Reid's Plate Carrier Set Up for 2020
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- In this informative video, Reid Henrichs of Valor Ridge discusses his plate carrier setup for 2020. Simple magazine options, water system, and equipment.
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Do you have a link for the Blade? I couldnt find it searching "BC Bladeworks Scalpel"
Reid Henrichs just bought your book. Cannot wait to read it.
I have extensive experience in self defense training and firearms. I was a NRA certified instructor. (Not sure that means anything anymore) Have our own private range on the farm we call “the park” (it a shaded meadow). Fire thousands of rounds a year. Have worn a gun every day for 19 years about 14-16 hours a day. You get the point. You (meaning me) start to think there is not much to learn. Starting to get redundant, but I’m never disappointed with the things you have to say. I always learn from you. (No I have not yet been to one of your specific classes)
I have a lot of respect for you. You are a very well rounded educator. You are what we need in this country. You and John Lovell from WPS are very similar. There is more to being a patriot and a Rifleman than just firearms. The brain is our greatest weapon. The gun is our most important tool.
Sorry. Don’t mean to man crush. Just immense respect.
I like your set up, however getting shot in the next war without a base camp medic at the ready to patch us up, well just like the 1st civil war, it wasn't the gun shot that killed the most, it was the infections from the wounds and amputations that did.
So on my kit in a small pack I have a nasal tube, my torniques, a black sharpie, wound gauze, clotting material, chest wound closures, and disinfectant and protective dressings, it's about 2lbs.
Expect the Left, now that it has received $220 million from GS to fund all BLM/Antifa type groups, I fully expect a major riot, or similar to be tried late Oct 2020, right before the election.
We have news that Custom's and DHS have intercepted mass quantity's of parts that turn normal semi auto ar/ak rifle into selective fire rifles. As well as weapon caches that have been found. With the evidence pointing back towards the CCP.
That said, I will most likely use my plates while driving to my destination, once there, leave the plates and scurry off with my kit, let's face it getting shot with a 270,308, size round is basically a death blow, esp. if there are no field stations to patch you up.
I dunno about you but my pack weighs enough without the added weight of plates, yes the plates are great for defensive operations. Not so much if you have to walk, hike or climb with them and the entire kit at once.
God Bless America
Hey Reid. After 5 classes at the Ridge. You still manage to teach my brother and I something new. That is why we keep coming back. You have watched Don & I dump gear from Rifleman 1 to now.. See you in October for home defense..
Nice setup Reid!! Btw if you dont mind. What pack is that on your back. Looks interesting!
thanks
Bruh your everywhere
Reid you are definitely a born leader and teacher. Absolute roll model my fellow american.
When I was active duty we were advised to keep the front as slim as you could manage, but we just had so much crap and it honestly never occurred to us and I never saw anyone put their mags on the side. Our side plates were really bulky as it was. Love this idea! Similar movement as going for a weak side pistol reload too.
That and the CSM set up a standard loadout and wouldn’t let folks customize no matter how people bitched n showed it wouldn’t work for everyone...
The bin of shame. Lmao I swear on me that you're the first to say that. I'm sooo glad I'm not the only one that has it tho
Tapped the thumbnail just because of the Tri-Star TN patch. 👍🏼For the direct delivery of info. Perspective is key. Thank you Sir, for your service. Then and now.
Love Tennessee ... I call it New Hampshire with southern charm
Live free or die! I love NH. Proud to live here. 🇺🇸
I’m from Maine. I remember New Hampshire and Maine before the massholes retired by the horde and moved to our states, then voted to turn our states into mass part 2.
No way better than new Hampshire sorry man I wouldn't wanta live anywhere else but here it's my home sweet home
I feel like NH is still pretty good. This covid bs is basically on mute here, we are wide open for buisness, crime is extremely low, people are pretty good, and its nice and quiet. Yes, there is definitely some masshole transplants for sure, but in the big picture, its pretty awesome.
