Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Plate Carrier Buyer's Guide! In the next part of our plate carrier series, we go over all the features you should look for when buying a carrier to give you the best bang for your buck as a consumer. This hopefully weaponizes you as the consumer to make the best buying choices possible.
Video 1: Plate Carrier Setup and Sizing Video - youtu.be/tW52ZIDTv3c
Dynamic Principles DPC
link.thinlinedefenseco.com/DPCBundle
Discount Code TLDco
Defense Mechanisms MEPC
link.thinlinedefenseco.com/Mepcv3loadout
Discount Code TLDco
Agilite K-Zero SF
link.thinlinedefenseco.com/KZeroSF
Discount Code TLDco
Shaw Concepts ARC V2
link.thinlinedefenseco.com/ShawARCv2
Spiritus LV 120
spiritussystems.com/lv-120-plate-carrier-kit
Full loadout and links here - link.thinlinedefenseco.com/BuyersGuideList
00:00 Plate Carrier Buyer's Guide
02:37 Sponsor - Nocturn - Discount Code TLDco
03:25 Biases
04:00 Materials
05:50 Demand a good Buying experience
08:00 Bag - Fitted or Retention Strap
09:25 Angled Shoulder Strap - No Exception!
11:02 How you want your straps to connect in
12:00 Front Admin Area - Loop AND Molle
13:55 Placards - It's a must
14:45 Front Cable Management
15:10 Loop panel up front
15:55 Plate Bag Adhesion
15:50 Rear Bag - You want Molle!
17:35 Rear Bag Zippers
18:45 Drag Handles - Hurt feelings warning
19:55 Rear Bag
21:30 Finger cummerbunds are poop
22:53 Prioritize cummerbund expansion
24:15 Connect into the placard...
24:50 You want QDs
25:05 Shoulder Pads
25:45 Let me know your questions
(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 Plate Carrier Buyer's Guide! In the next part of our plate carrier series, we go over all the features you should look for when buying a carrier to give you the best bang for your buck as a consumer. This hopefully weaponizes you as the consumer to make the best buying choices possible.
Video 1: Plate Carrier Setup and Sizing Video - youtu.be/tW52ZIDTv3c
Dynamic Principles DPC
link.thinlinedefenseco.com/DPCBundle
Discount Code TLDco
Defense Mechanisms MEPC
link.thinlinedefenseco.com/Mepcv3loadout
Discount Code TLDco
Agilite K-Zero SF
link.thinlinedefenseco.com/KZeroSF
Discount Code TLDco
Shaw Concepts ARC V2
link.thinlinedefenseco.com/ShawARCv2
Spiritus LV 120
spiritussystems.com/lv-120-plate-carrier-kit
Full loadout and links here - link.thinlinedefenseco.com/BuyersGuideList
00:00 Plate Carrier Buyer's Guide
02:37 Sponsor - Nocturn - Discount Code TLDco
03:25 Biases
04:00 Materials
05:50 Demand a good Buying experience
08:00 Bag - Fitted or Retention Strap
09:25 Angled Shoulder Strap - No Exception!
11:02 How you want your straps to connect in
12:00 Front Admin Area - Loop AND Molle
13:55 Placards - It's a must
14:45 Front Cable Management
15:10 Loop panel up front
15:55 Plate Bag Adhesion
15:50 Rear Bag - You want Molle!
17:35 Rear Bag Zippers
18:45 Drag Handles - Hurt feelings warning
19:55 Rear Bag
21:30 Finger cummerbunds are poop
22:53 Prioritize cummerbund expansion
24:15 Connect into the placard...
24:50 You want QDs
25:05 Shoulder Pads
25:45 Let me know your questions
(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!)
