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  • a plate carrier without side pannels is less than desireable

  • Nutn with the Ron Paul adds. Yeah buddy!

  • @miacanes5 ads*

  • Another great vid Nutn. Thank you. I'm ordering my 5.11 on payday.

  • hey fancy i was able to integrate a web belt with the 5.11 LBE using maxpedition tac tie 3", worked great it stayed on an never moved best thing i did with the vest it brought it all together....

  • @Orthrus

    One of the most informative posts I've seen on YouTube. Great job!

  • Man the information you offer is amazing! You need like a 'SuperChannel" designation or something! Besides the political debates, you have the only videos I am willing to watch more than 15 minutes lol.

    THANKS!!!

  • The whole "quick detatchable" thing became a trend when the military adopted it for use with the MTVs, and the only reason they wanted it was due to the water issue, as you mentioned. Marines go over water a lot, and when you fall in with a 60 pound load, it's all too easy to drown. For civilians, I don't think it's necessary - unless you have a personal helicopter you're going to be flying around in, they're not going to be over deep water with LBV on.

    Same for the wound issue.

  • Hey Nutn, I have watched dozens of your videos and just wanted to say thanks for the videos you make. You are my favorite on YouTube period.

  • awesome review its on my list!

    what is that rucksack to the left of the vest? thanks

  • I am normally in 2X sized shirts, and am planning on getting this vest, but I am wondering if I should go bigger (4X) to fit stuff underneath, or would i have enough room? 4X seems too large, but it would give me more webbing...

  • @zf66 i own this vest, and am 2x, it adjusts so i can fit a tshirt, and a hoodie under neath it, and even bigger. great vest, i paid 100$ for mine tho. and in summer, that mesh webbing is so much better then other vests,

  • @zf66 I am 6ft 3in 265il. I bought the xxl and have plenty of room to expand. Hope that helps.

  • @pastortim01 That helps me. I'm 6ft 3in 290. Guess I'll try it out. I mod most things to fit me anyway. Sound like it'll be close enough to make work. Thanks.

  • I'm aiming for this vest, but having trouble finding pouches and can hold 308 and not mag since I doubt my 4 round mags would fit in any pouch well. As well as a camel back like molle pack that can fit on the back.

  • @TheSolitaryTraveller use a medkit pouch, or a dump pouch on a belt, or a compass pouch, improvise!

  • I'd wear the 5.11 plate carrier with no attachments and run all my molle pouches on the LBE vest over it.

  • Great advice for those inside the wire.

  • Thanks for the review, I am getting this for Airsoft, not to blow my friends away, it's for a Private Military Loadout, and it looks like the sort of simplicity i need!

    Again cheers for all the reviews, i enjoy them! :D

  • Do you have any experience with Condor's horizontal 12 round shotgun shell carrier?

  • @545Krinkify Not tryin to b unny but why would u wear it under a jacket?

  • Do you run a shell catcher on your 308 it's worth it you can get 3 or 4 reloads out of them I don't reload yet but I got 2000 308 casings so I am set that 3 rd person thing is funny

  • Rock on Nutn! Great review!

  • "...airsoft buddies..." Hilarious! That said, I do wish more videos on Youtube mentioned that they referred to airsoft toys so I didn't waste time clicking on them. Great vid once again Nutn!

  • Anyone know how large the XL is? Im not a big dude but I need to know if I should go a size large and cinch it down for normal clothes but have the option of bigger for jackets and such I may be wearing.

  • if you have ever used the black hawk STRIKE elite vest how would this compare?

    there is only a $30 difference on LA police gear and as this will be my first vest i would like it to be a very nice one

    Thanks

    PS as others have said great reviews please keep them coming... and i actually did a test on the black hawk remington 870 knoxx stock and based it on yours

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  • Great review, as always! Thanks Nutnfancy!!!

  • FYI Nutn and TNPrs: 5.11 has, thank goodness, re-introduced this vest and all their other gear in OD Green colors again! Thank you 5.11 for doing that!

  • purchased one last week ( or i tried to ) and after seeing no shipping info or recipe i looked at the bank statements and nothing ????? so i went to the 5.11 site and guess what? the vest is now 100 bucks and not the 80 i tried to purchase it for , looks like they deleted or froze vest orders for the week while they changed prices and didnt say Sh*t . so look around for others who have it at normal price , this video has made the price unreal ; [

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  • Hi nutnfancy,

    I bought one of these after watching this review and I don't have regrets.