@@stephanieandjared390 NH friends
I like that you’re caring your mags on your support hand side I can no longer wear a belt due to some injuries years and years ago but one thing I’ve always carried is a bandolier little over two years ago I retired my 30 caliber carbine in my 1911 I started carrying an M4 and a Glock 26This is for home defense but I’m looking at some light white armor and I may or may not get some I’m in the process of training my two nephews enjoyed it
Being a vet myself and having guys who have taken hits in their side plates and have had spalling from rounds and being shot in the forearm when you now have lost the only hand that can reach the mags you have a problem. Keep them center so both hands can manipulate. You can have side mags but always keep a few on the front and you can single stack them or get a kangaroo pouch mag insert if that's your thing. Get esstac, or hsgi. Also always test your gear. You will move your gear around 10 times before you figure out how you want your kit as well as everytime you add something new you might have to switch everything around again. But to each their own and you will always have to do what works best for you.
I agree. Everybody runs mags in the front, so the fact that he didnt have any confused me even though he gave an explanation for it. On a side note, I also have the crye jpc 2.0 and run hsgi taco pouches on the front and going prone isnt a problem as it isnt as bulky as he thinks it is. Nevertheless to each their own.
FINALLY! I got alot of crap from folks that have never taken fire for NOT running my mags on the from of my carrier. YOU NAILED IT! When you're trying to get low, those mags that look so cool on front of your carrier are going to prevent you from getting as low as possible. To each his own, but it's nice to know that we're on the same page! Good stuff!
You throw on an old school H harness over that with mag pouches, canteens, and a buttpack, poncho. Unclip the front for prone. As threat escalates you add a fighting harness. I use Blueforcegear mag pouches on front of mine, they lay super flat when not needed
"The Bin of Shame " . Thanks to videos like this,mine is rather small.
Super clean, super simple setup. Very high speed, low drag. Thanks Reid!
Sometimes I go rummage through my bin of shame and play with the stuff in there and think about pulling stuff out and then I put it all back in the closet. Why am I even keeping this stuff 😂
Lol, we all have a bin of shame
You never know
My Zombie 80% poly lower is definitely in the bin of shame
Oh man, I was hoping you had links for all that equipment.
Me too
Crye Precision is who sells the JPC.
Go to their site it their distributors.
Also check eBay.
Thanks for your perspective. Always great to learn. I have a BearFak on the lower back of my AR500 Veritas.
Saving up for a similar setup. Five kids and one on the way, so gear has been on the back burner.
i have a bearfak on the way. 🤗
Top-notch advise from a top-notch patriotic American. We appreciate you and everything you stand for, Reid.
Thanks for video. I like your idea and reason for carrying mags on support side. Makes sense to me. Even if you are in a vehicle. Thanks for your service, and continued efforts to teach us civilians
I don't keep ammo on the front. Once I was hit and my loaded magazine started to smoking and scared the Hell out of me because I thought it's about to explode. Finally, it did not. However, I wouldn't risk it twice! As I live in Scotland now I can't conceal carry anything but my trauma kit is my belt. It was on my belt when I was deployed (private sector) and I had my sidearm in a thigh holster. Opposite as your set up. But I like yours too! Keep up the good job!
Slick front is good when the bullets coming at you . You just cant get small enough in that situation
If Reid is completely out of ammo - he's still got that badass knife.
Thought that was a good rundown- thanks. Like your practical opinion as to the importance of being able to get prone with rig on. Only request might be a link below to each item of your kit mentioned.
Slick front is definitely the way to go. Aside from allowing you to get a low as possible when prone, it also aids in weapon presentation, manipulation, and normal administration related tasks. It also aids in driving, mounting and dismounting a vehicle, as well as hand to hand combatives. Running slick front also makes it easy to throw on a cover garment and reduce your overall signature.
I will always run slick front and back. I run AR 5 magazines (3 on carrier, 2 on belt).
Thanks for the info on the pouches in the front. Now I have to re-configure my carrier. Better now than in a bind.👍
Long live Tennesse. God bless ! Thanks for the info and advice you give. In this day and age its priceless!
