5.11 TacTec Plate Carrier

I'm a bit torn, I've had this vest for almost 10 years, I've done multiple Murphs with it and it is battle tested (figuratively). I have no complaints, however I tried my friends Hyper wear vest, and it was a game changer, so comfortable and form fitting, it's honestly just a better vest.

It's a great vest overall. The initial setup is a little frustrating but once it's set up you won't need to change anything for a long while. Plates stay secured inside the front and back pockets well, the side bands give enough stretch to let you breathe, it's pretty comfortable for a plate carrier, and you can fold up the front panel and attach it to the front of the vest to keep it out of the way while you adjust the fit.

Overrated as a weight vest. It's built well, but it's a huge pain in the ass to adjust, and that little piece at the front that you see floating around in the photo always comes loose for me mid-workout, never wants to stay attached to the vest. Have also had the actual plates get out of position inside the vest more than once. The 5.11 TacTec Trainer Weight Vest is a much better buy for fitness use — it's just as heavy duty but the design is much simpler and easier to adjust. Would buy that one no questions asked even if it were the same price as this one. Their new Taconic Weight Vest looks really great too, planning to sell this one to give that one a try soon.

Great plate carrier, I leave it on the treadmill to add a bit of resistance, but its been to wars across the world so I'm nowhere putting it to it's limits. Feels really comfortable, I also have the trainer as it looks less intimidating walking around the area in it

Had it for 5ish years or more. Will definitely make ya sweat when your wear it!!

I’ve had this vest for about 6 years and wear it twice a week for running and Murphs and certain Tabatas. It looks just like when I unpackaged it. I have another 5.11 version for real-world use and it too is exceptionally durable. The only reason I’m knocking off a star on value is that there are other versions (non 5.11) that are less expensive, just as durable and get the job done. I purchased my workout one from Rogue and use their contoured weighted plates inside it.

I love this vest. It’s been through about 8 years of crazy workouts with me. I have used it for MURPH 7 times. It’s comfortable after you get it dialed in to fit you correctly. I have custom rolled plates in mine.