Improving the Marine Corps' Gen II Plate Carrier

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Improving the Marine Corps' Gen II Plate Carrier

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@albiecho03 2 жыл бұрын

This is incredible. Honestly If I had stayed in the marines just 2 more years id have access to all the new gear the guys are getting. great stuff

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

True but how knows what the future has in store....

@Token_Black_Guy 2 жыл бұрын

Would u really want to stay in the marines for an extra 2 years in general tho

@xcd87 2 жыл бұрын

why don't u just buy this now?

@mafana0 2 жыл бұрын

Looks better than IOTV but I wouldn't buy it with my own money.

@NoBody-tz4fb 2 жыл бұрын

Did you keep your gear when you discharged?

@desertsh1eld Жыл бұрын

Got out in 2017. These tips woulda been money back then for a lot of guys when this PC was relatively newer. Most of us just pulled a lot of the interior foam out of the front and back panels and turned the floppy shoulder material inside itself shaped nicer to the plates/backers. Made aftermarket pads fit a little better too. Us "in-between size" dudes always had to mod your issued crap to just...WORK. My sizes were basically "Extra Medium/Not-quite-Regular," lol! Good shit.

@PINKMYST Жыл бұрын

I was going to mention the tucking of the shoulder material as well. That made that PC system a lot more comfortable and fitting for proper shoulder pressure into a 240

@Mountain_Man 2 жыл бұрын

That is some rad gear. I was Medically retired in 2010 and still miss being in every day! Great video.

@burgerking8280 2 жыл бұрын

This is a goldmine of info, at IMC right now and I will definitely be using this

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! This is exactly what we like to hear!

@nead6713 2 жыл бұрын

Use the Issued rig and clips to mount it to your flak, run one little pouch for your 14s. IMC was a hell of a time best of luck

@nead6713 2 жыл бұрын

@Nic W I hear its got alot easier but just if yall still swim and you arnt good then just take what they teach to heart. The injuries there are crazy so try and take care of your body as best as possible. Study and learn everything you can itll be over before you know it.

@summerofsam99 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Amazing, the gear now. I remember in 2000 when we had all the “new mollie gear” which consisted of a plate carrier that Velcro’ed from the front then you had to throw on your LBV which was garbage because it had no way to secure to the plate carrier and would always move around. They didn’t want us securing anything to our plate carrier 🙄

@46god 2 жыл бұрын

the 550 cord trick was a game changer for me thank you! couldnt fully extend my arms at first with this gen 2 plate carrier and i hated how the stock of my long gun was halfway on the plate carrier and halfway on my shoulder. now its perfect

@Faduobba001 2 жыл бұрын

My unit still has the gen 2 so this is going to help a lot. Thanks

@FierceGK1 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Just switched to the gen III, but I'll be applying some of these techniques to it nonetheless. Thanks!

@davidbrunner4413 Жыл бұрын

Don't know if you've seen it yet, but they have a video out on the Gen 3

@intergalacticchicano 2 жыл бұрын

Well this could have come in handy when i was in the Army a few months ago, that OITV was so bulky, preferred the IBA. Oh well next life time i can try this.

@TheBloodwyrm 2 жыл бұрын

Now make one for the Gen 3 pls! Victor units are getting those now, and there’s so many parts to it many folk don’t really know what to make of it all

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

It’s next up

@naruhinafan94 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, brother! I'll pass on this information to my guys, since we probably won't be the priority for the gen 3 for a bit.

@jeremiahheidle747 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I was given one of these carriers and I like it pretty well but I have been drooling over the newer slick style carriers I really appreciate your take on the simple upgrades to make these more modern

@malcolmrowe741 2 жыл бұрын

Really good stuff. Wish this came out when I was running a gen 2.

@deadeye5155 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@camerontajik9657 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely fantastic. I am fortunate enough to be able to use my own gear, but had I not, this would have definitely been my go to.

@lostandfound3588 2 жыл бұрын

What gear do you use?

@kleaflet8527 2 жыл бұрын

Anticipating this video for awhile. Great work.