In regards to stacking kit on your sides. Making yourself wider generally impedes your movement in narrow areas while conducting MOUT or scooting through bulkhead doors and hatches during VBSS.
AKA Goldenrod, I'm glad to see someone else validating the slick plate carrier setup. I've been preaching to many of my fellow patriots "if you need six magazines you need combat resupply". If your defending your home or your neighborhood it would be better to have hardened defensible points where you can stage gear and dominate the surrounding terrain. Plus if you're being shot at you will never feel like you can make yourself small enough. Lol
Man this really reinforces alot of what I already had in mind, thanks again Reid. You're the best.
So thankful for this video. Was trying to figure out what I need just last night. Was a Navy Damage Controlman so I’ve had absolutely zero experience with this item. Thanks brother! God bless.
I was a DC2 myself!
Thank you, Sir, I never put anything on the front, so I too could go prone.
Thanks for the comment about the guy's strapping gear in front of their plate Carriers... They look like tatical Pregnant Turtles...🤣
I use front because my off hand has shoulder range of motion issues, I also have a battle belt and the mag holders are on side I can pull those ok, if shift happens then I’ll probably pull the one off front of plate carrier, but for now it’s a grab and go set up.
All depends on what you’re doing. If you’re doing convoy work, short patrols or assaulting a building, lvl 4 plates and front mag pouches aren’t really an issue. Long distance recon, lightweight or no body armor at all might be better. Consider your mission and gear appropriately. Maybe more ammo would be a good thing if you don’t have access to QRF’s & the ability to call in airstrikes. Rarely mentioned gear in the civilian world are things like smoke grenades for exfil in urban or suburban combat situations.
I really respect you and your thinking, however I'm a former SSG Airborne Infantryman Combat Vet, I recommend lots ammo, back up for your back up, pig sticker, water, 1st aid with turniqute, boot knife
I'm proud of you !
You could throw that over his vest setup, my setup is very similar, I can run my carrier under a light jacket or add a harness over top of it.
@@HWG-wm8ld I DO AND ILL Fn kick anyone's sorry asses for Fn with Combat Vets
WE KILL PEOPLE
The more you carry, the less mobile you are and the easier you are to kill! Reid isn't part of a military deployment! The gear needs to fit the mission!
@@BR54966 suddenly you made yourself look like a clown
I’m working on building my set up now. I like that “keep it thin” idea.
Good info. Recently moved to TN (Bluff City) so I can’t wait to attend some Valor Ridge training.
I kept a knife on my MTV in the same location, but hadn't seen anyone else do that until today.
Great ideas on load out! I have switched to a slick front a while back and like it better. I am from the days of wearing a flak jacket, so I do not like anything to hold me any higher than I have to be. Hope to come and train soon.
Really really enjoy ALL of your videos. Also really appreciate your minimalist philosophy with gear and gun gizmos.
Really appreciate the rational thought process the quick and efficient load out. Ill be streamlining for sure.
Well done
I used double stack mags on the front overseas as a grunt without much issue. Yea you can't get as low to the ground with them else where, but faster access to magazines is more important to me.
Usually, load-outs are mission specific. Carry the tools & equipment you’ll need to carry out your mission. Having several different load outs makes way more sense to me. There is no one perfect load out IMHO. 😉
After many years of owning a Condor MOPC, my first plate carrier that I bought when money was tight, I've retired it and bought a Rogue Gunfighter Low Viz carrier today (July 17, 2020) from Tactical Assault Gear. I'm anxious to try it out.
I would follow this man into any battle.
Good idea having that knife on you. I am more terrified of knives than I am of guns. Being a short bladed weapon, they can be hard to defend against and often times, you never see that blade coming until it's too late. To quote Vegetius, "the adversary receives the point before he sees the sword."
Love the ALS..I appreciate this explanation. I have seen others that carry everything but the kitchen sink and wondered about mobility and also the prone position.
Reid, please do a vid on your med kit in your pocket. I want to configure one like it for myself. Thanks.
When having issues drawing your pistol with gear on your rig in the way I suggest a drop leg. And drop leg rigs aren’t for everyone but they do have their place.
