Change might have happened since you made this video, the pages on the 5.11 site for both these bags now have a PDF guide for how to attach the LV6. It shows the second method you did ("Quick Release"), and the third ("Semi-Permanent"). This is still quite useful though, as the "S-P" directions aren't quite as detailed and don't show the results. Really good video, I look forward to more. I've personally been looking at the AMP12 and RUSH12 recently. This video has also made me pretty interested in the LV18. So please, do those bags! (I see the AMP hanging up as it is)
Very good review. Bought my son and I the LV6 bags and we were a little puzzled and disappointed with the straps. You cleared up the confusion and we will also both be ordering the Wandrd waist straps.
It took some searching but I found a source for those strap clips. They are called gatekeeper snaphooks and are made by Woojin Plastics. The only suppler I can find is a company called Mozet Supplies, easily found in a google search. I bought the 2.0 version of the LV6 and LV18 packs, and plan to get extra gatekeeper snaphooks to leave in the top webbing of the LV6 pack full time to make attachment to the backpack quicker.
I was pretty bummed when watching some of the other reviews and tutorials surrounding the LV18 & the use of the LV6 in conjunction with it. I’m making an attempt to conceal carry while not having to carry what looks like a bag full of firearms. It’s for work & while out and about with the fam. I’ve recently purchased the Dart Pack 25L and also the LV10. Each serve their purposes perfectly but I like the LV18 configuration a smidge better than the Dart Pack for what I need at work. With that being said I was on the fence with what I wanted to do until watching this video. I know now that I for sure want the LV18 & can now say for absolute certainty that I will get the LV6 to accompany it. Thank you very much Uncle Rico!! 😂🤣
RIGHT ON! Thank you for clearing up something I don't understand from other people's videos how they could possibly see to just haphazardly strap it on where the bag could fall off oh and by the way it has your firearm in it. I really appreciate the in-depth 8 minute time you spent in illustrating how it attaches to the larger bag. Game changer and thank you for explaining it because now I'm going to the 511 website to buy the bag which I was on the fence to purchase
Excellent review of LV6. I ordered one. Would like to see someone figure out a way to securely mount or hang a water bottle holder(s)/sleeve(s) to one or both sides of the compression strap webbing that would work for the popular 700ml Smart Water bottles. The 1L size are just too big. Please consider a followup video with maybe a few mounting options with a few different holder/sleeve manufacturers.
As soon as I received my LV6 and sat down to figure out how I will use it I realized I better get online and do a search because I sure couldn't figure a good method. Also, I had no idea what the strap and buckles on the front were for. Stupid me didn't even think of a compression strap since the bag is so small. I just figured I wasn't smart enough to utilize it for a special feature the brains at 511 designed for it. Thanks for answering all my questions it is the reason I subscribed to your channel. That and the fact that some of the bags you have hanging on the wall behind you I also have, so I am sure I will find a review for each one on your channel.
If only there were some sort of my material that was just like instantly grippy, whereby you could just stick the two bags together and they'd stay... Sounds like magic, I know. Or, and this seems a little more attainable to me, maybe like a crosshatched section of material creating a repeated area of attachment opportunities, which would allow you to quickly attach additional pouches. And maybe the the webbing on the bag would kind of interlock with a matching pattern of webbing on the back side of your pouch... Crazy no one has thought about that...
Another legit reason to not have a quick-release buckle in the back of a CCW pack is in a crowd it would be easy for someone to come up from behind you, pop off the buckle and take off with it.
I heard they added that just recently. Glad they are now making that information available. I wonder if they borrowed the idea from me :) Regardless its great they are helping out their customers to better use their products
The LV18 2.0 has attachment points sewn in above the buckles. I attach mine there and let it hang so I can easily access the straps that run under the bag should I ever need to lash something there.
GREAT review. I have carried this for years and always thought it was kissing setup details. My main gripe is that I can only fit a subcompact firearm inside.