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@mrniceface 2 жыл бұрын

My left ear is really loving this

@dudkiemaster 2 жыл бұрын

If I didn’t read this I was going to just assume he only played music the whole video

@deadeye5155 2 жыл бұрын

Sent this to all my buddies who are still in

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

My man

@jayfox9349 Жыл бұрын

I wish I saw this when I was in but now I have a few ideas for my new kit.

@baothanhkhue7316 5 ай бұрын

Thank GOD, I am find out Marines Corp Kit❤❤❤

@jamestutrain9111 Жыл бұрын

To fix the low Molle in the back, use the coyote d rings on the camelbak hydration carrier & replace the built in D rings with those & attach it to the back of the shoulder straps. Highly recommend using your own gear for this one since you have to break the rings on the hydration carrier off.

@mateovaldez45 2 жыл бұрын

I’m an RP with 1/4 lots of good things going on here and have already implemented some going to be using a lot of knowledge from this vid!! Keep it up y’all 🤘🏼

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Nice man! Glad to hear it

@semperhigh0311 2 жыл бұрын

Nice I was 1/4 A from 08-12

@mateovaldez45 2 жыл бұрын

@@semperhigh0311 I’m with A. Co right now best company out there! RAIDERS! ♠️

@Ronin_72 2 жыл бұрын

I was one of the first to get the new gear when I got to the fleet. I didn't rate a pc so I got the IMTV (whooooo yay!) but then boots later on got both so yeah cream corn! I thought about ebay sniping a one of these. I've been out for a while now and it would be (beyond having a pc for practical reasons) for familiarity.

@littlefinkle7757 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you to all who have served our country! 🇺🇸💪 Hoorah!

@rainman9323 2 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on heat rash from long field ops, and how to set up our kit to prevent or help it

@LegionPreparedness 2 жыл бұрын

Tell me did you get the idea from my channel? On a serious note, I'm glad that you have posted this as I have had a couple of Marines out in Europe ask for help with their systems. It's nice to see that this video is up as I can refer them to your content!

@rec-reation9620 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm definity gonna have the tightest looking flak for deployment next year 😆 genuinely glad I came across this

@SouthpawActual 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love 5.50 cord, it pretty much solves everything 😆

@KaneGregory 2 жыл бұрын

That knife 🔪 is amazing!!!

@Muddy_Reviews 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, really great information and loved seeing the down on the field level mods to the carrier.

@rambochavarria4109 2 жыл бұрын

Just got to my unit I’m definitely gonna be doing this

@jackm052 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna use some of these tips on my IOTV for sure

@ths630 2 жыл бұрын

I remember folding in the kevlar inserts on the earlier imtv to give the same profile as the gen ii.

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

That is something folks have recommended with the yoke on this but that adds the risk of friction points for the Gen II

@Dtawomshadow 2 жыл бұрын

You could have just used the yib yab strap that is included with the carrier

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I never even touched it so that could be rigged maybe

@Dtawomshadow Жыл бұрын

@@shawconceptsllc.8797 that's how I used to have my carrier set up a yib yab on my right and a buckle on my left.

@AndyAdventuring 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't the military deliberately add side armor because Marines and Soldiers were getting shot from the side?

@sp3v0nhotrocks93 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but it’s a trend to slick everything down and ditch a lot of protection now to look cool

@46god 2 жыл бұрын

@@sp3v0nhotrocks93 that’s what i was thinking i want my side plates on there lol

@Pestilence476 Жыл бұрын

@@sp3v0nhotrocks93 for me I find that the lower mobility makes it more difficult to run an effective system.

@locketaylor2171 2 жыл бұрын

A bottled Baja? In December? You’re a wizard.

@bmontusmc3856 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips !!! And awesome video!!!

@matthewivey72 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome can get some pointers on slings and battle belts as well?

@simply_based 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that the female small tubes worked with the large male tubes. Very cool

@o0oitzJimmy 2 жыл бұрын

I still have my worn & torn Eagle Industries Plate Carrier, thought about selling it but it has too many memories.

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it for sentimental value, maybe make a display.

@o0oitzJimmy 2 жыл бұрын

@@shawconceptsllc.8797 thought about selling it and upgrading to a newer plate carrier but your right about the sentimental value!

@Whisky_Four-Three Жыл бұрын

im probably in a minority but would love youtubers to lower the background music to be just that. Really cool vid

@shawconceptsllc.8797 Жыл бұрын

Noted, we're self taught on the video editing and all feedback is appreciated. We'll lower it next time.

