TACTEC Plate Carrier Tactical Vest - How to Adjust with Andy Stumpf | 5.11 Tactical

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The 5.11 TACTEC Plate Carrier tactical vest is an essential piece of equipment, and can easily be adjusted to work with a variety of different body types. We asked 5.11 ambassador and former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf to help show you how to properly disassemble, adjust and reassemble the vest for maximum use and comfort.
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[@xxr3c0nxusaxx]

I haven’t felt this confused since I was in algebra.

[@saajandoshi]

My college education didn’t prepare me for this. Tbh if I knew it was this complicated I wouldn’t have bought it.

[@claycon]

Omg. I just wanted to know how to put the plates in. I didn’t realize. I didn’t know.

[@jamesmolleur2196]

I thought the same but once you do it you will realize how simple it is....trust me

[@redcartiers]

Man I love how 511 does things. It's like everything has a purpose, there's no random things that you don't know how to use.

[@johnschmidt6089]

And now if they could just get their accounting and shipping departments in order, they would be cookin' with gas.

[@rustymacshackleford6276]

Ahh sarcasm

[@rtydht45r5]

Perfect for taking my overweight wife and 4 kids to Applebee’s on Veterans Day

[@paultran3863]

I just got my vest today and this was a solid tutorial!

[@patatocultivator4184]

😏

[@johnschmidt6089]

Message to Marines: Don't try this on your own. This is far more complex than fitting all the crayons back into the box. Get a sailor to help you.

[@matthewcaldwell1385]

Ha!! That explains why I had to watch this video 1775 times.

[@Nordic_E.T.]

👀

[@TattoosAndWhiskey1109]

The navy can't put together a plate carrier together to save their life!! Maybe they should be like us marines and use super glue and duct tape like your supposed to. How else to you put together a plate carrier?

[@comsky4251]

the only reason I picked this video was because I screwed with my vest and didn't know how to put it back together, so thanks for fixing my issue in less than a minute =)

[@TorreyHoffman]

Thanks! I pulled out the quick-release on my new vest without studying it first, and was wishing Rogue included a one-page manual with the vest...

[@Jam-nh5wb]

I don’t think people understand how helpful that quick release rly is

[@vasilioskatsaitis4791]

Wasn’t expecting to see Andy stumpf here but here he is

[@ThePband]

Andy Stumpf, you're my hero.

[@KKurtz215]

Very useful video, but can you actually talk about how to adjust it for best fit?

[@TimmsyTFG]

Exactly why I can here, pointless video

[@knivesinedc]

Adjust the shoulder straps so that the front plate sits right at the very top of your sternum, where your collar bone meets your sternum. Then make sure the back plate aligns with the front. They should be sitting even with each other. If the back plate sits a touch higher than the front, that's okay, as long as it's not uncomfortable and the front plate is right at the sternal notch. Adjust the cummerbund so that the plate carrier fits snugly against your body, but not so tight that it restricts range of motion. You should be able to take a full deep breath, without feeling like the plate carrier is restricting you. Hopefully this helps

[@triscuba17]

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[@MIKEYSWORLDADVENTURES]

I love this! Thank you for the very comprehensive tutorial easy way to make the adjustments!

[@tania7733]

Ahahaha, dude, you just save my life. Was fighting to much yesterday to fix this straps

[@keithsharp5183]

Andy Stumpf is the coolest.

[@FrankGhal]

After watching this I'm so glad mine fit out of the box

[@JorgeGarcia-lw7vc]

Pain in the ass just to watch

[@adaboy4z]

I found mine New at a pawn shop $15. Couldnt pass on it. I'm 6'3 243 it fits perfect. It will hold 11x14 plates, water hydration pack and first aide kit on side. I adjusted the vest to protect up to the sternal notch. For SHTF its a go.

[@danielbalder]

What 11x14 plates do you use? I'm looking to get some for this PC.

[@adaboy4z]

@@danielbalder spartan armor shooters cut 11x14

[@xdivineHART]

$15???

[@adaboy4z]

@@xdivineHART yep it was a sidewalk sale. I didn't question the price paid and got in my car!

[@rustymacshackleford6276]

Cool story

[@Deadly187]

Mine just arrived. Jesus it's a pain but this fits better than my Condor Sentry Plate Carrier

[@quimfilipe]

Thanks a million, my cable got loose and i didnt know how to fix it. Thanks

[@ghost7444]

That's a pain in the ass just to adjust it.

[@toddjenest3212]

I'd be that guy, "Fuck, I gotta go one more notch." lol

[@TheSmarteralex]

It would be nice if he showed how the vest should look and fit when worn.

