Top 5 Plate Carrier Hacks

Plate Carrier Lessons learned from war and real use.
A bunch of us here at Agilite recently got back from reserve duty in Gaza and up north, on the Lebanon border. We talked about our plate carrier setups, some of the cool ways different people had their gear configured, and the changes we've made to our own kits during our deployments. We thought it would be a cool idea to knowledge transfer and share with you guys some of the stuff we learned!
00:00 Intro
00:21 QD vs Velcro
01:17 Utilize the inside of your cummerbund
01:56 Reduce the bulk
02:55 Plate carrier positioning
04:00 Smoke Grenades

[@jonathanhurwitz6534]

The smoke grenade pouch is great! Please launch this commercially.

[@datbruvaful]

I 2nd this motion ✊🏽

[@wcsdiaries]

But we need smoke grenades

[@jakatomsic5753]

There's a really similar product by helikon tex and it works great for tqs also

[@jonahkolell]

Other punches are external only this would be so amazing

[@GeneralEverest]

Definitely manufacture that smoke hanger pouch. Would be huge and get it off the belt or taking up space on the outside of the cummerbund

[@spencer7197]

In the meantime you can get a ferro wingthing and mount the smoke grenade pouch of your choice on it. I think agilite and other companies make similar products to the wingthing but I don't have any hands on experience with them.

[@ryanweiss1721]

A couple tips I have... 1) If your carrier has molle on the back, I am a huge fan of running a remote cable for my radio antenna. Antennas run off of line of sight and running my antenna off my back gets the antenna a little higher and doesn't impede the movement of my one arm. 2) I am a huge fan of running my IFAK from a dangler pouch off of my rear plate bag. The catch is that the IFAK has to have an ambi draw mechanism like the new Agilite med pouch or the Ferro Concepts Roll med pouch. It is still very accessible but out of the way and I find it adds lumbar support while sitting.

[@CodyDeyoung-l9s]

Love how lightweight the K-zero is and how easy it is to customize. Will recommend to anyone no matter what operations you run

[@josefwitt9772]

This has nothing to do with you professionals, but as a civilian that enjoys the modern martial art and getting out in the boonies with buddies for training, "keep it one layer" is some of the only advice I 100% know I can give somebody just getting set up. Lots of folks want to load up with stuff that will be moved the next time they use their kit, and would be absolutely horrible in hot situations. Spreading things around so you're somewhat slick and can get as low as possible really beats getting hung up on every snaggy obstacle (and equipment etc) and most importantly hitting the dirt only to lay on top of a pile of gear. Buddy pack strategy is my other favorite. Especially with small attached packs that hold your bladder and some goodies - everybody in your squad should have a somewhat uniform set of items in there. A couple spare mags, an extra loose dressing, energy gel, light sticks, little spare battery holder - whatever it is, there should be a compact assortment of stuff everyone will need. Team contract settles what it is and where it goes. Man I'm grateful I'll never actually have to use this stuff - I'm bad at it, but it's challenging and compelling.

[@sid-a794]

Definitely manufacture that smoke hanger pouch but I prefer dimension to accommodate and flash-bang too.

[@Havok_AS]

im defiantly going to run the one side QD now, it just blew my mind how ive never thought about that.

[@RodZZilla]

I like the grenade carrier idea

[@ChevyExshaw]

Love the smoke grenade idea!!

[@The85F0X]

Been wearing kit since 06. My biggest thing I noticed about new operators is too much gear. They want to wear a ton of cool stuff but quickly become too heavy. Be fast and light. Let your training dictate movement and control your battle spaces.

[@andyluckett6513]

The smoke pouch is a good looking bit of kit. I like that its elasticated so could be unitised for other uses if needs be.

[@melvinnater2618]

one side QD is a very good one!

[@Handuniel]

Just have to point out it's the C7 vertebrae, T7 is lower. Great tips, great gear, great work 👍

[@DavidaRuben-fr7jd]

So informative, thanks Lev and guys!

[@stefa4013]

Definitely make that smoke pouch. The market for support grenade pouches is way too small and you guys make awesome stuff

[@dalestark3343]

Always great info/reminders from Agilite!

[@v-trigger6670]

Thanks for tips. For the prototype make it elastic with a retention systepe at the bottom ! 👌

[@zoransuskovic1690]

Useful tips and tricks for a plate carrier. You should definitely make a grenade pouch but make it adjustable for different grenade sizes.🤙

[@deadhorsetactical8838]

Great tips and yes definitely on the smoke grenade pouch!

[@Bilz4life]

Minor gripe, I wish the K19 had the number sizing system on its straps too, I think that should be a standard for all PCs imo. And if u make the grenade pouch I hope it can fit either smoke or flashbangers 👍

[@chrispeterson7413]

Great tips and plate carrier education Lev! Straight from the battle field!