Sooo how do I attach a water bottle holder? I don´t get why they have those compression straps instead of basic molle-webbing for attaching things securely...
Quick question I unsurprisingly can't find the answer to anywhere (theme I notice with 5.11). The compression straps at the bottom of the LV18 look long enough to hold a small sleeping bag or something similar. I'm curious if you agree with that take and also, if it seems like you could also do so with the LV6 attached (both seems like a pipe dream). Thank you so much for your time and invaluable information.
Not really enough room to fit a sleeping bag or pad rolled up there, unless the bag is less than full and the item can push inwards to take up space inside the bag. What you could do is use a longer set of webbing or rope and tie on a sleeping bag or bed roll using the attachment points already on the bag.
Is it possible to combine your first option (the one you didn’t like) with your solution? So that it’s attached close and tight but you can still have the LV18 straps around the LV6? Like for holding a shirt or towel or whatsoever in front of the LV6? Sorry, not a native speaker. Hope you can understand what I mean.
LV6 does not mount easily onto the same two top webbing loops that the gear sets hang from. Those webbing loops are too far apart to get the LV6 plastic clips onto them. You could rig a custom mount with some extra tie downs, but really the better way is to get the Hexgrid 9x9 Gearset for the amp backpack and then mount the lv6 to the hexgrid. The lv6 top clips easily clip into the hexgrid at a perfect width. This still does not get the bottom of the LV6 attached, so you might want to use some small Nite Ize gear ties and use those to hold the bottom of the lv6 down so it does not swing around. www.511tactical.com/laser-cut-molle-gear-set.html?country=us&.11+tactical+laser+cut+molle+gear+set+%28black%29&PRODUCT_GROUP&Catch+All&Shopping+-+Smart+Shopping+-+Catch+All&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhf2MBhDNARIsAKXU5GS6OXexd5sIyzW-bIRdo2DQZ2uF6Tog4_MKzSxbXHEX9R8ezQUUVJgaAsFhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds www.homedepot.com/p/Nite-Ize-Gear-Tie-Reusable-Rubber-Twist-Tie-Assortment-GTMP-11-A1/203628170
@@DothSavek Thanks for the reply, didn't even consider the Hexgrid that shipped with the AMP 12. Was considering to get the LV6 instead of the 2 Banger gearset as it would be more versatile considering it can function independently of the backpack.
I have held off on getting the LV6 to support my LV18 for so long until I saw this video and how to properly attach it.
Thank you so much.
You are so thorough and honest with your reviews, I feel like I could watch you review practically anything.
How large of a ccw can the bag hold? Full size, compact, micro/ single stack?
FN509 w/trijicon rmr is a tight fit.
Change might have happened since you made this video, the pages on the 5.11 site for both these bags now have a PDF guide for how to attach the LV6. It shows the second method you did ("Quick Release"), and the third ("Semi-Permanent"). This is still quite useful though, as the "S-P" directions aren't quite as detailed and don't show the results.
Really good video, I look forward to more. I've personally been looking at the AMP12 and RUSH12 recently. This video has also made me pretty interested in the LV18. So please, do those bags! (I see the AMP hanging up as it is)
Very good review. Bought my son and I the LV6 bags and we were a little puzzled and disappointed with the straps. You cleared up the confusion and we will also both be ordering the Wandrd waist straps.
The 5.11 LV line is one of the most versatile bags out there. I have been using the LV10 and 6 for over a year now. I just ordered the 18.
It took some searching but I found a source for those strap clips. They are called gatekeeper snaphooks and are made by Woojin Plastics. The only suppler I can find is a company called Mozet Supplies, easily found in a google search. I bought the 2.0 version of the LV6 and LV18 packs, and plan to get extra gatekeeper snaphooks to leave in the top webbing of the LV6 pack full time to make attachment to the backpack quicker.
