Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Lev from Agilite answers tough questions about being an Israeli reservist, sharing insights and personal experiences in this candid Q&A session.
0:00 Intro
0:36 How has the current conflict in Israel changed how Agilite develops new products for the IDF and civilian market?
1:56 How did you get started at Agilite?
5:24 If Bigfoot takes my carrier, adjusts it to fit, and fills it with beef jerky, should I share it with the crew when I get it back?
5:58 What gear changes did you make after fighting in Gaza? Any tips?
6:53 For a company with mission-specific needs, how much R&D input comes from non-specialized questionnaire respondents?
8:06 Hypothetically, in 1917, how many corned beef cans and grenades fit on a Subzero plate carrier, and could it stop a bayonet?
9:27 Will you guys be at Shot Show this year?
9:57 What’s your favorite Agilite kit and why?
10:45 Can you share an example of user feedback driving a design change and your vision for the Sub-Zero Plate Carrier in extreme environments?
11:48 Is a plate carrier worth it for self-defense and home protection
13:13 How do you keep your beard looking so good?
13:58 Do you ever doubt your designs? And how do soldiers handle bathroom needs in urban battlefields like Gaza?
18:03 What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened while wearing Agilite?
18:30 Training is better than gear, which is widely agreed on. In your opinion, what’s the bare minimum gear needed to be effective?
19:59 When will the Reaper Rig be available
20:06 What compensation does Boomba get? Does he have retirement or health benefits?
20:24 What type of motorcycle do you ride, and where’s your favorite place to ride?
21:23 What are your favorite candies or morale boosters you always carry?
21:46 What's it like to go to war as a civilian?
23:40 I'm on testing team 11 in the T&E program. When will I get a prototype?
23:59 What’s the hardest lesson from combat that you now apply to designing
24:09 What was the hardest task in this war, and which Agilite gear helped the most?
25:34 Any tips for young infantrymen on managing stress and unwinding during hardships?
27:51 Is lying on your mags with the O3 as comfortable as the K19?
28:31 What’s the best leadership lesson you’ve learned in your career or life?
29:54 What are the differences between the K19, Sub-Zero, and K0?
30:52 Have you received letters from users about your gear saving them?
32:20 What product do you use on your hair?
32:40 Has any experience in your career influenced your product designs?
33:33 Why do we say 'taking a dump' when we’re actually leaving it behind?
33:50 You should do Finnish Brutality—love you!
34:16 How does Agilite prioritize features for new gear and balance military needs with growing civilian interest?
37:08 Winner announcement
Lev from Agilite answers tough questions about being an Israeli reservist, sharing insights and personal experiences in this candid Q&A session.
0:00 Intro
0:36 How has the current conflict in Israel changed how Agilite develops new products for the IDF and civilian market?
1:56 How did you get started at Agilite?
5:24 If Bigfoot takes my carrier, adjusts it to fit, and fills it with beef jerky, should I share it with the crew when I get it back?
5:58 What gear changes did you make after fighting in Gaza? Any tips?
6:53 For a company with mission-specific needs, how much R&D input comes from non-specialized questionnaire respondents?
8:06 Hypothetically, in 1917, how many corned beef cans and grenades fit on a Subzero plate carrier, and could it stop a bayonet?
9:27 Will you guys be at Shot Show this year?
9:57 What’s your favorite Agilite kit and why?
10:45 Can you share an example of user feedback driving a design change and your vision for the Sub-Zero Plate Carrier in extreme environments?
11:48 Is a plate carrier worth it for self-defense and home protection
13:13 How do you keep your beard looking so good?
13:58 Do you ever doubt your designs? And how do soldiers handle bathroom needs in urban battlefields like Gaza?
18:03 What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened while wearing Agilite?
18:30 Training is better than gear, which is widely agreed on. In your opinion, what’s the bare minimum gear needed to be effective?
19:59 When will the Reaper Rig be available
20:06 What compensation does Boomba get? Does he have retirement or health benefits?
20:24 What type of motorcycle do you ride, and where’s your favorite place to ride?
21:23 What are your favorite candies or morale boosters you always carry?
21:46 What's it like to go to war as a civilian?
23:40 I'm on testing team 11 in the T&E program. When will I get a prototype?
23:59 What’s the hardest lesson from combat that you now apply to designing
24:09 What was the hardest task in this war, and which Agilite gear helped the most?
25:34 Any tips for young infantrymen on managing stress and unwinding during hardships?
27:51 Is lying on your mags with the O3 as comfortable as the K19?
28:31 What’s the best leadership lesson you’ve learned in your career or life?
29:54 What are the differences between the K19, Sub-Zero, and K0?
30:52 Have you received letters from users about your gear saving them?
32:20 What product do you use on your hair?
32:40 Has any experience in your career influenced your product designs?
33:33 Why do we say 'taking a dump' when we’re actually leaving it behind?
33:50 You should do Finnish Brutality—love you!
34:16 How does Agilite prioritize features for new gear and balance military needs with growing civilian interest?
37:08 Winner announcement
