Top 10 Best Plate Carrier and Body Armor 2022

[@The_Black_Falchion]

I just finished setting up my JPC 2.0 for field use, M249 setup, and I love it. Super lightweight, very comfortable, and extremely comfortable. With this having been said, I have a couple of suggestions for modifications for people intending to use it for extended periods of time (as it can get uncomfortable). 1.) Shoulder Pads: Necessary The shoulder pads that come with the JPC are little more than sleeves meant to cover the doffing system integrated into the carrier. They chafe after a while, especially when you add plates into the mix (of which I had all 4 plates in at the time). I replaced them with HSGI Gel shoulder pads. 2.) Plate Backers: Necessary Most IOTV’s (Improved Outer Tactical Vests) I’ve used in the past have had some form of padding or buffer on the inside of the plate bags where it makes contact with your body, however, the JPC 2.0 does not. When adding in ESAPI or Swimmer Plates (swimmer plates especially) they push up against my rib cage a lot, causing discomfort in the prone or for extended use. T-Rex Arms makes a set of plate backers that are literally just foam plates that create a comfortable and breathable buffer, for a very affordable cost. Improved Doffing System: Use dependent The doffing system can be kind of finicky, and isn’t as streamlined as the ones present in Army Issued Carrier Systems. While I do not currently have one installed, I’ve been looking into a system that would update the doffing system comprised entirely of Velcro with that of slider tubes and clips. The reason behind this primarily for me would be in case I was injured in combat, and for CLS purposes my kit had to be expediently removed. Now, my armor would definitely be able to be removed, but I would want to make sure that my medic wouldn’t decide to cut the shoulder straps (rendering the kit useless) over having a more expedient route of removal. Things to think about if you’re in the military and considering the JPC 2.0.

[@josh4429]

Ehh, not sure why anyone in a normal unit would buy a plate carrier out of their own pocket. I had two separate IOTVs and a plate carrier that were issued normally. As a former 68w there's a reason you wear your issued gear, uniformity. Your issued gear has the quick release system built in, and can be replaced if damaged. Most of your kit should be following your units SOP, especially IFAK placement. Literally no point in buying expensive shit just for ftxs, if you get orders you'll be issued better gear. Don't be the high-speed Andy that spends too much money on tacticool shit.

[@The_Black_Falchion]

@@josh4429 Because IOTV’s limit mobility without providing any extra protection. I have 3 army issued IOTV’s. I have one of the UCP ones, the Gen IV IOTV, and the MSV Gen II. The MSV was a solid IOTV, but it’s still to bulky for what it needs to do. As an 11B, I find value in cutting weight where possible, and since I’m in the 82nd, have been on 2 no-notice IRF Deployments, and have a very rigorous training schedule, it is cost effective for me to make a personal upgrade.

[@josh4429]

@@The_Black_Falchion I was also in the 82nd, blows that you weren't issued a plate carrier. Hopefully you were actually issued TAPs. Jumping into ftxs while being able to wear a plate carrier or taps made sitting at green ramp for hours upon hours so much more bearable. Well have fun with all the green corvettes while being on GRF. Hopefully there won't ever be a true combat jump in your future

[@IanMShooter]

I stopped watching at 5.11 tac tech. It's cool? Is it?? Bulky af and hot - it's garbage. It's a crossfire weight vest.

[@ricktrammell9127]

@@The_Black_Falchion show me the waysss 😂

[@HAVOCRISING_]

I have been running The Crye JPC 2.0 and Crye AVS down range for the last 8 years straight deploying 2-3 times a year in IQ and AFG. I have put both of these set ups thru hell and back and they have never let me down and have dam near been in every situation you could imagine down range. Gotta say I will only use these set ups as no rips or stitching tears or bungee rips or anything for that matter. For me they have performed and lasted thru all types of weather and just quality all around.

[@allywilkeforsenate]

For civilians we don’t need a 2000 chest rig that we will only use once.

[@The_Black_Falchion]

@@allywilkeforsenate A JPC 2.0 costs around $300 and I’ve put around $600 into mine for Military use. You’re right, you don’t need to put money into something you’ll only use once, but why even look into this if you wouldn’t? All of these Plate Carriers are designed for people that’ll also either purchase or be issued Armor Plates to use with them. Good plates will cost easily over $1000.

[@allywilkeforsenate]

@@The_Black_Falchion I am going to get mine off of my enemies.Same place I will get my ammo and anything else I need.

