a bit on the pricey side for a no name bare bones plate carrier. The Condor plate carriers actually cost what this one is supposed to cost and they are very good quality.
I'm happy with the veritas lite but I'd like to get a veritas just to have options. But what I really, really want for Christmas is the Invictus carrier. Come on man Santa ! 🎅
I like the modular design. What I don't like is that it only supports up to 10x12 armor. I have 11x14 armor in my current system and really don't want to be buying new armor just to get a modular plate carrier.
The Testudo Gen 2 can accommodate 11x14 armor and is currently on sale for only $89. You can use this link and code "twangnbang" to save up to 10% more off your order: goo.gl/H19iLQ
I see you've reviewed both the Testudo Gen 2 and the Veritas. Do you have a preference one over the other? I am looking at getting a Veritas with 10x12 plates and adding the optional cumberbund. But then there's the Testudo Gen 2 that comes with the cumberbund and side pockets already. Right now with the package deal they have going, it's only like $30 extra to get the Testudo compared to the optioned-out Veritas (without side armor pockets). I'd appreciate any input you might be able to offer. Thanks!
My only complaint on this carrier is the huge buckles on the back. When you're road marching, the ruck lays right on the buckles that put my arms to sleep.
thats terrible! i dumped the stock shoulder pads they come with and added the HSGI shoulder pads that go across the entire straps. super comfy, wide and flat so my assault packs dont pinch on my hydration tube and i havent felt the buckles dig in at all. thinking of making a video on my mods to the veritas...
is the veritas plate carrier only able to run the cummerbund from ar500? or is it able to run other cummerbunds from other companies such as ferro concepts?
Do you have any tips on putting on the carrier by yourself? I just got mine and I adjusted it to my body. But practicing putting it on seems difficult. Also got a Micro for my daughter and she is also having a hard time putting it on by her self. Mainly the buckles are hard to grab and snap together while you're wearing it
I’m wondering if this will fit my HSP DC3 Micro chest rig. I see the Velcro in the front but is some other sort of attachment needed to keep it on the Plate carrier?
do they have different options for length of the cumberbund? I've found that cheaper plate carriers use medium to large ones to help accomidate bigger guys, but I'm a smaller guy so it doesnt fit very snug on me.
I have a Ranger Body Armor set currently, and was looking to upgrade my carrier, I wonder if that 10x12 plates from that system would fit in this carrier?
Plates always slide in from the bottom in plate carriers so they can accommodate plates of different lengths. The top edge of the plate, whatever its size, needs to be at the top edge of the carrier to be effective.
@@TWANGnBANG ok. You convinced me. Just bought both the testudo for me and the veritas for my wife. All bells and whistles, truama pads, etc... although I went RTS Tactical NIJ certified plates.
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Mind telling me your height and weight? Just trying to figure out if the vest would fit me.
Does it come with the plates?
This video is criminally under viewed. Nobody breaks down a plate carrier like this and puts that info out there so quickly and clearly. Awesome work and thank you!
Thanks so much!
So it seems like DLC and Microtransactions are coming to plate carriers now aswell
Ha! :)
except its still fully functional without it :)
Banaan :=)
Body (EA)rmor
I’ve never had a video make me go buy something immediately but this guy sold me, great review! I got all the information I wanted and more!
Haha same, just made an order
No joke man! I just ordered mine with 3+ plates and side armor after watching this
Right now as of 3/1/18 there's a sale on AR500's website:
* Veritas Plate Carrier WITH level III armor plates for $149
* Veritas Plate Carrier WITH level III armor plates and pouches package for $199
Huge thanks TWANGnBANG for the discount code, that is highly appreciated. Will be purchasing my first full featured carrier w/ armor with that!
The minute I put the carrier on I realized I was 47 and out of shape. Hitting the squat rack.
Own a rifle? In a SHTF or civil engagement, you automatically become priority number to the enemy because you’re the threat. Rule of thumb is, carry a rifle, wear rifle plates.
I highly recommend buying this carrier with the cumberbun. Had mine a hour before going back online to purchase one. The side buckles are a royal pain, unless you reverse them they will work loose then once I found the tip online to reverse the buckles I couldn't reach back far enough to snap then in place. Once you do have the cumberbun tho this carrier is hard to beat for features, quality and comfort.
Same here...looks like I will be buying one. Needed to hear this...thanks.
Two Veritas complete armor and loadout packages are currently on sale here: goo.gl/zFpG7h
TWANGnBANG I was looking at the sentry on the ar500 web site vs the veritas also curved or flat armor front and back or curved front flat back
Honestly I started watching this thinking it looked like an ad but you give so much unbiased information. Great job!
