Plate Carrier and Belt Setup for 2022

[@jimmyjames1045]

Man I am blown away at how well you explain everything for us guys on the civilian side. Your emphasis on how things are different for everybody and personal choice I think really set you apart from the rest of the KZbin world, I'm now subscribed and will probably be inch every video you've ever made wow waiting around on pavers at work!!!

[@calebwilliam8361]

Depends on environment but I would mostly say Ranger green and earthly colors like brown are best everywhere. As someone in the SouthEast, US M81 is my favorite drip to run personally.

[@Shredwizard445]

I'm probably within 100 miles of you, and I'm rocking SOG tiger stripe, definitely feel you on the M81, we can even be invisible with many shades of olive drab, coyote tan, and flat dark earth. Stay Dangerous af big dawg

[@swaggjs23]

Us m81 is one of the best looking vamos IMO aswell 🙌🏽👌

[@Shredwizard445]

@@swaggjs23 agreed, Woodland has a special 80's action hero cool guy vibe, as well as just looking pleasant

[@JimmySilverFoot]

I'm in southeast Louisiana. Sometimes I wash they would make tac gear in hunting camo patterns.

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6014]

Big m81 fan boi here. I can't get enough of it

[@ToddBeck]

He's the most honest and humble guy on the internet. Thank you.

[@JT-xi7el]

Add a paint can opener to your kit. Allows to get out jammed spent casings they get stuck in the chamber , can retain it with cord and string to your molle .

[@kooshi8604]

Love that “preach wat u teach” good your setting a good example is key to learning and teaching no bs

[@Just_A_Gun_Guy]

I have two setups. I keep a VERY minimalist haley strategic flatpack with a D3CRM and medical dangler. This also includes a pdw and other basic stuff to get home where I have more kit. I keep that with me as a way to get home to my better gear and nothing else. The next kit I have is a odg full plate carrier and chest rig, rifle, belt, helmet, etc. That's more home defense for civil unrest and potential bug out gear. I don't really believe in camo for civil unrest or whatever standard civilian situation you would come across. If I need to disappear into the woods, you'd be far better off with a full body set of real tree camo setup for your environment than say multicam or whatever.

[@jmitrainingsolutions5591]

I definitely agree with you Ranger green is just an all-around color that can be used for low viz. operations as well as any type of standard operation.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

This!

[@DET_C0RD]

Ranger Green definitely my favorite but I bought everything right in the middle of covid when the only camo available was multicam sooo I use that. Kinda goes with the local environment too.

[@racerdude888]

I run Ranger green because I live pretty deep in the foothills of the Appalachians. There's browns and grays in there too so I rattle can everything.

[@jjones9143]

Finally someone who trains in full gear with there EDC pistol. Don't get why people carry a gun and then train with a different gun just because they are geared up and are carrying on there hip. Anyway good video and dig your gear set-up.

[@alainatanacio9002]

Great video! I appreciate the fact that you focused on the logic behind the configuration and less of the brands being used. Since a lot of us get caught up with getting "the right brands" without really thinking about what are they really for or will they work well for me. Great job and Merry Christmas to you and your family 😊

[@RogerBarrera]

Solid info Brotha and I like the message from David/Goliath! Always appreciate the shoutout as well. I’ll text ya and see if you wanna run some of our AIO carriers with Teklok. They’re great for the belt, they cant and adjustable to any double stack mag. Plus we can wrap them in Ranger Green! Keep up the solid work brotha! 👍🏼👊🏻🤘🏼

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Thanks homie! Yes! I’m in. I’ll get some ordered.

[@mathewfitzpatrick5645]

Gear: Coyote Brown. All day, every day. Clothing: Very situational. Cool Factor: I will never stop wanting to LARP around in M81 Woodland. Bonus: US night desert camo means you're DEEEEP into the geardo shit, and multicam black is PURELY gucciflauge.

[@Jason_The_Man]

Love my Gucciflauge!

[@tylergarrett4498]

Multicam black works better at night and under nightvision better than m81. Mitchell vine also kicks ass under nods

[@Sheild_against_the_wicked556]

I usually use od green. In my area, multicam tropic works very well and lets me blend right in with my surroundings. Camouflage should be based in your area. Old school woodland camo still works very well and od green and fde works very well with it.