I was pretty bummed when watching some of the other reviews and tutorials surrounding the LV18 & the use of the LV6 in conjunction with it. I’m making an attempt to conceal carry while not having to carry what looks like a bag full of firearms. It’s for work & while out and about with the fam. I’ve recently purchased the Dart Pack 25L and also the LV10. Each serve their purposes perfectly but I like the LV18 configuration a smidge better than the Dart Pack for what I need at work. With that being said I was on the fence with what I wanted to do until watching this video. I know now that I for sure want the LV18 & can now say for absolute certainty that I will get the LV6 to accompany it. Thank you very much Uncle Rico!! 😂🤣
I carry a Patagonia Sling. It doesn't look like a "shoot-me-first" bag.
RIGHT ON! Thank you for clearing up something I don't understand from other people's videos how they could possibly see to just haphazardly strap it on where the bag could fall off oh and by the way it has your firearm in it. I really appreciate the in-depth 8 minute time you spent in illustrating how it attaches to the larger bag. Game changer and thank you for explaining it because now I'm going to the 511 website to buy the bag which I was on the fence to purchase
I had it wrong too thank you for posting on CZcams it hangs loose till i saw your video
Excellent review of LV6. I ordered one. Would like to see someone figure out a way to securely mount or hang a water bottle holder(s)/sleeve(s) to one or both sides of the compression strap webbing that would work for the popular 700ml Smart Water bottles. The 1L size are just too big. Please consider a followup video with maybe a few mounting options with a few different holder/sleeve manufacturers.
You made it so clear! Great review. Thank you.
Much appreciated! I would’ve never got that right without your instructions. Thank you, Sir!
The LV6 is my EDC bag. I really like it. Comfortable and holds a lot.
You don't need a belt tho it is not a bag, which can annoy from time to time.
Well done on the attachment method!
As soon as I received my LV6 and sat down to figure out how I will use it I realized I better get online and do a search because I sure couldn't figure a good method. Also, I had no idea what the strap and buckles on the front were for. Stupid me didn't even think of a compression strap since the bag is so small. I just figured I wasn't smart enough to utilize it for a special feature the brains at 511 designed for it. Thanks for answering all my questions it is the reason I subscribed to your channel. That and the fact that some of the bags you have hanging on the wall behind you I also have, so I am sure I will find a review for each one on your channel.
I've not made it through testing all these bags yet, but some day I would like to have a review out for each of them. Thanks for watching
Thanks for your video. This is best for us how to connect with LV18.That's good idea.
Nice video I’m just now catching up. Compression straps could be good for holding heavy items in place on the inside like cameras with pancake lens.
Thnx so much man I don’t even know what other content you do but this helped me a ton so I’m subbed ! 👍👏
there is a manual on their website, the product page for the LV6 links to it
That is genius I never would have figured that out when attaching the lv6
Thank you! Your review is one of the ones I watched early on. Thanks for the content you put out!
@@DothSavek thanks Doth much appreciated, your reviews are excellent!
Great review --- both thorough and SMART!
Thanks for this brother! Helped make up my mind to purchase the setup 🤙🏼
Awesome ! Works really fine, thanks!
I also use it the way you used your Spring-bar-clips on my 511 2banger , it is much easier to clip it on and Faster.
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If only there were some sort of my material that was just like instantly grippy, whereby you could just stick the two bags together and they'd stay... Sounds like magic, I know. Or, and this seems a little more attainable to me, maybe like a crosshatched section of material creating a repeated area of attachment opportunities, which would allow you to quickly attach additional pouches. And maybe the the webbing on the bag would kind of interlock with a matching pattern of webbing on the back side of your pouch... Crazy no one has thought about that...
First time I saw one of your video's...Done very well....I did subscribe....thank you
Is it possible to put load levelers on these shoulder straps? Thank you
Great video and instruction. Definitely helped me. Are you going to do a review of the backpack? Would love to see how you packed it. Thanks!
I intended to but its on the back burner for now. I may still get to it
Thanks for posting..