Thanks!
Just ordered one, nice deal right now 25% off for black Friday on top of the discount code plus shipping is free. No better time if you're on the fence.
I'm really digging this carrier, especially the price. I don't see why there's carriers priced as much as 450 for the same 500D Cordura.
Just wanted to say thanks. I received my Veritas carrier today with front/back plates and trauma pads. Your video got me past my tipping point. Great product; will last for years.
Glad your found the video helpful.
Ordered this and your code still worked. Really happy with the quality of the carrier 👍🏽
THANK YOU for the Great Review! It helped me decided on the Testudo Gen 2. I got my Testudo Gen 2 plate carrier this morning and I have had it on for an hour. VERY comfortable. With the 11" x 14" AR500 III steel plates, it's heavy (25 + lbs). But after an hour I was already adjusting to the weight. Later when I get used to this weight I'll add the 6" x 8" side plates (6 more pounds). It's a very nice vest with lots of options. I've used a level III+ Soft Armor Plate on this inside of the steel plate, against my body as a spaul catcher. You need to do a video on the spaul catcher soft plates. I did not know a soft spaul catcher should be on BOTH sides of the steel plates, so I've ordered another set of spaul catchers and an 11" x 14" level III+ Soft Plate for my back, under the steal plate as a spaul catcher, between the plate & my body. The level III+ Soft armor stops a 44 mag at 15 feet.
A NOTE: I had to used some duct tape across the top of the plates & spaul catcher plates to hold it all together as I shoved it in the plate carrier pouch. It was a tight fit!!! (plates can't move around). IT DOES FIT!
Best deal right now is the lvl III+ ALSC plate bundle for 179 (comes with two trauma pads) + veritas (or lite). $270 total with shipping - better than any of their package deals they promote.
Ordered one today with the cummerbund, half on impulse, before doing all my homework. This video gives a great breakdown and I don't regret the purchase. Thanks bud!
Bought one for $42 with your coupon code. Unbeatable! Thanks!
Great!
@@TWANGnBANG the gentleman bought with coupon a vest for 42 dollars was that with out the front and back panels? If so what is the least expensive body armor vest with level 111A panels front and back thank you Stan
Might look into one. I'm a smaller-framed guy (5'9" 160lb) and my Testudo is so big on me I can barely even shoulder my rifle with it on.
I'll buy it off you????
I'm torn between the Testudo gen 2 and Veritas. The Veritas has the wider distance between shoulder straps (my neck isn't the skinniest, but not the fattest either) but the Testudo looks like it has superior cooling and I like how the straps connect to the front below the neck line. I live on the coast of FL and this will be for mostly shtf.
Thank you for the review and full assembly instructions. I was wondering how the cummerbund was supposed to be put together and how the side armour went together.
Great vid!! I just bought this entire setup like a week ago when it dropped! Wasn't even shopping for this but it popped up when I was searching for black Friday deals. The entire package was like 144 and that included plates AND pouches!
Yep. Great deal for sure.
SO glad I ran across this video... ordered one assuming it'd take a month or so to show up (according to their confusing site info) and it showed up 2 weeks later. Awesome Carrier and worth every penny and then some. This replaced a MUCH more expensive plate carrier and I dare say it's nicer.
Thanks for reporting in!
Thanks for the 10% discount. It covered my shipping and $10 dollars of the Pennsylvania sales tax.
AR 500 body Armor and their plate carriers are quality at an affordable price. I own both soft and plate armor from AR 500 and comfort and fit are outstanding.
Thanks for the Discount and the review! Thanks in part to you I was convinced enough of the quality of AR500 armor that they just sold a Freeman plate carrier with level III armor and Trauma pads!
Thanks for the walk around, I have had mine for just four days, and already love it !!!
I'm a first responder and I was looking for something to protect myself with should the need arise. I checked AR500.com because I've heard about it a lot from others but there were so many options. Your review of the Veritas and other sets have helped me a lot in making my decision. Thanks a lot!
Glad you found it helpful, and stay safe!
Thanks, TWANGnBANG! I ordered one and was looking for videos to study up on. Best one yet!
Glad you found the info helpful!
Thank you. This review was very informative and to the point.
I just bought my first Veritas and it's a bit different than the mil issue carrier with ceramic plates. I now understand it's function more thoroughly.
@Paul Bouchard optics planet has it for 58$
Definitely getting this need some armor for when shtf
You posted this just before shtf
Same here🇺🇸
Thanks for going into detail with the review. Not a lot out there. The dealz-on-wheelz they put out this year made me jump on this and the testudo. This for a friend, the testudo for myself.