[@rebeccaj7805]

Great tips -- and it's a yes from me on the smoke grenade pouch (and flash bang would be nice).

[@callgroup3]

Yes, we need a good smoke/flashbang pouch.

[@judehoover8795]

Thanks for the tips Lev! Yes, definitely manufacture a smoke grenade pouch🤙

[@3ewfdsr]

Smoke cover does not make, Concealment it is. - Yoda

[@Tragicide]

I’ve been using pouches for a water bottle up front. The smoke grenade pouch is a great idea.

[@cruncher870]

Definitely turn out the smoke pouch for commercial production.

[@BloodAndBourbon]

You guys make the best gear I’ve ever got my hands on!

[@608trayce]

Love the smoke grenade pouch!

[@TrellParham-rr6qj]

Everyone Shout Levi, on these tips and tricks… very informative. I would like to add one tip, if your carrying heavy plates or a lot of added weight make sure carrier is properly secured and tightly secured but not so tight you can’t breathe this will reduce the tension on your shoulders during hard use.

[@sneakerheadlee5984]

I say let’s make the smoke grenade pouch!!! Also the QD and Velcro combo is something I’ll be testing out!

[@m4e5tr0_1]

yes. 1000% a GO on that smoke grenade pouch.

[@AlonKLM1]

Smoke pouch is an awesome idea! Just maybe have some sort of a latch that can be pulled to pull it out or have some kind of band in the bottom so it won't slip out💪🏻

[@DS-ew7sp]

That's a firm YES on the smoke holder!

[@marcoanguiano1607]

I’d love to try the smoke grenade. It’d be great for flashbangs

[@HenrikKolstad]

Love the QD hack on just one side!! Gotta test it out!

[@omrilin3552]

אני אוהב אתכם! תודה לכם על העבודה המדהימה שאתם עושים

[@neilgriffor810]

Great knowledge and tricks as always! Thanks, and yes to the hanger!

[@Veritas1992]

Never thought about the weak side still using Velcro to use that space.

[@Ioan.Nicolae]

From my point of view, if I should choose one item that is not already in the Agilite production list, that should be a collapsible dump pouch. As a mention, with this new item, my Magnetix belt will be complete. All my combat/war setup (PC and belt) are Agilite in this very moment but the dump puch that I have is made by one of your competitor. :)From my point of view, if I should choose one item that is not already in the Agilite production list, that should be a collapsible dump pouch.

[@jonathanj261]

Yall are awesome! love

[@grafixartz1]

YES...please make that smoke carrier...possibly with an adjustment strap other than the stretch fabric.

[@rickhayduke]

My whole family rocks the k19. Thanks for the updates. God bless you guys.

[@yamashe8480]

cumber bund is derived from Farsi language. Cumber( کمر kamar) in Farsi means waist and bund ( بند band ) in Farsi means bounded or fixed (so fixed or bounded to waist). This word is also used for Belt.

[@rzrby]

Yes on the smoke grenade carrier please.

[@earlgreen4135]

Another very informative vid! Thanks for sharing your experiences. Oh, and release that smoke grenade pouch!

[@5L1M_ACTUAL]

A Molle side wing would be sick

[@H-TacSolutions2023]

Would like to see the smoke grenade pouch!

[@parzival7071]

Mount an additional Tourniquet to the stock of your Longrifle, so you always have verry easy acces.

[@jewbilicious]

Putting the mag that’s on the side cummerbund upside down, held with a retention tab, for a quicker and easier draw

[@reapthewhirlwind6915]

Cringe

[@user-cd6fw8oh5x]

Make a video on the differences between the k zero and k19 and what each one is for

[@AppalachianAlex]

They did I got you kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3Eaaxma5esb5Y&pp=ygUOazE5IHZzIGsgemVybyA%3D

[@privatesector0422]

Make the smoke grenade pouch hanger into an actual product !!!!

[@5220267]

Nice hacks! And that smoke grenade pouch is just the missing piece of gear that my unit needs. Build it and sell it Lev!

[@user-cc3wu7gi9k]

Thanks

[@ChevyExshaw]

Also a radio pouch!

[@user-dp7tk2pe9g]

Love your gear, and videos. Semper Fi Guys

[@MrSmokin04]

Yes, please make the smoke pouch!!

[@BOWSmokey]

Please make the Smoke Grenade Hangar! Thanks :D

[@zwelch1662]

I wouldn’t mind seeing a Agilite Grenade Pouch in general

[@BOWSmokey]

@@zwelch1662 Agreed a Grenade Pouch in general would be nice to see

[@user-fj8ff1ow6c]

Great content as always!!! Need this smoke grenade, asap!