[@alexi.dumitru5164]

Hi , i have a question , it does work whit the warrior assault system drop down utility pouch?

[@lizandrotun8989]

Does anyone know it the 5.11 plate carrier that are sold on Amazon come with the plates included?

[@thetitou75017]

a big thank you !!! perfect vidéo ! Merci !

[@jwestphal2010]

Does it hold 10×12 shooters cut? Or is this just for weight plates for exercise?

[@privatejetlag]

when i saw that wire or rope/cable, my question is how does it actually hold at the end position there is no knot or anything at the end, someone explain please

[@drinxs505]

Just skored me a vest(not this brand) and got tired of hearing the velcro so I un-velcro'd the vest,put it on,left enough space to slide the vest on an off but have enough room for two layers of clothing.

[@scottowen1124]

Find doing burpees, one of the wires comes out of the plate carrier, below the cumberbund any suggestions??

[@Camdynslife]

I just bought the bulldog vest and it is identical to this one. I’m not sure if it’s a knock off are there in together?

[@akaikenji518]

thanks to this, my PC wont sag or shake as much in my WODs lmao

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

The only thing I don't like is that the cummerbund is sectional and that the cord is a little too easy to accidentally pull out. *Pro tip- I used a spare nylon MOLLE strap to lock them together in the back so it the cable is pulled out accidentally the cummerbund doesn't fall apart/ out of it's seating in the back portion of the carrier. Could also use 550 cord to accomplish the same thing lashing them together, there's enough play in the elastic sides that normal adjusting is easy. I also recommend taking some colored 500mph tape and wrapping it around a point on the cord behind the looping on the shoulders so it's harder to pull out once adjusted, little extra security.

[@djjerz]

So like.. What if you ask a friend to bring you your vest and they grab it by the handle and your heavy plates cause the cable to come out and the carrier falls apart? Lmao

[@SurgetasticBoog]

Theirs two cords one in front to quick release, One (back plate) to be dragged with

[@knivesinedc]

Funny enough, this is actually the point of that handle. If you are injured in combat or training, the handle can be pulled, the armor sheds itself off of you, and medical teams have quick and easy access without having to cut it off.

[@Pb_Slinger]

Get new friends.

[@snakeenjoyingacanofbeans5219]

The break apart handle is also the drag handle?? How does that make sense?

[@cwillfrommd]

Just bought this one. Which plate size can go in????

[@mny-patentcatalog681]

Interesting and entertaining

[@pneuamtics1]

Thanks for helping

[@arod2104]

The only question I got is... Does it have an NSN?

[@Mrjohndoe2986]

Yo 5.11 I got a 30lb goruck plate. Can I fit it in the 5.11 tactec plate carrier ? Thanks

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@lockdown10]

so we have to buy the actual ballistic plates, right?

[@Sierra_Tango_5]

Would like to see solid side panels with First Spear tubes as an option.

[@Racc1-1]

For anybody wondering, yes this carrier is a PITA, this video makes it look better than it is. With that being said it’s good quality. I currently use it as a trainer with 40lb’s total in mine, the worst part about these is that single point emergency release. I had to just tie my cable in the back to keep it from literally falling apart. It annoyingly comes off the velcro from the weight and lands under my neck.

[@natemitten5787]

What's a pita?

[@kevin9340]

Pain in the ass @@natemitten5787

[@hellsscoutact5379]

Never said how to figure the correct sizing. But if you got to go through all this each time untill it fits, That Sucks. No wonder the 5.11 store had racks full of plate carriers. I'm a big guy. Start at the last possible size and work backwards. With plates in because it fits different with plates in it. JMHO

[@lorenzodemonteclaro1301]

That's good to have when you do alot of push-ups, I would like to get a tiger stripe.

[@mariomarquez853]

I'm sorry how can i clean My tactec 5.11????

[@ZeFluffyKnight]

God send of a video.

[@bagzdadniga4184]

I hope to visit America and train 🙏.

[@humbertobarron4962]

This guy has the same voice as team lead from SWAT 3 game when I was a kid Lol

[@knockonolan]

The generic “heavy rock” music and MTV-like quick cinematography added to the confusion very nicely.

[@strikerfire7611]

No side plates?

[@cruzogle5026]

How adjustable is this do you reckon it would fit a 14 year old boy

[@Holycow94WoW]

Lol for a second I was like “why does that sound like Andy Stumpf?”