[@MrDrummer2127]

Appreciate the David & Goliath Reference, great way of explaining!

[@renatoruiz8534]

In CA, it's a 1911/2011 chest rig under a snap button jacket that won't print. According to a friend.

[@Version135]

As soon as you got to David and Goliath I knew this was a channel for me.

[@paulmorang8340]

That comms setup is super sick. Nice work man.

[@jpk9171jpk]

Ranger Green is the best, No black is the best, No Multicam is the best. Mix all three together and you get multicam black and then everybody says how it’s the worst choice. 🤦‍♂️

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Hahahaha

[@BF-I-II-V-V-III-VII]

Lol, so true!!😂

[@daltonfales7551]

Depends on what your training for

[@nayyadobson72]

A good base color like ranger green or coyote brown (My go to) is perfect. You can spray paint it and make your own patterns while having a blank canvas instead of trying to fight the preexisting camo. ATACs is also a really good camo, easier on the eyes and breaks up patterns really well.

[@BabaNovac792]

DO NOT SPRAY PAINT .....or if you already did,now look at your clothes under NOD's and IR...talk to me after

[@siege2928]

200% agree with needing to wear your own equipment for your own situation. While I share the same weapons and belt... I do have 2 completely different torso set ups available. Tasmanian mk2, without a front plate, to be light for longer travel scenarios. Second is a PIG PC that does use plates for my scenario that is a more serious personal threat where armor is advantageous. I've hiked with both and believe me, a chest rig and light backpack is so much easier than a PC... If your scenario doesn't weigh too much on direct threats consider being lighter for your own sake.

[@jonnyt16]

Just a US citizen here. I run a belt and a plate carrier. Recently made the honest decision to run my plate carrier totally slick. Realistically, as a civilian, I don't think I will need more ammunition than what is on my belt - I am trying to AVOID a gunfight not get in to one. Running slick will make me much more maneuverable (faster) and extend my endurance (less weight) which I think will be critical in an emergency situation where bullets are flying.

[@BouleyMusic]

where i live, i use odg/rg just as an overall color to match foliage. doesnt need to have the exact same color, just as long as it's close.

[@racerdude888]

I'm a little late to the party but here goes. I live in the north GA woods so I start with Ranger Green. Then I rattle can some brown and dark grey on it. If you look at the woods you see green. Especially in the summer. When you're in the wood there's a lot of brown and grey mixed with the green. I do train in Northern AZ and Utah so I also have FDE gear. If you like Multi Cam and you are creating it, you don't need to spray on light colors to imitate the shine from sunlight. The sunlight itself will do it for you and at night you'll be dark. My 1.2 cents

[@mississippidrifter5960]

The best color depends on the environment and the terrain I'm not going to use green in February at fort Wainwright.

[@jordancollier6945]

Black multicam has been my favorite camouflage for southern oregon. Good in town and in the woods

[@Blacksheeprc2024]

Camelbak armorbak works with your molly quick disconnect and gives you 3l of water for the hot environment, just a recommendation.

[@travelingspartan2035]

I stick to multicam because it works well in the southwest and I already have a bunch of it from the Army. It might be basic of me, but I like it.

[@Breese147]

Running your gear is very important! Even simple stuff such as understanding how far you can properly identify a person with your flash light and then also identify clearly if they have weapon. I did this tonight with some help and we all learned a lot! Another great and easy thing is to take 2 sheets of paper put letters on them and place them on opposite sides of your biggest room in your residence. Can you identify those letters? How easy? Simple thing like this are things that we should be aware of the limitations/advantages/disadvantages of all of our gear! Can you lay down on your stomach with your conceal carry holster? Do you know what to do to draw from that position?

[@TheJBerg]

Concealed draw from prone. That's actually a good one (with an empty firearm) to practice now that you mention it. Real world, you might seek cover initially to reset the assailant's initial advantage.

[@artkingdesignz94]

I love the david and goliath reference. ✊🏽 perfect example and comparison

[@killakev1668]

Mags ,med ,small tool kit,bolt cutters,radio

[@HAVOCRISING_]

Hey brother for all your set up, I dig what your putting down. I always tell my guys on my teams down range. Set it up the way you want and as-long as it’s efficient and meets all my requirements then its good to go, shooters choice. People are gonna always find something to nit pick about. I have been working in the Middle East for about 19 years straight and over 50 deployments. Shooters choice as long as it functions and you can do your job. Good video brother

[@mj6463]

Bible quote at the start of the video? You got a new subscriber. God bless bro.

