😆 that’s a shit explanation

Tbh getting shot in the face is cheaper

Yeah, was looking for reassurance and lost faith lol

"And what not" sounds like imma look like some Swiss cheese

Not very reassuring.

They said 2 week lead time
So for like an extra 100
I get certified plates, a better carrier and shipping this week

Yes I would have done the same

Thats including 2 day shipping I payed on top cause I want my plates 😭

V nice

Got my whole set up

Looks like I just signed my life away for college and a Camero

I bought plates and a carrier from Spartan. Got it on sale in February for less than $500. 11x14 plates, 6x8 side plates and their XL carrier since I’m built like a whiskey barrel

Gonna be covered like a tank tho

Have you used side plates before?

Yeah they’re... uncomfortable

I was curious if they're uncomfortable

Nevermind

Lol

Can you still move around alright?

Oh yeah I can shoot from a squat or prone position no problem

It’s all about how you attach them and what your cummerbund does to support them

I'm just gonna face towards the fire

Pro tip to save money on plates

When walking though they do tend to dig into your arms a bit so I just hang the shoulder straps. In a combat situation I’d rather be mildly uncomfortable and have that extra protection.

Hang on to the shoulder straps

Yeah fair
I think side pates would make my set up unbearable

Have a backpack that would make it dig into me if SHTF

I mean plate bags can be integrated into the harness system of sustainment packs

As can armor components and load bearing

Smaller guys can probably get away with not having the side plates. Hoplite has some nice shoulder plates. Would be a nice addition if they were made to work with other carriers

I was in the med chat the other day and a guy recommended 4 tourniquets, one for each limb (he knows more than me so know mines a joke lol)
All I was thinking was if I need 4 I don't think I'm gonna make it lol

I think one or maybe two is plenty lol

Here’s me a while ago running an LV-119 integrated into a eberlestock G4. No overlapping materials, one harness system touching me, still maintaining front and back plates and ammo/medical

What size are the plates?

@gumper86 yeah, one or two TQ’s *per limb* is about right

I'm gomna need to test the carrier when it gets here

Plan on applying those TQs with your mouth?

Those are medium’s. Carrier is sitting a bit low in that picture, I was still fucking with the shoulder straps

If I need four I'm gonna use the 1 I have to choke myself lol

Plus I can make shift any more I need