Chest Rigs, Battle Belts, and Plate Carriers | Budget, Mid Range, High Tier

Published on July 18, 2024
Duration: 42:55

This video provides a comprehensive breakdown of chest rigs, battle belts, and plate carriers across budget, mid-tier, and high-tier price points. It offers practical advice on selecting gear based on individual needs and financial status, emphasizing a phased approach to building a tactical loadout. The instructor, with over 15 years of experience, guides viewers through various options, highlighting pros, cons, and price ranges for each gear category.

Quick Summary

The recommended gear acquisition order is: first a chest rig for essential carrying capacity, then a battle belt for secondary items, and finally a plate carrier for ballistic protection. This phased approach ensures a functional loadout is built progressively, prioritizing mobility and essential functions before heavier armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Introduction: Chest Rigs, Battle Belts, Plate Carriers
  2. 01:14Social Media & Resources
  3. 02:07Task Force Doomer Drop
  4. 02:35Gear Tiers: Budget, Mid, High
  5. 03:13Budget Chest Rigs
  6. 05:04Chicom Series Chest Rig
  7. 06:25USGI TAPS System
  8. 08:23Mid-Tier Chest Rigs
  9. 08:25Pattern 83 Chest Rig
  10. 09:30Helikon-Tex Patrol Chest Rig
  11. 10:26High-Tier Chest Rigs
  12. 10:33Helikon-Tex "Chicom" Chest Rig
  13. 11:39Onward Research "Wacky" Rig
  14. 12:39Honorable Mention Chest Rigs
  15. 13:59Battle Belts: Budget, Mid, High
  16. 15:00Budget Battle Belts
  17. 15:01Eagle Industries War Belt
  18. 15:50Esstac Shooters Belt
  19. 16:59Mid-Tier Battle Belts
  20. 17:01AWS LAB System
  21. 17:52Eagle Industries Operator Gun Belt
  22. 18:56High-Tier Battle Belts
  23. 19:02AWS SMU Belt
  24. 19:48Ferro Concepts Bison Belt
  25. 21:27Battle Belt Pouches & Holsters
  26. 22:00Esstac Kiwi Magazine Pouches
  27. 22:33LBT Medical Pouch
  28. 23:21Tourniquet Holders
  29. 23:51Holsters
  30. 25:39Plate Carriers: Budget, Mid, High
  31. 25:53Budget Plate Carriers
  32. 27:00Chase Tactical Plate Carrier
  33. 27:34HSGI CORE Plate Carrier
  34. 28:36Mid-Tier Plate Carriers
  35. 28:48Spiritus LV119 Plate Carrier
  36. 30:08Crye JPC 1.0 Plate Carrier
  37. 31:38High-Tier Plate Carriers
  38. 31:45Ferro Concepts FCPC V5
  39. 33:09LBT 6094 Plate Carrier
  40. 37:06Honorable Mention Plate Carriers
  41. 37:07LBX 0300 Plate Carrier
  42. 38:53Ferro Concepts Slickster
  43. 39:28Crye Chassis System
  44. 41:18Conclusion & Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended order for acquiring tactical gear like chest rigs, battle belts, and plate carriers?

The instructor recommends acquiring gear in a specific order: first a chest rig for carrying ammunition and medical supplies, then a battle belt for secondary items, and finally a plate carrier for ballistic protection. This phased approach ensures essential carrying capacity is established before investing in heavier, more specialized equipment.

What are some budget-friendly chest rig options for beginners?

For budget-conscious beginners, the Chicom series chest rig ($20-$60) is a good starting point, offering ample magazine capacity and versatility. The USGI TAPS system ($30-$60) is another option, featuring a MOLLE system for customization, though it can be larger for smaller individuals.

What is the best high-tier battle belt recommended by the instructor?

The Ferro Concepts Bison Belt ($225) is highly recommended as a top-tier battle belt due to its exceptional durability and rigidity. It maintains its shape under heavy load, preventing sagging, and is built to withstand extensive use in demanding environments.

Why is the Crye JPC 1.0 recommended over the 2.0 for a first plate carrier?

The Crye JPC 1.0 is recommended for new users because it includes an integrated front magazine placard (kangaroo flap), which is a significant advantage over the JPC 2.0. This built-in feature saves the user from needing to immediately purchase an additional accessory, making it more cost-effective and ready to use out of the box.

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