Vaultek LifePod 2 Review: How does it compare to the original Lifepod?

[@drews5569]

Great video. A couple of points: the original LifePod can no longer be opened with a fork (program button is disabled when the safe is locked), and the original LifePod now comes with a steel security cable. So the primary difference is really just size and the tray.

[@ChrispyThings]

I’m aware of both points but thanks for the input 👍🏻

[@QuentinDarrentino]

@@ChrispyThings How do you know which original lifepod is the upgraded fork proof version and which original is not. Theres alot of originals for sale from third party sellers.

[@ChrispyThings]

@@QuentinDarrentino There’s now a cover that protects the program button. Vaultek sent an upgrade kit to fix the issue after this video was released.

[@arcadeslum5882]

@@ChrispyThings physical access to the program button is irrelevant. I’ve attempted to reset the program myself with the lid open but the lock bar engaged and the program button is disabled when the lock is engaged.

[@betteroffoutdoors6]

@@arcadeslum5882 he just wants to feel important, like his one video was the hump that broke the camels back. 😂

[@thomass5169]

They (Vaultek) have resolved every issue that you wanted to be addressed, except for the carrying strap, which is still an upgrade. I like the fact that you can somewhat customize your order, keeping the entry-level system at a more affordable price. Nice review.

[@jalermaling8736]

I had to buy the carrying handle/strap seperately, included in a "Rumble Kit" purchase that had 2x extra pluck & base foam and a Lid Organizer.

[@toskobosko]

Thank you for the review Sir. You did cover all the questions I had. I'm glad you did mention their picking issues with the previous models and happy that they fix it. Great job!!!

[@chrisham9]

Great review of the life pod 2.0. Just received mine in the mail yesterday as a late Christmas gift from my wife. Excited to put my firearm and other things in it.

[@GunnerAl9]

Great video and I agree with you about the turning the interior LED light off using a simple switch; however, in talking with some design engineers, most are instructed, "If you can do it with written code on a chip, we don't have to spend money on a switch, wiring, etc." Bottom line is money, even if it's for a 1/4 cent switch. And today's engineers' thought process is, "I want it to look cool and futuristic, so let's write more code for multiple functions." I constantly talk to design engineers on software logic, problems and their lack of understanding to user interface. I tell them "Quit trying to create the Star Ship Enterprise when we only need a 1974 Pinto!" I get stared at because they have no idea what a 1974 Pinto is!

[@ChrispyThings]

I want that 74 Pinto!

[@aaaaa1957]

I’ll be ordering the 2.0 in about 10 minutes. I have one of the smaller ones, mine came with a cable not a nylon strap. The bigger one will stay in my nightstand or somewhere in my home, it just a little too big and heavy to lug around. Thanks for sharing.

[@BW-sd3bk]

These are very well-built cases. Note that if you use it to store a handgun, thicker (wider) models such as a SIG P226 or P229 you won’t be able to use the tray.

[@LastGateFitness]

What if you use the foam insert and cut out the shape of your gun?

[@jalermaling8736]

Very true, some handgun models quickly make you realize "Full Size" categorization is quite relative when storage and carrying demands come into play. In some EDC storage instances you'll have to discard the Lid Organizer, and any other extra foam, to accommodate extra mags, Lights, etc.

[@christianwiley4138]

How about a Glock 19 gen 5

[@mzbarsk]

Have original Lifepod. Increased size of 2.0 is a nice change ever since I stuck an optic on my Glock. More room at the cost of 1lb? Yes, please.

[@m6140341]

Excellent review - thanks for doing a SBS comparison

[@lifeonmars2971]

Great review. Just received my 2.0 and I have the original as well...love them both

[@shadowprepper9358]

Thanks for the quality video, definitely perfer the new version, but I carry a full size 1911 for edc, hence the preference.

[@Justifiedforce]

I bought the colion noir lifepod 2.0. It's awesome

[@ChrispyThings]

That looks to be the best version.

