tactical vests

What should be taken into account when using it?

Before using a vest for the first time, ensure it fits your body properly. The various straps allow you to adjust the vest to your individual body shape. Heavy luggage can strain your back and restrict movement, so it's crucial that the vest fits snugly. This allows for maximum flexibility and freedom of movement. The vests in our range offer ample storage space. Before using the vest, make sure all pockets and compartments are securely closed.

Which vest is right for me?

Before choosing a suitable vest, you should first consider where you intend to use it most. The vests in our range come in a wide variety of designs. Most of them feature camouflage elements, which can vary in color. In addition to gray and black, you can also find versions with white and green accents, or in solid shades of the respective color. When selecting a suitable model, pay attention to the compartments and pockets. While some vests offer relatively little storage space, others have a large number of pockets. If you need to carry many items such as pocket knives, bottles, and ammunition, you should opt for a more comprehensively equipped model. When choosing a vest, also consider whether or not it has shoulder pads. Shoulder pads are recommended for continuous use. To determine the correct size, please refer to the ASMC size chart .

Expert tip: How to best equip a tactical vest

For the various items that need to be packed, there are usually pre-made loops and holders that prevent specific items from shifting or falling out. Therefore, it's essential to pack the rig largely as the manufacturer intended. However, there are usually also many multi-purpose pockets and holders where you can stow your remaining equipment as needed. With MOLLE systems, it's obviously convenient that you can usually put on the vest first and then load it up. As a general rule, anything that needs to be readily accessible should be stored in the rig, not in your backpack.

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Questions: West

When should you choose a vest, and when is a chest rig a better option?

The distinction is somewhat fluid, but rigs typically don't have pockets on the back , unlike vests, which often do. Vests can also be put on and taken off like a jacket, whereas rigs are designed as a complete, one-piece solution that you usually slip into. This is what makes the front pocket on the stomach possible in the first place. Ultimately, it's a matter of personal preference, as there aren't any truly significant differences, except for the following: If you need to wear a backpack, then a rig is the better choice, as it doesn't have a back pocket. A slight advantage of vests, however, is the better, more even distribution of the equipment's weight across the body.

What types of vests are there?

There are standard vests that cover the entire torso, but there are also so-called cummerbund versions , which are worn like a large belt. Then there are versions used by police in operational settings, which can, for example, be worn over bulletproof vests.

Are there vests with a MOLLE system?

The widely used MOLLE system is also frequently found on vests and refers to an industry standard for modularly attachable pouches and modules. MOLLE stands for Modular Lightweight Load -carrying Equipment . Introduced as a military system for attaching and carrying equipment and other items, it is characterized by standardized webbing straps made of fabric, which are attached to the fabric base, in this case a vest, with multiple seams. This makes them very durable and long-lasting.

How do jackets and vests differ?

There is really only one important distinguishing feature: vests have no sleeves.