[@tarbyn8268]

I need help here!! May I know how can I tighten the strap ( I mean really tight ) when I was doing rpm( spinning/rotate )class with the vest on, but when doing push up the vest hit the handle bar because it’s a little lose. Please help thank you

[@laingadaing]

Did you get an answer to your question? If you mean loose in the cummerbund (waist strap) you can tighten it by folding up the flap at the rear and pulling the cable out of the lower back channel. Tighten the cummerbund by routing the cable a few molle sections over. The last step before he tucks the ends of the wire away are how you make that adjustment.

[@TroutButter]

@@laingadaing *cumberbund

[@mymireles7]

What plates were those

[@jim231808]

Why do I constantly see multicam but it's not sold?

[@BertShackleford]

+jim231808 If you're in Arizona try FX Tactical in Peoria. Kevin is your man and he should be able to help you out. Take care my friend.

[@ryangallagher6896]

jim231808 I went to a 5.11 store and ordered it

[@TrueArcBaron]

Ahhhwwwoooo

[@g.t.b.7779]

I'm pissed 511 doesn't have Coyote brown

[@noahfrench765]

Evike.com has it in multicam

[@scarecrowdynamics298]

Man this seems like a hell of a lot of work for some simple adjustments :/

[@DeadlyRogueee]

On the other hand, others PCs are not adjustable, so it can hang on you or be really tight, this one will fit almost every time i guess

[@seannicholls2998]

I think the video is great explaining how to disassemble and reassemble, but the explanation of how this process is a part of the actual adjustment totally missed the mark for most people. The point where he is looping the cable through the first shoulder strap is where he says something like, "repeat this process until you get the right fitment" or something to that effect. Most people probably viewed this simply as a how to disassemble and reassemble video. He breezed right over the point where you would actually make an adjustment. Recommendations for where on your torso this should sit would have been good too. For those who don't know how it should fit and plan to use it for it's intended purpose, which is carrying body armor plates, would probably get this wrong too.

[@TinkerTailorSoldier1]

Just here to figure out if the person in the thumbnail was a guy or girl...

[@Kevin-fj5oe]

Surgical girl, girl i think

[@DaG33KZ]

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[@badimpulses17]

That's a shemale

[@7dayweekend766]

same

[@Datacorrupter234]

haha same

[@theopenmindedtruthseeker9747]

wait so are those crossfit people?

[@matthewcaldwell1385]

On the back of the vest is a long pull out strap that folds back in. Can anyone tell me what the purpose of this strap is?

[@44sunsets]

The handle on the top rear is the drag handle -- for when you get wounded and your teammates need to drag you to safety.

[@jayantamiri755]

How can I get this in India?

[@zerofire3172]

They should make a berry compliant one lol

[@chewminem2044]

What’s the maximum size plate this thing can carry front and back?

[@adaboy4z]

11x14

[@Cargotwo101]

I gotta get me ONE! 👻

[@llama_v2]

is this going to be sold in the UK an if so how much

[@joshlewis5310]

the spectacledllama - It is already being sold in the UK, have a look on NightGear.co.uk, they have a range of 5.11 gear. I myself have the vest in Black and Ranger Green

[@gun4u948]

I need one

[@GabrielGarcia-cx4xo]

Where can i get the multicam?

[@ryangallagher6896]

Gabriel garcia I ordered it directly from a 5.11 store and had it shipped to the store

[@andregriffin3565]

Backing packing adusjtable cable packs

[@fernandoseda815]

hi what a great item, I will like to ask, iam I big guy waist size 60 and height 6'2" can the vest could work for a guy like me

[@7ess_concerned.]

Fernando Seda I think it'll work for you. I'm the same height and it adjust to me fine.

[@Socomnick]

Mike S has to be a troll nobody is shaped that way. dudes sbapped like a watermelon

[@Ipds70GltR]

Would be helpful to show how to size it properly, not just rip out the spine and then remake it. I was not cool enough to learn this in camp.

[@tylerdurden6992]

Instand regret after pulling the emergency thing

[@gageirwin7206]

Looking for a simple but effective option to carry plates on a small frame. 140 pounds 5 foot 9

[@kevin9340]

not this carrier, it's quite large. for non firearm training their crossfit specific one is a better option

[@BC4SelfImprovement]

Difference between this and a ruckpack?

[@claycon]

Load balance

[@dennisbrucemasayon786]

Why not just velcro and then clip it in place instead of having that cable? That would be a quicker release

[@fallout1116]

The "self-ejecting" cable systems were the hotness when this vest first came out in 2011, and have since fallen out of vogue. Fastex buckles exist, so having a system to dismantle the vest while one is wearing so you can find/reach that wound no longer makes as much sense as it did. Now they're mainly bought by people for working out/crossfit.

