Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We start our Plate Carrier series with our first video on how to setup and size your carrier along with how to measure and choose the right plates. We walk through connecting all the different plate carrier pieces together along with how to make sure get the perfect fit by having the correct plate bag placement.
Dynamic Principles DPC - link.thinlinedefenseco.com/DPCBundle
Discount Code TLDco
Links to all the gear - link.thinlinedefenseco.com/Carrier101links
00:00 plate Carrier 101
02:33 Sponsor Fatboy - Discount Code TLDco
03:21 Biases
03:50 Start with the correct size plates
05:40 How to Measure your chest
06:45 Plate sizes - small to large
07:30 3 Rules of Plate Buying
09:32 Setup - Front Plate Bag
12:55 Setup - Rear Plate Bag
13:33 Setup - Connect Shoulder Straps
14:00 Sizing - Front and Rear Bag Position
16:03 Setup - Cummerbund Connection
17:20 Setup - Add Plates and Cummerbund pouches
17:37 Sizing - Cummerbund Height
18:52 Sizing - Cummerbund Tight
20:30 Jump around test fit
20:51 Plate Carrier 201: Buyer's Guide Next!
(DISCLAIMER: Filming adhered to safety protocols at a licensed public range, supervised by certified professionals, featuring only legal items. Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws was maintained throughout. This video does not reflect the opinions of any federal entity in any way and all opinions are solely those of the TLD team. Magazines in videos have all been modified to the much less scary 29-round magazines.
Remember, We're idiots.
This post may include paid advertisements or affiliate links. If you use one of the gear links, Thin Line Defense Co earns a small commission without any additional cost to you. This supports the growth of our channel and enables us to review more quality gear for you. Thank you for your incredible support!)
We start our Plate Carrier series with our first video on how to setup and size your carrier along with how to measure and choose the right plates. We walk through connecting all the different plate carrier pieces together along with how to make sure get the perfect fit by having the correct plate bag placement.
Dynamic Principles DPC - link.thinlinedefenseco.com/DPCBundle
Discount Code TLDco
Links to all the gear - link.thinlinedefenseco.com/Carrier101links
00:00 plate Carrier 101
02:33 Sponsor Fatboy - Discount Code TLDco
03:21 Biases
03:50 Start with the correct size plates
05:40 How to Measure your chest
06:45 Plate sizes - small to large
07:30 3 Rules of Plate Buying
09:32 Setup - Front Plate Bag
12:55 Setup - Rear Plate Bag
13:33 Setup - Connect Shoulder Straps
14:00 Sizing - Front and Rear Bag Position
16:03 Setup - Cummerbund Connection
17:20 Setup - Add Plates and Cummerbund pouches
17:37 Sizing - Cummerbund Height
18:52 Sizing - Cummerbund Tight
20:30 Jump around test fit
20:51 Plate Carrier 201: Buyer's Guide Next!
(DISCLAIMER: Filming adhered to safety protocols at a licensed public range, supervised by certified professionals, featuring only legal items. Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws was maintained throughout. This video does not reflect the opinions of any federal entity in any way and all opinions are solely those of the TLD team. Magazines in videos have all been modified to the much less scary 29-round magazines.
Remember, We're idiots.
This post may include paid advertisements or affiliate links. If you use one of the gear links, Thin Line Defense Co earns a small commission without any additional cost to you. This supports the growth of our channel and enables us to review more quality gear for you. Thank you for your incredible support!)