@styxrf 2 жыл бұрын

I see that little jack sticking out of your sleeve

@TheRealJongGun 5 ай бұрын

How can I order this set up? Please let me know I want to place an order. I’m a huge fan of this set up.

@MrIcySharp 2 жыл бұрын

Cool info man. Glad to see someone spread some good knowledge

@bigoz7 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video very informative and thanks for sharing!

@oskvikgaming7131 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, maybe have stereo sound and turn the music down a tad

@Token_Black_Guy 2 жыл бұрын

My left ear enjoyed this

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Big oof, we'll try to correct that in future videos. Not sure how as of yet.

@pauldevine3076 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy this finally came out, can’t wait for the gen 3 video to come out, the gen 3 is trash, I miss my old gen 2

@stuntmaster6667 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video thank you so much

@edwinrollins6251 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips dude. 👌

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@GhostMaker00 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, as a Marine who had worse then this thanks!

@raffieb762 2 жыл бұрын

I still have my good ol flak and kevlar with LBV, damn im old

@eddieellison7679 2 жыл бұрын

Good video for sure. Thanks

@slopothacrop 2 жыл бұрын

Please make the shoulder covers. No one is making those, and they are needed on more than just this carrier.

@logstriketech6360 2 жыл бұрын

you should do this for the army plate carrier

@weaponizedcuriousity 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Gen 2 FTW!

@joesan7910 2 жыл бұрын

Oh your lucky you got the gen 2, I had the gen 1 with the pasgt with the leather suspension system. I'm pretty sure anything else is better then that.

@1jbunceiii 2 жыл бұрын

All good stuff!

@JEJAK5396 2 жыл бұрын

How would you go about running side plates with this carrier? Optimally?

@Sempersometimes2111 7 ай бұрын

Lmao, you would use the original method.

@kenponinja1877 2 жыл бұрын

Dope Music Choice

@allisonlaforest 3 ай бұрын

if you use that cummer bund, what clips do you put on the front of the flak? i didn’t see it in the video!

@julianantonio9029 2 ай бұрын

where i can buy a gen 2 flak

@spooks2111 Жыл бұрын

Id love to buy this shit from yall before my next deployment, but its been SOLD OUT for what feels like months.

@shawconceptsllc.8797 Жыл бұрын

Which items are you looking for?

@spooks2111 Жыл бұрын

@@shawconceptsllc.8797 im looking for this exact retrofit kit in this video for my flak IN COYOTE 🇺🇸

@zadotterazo690 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew you could take off the annoying clips on the bottoms. World of difference there

@tristanwilkins362 2 жыл бұрын

What is the knife in the Pouch?

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Our future Collab blade

@You-Need-Therapy 2 жыл бұрын

@@shawconceptsllc.8797 Is this no longer a fixed blade you were collaborating with? I’d like to know what it is too.

@swiftey3973 Жыл бұрын

Great Vedic very informative. Will the issued side plate bags and plates work a aftermarket Cumber band or do I have to buy a separate bag for it. Thanks

@diltzm Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know who makes that knife? Found it, it's a collaboration between Shaw and Half Face Blades but hasn't been released yet.

@AndrewWPark 2 жыл бұрын

Please, consider quieter background music in next videos.

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

Noted, we’ll try to balance background music and audio

@G.I._.Josh21 6 ай бұрын

Where's the cumberbund in the video????

@shawconceptsllc.8797 6 ай бұрын

On our site and restocking soon!

@lgwjrwhite588 Жыл бұрын

I was told by a friend that I should use soft armor for my side plates is this right ???

@thefishrmann69 Жыл бұрын

What about mounting side SAPI carriers? Could you get different cummerbunds for that as well? Would the ones you mentioned work?

@pedrogonzalez-uk9oe Жыл бұрын

Who makes this plate carrier

@chaseowens6842 2 жыл бұрын

Humor my question, where can I buy the gen 2 at? I want what was issued for familiarity and has the maritime system as well.

@90yellow31 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do the Gen III next?

@latinvianjoint3139 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do the gen 3 plate carrier

@vostokfallen2747 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance to see a similar walkthrough for IOTV (Gen 3/4) users?