[@baddriversofthenorcalarea500]

@@allywilkeforsenate Except if your enemies are dead, it was clearly bad armor...

[@vinceee_r]

@@allywilkeforsenate if the enemy is dead, you’re dumb if you pick up their plate carrier. They would most likely have a plate that is no longer structurally able to protect you. Get your own and stop going cheap

[@Gourav_0-j7d]

I like the Condor MOPC plate carrier ❤

[@HanglowTheNoob]

If you're planning on rucking with the Veritas, you're going to be hurting. Those large buckles are going to dig into your back. My favorite carrier is the invictus from AR500.

[@HiTechCentralPage]

Cool selection of tactical plate carriers. All plate carriers presented except for the Condor MOPC are high quality products. Condor MOPC on the other hand is perhaps the best budget plate carrier available on the market.

[@survivalgearofficial]

Really glad you liked my selection of tactical plate carriers.

[@zacharylewis417]

Hands down plate carrier. After lugging around an IOTV and then switching to a plate carrier down range. I realized mobility is where its at. As long as my vital points are protected I'll take the extra mobility/lightweight anyday.

[@chopshop94]

I hear you. After lugging a gen 3 iotv down range then coming back and trying on a plate carrier… dude it’s life changing. Seriously that gen 3 iotv weight was over 50lbs with full combat load. Rambling now but yes plate carriers are so so nice

[@chemdog73]

Agilite beat most of the plate on this list

[@MatthewSmith-du5dy]

Meh, opinion

[@Mirko..Meka906]

I Agree.

[@chemdog73]

@@SigmaS3v3n lol

[@MatthewSmith-du5dy]

@@SigmaS3v3n or you realize different gear has different pros and cons. Then you end up having multiple setups, because there's no 1 size fits all.

[@mohammaddanialaimanyosriza7339]

Yess i agree Allahuakbar free Palestine

[@GreyWolffeMagnoTotalWar]

And the K19 ???? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Destined2flyhi]

What are the mag pouches at 3:47 for the left carrier?

[@teresanietoaraujo2770]

We have been using this since my baby was about 6 weeks old. She’s now 4 months and can face outward or even be on my back while we go for walks. I use it while cooking, cleaning, when we go out grocery shopping, every afternoon for walks. I will be getting my sister one when she has her baby soon. It’s a must have for every mom.

[@VixionTech]

Use WHAT

[@someweeb4110]

huh? lol

[@tenno2846]

Hi this channel is my favorite on youtube

[@survivalgearofficial]

Hello and thanks for your positive feedback. Really happy to see people that are appreciating my work.

[@BuddWolf]

Thanks for sharing the video post. They all have very fine quality and useable options, but I wouldn’t know how or where to start to choose between them. Any level IV will do. God bless🦅🌎⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍀👍🏻❤️

[@wiktorgrotek9540]

Good video. Think about Direct Action Spitfire MKII in next one.

[@theairsofter3533]

Me personally I run a condor mopc gen2 with level 3a plates and a decent amount of admin and mag pouches and it’s a great carrier for heavy use

[@hernanmurillo8925]

Where do you buy the plates? And the mag pouches?

[@vegasranger]

Can I wear a plate carrier to my crossfit gym?

[@KJaxPack]

I sport the 511. . I love it so much. I carry two level 3+ plates in it and it feels very comfortable still

[@Nachofleas]

I'm curious about the 511's quick release. Once you pull out the strap can you replace it? In the video it looked like it was fully ripped out.

[@NapalmAtSunrise]

@@Nachofleasyes you you have to weave it back in, which is a tedious process but worth it for the feature

[@terrarecon]

@Survival Gear - I'm curious if you or any of your associates personally test these out? If so, I would be interested in seeing your footage. I noticed Garand Thumb's footage for the Crye Precision overview. It seems like bits and pieces of marketing clips and clips of KZbin reviewers are pieced together.

[@nunya3631]

Why didn’t the K19 make it on the list?

[@philippekogler]

check out israeli Agilite

[@rogue9888]

Agilite is where it’s at

[@javi8638]

Opinions on warrior assault? Used a lot in European armies

[@snaper14]

Take a look at Czech plate carriers from Combat system Sentinel 2.0 Plate Carrier or Custom Gear and their CGPC3 Plate Carrier. The best tactical plate carrier.