[@spillehunden]

Yes ranger green it looks badass and its actually useful aside from black witch is just badass and nothing else just extremely hot under the sun

[@capebreton8016]

So many vids of setups ...(awesome honest video by the way) but so many don't include one thing i believe as essential on any plate carrier, chest rig or belt. Its a simple paint can opener! Ever have a jam when it counts...two bucks can save your life. Faster than any mult-tool or knife I ever used. ..wrapped and attached by paracord and a couple of elastics..jammed casing out in seconds. Thanks for the excellent video!

[@Lofinhigh]

MOS Tactical actually sell mods for a range of plate carriers. I ended up getting their velcro tube adapters so i have two options of egress. Adjust angle of tubes using velcro sections and convenience of tubes so you don’t wear your velcro out early.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Hmm interesting

[@americandad5764]

Liked the video. It's always cool to see what other people roll with.

[@jonnybusby6139]

I run all black load out, with easy to cover camo sheets…bright whites, tan, and green camos in three different small bags, light weight and all colors on one load out…

[@normwilson117]

Best color/camo pattern is the one that makes you stand out less in the environment where you operate/work…could be jeans and a black hoodie; dig the spidey cameo at the end

[@blankistblankophobe9078]

My philosophy on belts is that I should be able to fight with just the belt, if needed. Two rifle mags, two pistol mags (at least), medical, sidearm, knife, small GP pouch, dump pouch, done. That way I can put on just the belt, belt + carrier for real SHTF scenarios, or belt + chest rig for light recce work.

[@abc4781]

Agreed 100 percent.

[@jayneubauer3401]

as someone who took an active interest in camo (Marine Recon in the 80's, Army Light Infantry in the 90's) I found that the plain green hides the best in the most environments, and believe me, I have tried them ALL!!!! The next best would be Realtree. But, almost no one makes tactical gear in Realtree. My own gear is a mix of the olive green, tan and coyote brown. Some depended on where I was when I bought it and what was available there. But, I found that the single tones work best. Just my $0.02 worth.

[@theredneckbuddha2763]

I was curious about this, as I've been assembling a mostly OD set of kit, thanks for the insight!

[@watevr4evr]

Realtree is that pattern of a bunch of foliage pics right?

[@theredneckbuddha2763]

@@watevr4evr If you wrap a cheap RealTree (yes you're right aboht the pattern essentially) turkey-blind around your plate carrier, don an OD green shirt underneath and add some on an OD Green helmet cover, you've got yourself the perfect camo pattern. I usually use OD for a base since it's widely acceptable in my region, just cut up some cheap foliage patterns and disperse as needed. If you want me to send you an image link of what I've done with my own kit I'll go ahead and link it 👍

[@watevr4evr]

@@theredneckbuddha2763 nice

[@matthewcastro8519]

@@theredneckbuddha2763 This!! I’m interested in how the results turned out. Can you please send link?

[@hanami917]

Great video Jim! I ran the spiritus LV119 for a while but with it being so thin, the shoulder pads aren't as padded and with the weigh of the carrier it would cause some strain on my shoulders. I upgraded to the London Bridge shoulder pads and they are amazing! Night and day difference and they fit the spiritus perfectly. Just a pro tip ;) Keep up the good work man!

[@robertalford1321]

Great info, thanks 🙏

[@recker3168]

Ranger Green, Multicam and Black Multicam are the colors I run.I’ve always loved the Ranger Green and multicam combo since 75TH Ranger Regiment Circa 2010-2012 days.

[@JsoFLY503]

I live in Portland bro and I 100% felt when you said that civil unrest is inevitable

[@mixmix1487]

As a military man, great to see a civilian run his kit how it should be. A lot of tactical terrys have their kit set up as if they are gonna be operating with a team or an environment that isn’t even existent to them. Good work my friend. And side note, I run my tourniquet backwards as well. Internet special forces guys, relax, it’s ok.

[@YSo_Joker]

Mann thank you for the intro. I had a guy I hired for security for a comedian and he wore his entire armory. It was definitely not needed.