[@HuckleBerry476]

Same! Well... Asked Santa for one for Christmas 🤣

[@WD-yx4fd]

Just got the sand special edition. Love all the extra foam and inserts. I wish we got the handle for free though. Seems like a silly thing to charge extra for when we are already paying 150+. I made mine a combo and carry it in the sling made for the 2.0 the lock it to under the seat if I can't carry a firearm into somewhere. Carry my full-size and all other EDC needs in the lifepod 2.0 then use the bag for my extra mags for body carry edc and have a small armor plate slipped in the back. Clutch new set up, now time for a cool new knife to carry with it.

[@Justifiedforce]

@@WD-yx4fd check out the gerber fastball coyote color from bladehq. It’s on sale.

[@WD-yx4fd]

I sure will. Going to look at a few at our local gun and feed store. They have them starting at 85 all the way up to 400 so should be a fun time playing with all the different options. Ill be sure to check this one out too.

[@Sn-tk8rq]

Thanks for the video. It was a good comparison.

[@TheWraithone]

I'll be waiting on the 3.0 or at the very least a 2.5 lol. The biometric scanner is a must. If your needing to get to your weapon fast and your adrenaline is pumping, your not going to have the ability to punch in a code much les trying to remember the code for it when seconds count.

[@ChrispyThings]

Agreed

[@stevek6427]

If I was traveling and in a hotel, I would leave it unlocked while I was in the room. I'd only lock it when the gun must be secured. Biometrics can fail too.

[@mzbarsk]

If you need to get to your weapon fast, don't rely on biometrics. Get a mechanical safe like Fort Knox pistol box. Biometrics don't work too well with oily hands or when sweating - something that WILL happen when adrenaline is pumping.

[@jalermaling8736]

Hope you had a solution. I bought the biometric option of Lifepod 2.0 a month ago.

[@onlyagreeingsometimes]

OK, so can someone still use a fork to get in and yap the buttons.. but not to change the code to open it, but instead to press the button to stop you from using the key 🔑 (let's just say you didn't add a code and had it locked with a key only)

[@trrific1]

Hi! How do I setup bluetooth on the LifePod 2.0. Thanks! This LifePod 2.0 is surely not worth the price!

[@onlyagreeingsometimes]

Is there a smaller one for travelling that is lock proof

[@timpelletier1995]

You should get the colion noir one it looks even better same thing just different color and says pew pew life on it I love the thing just waiting for it to show up lol thanks for the review

[@kylekuehne5976]

How do you like the safe thus far? I'm in the market lol

[@carlito3500]

Will this fit under a car seat?

[@ChrispyThings]

It fits under mine

[@RaneMP2016]

Im going to Spain in a few months and wondering if this will be okay to travel with. Only using to hold passport and other valuables.

[@ChrispyThings]

Check the laws in your specific state or country

[@michaelcope2329]

Wow what a great idea, a lockable box on a steel cable that I can put in soft side carry bag, that houses all my EDC gear, the stuff I"m actually supposed to have in my pockets. Yea.....I must be missing something.

[@ChrispyThings]

Yep. You’re missing something alright…

[@michaelcope2329]

CT look at this from 40,000' these things are supposed to be in ones pockets or otherwise on one's person. The fact the items are not and in a locked box in a bag and bound by a chain, is a sign of a much, much larger problem. That was my point and I think you missed that@@ChrispyThings

[@mdredheadguy1979]

Niiiiiice! I wonder if it’ll fit my full sized Glock 21 pistol.

[@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER]

random pointless curiosity, can the first lifepod fit inside the 2.0? it looks like it might.

[@calebwooldridge242]

Hmm, trying to determine if this is actually worthwhile to get if you don't carry a handgun and just want something lockable for in the car/travel. I'm not huge into security features so something like the orbitkey nest might be better suited but this has a nice high tech appeal and more storage space.

[@ChrispyThings]

It’s all I use this for is a portable travel safe.

[@kingjusticeny]

Great Video I think Im going to buy it 👍🏽

[@WristWatcher]

They fixed the lockpicking issue a long time ago on the original lifepod.

[@ChrispyThings]

Not on mine, clearly.