[@AJ_Sparten1337]

I find it funny that the thumbnail photo contains the Warrior Assault Systems Recon plate carrier yet not once does it make and appearance on the list or in the videos.

[@Dixonyass-g8v]

No DFNDR or MAYFLOWER carriers?

[@jeremylutz8172]

The left setup on the thumbnail, what is it?

[@nickgrigsby4477]

That looks like a Warrior Assault Systems vest load out, I do believe they are a UK company.

[@rafaysagheer1663]

im kind of sad to not see the agilite k19 3.0. really a great carrier

[@Grunt-Barra]

Agilite is pretty good, but I love my Crye JPC 1.0, I did switch out the shoulder pads for some beefier condor shoulder pads, though, I don't put anything on the back but a small 1.5L bladder, I use an assault pack and ruck, so the zipper and back panels are useless to me

[@Hunterjaroundtheway]

Check out DFNDR carriers

[@raiantoledo3659]

Where’s Dfndr QRC 2.0?????

[@moosey187]

Umm how’s you have at-500 or 5:11 but noting about Fort technology gladiator or goplit ? Title should be top 10 company’s that paid me to say their plate carries are good .

[@jonathanrichwine1996]

LBT 6094 modular plate carrier

[@marcovingtsun1748]

What about the Rounin?

[@davidhernandez9985]

Happy holidays🎅🏻, & happy2022🍾, to everyone @SurvivalGear👍🏻!

[@survivalgearofficial]

Happy new year @David Hernandez

[@davidhernandez9985]

Thanks a bunch, S.G.👍🏻!

[@joesashiify]

Veritas, 🙂👍

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Hipsters. You know them as soon as you see them. Look for the mlok and keymod skinny grip. They're so combat and ooze death.

[@DEVENDERKUMAR-lz5ov]

So.very.good

[@chrisallen3741]

What would a fired bullet feel like when it hits the body

[@PrivatePeterson]

Like getting hit with a baseball bat

[@kylepafford1750]

If it hits the plates it feels like getting hit by a truck going 45 for half a second

[@jamfd3s788]

Like having mike Tyson punch you as hard as he can in the chest…5 times.

[@chrisallen3741]

What the hell, doesnt sound like a very good product….being a woman my boobs would probably fly off…..jesus @@jamfd3s788

[@chrisallen3741]

Wow, probably knocks the wind right out of you…god @@kylepafford1750

[@romeokristanvarela5117]

Warrior assault systems

[@Quewe-j7t]

You just gonna do Garand thumb dirty like that and not shout him out

[@MrTrollosan]

Did you think twice about the segment from 4:30?!

[@shutyalaps]

Agilite K19

[@nogoodname8133]

Yeah, no. The Agilite has too many flaws, the only good thing it's their backpack system...

[@javiertorres-bb8lf]

The cover-area is so small these days!

[@Juice-ms5xc]

Remember when cellphones got smaller? Now they're getting huge! I'm sure in 10 years you'll just have 1 solid plate covering your feet to your neck

[@byronbranch4645]

This guy sounds like Saab Kyle

[@b-chief8218]

does the 5.11 TACTEC PLATE CARRIER or the CRYE PRECISION JPC 2.0 come with plate?

[@probablecosby]

No, must buy plates separately, and plates are sold as each, not in pairs.

[@rotorheadv8]

You can look at their websites and see. Or you can probably buy any standard 10X12 and put in them.

[@peterc8021]

Iv always been suprised they don’t try to put something on the sides under your armpit? In a battle your turning and running exposing your sides.

[@rotorheadv8]

Ar500 offers a cummerbund that takes small plates (that they make and sell)

[@SeviathTheHumanDrago]

Limits your ability to lean effectively. Not to mention today's militaries focus on mobility.

[@ImIndyWoods]

No love for direct action 😢

[@thegreystoics6421]

Doesn't beat good ol fashion method of ducktaping the plates to your bare chest/back and having the rush of having your shit rocked lol.

[@jonmdk]

I Have AR500 the heritage plates

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

quality vid

[@InHisService-qf1rt]

Have you tried them out yourself?

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

As a user of various plate carriers and body armor in asymmetric hostile environments, I prefer coverage over extreme maneuver ability. Plate carriers in general are lacking...

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

But I'd take a plate carrier over nothing....

[@TCraig00]

so what product do you run and what is the main difference?