    I'm in an anti-riot squadron in France and I must say that this thing is really reliable (that's primordial),and lightweight. As I'm not a big guy, weight is always and important parameter in choosing gear.

    Thanks again for your work, keep that line!

  • Thanks for the info Nutnfancy. I just bought one of these vests today. Looking forward to getting it dirty.

  • Another great review, Nutnfancy! As a "big" shooter, this is just what I've been looking for. I'm going to be ordering one of these soon.

    One thing I was wondering, I'm planning on going with the new Multicam for most of my gear so which of the 5.11 colors would blend best with that? Dark Earth or OD? Its hard to tell from photos since it seems like the colors in every photo vary just a little. Thanks again!

  • Another nice thing about this vest is us Plus size officers (we're in shape its just round) have a option of getting this vest as well. The 2x+ size will adjust all the way through 3x and there is also the advantage of a 4x size if you happen to be big and wearing your vest under it. Great trunk system to keep your active shooter stuff on hand.

  • I really wish i would have gotten into the TNP vids sooner! For someone like me who is just getting into the tactical gear it is really making me look at where my money should be spent, and on what my POU will be. These vids are making me look at several brands and shopping around looking for quality equipment! Thanks again for all these vids!

  • I Liked this video...but was disappointed the thumbs up didn't appear. Well Good Job Brrother!

  • whats the backpack in the background?

  • Just got a response from 5.11, multicam pouches coming this fall!

  • Great review! This vest is for sale at cheaper than dirt for about $65

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  • Hey! Have you considered intellectus 424 diet (do a search on google)? Ive heard some great things about it and my friend lost crazy amounts of weight with it.

  • I really love your work! Keep going.

  • And where can i buy good pouches for cheap?

  • Where can i buy this vest?

  • Solution for the tilting vest, backpack.

  • Thanks for this review and all of your other reviews!

    I just picked up this vest in Black from the Army Navy store.

    I got it for $24! Pretty much couldn't pass up a deal like that.

    Thanks again

    Ty

  • First of all, I want to thank you for your contribution. Many of us appreciate your videos.

    I'm not trying to argue your points, just noticed some points that you missed. If your front is covered w/ molle pouches, they will restrict ventilation because they're not mesh. Also, a belt attachment could benefit with the weight balance of the vest. (I always wear a belt)

    What's your opinion if there's no zipper on the front, just 3 buckles? Otherwise, the vest i'm considering is very similar.

  • ever since seeing the molle vests i have been trying to find one in blaze orange for hunting i know this is contrary to tactical thinking but i think there is huge market for them if anyone else is anyone else interested in one if so please let the manufactures know

  • Hey Nutnfancy is it at all possible to ride that cross-draw holster higher up on this vest? im really interested in obtaining this vest but i personally like my cross draw to ride alot higher up like you have it on the plate carrier.

  • LOL In the description it says ''If you're looking for a tactical loadout system that will impress your airsoft buddies then the 5.11 VTAC LBE TACTICAL VEST ''

    than goes on to say once you click 'more info' it says ''is not it.''

    :(

  • looking at 5.11's website it appears that they have discontinued the OD Green version of this vest, so it's now available in Tan and Black. This sucks for those of us who live in eastern US woodland areas. Nutn, if you could, tell 5.11 to bring back the OD please!!

  • Benchmade rescue hook is my quick detach if I'm wounded its on me for the medical to use or to use on others

  • whats the gun you had in the beginning? plz respond

  • Just ordered mine yesterday, can't wait till it arrives!!

    Outstanding job Nutn, as usual.

  • ALICE webbing ftw!!!!!!! =P

  • Dude, your the only guy i can watch for 30 mins be well informed and entertained thanks brother

  • general army navy on redwood has a handful of these, used in sizes 2x and regular... $25!!!!!! i got mine today.. they are in great shape!

  • Why not have the vest on the side?

  • DA best vids ever dude!!!!! luv dem cuz u r da bom.

  • 30 fucking minutes!!!!!! Wtf!?!?!?

  • @MrPwnerofn00bs yep. no ones making you watch it. so dont watch it. plain and simple.

  • @joshkkv But 30 minutes??

  • @MrPwnerofn00bs yepper. alot of us gun nuts like in depth reviews.