[@yophxaz]

Your wrist watch caught my eye , what you wearing ? :)

[@ChrispyThings]

That’s the Dango Chrono. I love their watches.

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

This thing is sweet. No question about it. But it costs $500 on Amazon Canada. That's more than all my cigars and their humidor combined.

[@WestCoastChicano]

Gr8 vid as usual. It seems like a gr8 product. But the fact that it's made out of plastic bothers me. If it were steel I'd buy it today. I don't see how this product is just as good as steel when it comes to someone looking to pry it open. A resourceful thief can get into anything but steel would slow him down more than plastic. 🇺🇸

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks! I should say that if it was made of steel it would really hurt it’s portability. I agree that it would be more difficult to open, but this is meant to sit in your car or take with you on a trip. Chances of running into a master thief with burglary tools are slim to none. Thanks for watching!

[@perniciouspete4986]

@@ChrispyThings I'm concerned about the plastic, too, and I don't think anyone would need burglary tools to crack open the safe. I suspect a good sized slot screwdriver might be enough.

[@MD-eu7mx]

Glad they changed they design.

[@SandeepSonii]

How can we buy this product in India?

[@GATLINGUNZTV]

What is the micro usb for? If you put a rechargeable battery in it? & for 200 why is the carry handle a upgrade?

[@ChrispyThings]

If the battery dies, you plug in the usb to get power to the safe to get in. It’s a back up to the key it comes with. And the handle is an upgrade, how is it not?

[@perniciouspete4986]

So the shelf is just a piece of plastic, right? When you open the safe to grab the pistol in an emergency, you have to move the shelf out of the way before you can get to the pistol, which would take two hands or one hand for two tasks. In other words, using the shelf would take twice the hands or twice the time to get to the pistol. Nope, no shelf for me.

[@ChrispyThings]

I wouldn’t have the shelf in this safe with a pistol. I’d probably remove it

[@lvnsnaperify]

Does the tray count as separate compartment for ammo

[@RetroTeddyBear]

The only way for the tray to fit with a handgun, would be if it was a narrow subcompact. Then you'd have trouble fitting boxed ammo on top. The next problem is using the tray will allow everything to slide around like crazy, so extra foam cut to your needs will be needed.

[@Thomk121]

I bought the original for my sig p320 carry. I measured and it fit, it was snug but it fit. But i was a complete dumbass and forgot to account for my new Holosun. Smh. Dummy. So i returned it and ordered the 2.0

[@dennisb57]

Video was recorded too close. Can see the actual size of the 2.0 vs the other Lifepod.

[@ChrispyThings]

It wasn’t recorded too close. It was recorded at the perfect distance. 👍🏻

[@v.a.4897]

thx great video

[@kuftamarc]

Good info. What a disappointment to have micro-USB instead of USB-C.

[@ChrispyThings]

I’m hoping for a standard USB C for version 3

[@redcap3539]

Forgot my mastercode and can't open it now...ughhh

[@ChrispyThings]

Get in with the key and reset your passcode

[@redcap3539]

@Chrispy Things [EDC] the key won't open it either. The anti pry is engaged, so the battery has to die for the key to work

[@thomasmanson1119]

That tray looks pretty useless since with a knife and a flashlight it doesn’t appear that a pistol will fit in there with them.

[@snowfall1771]

Micro usb for the win !!!

[@brandensoutdoorb-channel8084]

Didnt show a handgun inside

[@ChrispyThings]

Damn. Nothing gets by you! I use this primarily for traveling but I’m sure a lot of other channels show their handguns inside this safe. Thanks for watching!

[@DangerRussDayZ6533]

These are pretty cool but way too expensive for what they are, and what they are is a nice easy carry case for thieves with bolt cutters to take your guns! In all seriousness, if you travel (fly) a lot I guess these might be worthwhile... otherwise save yourself some money and buy a Liberty car safe. Only leave your guns in the safe when you absolutely can't have them on you or can't put them away. Don't leave your guns in your car. That is how your guns become someone else's guns.