[@yodzilla426]

Got one k19, awesome product, hight level 👌🏼

[@Youtube_astroo.1]

I'd love for you to make the smoke hanger pouch, definitely very much needed.

[@danagreene10]

Smoke provides concealment, not cover. Also smoke hanger is a dope idea #testteam5

[@mikematelski7845]

Definitely produce the smoke pouch!

Definitely produce the simple "smoke" pouch!

[@sidewinder3316]

smoke hanger is a good idea, only issue is the location id put it i run a mag. I'm sure i could find a spot though :)

[@TheHardlikerock]

Great Hacks Hevre, You know the say: Equipment is never enough, Just Designs and Better Fabrics and Quality changes with new Ideas which comes Under Fire situations. I like your Gear and must have some. Why you dont do Video about Combat Uniforms of IDF Tier Forces? Smoke Grande Pouch is always good...

[@tahoetwin]

Prayers and support for Israel, stay safe brother. Godspeed.

[@Palm0vic]

If you get QD cummerbund and need another pouch for some reason (I hate that on CIRAS.) Just use inner pouches with velcro to get addtional pouches bothj sides always cuz its on front pc and use QD on both sides.

[@madhatter9861]

Smoke grenade hanger would be dope

[@scotthays2376]

Make those smoke hangers

[@HvZManiac]

Yes 1000% to smoke grenade pouch. I’ve been using a double mag pouch as a make shift and it works but isn’t great.

[@foxreed3267]

I would love a smoke dangler if I can fir a 16oz redbull in it lol

[@thomasrenecolmorn5889]

"All stations standby - Smoke pouch needs to happen: now - now - now" 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@senatorcharlie66]

Yes on the smoke grenade holder please!

[@NeilTrainsecond]

A smoke grenade hanger is useful but it would be better as a front attachment for me.

[@NeilTrainsecond]

So U don't accidentally discharge it.

[@dirkmurray]

Make the smoke carrier for the commercial market.

[@jackm9732]

Amazing video as usual!

[@tombeer4544]

Smoke holder initiated...i say yes. maybe two styles. one without flap. think urban/cqb. one with flap, think airborne/amphib ops. drain hole or slot bottom. snap or buckle fasteners. small web loop for dummy cording item not of pyrotechnic design close to opening.

[@wparent2423]

I’d love to get my hand on that grenade pouch

[@shayaxelrod7691]

Yes, please make something for Smoke Grenades and Stun Grenades

[@seanperry5544]

Definitely make the smoke grenade pouch.

[@stormymusgrove4637]

I'd buy the smoke grenade pouch

[@iliaitchi]

Make the smoke grenade pouch!!😊

[@Rocketrich88]

Smoke Grenade Pouch- YES

[@omrilin3552]

2:00 DID YOU SEE THAT???😱 GOD saved that soilder!

[@jeremydoyharzabal170]

Ok real talk make that smoke grenade hanger and get we get flashbang hangers too

[@quintus_rex7381]

Defense mechanisms make great cummerbunds that solve the problem of the loss of molle. I use them with my K19 and it’s great ! Agilite should take a look at it for their next Cummerbund 😀 (Also Shaw concepts use the same system but with a different rear attachment system)

[@-LeClown]

merci

[@robh3596]

Definitely make the smoke grenade pouch

[@grimlfd2777]

Make the bang pouch.

[@LomaOutdoors]

make the grenade pouch wide enough to swap it for a standard water bottle.

[@tertialnine43]

maybe you can add multi smoke pouch as we might have more than 1

[@kole3881]

you guys should design a plate carrier backpack that has a QD so that you can get to it with out taking off the vest but also a easy way to put it back on with out taking it off, similar to your battle belt design

[@d1909a]

Go for it smoke pouch that is

[@volcom290x]

Make the smoke pouch

[@deanbitter2718]

אחלה סרטון 👍🏽 תעשו פאוצ׳ים לתופים של נגב 🙏🏽

[@natalyapolishchuk5445]

Great video!

[@user-ni1so6po9r]

לגבי הרימון עשן- אחלה פתרון, צריך גם לדעתי פורמט מולה

[@eladamar2196]

I improvised a similar smoke grenade hanger for my K19, in Gaza as well. I would suggest that you add an elastic band on top, so it wont slip out from a hit/bump on the bottom. The elastic band can be mpved easily and take the grenade out. Usuallywith smoke grenadesyou have that extra 1 sec to do so (vs frag). If you do use this hack, maybe kit my team with them ;)

[@Gronlynx]

Wish I had the resources to prep myself one for emergency