AP HILL I mean it’s definitely not as obstructed by gear on your draw but I guess I’m not “woked” enough on this subject idk 🤷🏼♂️😂👊🏼
Try running with a drop leg!
@@charliefoxtrot5001 They are good for vehicles.
@@MrLeonidas0001 So are single-point slings if your mission is to drive around all day.
Class act. I Always enjoy your videos man... been watching you for years! You’re always respectful, knowledgeable, and well spoken. Thanks man
Reid thank you so much for doing this video it makes it easy in how and why we need to setup our gear for real world practical use.
As usual, your presentation is concise and right on the point. Thank you for your service, and sharing your knowledge.
What goes on the bin of shame is non safety on the range and any man who lacks personal development! This being your trade is what makes these short clips great. Please speak more on burpees and 8 count body builders in full kit no matter how old you are.
Woobie! That was great.
This is excellent content for me. New to body armor and not a lot of channels show set ups that are simple.
More details as to how to attach/ which magazine carriers work / which to avoid ?
Thanks for your service
Thanks for your content
Always love your points. Thank you for all of your practical applications!
I need to see that trauma kit, brother.
Good to see a new video Reid. Thank you for your time and wisdom.
Love the staying slick up front advice.
Love your videos, Reid. Always direct, to the point, and very informative.
I've always thought people who stack the mags up front definitely were fighting from vehicles, short patrols or urban settings.
Its usually dudes doing what they're used to. The guys you see making videos usually weren't regular army or marines they were rangers/seals/maraoc dudes. They had a lot of leeway and access to better/lighter gear than the regular guys had. A lot of units required certain placement of certain items on your person. I've seen IFAK kits 3 rows of MOLLE wide and nearly 6 inches thick required to be placed on the front left most part of your plate carrier. So everyone knew exactly where it was and had fast access to it. Didn't matter if you were a 5'4 female or a 6'4 guy who shot left handed. It was required and it was strictly enforced. No open top mag pouches, they HAD to be the issued double stack velcro tops. With 2 mags in them each. They required where those went. Some units were more lenient than others however a lot of dudes humped the mountains of Afghanistan for 10 months in a retarded amount of weight and gear that didn't work for anybody. Thats all they know.
Sure beats the old 782 gear I was issued in FMF back in the 80s 😉👍
Hello Reid , good info , I’ll be coming down soon for another class or two. Stay strong .
I would like to hear the next video on plate carries. Thank you.
Battle steel has 3.5 lb 111A+ plates that can deal with green tips
Same carrier, LBX front panel, bleed out kit on the left, multi tool taco on the right
That’s a very nice set up for engaging threats while moving. Like to see some videos of you firing on the move in that kit.
I use a Velocity Systems Scarab LT and it is very similarly set up. Great video.
thanks Reid I've thought about that type of setup but figured it would rub under my arm too much....I'm going to revisit it and see if it can be doable for me as I don't like how mags on the front keep me from getting all the way prone.
Hey Reid, excellent video as always. What do you think about the IC13 Invrt bandoleer?
I run a agilite k19 carrier, with level 4 plates. I run single mag pouches up front. But I like the side pouch idea... might have to try that out.
Good stuff. Low profile “slicks” are very useful in a big eskimo home.
@reidhenrichs Missing your videos Reid. Hope you keep them up. Haven't seen one on a couple weeks
Thanks, Reid👌👍❤️
Wind is against you. Good video.
Only you Reid could playoff a fart like that great job 🤣
Thanks again for the great video my Brother in Arms.
Thanks brother for the time you take to educate
I use a usmc spc 8 mags camel back med kit, range finder. Enjoy your videos
-Thank you Reid.
What if my beer belly won't let me get down prone? Am I basically screwed if I don't stop drinking beer?
Thanks Reid.
A wind sock would help your audio
Great upload Reid.
Thank you for the share. Cheers.
Good video Reid!!
Great advice. Thanks.
I just want to know who makes that pack. A very "no nonsense" look to it.
crye makes it, it zips on to the back of their carriers they make
Very nice and simple! Thanks for sharing!