[@MPHampel86]

They’re also a great safe to have sitting on your nightstand. My 10 year old step-daughter will be with us for the next six months, so my shotgun can no longer be under the bed within reach of where I sleep at night. All guns get locked up in my Liberty, and my sidearm will be in my LifePod with biometric scanner on my bedside nightstand so I can access it quickly if needed. During the day it’s in my waistband. That’s the main reason I bought it.

[@TheWorldsGreatest024]

they do have a biometric finger scanner

[@ChrispyThings]

Not standard with this model no. There are other safes they have with biometrics, but not this one. As I showed this video that came out before the 2.0 had it so no I didn’t make a mistake

[@brandonmendez458]

They updated the models a while ago and now both the original and 2.0 come with a biometric option that costs an extra $40

[@kacperkosowski9506]

Pleased

[@Trusty335is]

They should’ve swapped everything new to use usb-c for faster charging

[@brassbelt]

It would’ve been nice if you laid a pistol inside to see how it clears with the upper tray.

[@ChrispyThings]

👍🏻

[@McDylanNuggets]

Baffled that this thing has micro USB. Almost a deal breaker bc those ports are prone to failing.

[@erikhope8315]

I simply cut a piece off an old credit card and put it inside to cover the reset button......problem solved...

[@luisdiazvega]

expensive

[@fiji310]

Great video until he said olight 🤮🤮🤢🤢

[@ChrispyThings]

Lol, not a fan?

[@fiji310]

@@ChrispyThings i like the videos, but not olights there garbage, surefire is the way to go, quality in this industry no one says you have to go broke or anything but people can't wait and try going broke buying juke, and it not lasting when they could have just waited and got quality stuff, like a friend of mine bought a excellent rife he bought a BCM and couldn't wait and didn't have the money to buy quality optics so he goes on Amazon spends like $600 on juke and it broke in a month 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ i told him he should have waited and bought something that will hold up, now he can't even get his money back smh...quality stuff in my opinion and any operator is surefire, Leupold, eotech, Trijicon etc. As far as rifes BCM, Daniel defense, Aero precision, sig sauer, mind you just my opinion. You don't have to go broke in this industry waiting and patience will help you make the decision and less likely to go broke

[@airwaveindustriesmusic]

Those side clips are a horrible design and one extra step I am not about

[@SilverbackGeurrilla]

Too bad it’s not X-ray proof.

[@ChrispyThings]

Lead?

[@TheNateNellyReport]

So click bait... I thumbs down you.

[@ChrispyThings]

Go look up the definition of click bait then come back. Thanks for the thumbs down though bud. 👎🏻

[@phatroe]

Here's my 2 cents - I think the lifepod2.0 can hold a G43x and 4 s15 mags with some olights and a Holosun 507k and some pocket knifes and pepper spray, and some ID's, and a few other edc items 🇺🇸👍💯

[@NandoSoWavy]

Thank you for your awesome review. I cant wait to open mine up for Christmas.

[@Parker_Jim]

Really like the 2.0. Should still leave enough room in my rucksack for other essentials when I travel. Love the design. Great review.

[@jalermaling8736]

After going through tens of travel security safe options and reviews, I finally bought the Lifepod 2.0 Biometric option (the one you reviewed didn't have the biometric feature as you understandably had a gripe about it). Very study, stylish, functional, secure, near un-hackable. If you're in LE, and prone to regular air travel, this is your go-to EDC travel safe.

[@pdub422]

The old lifepod had the security upgraded as well, it is also"fork proof" now

[@3thundermonkey]

That's good is it still cheaper?

[@pdub422]

@@3thundermonkey yes, it's also smaller/lighter/more compact, so I would make the decision based more on the size of unit you need

[@HotBoii91]

Does 2.0 have the same security upgrade?

[@andrewmconrad]

Nice review. I just bought one. I did a review and for $160, I think the should've included the pluck foam. I can see the organizer and handle being extra, but the pluck foam should've been included.

[@rampagephoenix1735]

So basically it's the more sensible modern day version of the RE4 suitcase.