[@Some_dude773]

I like the kryptek patterns. They kind of just turn you into an eye boggling blur with the mixture of light and dark colors

[@equalempyre2838]

love the set up. Extremely streamlined & effective

[@donalddicorcia2433]

Camo is based on two man factors. Color and silhouette. Any earth tone (green, brown,grey) will work well. Deer are difficult to pick up from their color. It’s usually the silhouette or body line that gives them up. That’s where patterned camo excells.

[@mace8349]

MC Black is my fave but it's rarely the most practical

[@edmonddantes2745]

Favorite patterns are alpenflage and chocolate chip. Nobody makes anything in either, but they are very cool looking and effective in their respective environments

[@ETTW69420]

We need more of this. Quit idolizing the Instagram operators people, you don't need all the expensive stuff just because the "cool guys" have it. Get what you need and what you can realistically afford.

[@abryant5258]

I'm surprised you don't have snacks in there... skittles and goldfish are my go-to plate carrier snack

[@matthewcastro8519]

Same☝️

[@ODG-22]

I would say ranger green and multicam are the most applicable for multiple situations like in a city then the woods. Then if you are in a strictly urban environment ranger green, black, and grey are awesome IMO.

[@rossclarkzilchlight6433]

With sunny NZ days and heavy green bush you just have to go with standard Vietnamese Tiger Stripe, it just works !

[@leighyoung4023]

I like the black multicam, then Ranger green, then Coyote brown

[@fishingwithspencie]

I switch between multicam, m81 woodland, and once in a blue moon flecktarn. My coyote brown gear goes well with all of them but I supposed ranger green would as well. My environment tends to lean towards desert and forest more than lush green rainforest so that's why I chose coyote brown gear.

[@BlackRifleBear]

Once you delve into night vision you'll find that ranger green is the best for day and night.

[@micahhenn9441]

Love how you brought up the Bible and applied it to your life 👏🏼

[@daloa3918]

Great Setup but as a Motorcycle driver I would recommend not putting too many tools on your waist height. I know you might not crash on a Motorcycle or similar with that equipment, but lets say you fall right on that pouch its not too safe to have all that equipment on that specific spot. Specifically for motorcycle riders there are waistbags that are protected so either way the tools inside cant hurt you. Also even if you have them placed so they couldnt pearce through with enough impact or if you are just unlucky it could end up badly with that crounch pouch. Personally I would also watch out for those batteries because if they missfunction in the pouch because of heat or impact you may not be aware of that and batteries which are bruning or worse are not to joke about. Hope those tipps help a bit ofcourse I wouldnt tell anyone to change their gear because of these factors but if you really want the maximum safety if helps to consider those points too.

[@Requiem0719]

Thank you for bringing the gospel into your forum. It’s small, but important. Subscribed.

[@wildcat8598]

I agree that Ranger green is probably the all around best gear color. Dark enough while also looking clean and professional. Living where I do I enjoy woodland or M81 camo. But that’s just for my flex😂 I have a nice chest rig in woodland but currently looking at getting a slick style carrier in ranger green.

[@RammaJamma3]

Reason I went tubes is if u use your plate carrier Velcro ends being crap for long. Tubes keep on tubing!

[@koreywilliams4570]

I like the belt for going to the range or for going out to the river to wonder around the woods and setting up random targets to pop at.

[@rtek777]

All depends on the area you plan to use your gear in. Also depends if you want to look military in an urban/suburban environment or want to stand out in a rural setting. Take pictures of the areas you plan or expect to use your gear at then go over all the images and see what color shows up the most. My area, dark to light greens are most common, so Ranger green works best and in the suburbs it looks least military than multicam. When I go hunting, the gear I take is all multicam worn on my hunter's camo clothing. My night time gear for neighborhood and home defense is all black multicam.

[@rhhr5698]

Multicam Black. It’s has no tactical value but looks the coolest. And we all know that’s the most important.

[@CC-oy8ii]

Fr if I’m going to get shot I’m going to look good.

[@rhhr5698]

@@CC-oy8ii I’m glad someone agrees with me!

[@tategrewell6977]

Coyote for all seasons plus is good on woodland patterns for summer/spring, and on dessert patterns for fall/winter.