[@sub-par-shooter]

Man... sleeping on Spiritus Systems.

[@roxanaalexandra8483]

Crye Precision makes the best tactical plates

[@cc-vg4ed]

Crye Precision doesn't make plates. They do have soft armor, but not tactical plates.

[@davidpolaczek3614]

If you recognize the shoulders of a certain someone during this video go ahead and smash that like button! The Comment section is out of control

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

they all look like china clones of each other except that crye precision ABS only one that looks sturdy the other look as if its one misstitch away from coming apart.

[@thealize808]

Recognized TG plate carrier @tactical girlfriend

[@jordanbillman6606]

Anytime someone says "military grade" I cringe... Thats not a good thing lol 🤣

[@Jonellis1919]

Garand thumb is not gonna like this

[@captironsight]

You had me until the Condor. Seriously?

[@survivalgearofficial]

Condor is my budget choice.

[@rebootstclair9503]

Watched it twice, only counted eight(8) - - - not ten(10)..... just sayin'.....

[@540.Keller]

Hi

[@survivalgearofficial]

Hello, which plate carrier is your favorite.

[@Floridaman1780_]

MOLLE is pronounced Molly not mole.

[@hardyanpajero69]

👍😎🍺🍩

[@joehadenough1642]

Good job giving @garandethumb his due credit when using his footage

[@rogerhudson2099]

no k19

[@A_Qwynide]

The fact you called AR500 "a very reputable company" while having a. One of the worst, if not the worst, reputations in the hard armor world and b. Having one of the least ergonomically effective carriers on the market, just shows how much you shill for companies who will throw cash your way. The same goes for 5.11. I love a lot of their gear, but their PC is a laughing stock amongst the community, and was almost singularly purpose built for CrossFit, not the other way around.

[@MrSwaggerLlama]

Not true. Weather you like it or not, AR500 is indeed one of the most popular brands with a big fanbase that provide reputable feedback. Not saying its the best quality out there but thats what happens when you go for affordable gear.

[@A_Qwynide]

@@MrSwaggerLlama having a big fan base doesn't mean you're good. Logan Paul has a big fan base, Charles Manson gas a big fan base, Communism has a big fan base. Number of ignorant supporters doesn't magically improve your product

[@MrSwaggerLlama]

@@A_Qwynide not sure if you read my comment.. never said it was good but it sure as hell works and is affordable. You cant bash that. They are the most popular and are responsible for getting alot of civilians armored up thats a good thing

[@A_Qwynide]

@@MrSwaggerLlama no, it doesn't work, that's the point. Steel armor is fucking awful, and to date there have been no effective spall coatings that reliably and consistently stop fragmentation. That's besides the fact that ceramic is far lighter and just as affordable now

[@rotorheadv8]

@@A_Qwynide How many times you plan on getting shot? Between the coating on the plates and the carrier itself, they will stop most if not all of the fragmentation.

[@tigerclawzgaming]

Yo

[@survivalgearofficial]

Hi and thanks for watching. Hope you liked my selection of tactical plate carriers

[@johnallenthomas5470]

this list is comical. AR500 is on the list so we know we can't trust this...

[@TerryWhisk]

Who tf actually watches these AI created compilations lmao

[@petraroca2790]

These companies would earn a ton of respect if they sent some of their offerings to the Ukraine right about NOW!

[@warriorsofftime2782]

Spiritus is

[@skywalker3760]

Not only respect 👀

[@anonpatriot5649]

Noone cares about a proxy war. I say fix our own country first instead of sending billions and depleting our reserve supplies.

[@jordan50489]

Redemption tactical does sends hundreds of plates

[@Thatonedude90]

So they can support actual nazis???

[@ixecream]

Dont buy a condor

[@survivalgearofficial]

Are you looking for the best tactical plate carrier vest and body armor of 2022? These are some of the best plate carrier and body armor we found so far: ✅1. CRYE PRECISION JPC 2.0 ✅2. 5.11 TACTEC PLATE CARRIER ✅3. FERRO CONCEPTS SLICKSTER ✅4. CRYE PRECISION AVS ✅5. AR500 ARMOR VERITAS ✅6. VELOCITY SYSTEM SCARAB LT ✅7. HRT RAC PLATE CARRIER ✅8. CONDOR MOPC PLATE CARRIER ✅9. Mayflower Assault Plate Carrier ✅10. Spiritus Systems LV-119