[@Ray-ru3pc]

watch him pick this with a spoon

[@jayfig78]

Is there a way to confirm whether a double stack Glock 26 or 19 will fit underneath while the tray is on top? I wanted to confirm before I spend the money. And no reviews that I’ve seen seems to address that.

[@ChrispyThings]

I personally can’t since I don’t have either one

[@AndrewHaley2525]

Will the original fit inside the 2.0?

[@ohyamean]

This guy every show I buy something new. 👍🏾 thanks for introducing the world of EDC to me.

[@experienceprecision5406]

Careful I would only keep this in your home. Nice little package for a thief to snag . You could get a nice little fire proof safe for that money.

[@ThatCleanMT]

@@experienceprecision5406 lmao. Shut up.

[@ThatCleanMT]

Number one thing that pissed me off about this was them leaving out the handle. I bought the Colin edition and at 220 bucks, it’s ridiculous that the handle was absent.

[@ChrispyThings]

Agreed

[@thomasmanson1119]

9v batteries suck bigtime, but I’lll bet you know that already.

[@ARandomTrex]

I love everything except the micro USB. That really kills it for me. Keeping another chord when I already have most of my plugs used kills me. I also agree with the light button.

[@arcadeslum5882]

@@wrxkyle or throw away the cable and keep the physical key…

[@JoelBondurant]

8:08 - Lockpickinglawyer

[@Aditya-wg3lp]

Thank you

[@johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899]

Average length of battery life?

[@mrmgjohnson]

The round magnet you mentioned in the lid is what triggers the LED light if you have it turned enabled.

[@krsone1585]

Just ordered one.

[@Alkalineman]

My local Costco had the 1.0 for $70 vs 130 for the 2.0.

[@chargerscurt]

Did you do the review on the bag?

[@makingmoney8405]

Honestly I love their products . I like the smaller unit better , I lock it in my tire well when I must leave my gun in the car because I entered a gun free zone which there are quite a few in NYC , lol , quite a few . The one thing I would love to see from this company is a steel handle that can be pulled out from the top of the box so it can be carried easily , instead of having to place it into a knapsack . I do not like holding it in my hands and walking with it as someone can try to snatch it and run off , a steel handle that can come out of the top like a carry on suitcase would be awesome . Then I would use it for all my items as my everyday briefcase

[@JinKee]

Vault-Tec? Just in time for Operation Anchorage.

[@kurtismeinhardt68]

This guy gets it.

[@aydinsha]

Wait so the 2.0 basically was made bigger, and they added a little light. But then took away actually safety features like a cylinder key? And as you said, no type C input in 2022....

[@onlyagreeingsometimes]

It's not smart having a thumb print opener. If someone is coming for you, and they only had one 🔫🏹 now they'll have two once they get your hand.

[@yannanydeira]

This is amazing but I need something to store my MacBook in, but it's just not large enough still 13.75"L X 9" W... is that too much to ask??????? any suggestions like this but large enough for a laptop?

[@Wichitan]

Currently setting up a self-defense rig for my granddaughter, who's leaving for college out-of-state next year and this is on the list. Thanks for the thorough review!

[@jamman1103]

Any idea what the usb port is for? Is it for charging the 9V, or for charging a device using the 9V?

[@molonlabe9602]

It is for putting a power supply into so you can open it electronically in the case the batteries die and you don't have the physical key or you have disabled the physical key, which can be done to make the physical lock pick proof. If they change to USB-C, I will buy one.

[@Baerrrr83]

Good video. I agree led light should have button inside. And it should have finger print scanner. Be nice and easy quicker, wish you had a full size gun for review to see fit and it it would close with full size gun and new rack above it. Thx

[@iTube1128]

Do you know of anyone who tried to defeat it with a hammer?. I am very concern it will crack open like an egg. I love the look of the device and know it's to keep little kids away but in a car can it be defeated with hammer and screwdriver?

[@ChrispyThings]

It’s not a fortress. I’m sure there are plenty of videos on KZbin that test those things.