[@maldo357]

Coyote /FDE is my favorite plus I live in Vegas so it works for me.

[@nessliestrife993]

I like OD green but disruptive grey is just beautiful.

[@vladimirtalijan]

Jim walks in a gun store, Clerk: "What do you need sir?", Jim: "Yes" :)

[@CGrossActual]

Just a consideration, I wouldn’t have gloves in the same area as medical if you’re using it for taking suppressors off etc. I know most med is sealed, however if the outside has lead particles and you use your hands to apply the medical you could be introducing a foreign substance into a wound.

[@jayteefishing1543]

No matter how high end you think your gear is, always reinforce your pouches on your belt with zip ties. It’s a second line of insurance. Gear fails no matter the price tag. The zip ties will also get rid of any unwanted wobble and movement you may have on your belt. It takes time and it’s tedious as fuck but it’s worth it.

[@robertgoodrich8953]

Kuiu’s Verde camp pattern looks cool (most important) and can be used in desert or woodlands.

[@15BN_Pikaxe121]

Cadpat for any sort of summer work

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness6907]

that situation with david was that the armor was too heavy,and too big for him,plus he didnot need it for how he was use to fighting and the sword wasnt his style "at the time" its like the sword(ar15) vs sling shot (shotgun) everyone says get ar15 but if you train with a shotgun then you use what YOU ARE USE TO training with and not what other people say that just shows also that your not guaranteed to win the fight with whats popular to everyone else,good video.

[@bona-fide-mtm]

Ranger green is probably best suited for all around (rural and urban), if it was more readily available in more gear mas grey would be a good option as well. different camos can be better suited for different rural environments. I wish gear came in a darker brown instead of just the bright coyote, more like the dark brown in m81.

[@wehrwxlf]

the average minute man is going to be doing average infantry stuff. no exvac no overhead. just vibin

[@burkebryant]

The sharpie holder is actually to mark the time and date on the application. The white band on the tourniquet. You can also mark targets of course but that's the reasoning behind the sharpie holder. Cheers.

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Nice kit. Except for the huge bag on your left side under your arm that's too big for that location. Tool kit very smart !

[@robertthor3475]

I personally like Multicam black, it's the perfect in between "Well, at least he tried to match his outfit" and "somethings kinda fucky about that guy" to really match my personality.

[@malcolmmartin207]

Would love to see a video on your comms and how it works.

[@tommyseabee2176]

Coyote Brown is the best solid color for gear. It’s what Seabees use and although we are not the masters of the battlefield, we are masters of the bedroom.

[@southern.pride0]

depends on environment, if you’re urban or desert or areas with tan kinda looking areas, use multicam, forrest areas like florida use digi woodland, it depends

[@Bboykidcombo]

Coyote brown everything 😳👌

[@rileyjaythorogood8066]

Being British we mainly use multicam and coyote tan so for my setup I run muliticam clothing and coyote tan equipment 😊

[@kingqp]

I've found that multicam works very well in my desert environment so I went with that. I got a thing for ranger green tho fsfs

[@hitman19971]

Gods Plaid (M81) is clearly the best camo ever made. Ranger Green is cool too.

[@TheJBerg]

MARPAT Woodland would like a word.

[@hitman19971]

@@TheJBerg not even in the conversation

[@readingthebible5413]

Incorrect! MC is Gods favorite camo, by far. RG leg humpers get smote! ;)

[@hitman19971]

@@readingthebible5413 wrong again

[@garywheble4534]