That damn fly had me swatting my headphones off my head.....
other than the wind screwing up your audio , great info and vid . thanks for all you post to share .
Hey from Tipton county TN
The reason why the mags are in the front is largely due to the War on Terror's shift from conventional enemies to more unconventional enemies. The idea is that you are not going prone as much and you are entering and clearing buildings a lot more.
Going mags in front grew from the mechanization of armies. Traditional webbing was good for long marches or patrols but not comfortable in vehicles. Additionally belt systems cause greater fatigue than carrying loads on the chest when crossing uneven terrain. The Chinese first fielded what we know as traditional chest rigs in the late '50s and 1960s. The concept of carrying your fighting load on the chest instead of the hips became so popular that the Russians and the Rhodesians copied it for their respective forces. The US was actually late to adopting similar gear and our first entries into the concept were really poor. It wasn't until the highly-mechanized nature of the occupation in Iraq that US forces began adopting chest rigs and plate carriers that mounted equipment up on the chest.
You mean urban vs field based combat? Unconventional has zero to do with the area of operations LOL
@Graham Masi Unconventional has a great deal to do with it. When the enemy doesn't fight you like a traditional enemy and it blends in with the civilian population, the rules change.
@Graham Masi Let me clarify, if your enemy is a conventional enemy who is playing by conventional rules, it is much easier to level the building with an enemy infantry squad hiding inside than it is to breach and clear.
@@crwilliams4597 Unconventional does not immediately equal urban. I understand what you’re saying but the wires are getting crossed and equating tactics with battle-space. Vietnam was an unconventional war and only a small amount of it was fought in urban AOs.
Not a good setup "for me" but it is different than what I normally see.
I personally don't like any hard gear on my sides. If I have to carry anything heavy or need to bend sideways it digs into my side and limits mobility.
I don't have an issue with a single layer of mags on the front.
2020 has been nuts
Great advice Reid. Love your videos.
Great video Reid. Thank you. Stay strong in the Lord dear Patriot. ✝️❤🇺🇲
Reid, how do you feel about armored helmets? Do you feel they have a place or are essential paired with a PC?
Excellent question.
adam shreds
That is a ridiculous misconception. That’s like saying we wear PCs just to hold our ammo. 👎🏼
Generally, for civilians, a armored helmet is more or less pointless. Helmets are intended to protect you from blunt force trauma, flying debris, shrapnel, and not much else...
westin Sandberg
That is the thought process of someone who just wants to look cool in a PC but never actually plans on getting a gunfight or participating in a kinetic environment.
People who actually get into gunfights wear ballistic helmets for a reason. You have a much higher chance of getting a head injury (from various, unpredictable sources) than actually being shot in the chest. So your logic does not pass.
I'd say keep it as light as possible. Rifle, ammo, first aid, water, then not much else (maybe a radio or toolkit). A helmet can be used for protection, yes, but I think it's overkill for community patrolling unless you need it for night vision. There's a reason that Boonie hats became a thing!
Poly plates are the way to go👍🇺🇸
I keep my mags and SA on my thighs- in case I have to ditch the vest I still have my essential vitamins. Ifak on front, admin on front, both very skinny.
Great video! Thank you I learned something I never really thought about.
First video I've seen that pointed out prone position does not work with front mounted mag pouches.
Thanks.
What are you using to hold the emergency mag? Is that Crye’s radio “wings” or something else?
Could be the radio pouch, but could also be just another mag pouch mounted on the inside of the cumber bund.
I myself crawl out of the bin of shame and dust myself off about every other week.
Reid I love the videos and watch every one. Thank you for all you do.
Man the audio is struggling, I know Mother Nature got ya but is there anything you can do to improve the quality?
you could join his patreon
He is a you tube creator. These videos are his product. Sharing, liking and taking his course(s) are far more valuable than a patreon account. Reid is number one in my book, but he needs to step up his product. Plain and simple, not hate- just a helping comment from a consumer. New mic and hopefully problem solved
Never thought of it like that