How COMFORTABLE are vests?
Very comfortable – unless it gets hot! You usually don’t notice an extra 3 – 5 lbs. of weight all that much, and vests don’t restrict freedom of movement very much (if fitted properly), BUT… Heat buildup is always a problem in the summer. No vest on earth can honestly claim to be comfortable when it is hot and / or you are exercising and sweating hard. The thickness of the ballistic panel insulates you, and the waterproofing of the ballistic panel simply prevents effective cooling through the vest. So, in a very hot environment, you might want to leave a gap on the sides for extra ventilation when we size you, and accept only partial side protection. We strongly recommend at least one of our ‘Sweat-Wicking Undershirts to keep you drier and cooler. It accomplishes this by wicking sweat away literally 3 times faster than a cotton shirt. When the sweat has been “wicked” to the edge of the vest it can then evaporate. If you are in a police cruiser, our Vest AC will cool you down FAST, se