Here's a tactical tip for you the webbing I use when I was in was the 58 patton webbing two problems with it too me was it was heavy but comfortable the other it was in OG only so when you had it on over your DPMDs it stuck out like a soar thumb I was thinking about it one day and my new full size cam scale was on my bunk so I picked it up held it up and bingo it was wider than myself when held lose but it also stretched slightly it also reached below my knees so this is what I made I got three of them sewed two together with cam net cord like a poncho with bottom open neck and two arm holes I also made a slit across the front at belt level leaving acses to my belt buckle and both ammo pouches. We used to get what we called kip shelters they were a eight by five sheet of nylon covers with anti IR twelve holo ally pegs with holes drilled thew the top with six meters of para cord the idea was dig a L trench using the corded pegs form a zig zag over one end of the L trench cover with tarp then soil then top it of with sods of grass .anyway get the sheet cut an oblong large enough to cover the slot in the net and for the drop length from the top of the pouches to belt buckel higharound the slot lace in some green para cord dye it if you don't have the green put a locking toggle on it to tighten it up when the slot is over and around your mag pouches just enough to secure it but not to tight it bunches around the mags .with glue the nylon strip at the top over the slot make some holes in the nylon for zip ties from your third cam scale cut a pice long enough in depth to cover from your sternum to crotch sewe the top to the main body so it hangs down take zip ties and conect the cam scale to the nylon so when you slide your hand under to your ammo pouches the nylon lifts the cam scale away from you to open acses to the pouches done now the use and purpose when it covers your with your belt kit on a bush hat with scrimping on it hangs loosely and bourse up breaches up your hard outline when you look at someone with this on even with just the netting on and no vegetation you are hard to be seen the man behind you with no netting draws the eye immediately. After triles my unit adopted this and when we were sent to different world areas we googled the counter found out the vegetation and soil colouring and eather bought cam scalfs to match the area if we could not find a match we got the basic sand coloured one and tie dyed it to what we needed

[@domdc]

Black and multicam are the ones that fits the best with my everyday blue jeans ;)

[@random_music.mp3213]

tigerstripe and m81 on top baby

[@BamDeadYT]

I personally run a two-tone set up with Coyote brown usually as the base and little pieces of kit here and there in black, or multicam black if it isn't atrocious looking. Belt is full multicam black, Ronin and HRT ARC. But two-tone looks cool, and that's half the battle.

[@edbertomendez9431]

Really good video! Good emphasis on what “works for you” and not going for the what everyone else is doing. Nice set up. 👍🏼

[@brianhartford2859]

OD or Ranger Green adapts to most any environment, especially urban, and looks relatively inconspicuous in low light and from a distance under say a flannel cover shirt with blue jeans. Can be spray patterned if needed. Multicam or woodland is the best patterns, next to OD/Ranger green for general overall camo clothing. I keep an extra woodland pattern top for night ops and/or forested or jungle areas. But it all just depends on what your trying to pose as in the moment. If your hiding in the woods, then the obvious. If your trying to play the part of ordinary citizen, street clothes, gun tucked in your back pocket and a day pack or messenger bag is best.

[@HighMarshalSigismund]

I think Ranger Green looks the best, but for me Multicam fits with my environment the best

[@ACobra289]

I'm new to your channel and so far, I'm impressed with what I've seen.

[@boondogglet132]

olive drab for the drip FDE/coyote for the role play/ modern tough guy arctic/tundra cam- like wearing a red dress at a wedding. few can pull it off but those that do are pure legends urban - you will blend in just fine with that rust bucket 91' f150 that is somehow still 'drivable' oceanic- bless your heart multicam- the only matching parts of your kit are the brand labels.

[@braaap690]

Yes I run soft under my ceramic plates. Great video!

[@larrys009]

Nice to see another vertically challenged guy's setup 👌

[@munnyshot8301]

You mentioned not to bring everything with you on your PC, but from the vid you brought everything... LOL. Great content, keep up the awesome vids.

[@Dex8357]

Great points throughout the video. Love the reference to King David

[@aahhronismyname8068]

This will sound awkward but here i go.. I buy anything on sale. I usually stay with multicam, od green, wolf gray, urban gray, urban digital acu, woodland acu, and khaki. To make it look like my gear is all the same color I first started using black spray paint and mist it over and over til what I wanted was achieved. Then letting it dry for a week I'll blast it with my water hose to get all the excess/ spray paint dust off. If i wanted it darker I'll do it again. Now I use black dye. For patterns like multicam, tropical multicam I only put the dye on the dark blobbies. Then rub it in the material/ rubbing outwards using a nitrile glove. It will get kinda messy. For other solid color gear like just od green and khaki I just do whatever pattern I like and rub the shit out of it. If anyone wanna try this, use little amount of dye. It'll get you far. And keep adding more dye til you achieve what you want. Wash it a week later cause some will come off. If you want it darker.. Just repeat. By using little instead of a giant blob and by rubbing it into the material.. You'll still be able to see the digital and/ or multicam patterns. It'll just be darker