Tactical vests

What should be kept in mind when using it?

Before using vests for the first time, you should make sure that they have been adjusted to the body. With the various straps, the vest can be individually adapted to the wearer’s body shape. Heavy loads can strain the back and restrict freedom of movement. It is therefore all the more important that the vest fits snugly against the body. This allows maximum flexibility and freedom of movement. The vests in our range allow you to stow many items. Before using the vest, you should ensure that all pockets and compartments are securely closed.

Which vest is suitable for me?

Before choosing a suitable vest, you should first consider in which environment it will primarily be used. The vests in our range have very different designs. A large proportion of the vests is equipped with camouflage elements, which can differ in their color scheme. In addition to gray and black tones, you can also find variants with white and green color elements or in solid colors. When selecting a suitable model, attention should be paid to the compartments and pockets. While some vests offer relatively little storage space, other models have an extremely large number of pockets. Anyone who wants to carry many items such as pocket knives, bottles, and ammunition should opt for more extensively equipped models. When choosing a vest, you should also consider whether the model has shoulder pads or not. For continuous use, shoulder pads are recommended. To determine the right size, we are happy to refer you 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 dedicated loops and holders that prevent the specific item from shifting or falling out. It is therefore essential to pack the rig largely as intended by the manufacturer. However, there are usually plenty of “multi-purpose pouches” and holders where you can stow the rest of your equipment as you wish. With MOLLE systems, it is of course convenient that you can usually put the vest on first and then load it up. As a basic rule, anything that needs to be within easy reach should not be in the backpack, but stored on the rig.

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Questions: Vests

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

The distinction is likely to be fluid, but rigs usually do not have any pouches on the back, whereas vests often do. In addition, vests can be put on and taken off like a jacket, whereas rigs are seen as a complete solution that you generally slip into. This is also what makes the pouch on the front of the abdomen possible in the first place. Which option you prefer is a matter of personal taste, as there are no truly significant differences apart from the following: if you want or need to carry a backpack, you should of course opt for a rig, as there is no pouch on the back. A small advantage of vests is the better, more even distribution of the equipment’s weight on the body.

What types of vests are there?

There are normal vests that basically cover the entire torso, but there are also the so-called cummerbund versions, which are worn only like a larger belt. Then there are versions used in police operations that can, for example, be worn over additional bulletproof vests.

Are there vests with a MOLLE system?

The widely used so‑called MOLLE system is also frequently found on vests and denotes an industry standard for modularly attachable pouches and accessories. MOLLE stands for Modular Lightweight Load‑carrying Equipment. Introduced as a military system for attaching and carrying gear and other items, it is characterized by standardized webbing straps made of textile material, which are sewn to the textile base – in this case a vest – with multiple rows of stitching. This makes them very robust and ensures they last a long time.

How do jackets and vests differ?

There is really only one important distinguishing feature: vests do not have sleeves.