Awesome demo. Thank you.
Thank you!
Thanks mate. Enjoyed.
: Loading screen only appears in video games
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Ps. If this is the loading screen, it would be the best one so far 😂
Another legit reason to not have a quick-release buckle in the back of a CCW pack is in a crowd it would be easy for someone to come up from behind you, pop off the buckle and take off with it.
Very good review Thank you!
There's actually a full manual on how to do it on the 5.11 website, which shows exactly what you're talking about.
I heard they added that just recently. Glad they are now making that information available. I wonder if they borrowed the idea from me :) Regardless its great they are helping out their customers to better use their products
@@DothSavek Very possible!
you're a genius bro!
The LV18 2.0 has attachment points sewn in above the buckles. I attach mine there and let it hang so I can easily access the straps that run under the bag should I ever need to lash something there.
Excellent. Thank you!
Great review as always!
Great and super informative review, thank you 👍
GREAT review. I have carried this for years and always thought it was kissing setup details.
My main gripe is that I can only fit a subcompact firearm inside.
What I do r understand is why they no longer make the lv18 and the lv6 in the same.colors.
Sooo how do I attach a water bottle holder? I don´t get why they have those compression straps instead of basic molle-webbing for attaching things securely...
Thanks!
Great review subbed
Quick question I unsurprisingly can't find the answer to anywhere (theme I notice with 5.11). The compression straps at the bottom of the LV18 look long enough to hold a small sleeping bag or something similar. I'm curious if you agree with that take and also, if it seems like you could also do so with the LV6 attached (both seems like a pipe dream). Thank you so much for your time and invaluable information.
Not really enough room to fit a sleeping bag or pad rolled up there, unless the bag is less than full and the item can push inwards to take up space inside the bag.
What you could do is use a longer set of webbing or rope and tie on a sleeping bag or bed roll using the attachment points already on the bag.
Hi, do you know what the clips are actually called?
Is it possible to combine your first option (the one you didn’t like) with your solution? So that it’s attached close and tight but you can still have the LV18 straps around the LV6? Like for holding a shirt or towel or whatsoever in front of the LV6? Sorry, not a native speaker. Hope you can understand what I mean.
@Doth Savek would there be a way to fit the LV6 onto an 5.11 Amp series backpack in the same place as a Gearset?
LV6 does not mount easily onto the same two top webbing loops that the gear sets hang from. Those webbing loops are too far apart to get the LV6 plastic clips onto them. You could rig a custom mount with some extra tie downs, but really the better way is to get the Hexgrid 9x9 Gearset for the amp backpack and then mount the lv6 to the hexgrid. The lv6 top clips easily clip into the hexgrid at a perfect width. This still does not get the bottom of the LV6 attached, so you might want to use some small Nite Ize gear ties and use those to hold the bottom of the lv6 down so it does not swing around.
www.511tactical.com/laser-cut-molle-gear-set.html?country=us&.11+tactical+laser+cut+molle+gear+set+%28black%29&PRODUCT_GROUP&Catch+All&Shopping+-+Smart+Shopping+-+Catch+All&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhf2MBhDNARIsAKXU5GS6OXexd5sIyzW-bIRdo2DQZ2uF6Tog4_MKzSxbXHEX9R8ezQUUVJgaAsFhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
www.homedepot.com/p/Nite-Ize-Gear-Tie-Reusable-Rubber-Twist-Tie-Assortment-GTMP-11-A1/203628170
@@DothSavek Thanks for the reply, didn't even consider the Hexgrid that shipped with the AMP 12. Was considering to get the LV6 instead of the 2 Banger gearset as it would be more versatile considering it can function independently of the backpack.
Can you put a link to the replacement strap for the fanny pack? Thanks...
www.wandrd.com/products/waist-strap
Do you have any idea as to what those clips are called?
No, I have not found them sold separately by any company yet, and not sure what to call them. I will let you know if I figure it out
Zip ties might serve as an option..
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