I have one on order :)
Thanks for the 10% coupon. Just ordered my plate carrier from them today. I skipped the side armor for now. Will probably order it later.
So thank you for the detail and just got mine in I am a small build was the guy who had medium plates with a small IOTV thank you for showing how the cumber bun went together. other wise it would never fit.
this video is a few years old, yet is still very relevant today. great video, and review. thanks
Thanks for watching!
Placed my order about 3 hours before you released this video. Damn it, didn’t use your discount code. I ordered the Veritas advanced loadout. $199 with plates, 2 hsgi DD tacos and 1 hsgi x2r taco, great deal! Only had in black though. waiting for them to have coyote in stock and for the price I’ll order another carrier only. Options!
I ordered mine Black Friday with the mag pouch that goes in the kangaroo pouch. Hasn’t shipped yet but it should be here before Christmas. I’m even more excited about it now
I’ll be buying this will level 3+, thanks for this super helpful in-depth review!
Love mine but the "modularity" for different scenarios is WAY overplayed (much like caliber conversion kits). Most all will buy and upgrade/set up the way they like. Mines got the Cumberbun and I will never use the side straps but I'm glad it was possible to change and modify the system to my needs.
@ TWANGnBANG ... Thanks for the great review on the Veritas plate carrier. You were very informative and you covered everything the plate carrier offers. From watching your video about the Veritas plate carrier I order myself one last week. AR500 Armor had a special sale on the Veritas and I could not pass it up. Now I need to be patient and wait for my plate carrier to come in. Thanks again for taking the time and making the videos. Oh one thing.... How could I get one of your velcro patches that says,
TWANGNBANG for my plate carrier?
Brilliant review. I'm seriously considering this option over the C... J.. which is f-ing expensive. Now do one on the invictus
Than you so much! Such a new and huge fan of your channel.
I just received my order today and used your discount code.
Setting it up now. Thanks again!!!!
Fantastic.
Just picked one up during the crazy sale they're having now! Not sure how I feel about this Cummerbund System, it's very comfortable, but what's an easy way to take the vest off and on with a full mag loadout on the front? Seems much more difficult than the basic nylon buckles. Thanks for the review!
What's the best all around plate carrier AR500 has? They have so many, it gets hard to choose.
It's on sale for like 40-50% for Christmas sale now, discount code is invalid though
The "fully loaded" Veritas option with 30% off "treatyourself" coupon code is a way better deal than their December sale was because it includes the cummerbund, side plates and pouches.
@@ANT6184 wish I had known :/
@@thisguydiablo I cancelled my original order and did it this way... call customer service (it takes like an hour to get them on the phone) but maybe they can make it right.
I ordered one on the Black Friday special. Love the carrier. Time to get the armor now! Great review!
cool. love your vids I had run out of
excuses when I got my cheapo pc that's a copy of the jpc, but it looks like I know what I'm getting next!
Great review. Just bought one for $42.00. Thanks...
Now that is a product worth investing in!
I didn’t know SmarterEveryday had a tactical channel
Curious as how to run 6x8 steel plates. Horizontally or vertically. I know it’s a dumb question but this is all new to me
This plate carrier is more than the video says it is. It's actually $80 plus shipping.....a bit on the pricey side for a no name bare bones plate carrier. The Condor plate carriers actually cost what this one is supposed to cost and they are very good quality.
I'm happy with the veritas lite but I'd like to get a veritas just to have options.
But what I really, really want for Christmas is the Invictus carrier. Come on man Santa ! 🎅
My shoulders are hurting after a short time wearing this. Do I have the adjustments wrong?
Well wish I'd have seen this before I ordered mine. 10% Nice!
How adjustable is the cummerbund itself? On my current carrier i could bring two ends of it together to make the cummerbund itself shorter
Great video! Where can I find that molle panel for the cummerbund?
Great review. I just ordered one
Awesome stuff brother! Thanks for all the info and discount code! Think I will treat myself to an early Christmas present
Thanks. Great plate carrier from a really good company!
would you see any problems with running small plates consistantly in this or would you recommend something specifically for small plates?
You said smaller guys could probably benefit from this! I’m 5’3” 125 lbs would this be a good system for me?
Very nice review. Just ordered me one. There on sale at the moment.
Always loved your videos, long-time subscriber, thanks for making this. They're currently selling this for 159USD.
$229 now
When you buy the cumberbund kit does it come with the side plate pouches?
TwangnBang!!! Awesome video to finish my night off.