  • @joshkkv You're exactly right. Those of us who are buying this gear love Nutn's reviews. Why wouldn't anyone who is spending some huge bucks on knives or guns or clothing want to watch a 30 min review to get a comprehensive idea of what a product offers. It's being a good consumer. And these reviews are invaluable for those of use that don't have access to trying on multiple vests or knives or whatever. I want to know everything I can about a product when I can't put my hands on it first.

  • hey nutnfancy , well this video made me get the LBE and i love it but im trying to figure out how many mag pouches to get, what do you recommend, i have an ar-15 and a beretta px4, im really thinking 2 double stacks for the ar-15(4mags) and 2 handguns, but this being my first vest im not real sure

  • what vest size should i get if my regular t-shirt size is large? please help. i dont know if i should get the regular or 2xL?

  • @nutnfancy

    I have this vest and I am interested in incorporating a ballistic plate with it. I checked out diamondbacktactical but it seems the plates sold there are restricted for mil/law only. Are there any places I can buy soft plates for my vest?

  • I have this same 5.11 VTAC vest and I put armor in the pockets. (kind of) I have this bulletproof wallboard (kinda like kevlar sheetrock, lol) that I got from work and I just cut three pieces. one full size for the back, and two smaller ones for both sides of the front. it aint the same as real body armor, but it stops bullets just the same :D

    i think it's rated around IIIA pistol caliber, rifles calibers slice right through it though. oh well, it did what i could using what i had.

  • Anyone know if BDS Tactical is any good? I heard Eagle Industries is better but they both seem to be the same price.

    ???

  • nutn I'm an airsofter. Yeah I try to go for SEAL loadouts but I do understand the concept of fire power versus mobility (thanks to you of course). This is the rig I still choose for airsoft and still gives me that "look". My 4 grenade shells, a radio, 8 mags, binos, sog seal pup elite (which you suggested and its awesome), pistol mags, GP pouch, your level 1 medi kit, plus water all fit on the vest. Its the best vest I've ever worn and it was all possible because of this review. I owe you nutn!

  • Great Video, VERY informative and extremely useful. I had a question about the name or type of Jacket and Pants you're wearing in the video (23:15) when you are in the snow with your buddy. Thanks again!

  • @punisher2134 are you kidding me? since it is a kids gun, why dont you take a .22 bullet to the head and see if you are laughing then. Shooting a .22 LR is fun and cheap. Everyone should have a .22LR for cheap shooting days.

  • What is a good rig or system for AKM type rifles? The mags seem to be to curved for some.

  • @punisher2134 ...you're a true moron& wannabe "badass". . he's shooting cost-effective rounds. for practice dumbass. you wanna spend 50 cents/round? go ahead, I'll shoot .22 and spend my money stocking up on .223 & 7.62 ammo.

  • Just got the vest. It is awesome, very modular and very comfortable. Just like nutn, I recommend it. BTW I got the vest only because of nutnfancy. Thanks a lot nutnfancy!

  • This looks like my old home, New Mexico! Where is this, Nutter?

  • where did you get the pistol armor for your vest

  • Question for anyone that owns this vest... I bought one in regular. I'm 6'2" 175lbs. The tightest width fits perfect at the waist, but I have to extend the shoulder adjustment straps to bring the length to just at my waist line. In doing so, the velcro fasteners are not contacting each other any longer. So the adjustable straps are the only things securing the vest at the shoulders. Anyone know if this is incorrect use. I'm afraid if I go up to the next size (2xl) it will be too big @ mid.

  • Great vid.

  • After Watching This video on the 5.11 vest I bought one. So far I love it, no problems with it. I do agree with Nutn I wish the inner pockets were zipper rather then velcro.

  • I'm looking for tacforce holster. anyone selling one, or know where to get one still?

  • Are you loading up all your videos now in HD, minimum 720? Thanks for all the reviews and information guy, really appreciate it.

  • In that photo at about 9:07, what kind of knife was that?

  • @BullRonin Spyderco Fred Perrin

  • @Kylef7735 Sweet! I appreciate the help. Thank you kindly.

  • @BullRonin Its a great knife, but they have been discontinued, you would have to look on the secondary market, they still make the street beat, which is a smaller version.

  • havent watched the whole 30 min. is it possible to fit the thigh rig to the vest? considering to buy it because i could attach my gasmask bag to it.