[@Jonathan906]

My view on a hammer attack is to go for the hinges. The plastic looks weak there, and I do wonder whether a good whack with a hammer would crack open the hinges and allow the lid to opened from that side. Another concern is the thin cable, which I suspect can easily be cut using tin snips and possibly even household scissors. I remember years ago when my then employer bought cable locks for laptops, and I was able to snip the cables on them using the office scissors. So go figure. A length of heavy chain would be more resistant to an attack like that.

[@marqwalton2986]

What kind of amazing watch do you have on?

[@ChrispyThings]

It’s a Dango Chrono with the leather band.

[@edwinlopez6626]

Beautiful ! my Choice is made ! 2.0 it is !

[@TheMichaeldch]

Can't wait to see how lockpick lawyer gets into this one 🤣 Does the company at least offer a discount to previous customers? Since they sold them something that can be opened with silverware? 🤔

[@ChrispyThings]

They since fixed the problem on version 1 by sending an upgrade kit so they at least made good on that. As for this version 2, nobody has been able to pick it with a fork yet. Hopefully never! Lol

[@skibum415]

@@ChrispyThingswhat did you need to swap for the LPL fork fix? How long did it take? I was wondering if the microUSB could be used to flash the device then disabling 'PIN' programming while open would be easy to do. Same goes for reprogramming the light access. While it wouldn't be a dedicated single physical switch or toggle one could program the keys to be any code, perhaps just the lock button as long as the lid is ajar.

[@cesrlop]

I just got my life pod 2.0 and thank you for the great review.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Another good video and I am down to making a decision to one of these two travel safes. Are both TSA approved? It is my understanding that either box will allow you program from a 4 code to a eight code, right? In addition, the larger LifePod 2.0 will allow more cartridges and perhaps a box of ammunition that the smaller does not allow. Per the video, it seemed that both are quite lightweight and if you carry in a backpack I wonder if larger is just too big. However, I do like the interior light in the LifePod 2.0 when you open it up. Thanks.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

You did answer the codes question and did a wonderful job on the exterior dimensions and the weights compared for both models and my ONLY question is that you did not state TSA approved for the 2.0?

[@ChrispyThings]

They claim both are TSA compliant but I don’t fly. So I did not test those claims.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@ChrispyThings Thanks

[@danew637]

Micro usb deal breaker for me sorry lifepod

[@molonlabe9602]

Yep, me too.

[@raytomsick6133]

When is the bag video coming out? Love your review and thinking about buying would love bag video ASAP please. There are no good bag reviews for this bag out.

[@StabbyMcStabwood]

USB type C are way more expensive, that's why it doesn't have one.

[@ChrispyThings]

That’s not true at all. Type C is the standard and it should absolutely have it. I’m not interested in saving the few dollars for micro. I want the convenience of carrying only 1 cable for all my devices. Europe already set that standard. The US should be next

[@StabbyMcStabwood]

@@ChrispyThings you can choose to believe it or not, but it's literally more labor for the little sweatshop hands to assemble the wires that go into a type C. I'd rather have the type C for all my devices as well, but I'm not running a tech equipment manufacturer in China.

[@StabbyMcStabwood]

I'm not making this stuff up. There's even KZbin videos about it. Gamers Nexus has made videos walking through the manufacturers plant floor talking about the extra expense and labor of using type C.

[@santosurbina3836]

The lack of integration of the USB-C is pretty disappointing.

[@soxfourtyfive7582]

Nice review, I agree about the light single button. Still looks like a great portable safe

[@AimSmallMissSmall_TV]

nice thanks

[@daveevans7151]

Great video! 2024 and still no USB-C and no rechargeable 18650 lithium-ion battery. Still leaning to the 2.0 vs original for air travel though.

[@cubesix5]

Would like to see the lockpickinglawyer tackle this safe again also vaultek should thank him for exposing that flaw

[@ChrispyThings]

True

[@lordsnooth2676]

What is the included bungee cord for??

[@scottubz]

Diggin the fenix def a fenix fan over olight

[@estaldamasnl88]

Great video the best I seen so far!

[@02051970sonny]

They should put a handle on the next one.