I like the modular design. What I don't like is that it only supports up to 10x12 armor. I have 11x14 armor in my current system and really don't want to be buying new armor just to get a modular plate carrier.
The Testudo Gen 2 can accommodate 11x14 armor and is currently on sale for only $89. You can use this link and code "twangnbang" to save up to 10% more off your order: goo.gl/H19iLQ
I see you've reviewed both the Testudo Gen 2 and the Veritas. Do you have a preference one over the other? I am looking at getting a Veritas with 10x12 plates and adding the optional cumberbund. But then there's the Testudo Gen 2 that comes with the cumberbund and side pockets already. Right now with the package deal they have going, it's only like $30 extra to get the Testudo compared to the optioned-out Veritas (without side armor pockets). I'd appreciate any input you might be able to offer. Thanks!
Have you looked at the Ferro Concepts Slickster plate carrier? It's looks like a very nice minimalist carrier for the $150 range.
Looks interesting, but not sure I'd like the fully elastic cummerbund.
Can you use swift clips or something like that to put a placard/chest rig on this?
Witch is better this or testudo gen 2 im looking for a good plate carrier that I can completely kit out
My only complaint on this carrier is the huge buckles on the back. When you're road marching, the ruck lays right on the buckles that put my arms to sleep.
thats terrible! i dumped the stock shoulder pads they come with and added the HSGI shoulder pads that go across the entire straps. super comfy, wide and flat so my assault packs dont pinch on my hydration tube and i havent felt the buckles dig in at all. thinking of making a video on my mods to the veritas...
im sold, buying it for my christmas gift to myself lol
So...will it take swift clips for the spiritus systems micro?
is the veritas plate carrier only able to run the cummerbund from ar500? or is it able to run other cummerbunds from other companies such as ferro concepts?
I saw some of your videos maybe 3 or 4 years ago and now you look way younger lol
This is basically a 6 minute ar-500 ad
this or the LBT? i know price range is a huge difference. quality between the too though?
I’m curious.... could I put a armored plate, soft armor, and trauma pad all togheter? Or is that overkill?
Do you have any tips on putting on the carrier by yourself? I just got mine and I adjusted it to my body. But practicing putting it on seems difficult.
Also got a Micro for my daughter and she is also having a hard time putting it on by her self.
Mainly the buckles are hard to grab and snap together while you're wearing it
Unclip only one side. Remove and replace with that side clipped, leaving only the other side to clip.
"the Veritas cummerbund is not recommended in conjunction with the kangaroo magazine pouch for use with AR-type or larger mags"...so what good is it?
I’m wondering if this will fit my HSP DC3 Micro chest rig. I see the Velcro in the front but is some other sort of attachment needed to keep it on the Plate carrier?
What is better a plate carrier or a bulletproof jacket ?
do they have different options for length of the cumberbund? I've found that cheaper plate carriers use medium to large ones to help accomidate bigger guys, but I'm a smaller guy so it doesnt fit very snug on me.
Is the lite basically the same carrier?
Thinking of selling my ar500 BAE/Eclipse to buy one
I have a Ranger Body Armor set currently, and was looking to upgrade my carrier, I wonder if that 10x12 plates from that system would fit in this carrier?
If they are truly 10x12, then yes, they will fit.
Except I was looking for where the plates go in. Top or bottom? Great video.
Plates always slide in from the bottom in plate carriers so they can accommodate plates of different lengths. The top edge of the plate, whatever its size, needs to be at the top edge of the carrier to be effective.
@@TWANGnBANG ok. You convinced me. Just bought both the testudo for me and the veritas for my wife. All bells and whistles, truama pads, etc... although I went RTS Tactical NIJ certified plates.
Thanks brother for all the input. Videos are fantastic!
would you recommend this over testudo for a smaller guy? 5'6" @150lbs. They have really good deals on the testudo right now
gfalexan if it’s not too late, I just got mine in the mail and it’s pretty great. 5’8 160
Where did you get that molle side panel for the cummerbund?
Never mind I watched the video all the way lol. Do the side plate pannels come with carrier
How's it going, Solid Review, thank you!!!
Thanks for the discount!
You are so welcome!
Would I be capable of wearing this under a hoodie or jacket with it being somewhat concealed? Or no?
AR500 Armor says they will not accept any returns if someone used your TWANnBANG discount ...unused or not satisfied.
GOOD to see thank you for the video.
SWEEEEEEET! I need to cop this vest carrier ASAP!
Is this system compatible with the spiritus systems micro flight chassis mk4?
Does your rear plate hang low? I cannot get the rear plate where I want it.
I know this wasn't men't to be a concealment vest but I wonder if I could fit it under my uniform.