[@sotos0311]

Song name please

[@jpena70]

I’ve had this carrier for years now, my biggest complaint is the cables NEVER stay in place at the bottom of the carrier. They fall out causing the cummerbund to come loose from the rear. This happens Whether or not I’m using it for work or exercise. I had to stop using it at work because it’s a safety issue. It has actually failed in the middle of a manhunt. I will never trust my life with this thing again.

[@whodat9198]

Thx. I saw that part in the vid and was wondering how the hell it was supposed to stay in place. Glad you confirmed by fears before I bought one on sale.

[@JasonJones-zn2os]

This issue is the exact reason I sought out this video. I thought I had it rigged incorrectly. Nope. It just works itself loose, when "properly" rigged.

[@user-mi5gg7fh6e]

Is it available in MultiCam?

[@TheHardlikerock]

Hard to find and cost more than others,but you have to search..

[@superdrummer101]

They market these as workout equipment because it bypasses certain laws in some states. its a loophole, similar to the sig brace.

[@JustSujC]

Jason Keys what law are they bypassing? It's illegal to own a bulletproof vest?

[@superdrummer101]

Derptrollz No it isn't, most states allow you to own body armor.

[@guy1021]

Jason Keys the plate carrier is like a holster for a pistol. There are no laws against owning a piece of fabric.

[@HaggisMonster]

Derptrollz I don’t think its trying to bypass laws in the US but to do so in other countries. In Hong Kong we aren’t allowed to purchase body armours and this being labelled as a work out vest helped it being sold in hk

[@dsbiddle]

You can buy armor in New York.

[@herumujiono9604]

is this available in indonesia?

[@brandonvenditti]

Benwhells H it would be ironic if it wasn't, because that's probably where it's made, unfortunately.

[@jacobgarcia9761]

Coolest vest out there! Can I have one

[@thealize808]

No

[@ecahatch]

how do i wash my plate carrier? it's getting a bit stinky...

[@controllerhead47]

toss it in the washing machine after removing plates and separating velcro shit

[@MinhNguyen-pb5hi]

@@controllerhead47 DON'T do that. Your carrier is going to fall apart over time. Stick the carrier in a bucket of soapy water, hand scrub it, and let it HANG DRY in a place without direct sunlight.

[@anjelmunoz804]

Anyone know the sizing? Will it be too big or too small? Not used for training purposes (shooting training yes)

[@ortegagetsum]

Anjel Munoz you can adjust it from size small to xl

[@kjellannn]

Im 6.3 and looking for a nice west to train in will this one be tiny for me or is there an "bigger" for thos that are tall haha?

[@adaboy4z]

I'm 6'3 243 fits good

[@hectorrivera6624]

Is this a crossfit toy or can this be used for the field?

[@dirtmcgirt9420]

hector rivera CrossShit

[@jasonlovi8745]

Any body type, any body size? I beg to differ.

[@pwrbuilding]

Was thinking about buying it until I saw this video about how much of a nightmare it is to use

[@engrmoutassim]

Sorry for the stupid question but what's this for? I wish you'd have explained the use cases at the beginning.

[@michaelbagley497]

Moutassim A. It's a plate carrier for resistance training. They have another video going into more detail on the how and why of this form of exercise.

[@kevinjohnstone2911]

Moutassim A. Don't listen to this fool. it's a plate carrier that holds ballistic and has military purposes

[@michaelbagley497]

Kevin Johnstone Yes it holds ballistic (plates) and the training is largely for military purposes, however it is still primarily a piece of exercise equipment.

[@kevinjohnstone2911]

Michael Bagley If you're a crossfitting vegan. Use that shit for armor, mah nigga

[@michaelbagley497]

Kevin Johnstone Or if you already have the plates and don't want to collect a set of weighted vests for exercise.

[@TheWaldhari]

Fragile equipment for professional use other than sports

[@VLK-73]

Is there any reason why this vest couldn't be used as a real tactical plate carrier (with proper ballistic plates of course)... I mean is there some sort of an industry wide secret that these should be thought of as different from the real thing? Just by looking at it, one should be able to throw in the 12x10 plates, add some mag pouches for the SHTF scenario?

[@blunismo1]

they have a "training vest" and a "plate carrier" mine is set up with that scenario in mind.

[@VLK-73]

@@blunismo1 But are there any actual physical differences between those two?

