Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Acelink Cataphract - is having scalable armor the true perfect setup? We dive into this carrier and check it out. I know it just looks ridiculous and that added protection is awesome.
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00:00 Acelink Cataphract
01:45 Waht is the Cataphract?
02:45 Sponsor - Nocturn - Discount TLDco
03:30 Biases
04:22 Front Bag Overview
09:18 Soft and Hard Armor
12:19 Inner Padding
12:45 Rear Bag Overview
14:55 Cummerbund
16:20 Shoulder Straps
17:40 Test - Shoulder Strap and Cummerbund adjustment
18:38 Test - Size Adjustment Range
19:40 Test - Plate Insertion and Size
20:56 Test - Colorways
21:23 Test - Expansion
22:15 Test - Donning and Doffing
23:13 Test - Cheek Weld
23:58 Test - Prone Comfort
24:48 Final thoughts and ranking
25:45 Your thoughts on Hybrid Carriers
(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!)
The Acelink Cataphract - is having scalable armor the true perfect setup? We dive into this carrier and check it out. I know it just looks ridiculous and that added protection is awesome.
Loadout and discounts ➡️ link.thinlinedefenseco.com/Cataphract
Join our Newsletter to get all the discounts YouTube says I can't give you: thinlinedefenseco.com
00:00 Acelink Cataphract
01:45 Waht is the Cataphract?
02:45 Sponsor - Nocturn - Discount TLDco
03:30 Biases
04:22 Front Bag Overview
09:18 Soft and Hard Armor
12:19 Inner Padding
12:45 Rear Bag Overview
14:55 Cummerbund
16:20 Shoulder Straps
17:40 Test - Shoulder Strap and Cummerbund adjustment
18:38 Test - Size Adjustment Range
19:40 Test - Plate Insertion and Size
20:56 Test - Colorways
21:23 Test - Expansion
22:15 Test - Donning and Doffing
23:13 Test - Cheek Weld
23:58 Test - Prone Comfort
24:48 Final thoughts and ranking
25:45 Your thoughts on Hybrid Carriers
(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!)