  • @battlemaster116 If its molle compatible, yes.

  • why is he wearing ear plugs with an airsoft gun?

  • @thetubewithin there real guns mate

  • @thetubewithin LOL, youre funny.

    Go watch all the other videos of that same gun, firing real bullets.

  • @Kylef7735 just doesn't sound like a real gun, thats all. And it says something about airsoft in the description.

  • @thetubewithin Well, its a real gun.

  • Got my tac vest in the mail today. Got a descent deal on the flat dark earth coloration. For the money, the quality of material and workmanship is absolutely outstanding. Now I need to start setting up the pouches, etc. I wish they would get more of the plate carriers.

  • @1:53 is that a condor backpack?

  • love your shows man just awsom. keep um comen

  • hey ntn i just have to say thank u . i have learned alot from you over the years of watching your videos thanks to you i now have the best loadout compared to all the guys in the unit once again thanks keep up the good work

  • what are you planning for ? thats way to much gear

  • @microdork80 Hes not planning for anything, hes testing gear, so we know if its good or not.

  • your tacforce holster has the pointed part of the clip toward your hand when you grab it but i have found that i can draw my pistol faster when the pointed clip "male version" is pointed away from my hand. just some infooo

  • Just ordered this vest. should be legit and last my whole life.

  • does anybody know why i cant find a od green 5.11 vest? did they discontinue od green?

  • @ddifantis Yeah they did, I was lucky enough to get one of the last shipments. Had an email conversation with 5.11 about this, expressed my disappointment they were phasing out OD. They forwarded that to their design department. Everyone else who uses OD should let 5.11 know that there is demand for this colour! 5.11 makes great stuff but those of us up north wearing OD or even CADPAT can't buy 5.11 anymore!

  • I just ordered one at the Neves by my house. Im a big guy (5'11'' 290lb) and the 2XL was a liiittle too small. now I didn't mess with the side velcrow adjustments but I do feel that the 3XL will be perfect. Hope this little info helps. Sweet review Nutn!

  • I love your reviews, you try to be non-biast, you test the equipment and your not just about the most expensive gear keeping in mind that a lot of us don't have a lot of money. Thank you so much for the great reviews!

  • I'm supposed to be doing school right now... thanks alot.

    haha, love your videos!

  • @TheAlConnor same, im supposed to be doing my finals haha

  • @garrettzkool63 LOL thats great...!

  • will pistol armor at least help somewhat against rifles

  • @ltm7575 Hell no.....a mid-caliber rifle round will go through soft armor like a pimp slap through a ho ho ho

  • @ManBearPigWolf alright thanks

  • @ltm7575 No, not a bit.

  • @Kylef7735 alright thanks

  • Great vid as usual. Anyone out there have any experience with a vest from NCSTAR? saw some on eBay but can't see it in person so I don't know how good some of the features that Nutnfacy speaks of are.

  • wow finally someone that puts care in their work good job!

  • have you ever found any shotgun tactical vest beacause i cant fing one... i have found some but they are like 200$

  • @MrPolloino Hey man... You might be good with getting this vtac vest and getting some shotgun pouches... Shotgun pouchs hold about 12 or so shells... I would say 4-6 pouchs at the most... Those shells get a bit heavy. I hope it helps...

  • @joezbackwith2gatz thanks man i got a condor vest. I am in the Guatemalan military so i just bought my plate carrier and i bought condor shotgun pouches and the vest is a B+ its good.

  • @MrPolloino That's great... Let me know how it works for you so I can pass that info along... Thanks for getting back to me. Feel free to check out my channel and videos. Thanks again...

    Joe Tactical

  • Does anyone know if the flat dark earth is the same colour as coyote brown? Thanks

  • Nutnfancy di u like silencers because i put 1 on my5.11 and it rocks!

  • Yo Nutn Do You Know Of Any Good Light Tactical vests That Would Be Good for Airsoft

  • @pinkprince3000 Go check out his condor review.

  • @pinkprince3000 I think Tac force makes a light vest for about $40 or so...

  • I can't find any of these other than those in black. Anyone have any suggestions?

  • @jkmcdani

    They discontinued OD green. Flat Dark Earth should still be around.

  • @jkmcdani 5.11tactical... Give them a call... Hope it helps.