@realisting 2 жыл бұрын

So we stopped rocking side plates now?

@chalkbos 2 жыл бұрын

Love It....only One question: why did you put the ptt on the right side of the plate if you are right handler? Isn't more Easy to use on the left side?

@rubenaguirre4537 2 жыл бұрын

Because he feeds the headset cable through the shoulder sleeve, if you had to doff the carrier in a rush either dud to maritime reasons or you ended up the casualty, the cable would interfere and likely snag as you or your buddy was trying to get it off you. The PTT button facing inboard still allows you to use your non dominant hand to activate it comfortably. Dominant side PTT placement in this case also helps reduce snag hazards as the radio is located on the non dominant side so any excess wire is flattened against your PC by having to stretch across the front, so you eliminate having to tuck away extra wiring or possibly have it snag on something in the brush. Hope that helps bud!

@mailforbid1989 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always heard people referring this plate carrier as gen ii and the one with laser cut molle as gen iii. But have never heard anything about the gen i, does that actually exist? Or perhaps Eagle SPC is considered as the gen i?

@sp3v0nhotrocks93 2 жыл бұрын

I think the IMTV is the Gen 1 it’s either that or the eagle spc you mentioned

@KK-cq3np Жыл бұрын

there was a gen 1 which was just removing all the pieces of the IMTV and just keeping the pc part together

@supermufasa21 2 жыл бұрын

Where you get that fixed blade with the karambit retention loop?

@ryanmuro 2 жыл бұрын

This all looks like it’s creating a lot of hot spots. Can anyone here confirm?

@Walk_Off_0311 2 жыл бұрын

I used that first plate carrier when I was in it was just too fucking bulky and hurt my fucking back anytime I was in the prone

@pineappleshake8305 2 жыл бұрын

Improve army plate carrier next? Or is it the same brand.

@kingarmani7631 2 жыл бұрын

Hey does it matter for the cummerbund whether I use 550 cord or shock cord? Thank you

@jesusfigueroa6253 2 жыл бұрын

Question is this good for paintball to

@riflehunger4341 2 жыл бұрын

I missed mine....

@KaneGregory 2 жыл бұрын

This shit should not be this hard magazines rifle and pistol fixed blade knife suppressor holder med kit and amor someone please make one ready to go that said great video!!!🤯🔫👍🏽

@watchman2293 2 жыл бұрын

Is that the real Shaw in the video ?

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

There is no real Shaw

@SldgeHammr 2 жыл бұрын

Question, where'd you get that Baja Blast?

@Zawfee 2 жыл бұрын

Did the gen 2 not come with an additional piece to make a slick shoulder for better Stockweld?

@indianacitizen 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's called the yib yab strap. Comes in the repair kit.

@wolfycommando2124 2 жыл бұрын

can you do the IOTV?

@weaponizedcuriousity 2 жыл бұрын

Haha Shaw Shank! I see what you did there lol

@seinfeld11123 2 жыл бұрын

so is that level 3 armor without the plates?

@Lifechanging99999 2 жыл бұрын

Lol.. I had a gen 1 PC with an MTV cummerbund in Afghanistan.

@jackessepian7825 2 жыл бұрын

What's your view on attaching the issued camelback carrier on the back of the flak for hydration purposes? A lot of marines at my unit cinch the pack straps on it to the back plate bag as a semi permanent hydration source on the carrier but I've seen it as source of discomfort with the buckles and straps. I feel that it solves the issue of a sagging hydration bladder but is there a way to affix the camelback carrier to the rear plate bag without compromising long-term comfort?

@shawconceptsllc.8797 2 жыл бұрын

A good hydration pack is the better way to go even with the sag.

@Lifechanging99999 2 жыл бұрын

Well, as someone who had a camelbak in Afghanistan but couldn’t use it, I carried water bottles in my FROG trousers. Typically four, two on each side. I had to carry one of the guardian packs, an ECM, which didn’t allow me to comfortably utilize a camelbak. Use whatever is most comfortable. In the end though, nothing is ever comfortable.

@KK-cq3np Жыл бұрын

been while but I used fast clips to semi attach my carrier to the back and it worked great just clip the straps together and tuck them underneath the carrier.