[@blunismo1]

@@VLK-73 yes, it is on their website (the two carriers) I think one is meant to hold weight and the other plates

[@VLK-73]

@@blunismo1 So there are actual physical/dimentional differences? Do you know specifically what they are? I'm not trying to be a dick with all the questions, I'm just trying to get to the bottom of this. The manufacturers might say that one is meant for "tactical purpose" and one is meant for "weight training"...but they do not elaborate on the WHY. I'm trying to figure that one out, as it is in my nature to seek deeper understanding of things...lol

[@blunismo1]

@@VLK-73 yes there are physical differences

[@phoneuser3569]

Way more complicated than it needs to be and if your cable gets pulled out when using it?

[@matteotorelli131]

theres velcro just for it. that kind of quick release has been around for years and i've yet to find a guy which say it causes problems

[@dirtmcgirt9420]

Just a new bs product

[@TheActiveAssault]

Civilians...

[@dirtmcgirt9420]

KZbin Account 😂😂

[@g.t.b.7779]

If it gets pulled out, you let someone get too close and have bigger problems at that point

[@chezzyman]

For workouts this is fine. For real use, no. Not berry compliant. Not to mention Mayflower and First Spear kick 5.11's ass in terms of actual duty use gear. First Spear's tubes system is best for quick donning & doffing. But if you're crossfit and wanna be tacticool, this is your stuff.

[@thomaslehner4197]

Mark Smith fuck dude, if someone owns armour for crossfit, they can fuck right off. It’s all apart of this look how fucking badass we are with bulletproof plates, but also have never deployed to Afghanistan or been shot at or can clear a house. But as long as it looks fucking badass with the multi cam and shit. Haha

[@thomaslehner4197]

Also Direct Action makes some really good plate carriers

[@davidoftheforest]

Andy was a SEAL

[@BaldMancTwat]

It's for working out. They made it with Rogue, which is a fitness company that specializes in gym equipment.

[@Arpon001]

It is a tactical device or to do exercise?

[@saltybutsain6348]

Arpon001 exercise and airsoft not good enough for real use if you want a duty use plate carrier get a crye jpc mayflower apc or something along those lines

[@Arpon001]

@@saltybutsain6348 thanks for the info 👍

[@saltybutsain6348]

Arpon001 :)

[@low-budgefudge2164]

If you want a real combat plate carrier I recommend Shellback Banshee Rifle, Advanced Slickster Plate Carrier or AR500 Testudo GEN 2 Plate Carrier.

[@Arpon001]

@@low-budgefudge2164 Oright, I'll check it that, it looks interesting 🤔👍 thanks.

[@CharlieOneHundred]

The plate carrier for the person who will never do anything needing a plate carrier.

[@ember5935]

I wanna buy this cuz it’s huge

Jager, I have an extra brand new one if you would like to purchase it without the sale tax? The color is black.

[@ember5935]

@ Idk man, US to the Philippines delivery tax is like 100$

[@ember5935]

Mastery-of-Self It’s hot, but everyone can get used to it.

[@ember5935]

Mastery-of-Self They have a 5.11 store here but I only see them selling a Chest rig and no plate carriers.

[@augustocruz6009]

top

[@TPF1987]

Fuck putting that back together....

[@LB-kr5ku]

Clickbait. Thought this talked about women wearing plate carriers.

[@dominicgomez4229]

"How to adjust vest" you can't read.

[@banette36]

You must be a 12-year-old itching to be a teenager !!

[@Krymoff]

the price of Freedom is constant alertness and willingness to fight back. many people joining territorial defense forces of Ukraine without any basic protective gear and body armor and as a patriots they're fighting for freedom even being shot is anyone here willing to help with SAPI plates level 4 to protect Ukrainian people's lives?

[@llama_v2]

they should make one for crossfiters without molle and in civilian colours like blue black red etc

[@llama_v2]

saprissa9 I mean one for just crossfiters without Molle or drag handles so it hush holds plates

[@llama_v2]

saprissa9 do you play airsoft

[@TheKruze88]

no dude no, crossfit d bags are fucked my man! kip up this schlong!

[@Vee-rx7gr]

the spectacledllama iggcftctfc I hate you

[@generalhamalvis9209]

spectacledllama just buy slick carriers they exist already

[@teatimeboy3240]

This is easy and doesn’t take long Y’all too lazy, you’ll do it once or twice and done..... never again

[@Mythic2827]

AKA Crossfit lol

[@SuperSoleREAPER]

It was marketed before as a plate carrier. You fcking airsofter