  • These are on closeout now on the 5.11 website... and i am sooo broke i still cant afford it. Yay student life...

  • are you a soldier or something, because is you arent a soldier and you buy all this stuff, its just a waste of money.

  • @Mentran Sometimes, people who arent soldiers have to do the job of soldiers.

  • @Kylef7735 Indeed...

  • is that the dark earth tapco stock, at the beginning of your review?

  • @Firefred09 Exactly

  • hey watts the name of the first gun u useing at 21 secands and is it a .22lr please respond

  • @636675guy Its nutnfancy tactical ruger 10/22, look up his video, "Short barrel cool" and you will find it.

  • @Kylef7735 oh ok thanks

  • You just gave me the idea of making this into a lightweight bug out bag. A quick grab and go

    Thanks for the vid

  • im getting a m4 and i was wondering would you get a smith and wesson or colt

  • awesome, i just got mine in, can't wait to load it up. question, what brand ar mag pouches were those?

  • Do alot of EMT's and/or paramedics in the US use tac vests... with molle?

  • oh, and what are the clip things that your pouches are connected to that are integrated into the molle system? i've seen them in sooo many vids but i always forget the name...

  • brilliant , i needa make my tactical system , before dday if it ever happens lol

  • u should get oakley or vtec tactical assault gloves

  • This vest is now only 47 bucks on the 5.11 site. Thanks for the great review.

  • The only problem with the $47.00 vest on the 5.11 website is the fact that the only one for 47.00 is a double XX Large green. all the other ones in regular person sizes are regular price =(

  • Heads Up the vest is on CLOSEOUT on the 5.11 page for $47.00

    

  • just wondering what sizes the vests and plate carrier were

  • Great Review man. I've been checking out several of your videos and you do an excellent job. Keep up the good work.

  • Hello Mr. NutnFancy and everyone else. I was wondering if anyone can tell me a good website that sells custom velcro patches, in multiple colors, like the "NUTNFANCY PROJECT" patch seen on his vests? Thanks for the help

  • these reviews are always so thorough.

  • dont forget about going prone. you cant have to much on the front. iv seen people running literally 14 30 rond ar 15 mags and they couldnt move around vary much.

  • nutnfancy, can you verify if this vest is capable of holding 3.0-6.0L camelbak's in the back.

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  • Oh cool DUDE, a tactical 5.11 VTAC LBE Tactical non-nylon Molle load-out system with tactical OD-colorized high-speed tactical fabric with precision range-specific tactical mag tac-pouches, mounting your primary and secondary CQB tactical sidearms and weapon lights for your own MOUT POU. Love it, sweet ,dude rock on.

  • 5.11 has this vest on clearance as of  6/15/10

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  • VTAC LBE Tactical Vest is on sale at 511's site. OD coloration in 4x large, 2xl+ and reg sizes.normally 79.99 dollars, on sale for 47.00 dollars!

  • is the mini 14 reliable like if it got berried water mud could (not all at once hopefully) you count on it like the ak 47.

  • hey nutn, any opinion on Leapers vests?

  • Very well spoken and you do go straight to the points. I see so many airsoft reviews that the guys can barely speak, not a language barrier, just the presentation skills. Nicely done!

  • i like puttin the 10 inch pouch on the back kinda like a backpack

  • this Vest is on sale at 5.11 for 47 bucks, regular 79. JUMP ON IT

    I love this vest!

  • i dont know if anyones posted this but to keep it from being front heavy i suggest putting a molle type hydration pak on the back it'll offset the weight well!

  • would this vest work well over a plate carrier?

  • would this vest work well over a plate carrier such as the way the spec ops over armour vest does?

  • Hey nutn,do you know how much this vest was????

  • close out $47 at 5.11 tactical.

  • hey didnt have time to watch the whole video but does this vest have the ability to attach a belt with a drop leg holster?

  • 511tactical (dot) com - size reg, 4xl, 2xl are on closeout right now!  $47.00 colors od and black.

  • 511tactical (dot) com - size reg, 4xl, 2xl are on closeout right now! $47.00 colors od and black.

  • @TheMozarab hey . quick question, where did you see the offer for the free holster. I could not find it anywhere. let me know, thx

  • at 23:13 the chest rig looks like a tactical tailor mav im getting a mav but it is only for airsoft i have a condor plate carrier and dont like it it gets in the way it dosent have mesh