Videos tagged with SAPI Plates

This video reviews the CV LIFE budget plate carrier, highlighting its stitching quality, comfort, and features like a six-mag placard, laser-cut MOLLE, and a quick-release system. The reviewer, "Appalachian Smokewagon," finds it surprisingly comfortable and functional for its price point, even when loaded with SAPI plates. He plans to conduct further testing through activities like hiking to assess long-term durability and comfort.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of SAPI side plates against various calibers including 9mm, 5.56x45mm (55 and 62 grain green tip), and 7.62x39mm. The plates, despite being older (2007 date code) and purchased at a flea market, demonstrated significant resistance, stopping all tested rounds without dangerous pass-throughs, even under multiple hits. The presenter notes their effectiveness and value for their cost.

This guide details the installation and configuration of the Haley Strategic Partners Thorax INCOG Plate Carrier. It covers attaching the TRMP for low-vis operations and the AMP for overt configurations, along with considerations for side armor and cummerbund security. The carrier is designed by Travis Haley, founder of Haley Strategic Partners, emphasizing a streamlined approach for various operational needs.

This guide details the methodical process of building a tactical kit, as demonstrated by Lucas Botkin from T.REX ARMS. It covers loading a chest rig with magazines and a canteen, organizing utility items, integrating communication gear, and assembling a plate carrier with ballistic plates. The emphasis is on efficient gear placement and accessibility for essential tools.

This guide details the setup and features of the Varusteleka LVPC (Low-Vis Plate Carrier) as discussed by Ian McCollum and Jari Laine. It covers both the slick, low-profile configuration and a kitted version for armored divisions, highlighting the cummerbund's magazine retention, plate compatibility with Hesco and SAPI plates, and the design of the angled shoulder straps. The insights come from their experience at Lynx Brutality 2023.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Haley Strategic Partners Thorax Plate Carrier's fundamental components, presented by Trevor Blue from HSP's Blackside Division. It details the design and function of plate bags, shoulder pads, cummerbunds (standard, Chicken Strap, and Side Entry), and the Thermoform AMP pad. The instruction emphasizes understanding the foundational elements of the plate carrier before adding accessories, highlighting features like the Tweeve channel system and No-Cry plate retention.

This guide details how a Navy SEAL configures his LBT 6094A plate carrier for tactical operations. It covers optimal placement of magazines, communication equipment, medical supplies, and a custom weapons retention system, emphasizing mission adaptability and maintaining a low profile. The setup prioritizes functionality and protection for various combat scenarios, including maritime operations.

This guide, presented by Karl, a retired USSF member from Tactical Rifleman, details the essential steps for setting up a minimalist and functional body armor system. It covers critical aspects like proper plate sizing, the necessity of soft armor inserts with certain hard plates, carrier adjustment for mobility and breathing, strategic ammunition and medical gear placement, and maintaining a slick back for comfort and compatibility with other gear. The focus is on a practical, mission-ready setup for general use.