5.11 Tactical Tactec Plate Carrier Black

This plate carrier is definitely worth the money! I’ve been able to workout, run, and walk while wearing the plate carrier with ease.The only drawback is that I wish the instructions for setup were easily accessible. I had to go onto YouTube and watch the 5.11 video on how to set up the plate carrier the first time. It would’ve been great to receive this in the order confirmation email instead of having to search for it on YouTube.The videos I watched:https://youtu.be/l6Hx4lKtRs4?si=c_465iM2EfzwBgNIhttps://youtu.be/XU8T0wly2sk?si=ZmfUlsro5rtvuWXQRegardless of the instructions, this is a great product that I will train with for years to come.

I really love this plate carrier, it’s comfortable, minimal but with plenty of molle/Velcro. The plate carrier has a great design, and great shoulder straps. I am 6 foot, 220lbs and this vest fits perfect with no adjustments needed. It is also running large sappy plates and they fit perfect. I do enjoy the fact that it can be stripped apart very quickly if needed. I have been using 5.11 clothing and equipment for some time, and the quality is always there. I only wish there were more cumber bon options available to use with this plate carrier, I also wish there were a way to where it could be ran with a placard. Other than those two things, it’s a great affordable plate carrier and honestly a really great bargain for what you get. Especially if it goes on sale.

I'm using my 511 as a Tactical Vest with 11x14 inch Botach swimmers cut level 3A soft Armour. I'm 6'-2", 220 lbs. I also have a Knock-Off version that I purchased due to lack of funds at that time (Sorry 511).Compared to the Knock-Off's, 511 has more substantial padding and 3D mesh in the areas that contact your body which should hold up longer and improve long term comfort. If you are using this Carrier for routine work-outs I would think the higher quality padding & mesh would be worth having. The cummerbund elastic appears to be a bit more substantial and may last longer. The laser cut Mollie on front & back upper panels is properly spaced (not the case on the copy). 511 has the deployable drag handle on the back, the copy has no drag handle. Quick release cable ... MoreI'm using my 511 as a Tactical Vest with 11x14 inch Botach swimmers cut level 3A soft Armour. I'm 6'-2", 220 lbs. I also have a Knock-Off version that I purchased due to lack of funds at that time (Sorry 511).Compared to the Knock-Off's, 511 has more substantial padding and 3D mesh in the areas that contact your body which should hold up longer and improve long term comfort. If you are using this Carrier for routine work-outs I would think the higher quality padding & mesh would be worth having. The cummerbund elastic appears to be a bit more substantial and may last longer. The laser cut Mollie on front & back upper panels is properly spaced (not the case on the copy). 511 has the deployable drag handle on the back, the copy has no drag handle. Quick release cable on the 511 is more substantial and the internal wire is not sticking out the end causing a snag hazard as on the other.Given my size I like that I can run 11x14 soft armor in this carrier. The 511 also has 8 vertical rows of Mollie across the front and back (most carriers only have 6). This provides 33% more area across the front to attach items. The 511 style shoulder straps do appear to distribute weight better compared to most generic plate carriers. When loaded up the carrier has less of a tendency to ride down in the front.Of the plate carriers I've used, the 511 is my favorite. I can carry what I need while maintaining good mobility. If your plan is to load up the cummerbund with gear this might not be the best choice. The 511 is definitely worth the price.