Light armor?

Brockavich · June 5th, 2010, 17:51

Okay so I've done some sniffing around... but I'd like to know what you guys like when it comes to armor vests?

I have a chest rig, leg holster, and appropriate belt, so I'm thinking of getting just a very lightweight armor vest to underneath the chest rig, cause I don't wanna get TOO hot

Anyways, your picks? Thanks

Amos · June 5th, 2010, 17:56

Why? If you're trying to do an impression I could understand...

but outdoors there's no real reason to wear armor underneath your chest rig other than trying to replicate a realworld unit.. It'll just make you overheat alot easier lol

Bigman · June 5th, 2010, 17:57

why do you need an armored vest? it doesn't hurt that much :P personally i find just running around in a bdu/vest just fine can barely feel hits to my chest, couple of team mates wear chest rigs, same thing no complaints:P but if you want one go for it, again very light weight, or take a bdu shirt (something heavy material at least) but breathe able, lob off the sleeves and use that

FOX_111 · June 5th, 2010, 17:58

There is no such thing as light armor that is not as hot as heavy armor. Unless you are running a simple plate carriere that is trim fitting.

PACA are light and confy, but they are still as hot as any other armor, since they wrap around your body and don't breath.

Assault Pioneer · June 5th, 2010, 18:32

I love wearing armour, not as a protective thing, but for the weight and realism, and the fact that I take pride in the fact that I can keep up with the guys wearing just a belt and I got an extra 40 pounds of gear on heating up and weighing down yet still being just as agile and fast as them with all that gear it impresses a few people I like it when their drenched in sweat and I'm still fine with my added load.

Drake · June 5th, 2010, 19:23

+1 to the realism outlined by Assault Pioneer.

That's why most of us are here, for the realism. There are times and places to go light, but if I'll be playing in a Direct Action capacity then I'll dress the part.

Soft armor (PACA), while warm, does make carrying a heavy rig more comfortable. Similarly hard plates (you can use plastic ones that aren't all that heavy) act as a sort of frame when carrying a lot of pouches; so while a lot hotter, I find it MUCH more comfortable using a PACA+plates when hauling a heavy load than carrying the same amount of stuff in something like a lightweight assault vest.

Know you'll be hot, be prepared, hydrate, manage your heat.

Drow · June 5th, 2010, 20:41

I love Flyye stuff, you should check this out: http://www.shootercbgear.com/product...roducts_id=968

Con Murder · June 5th, 2010, 20:51

As long as you don't try and convince me that you should be able to take two hits with this extra armor I say have at it. Do what you need to do to feel bad ass. Once you feel it, airsoft is just another place to run your bad ass around and look bad ass whilst doing so.

Brockavich · June 6th, 2010, 01:45

It's not for protection so much as it is badassery, like Con said lol.

I was thinking at the very LEAST I'd want someone more awesomer than a t-shirt/underarmor shirt underneath my rig... Anyone know of any good sites where they have a selection of military-ish colthing stuffs? Like the things swat/soldiers wear under their armor IRL... you know? Stuff to like beef up the chest area of my body would be nice

I know I'm being incredibly vague D:

Brockavich · June 6th, 2010, 02:03

On second thougt, I might just buy a slightly beefier tac vest. The one I got right now is like just a basic rig hung over your shoulders and strapped around the back.

I'm thinkin maybe this would be cooler:

http://www.condoroutdoor.com/mpcmodu...tecarrier.aspx

Plus it has loads more space to put stuff

BootYourFace · June 6th, 2010, 02:19

Do it!

FOX_111 · June 6th, 2010, 13:26

If you want to beaf up your chest, go to the gym. Hahaha.

Unerarmour compression shirts work really well... under body armor. Those shirts are designed to compress the musles, adding more stability, better blood circulation and they wick sweat really well, making you feel dry and cool.

Adding a simple bullet proof vest, like a PACA, will give you the apearance and feeling to be beafier.

But honestly, that's only good for indoor or urban fighting. When you are in the mud, crawling in the wood, it's better to be light and flexible.

ThunderCactus · June 7th, 2010, 00:29

511 makes great compression undershirts
And use a plate carrier if you want armor, full armor like an OTV or PASGT vest is just WAY too hot

Brockavich · June 8th, 2010, 20:31

Alright, yeah that's what I'm thinking of... like the thing I included in my link is what I'm looking at.

Thanks guys, helpful as always :P

Home	Forums	Register	Gallery	FAQ	Calendar
Retailers	Community	News/Info	International Retailers	IRC	Today's Posts

British Columbia	Alberta
BCAC	EAR
Op-For	JOC
Northern Arms Airsoft	Skunkworx Airsoft
Airsoft Kelowna	RAAT
Prince George Airsoft	Manitoba
Saskatchewan	MAA
SK Airsoft	Ontario
PDW	Airsoft Ottawa
South Sask Mercs	Snow Dragons
Quebec	1st Ranger Platoon
PQAC	Wolfpack Tactical
1st Pathfinders Regiment	TTAC3
Quebec Airsoft
MTX Airsoft	Atlantic
FAQc	Atlantic Airsoft

June 5th, 2010, 17:51	#1
Brockavich Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Light armor? Okay so I've done some sniffing around... but I'd like to know what you guys like when it comes to armor vests? I have a chest rig, leg holster, and appropriate belt, so I'm thinking of getting just a very lightweight armor vest to underneath the chest rig, cause I don't wanna get TOO hot Anyways, your picks? Thanks __________________ Let's get out and pew pew!

June 5th, 2010, 17:56	#2
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Why? If you're trying to do an impression I could understand... but outdoors there's no real reason to wear armor underneath your chest rig other than trying to replicate a realworld unit.. It'll just make you overheat alot easier lol __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

June 5th, 2010, 17:58	#4
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	There is no such thing as light armor that is not as hot as heavy armor. Unless you are running a simple plate carriere that is trim fitting. PACA are light and confy, but they are still as hot as any other armor, since they wrap around your body and don't breath. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

June 5th, 2010, 17:57	#3
Bigman Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newmarket, ON	why do you need an armored vest? it doesn't hurt that much :P personally i find just running around in a bdu/vest just fine can barely feel hits to my chest, couple of team mates wear chest rigs, same thing no complaints:P but if you want one go for it, again very light weight, or take a bdu shirt (something heavy material at least) but breathe able, lob off the sleeves and use that

June 5th, 2010, 19:23	#6
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	+1 to the realism outlined by Assault Pioneer. That's why most of us are here, for the realism. There are times and places to go light, but if I'll be playing in a Direct Action capacity then I'll dress the part. Soft armor (PACA), while warm, does make carrying a heavy rig more comfortable. Similarly hard plates (you can use plastic ones that aren't all that heavy) act as a sort of frame when carrying a lot of pouches; so while a lot hotter, I find it MUCH more comfortable using a PACA+plates when hauling a heavy load than carrying the same amount of stuff in something like a lightweight assault vest. Know you'll be hot, be prepared, hydrate, manage your heat. __________________

June 5th, 2010, 20:41	#7
Drow Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario	I love Flyye stuff, you should check this out: http://www.shootercbgear.com/product...roducts_id=968 __________________

June 5th, 2010, 20:51	#8
Con Murder Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge Alberta Canada	As long as you don't try and convince me that you should be able to take two hits with this extra armor I say have at it. Do what you need to do to feel bad ass. Once you feel it, airsoft is just another place to run your bad ass around and look bad ass whilst doing so. __________________ Con Murder Dark Rhino L.A. Airsoft

June 6th, 2010, 01:45	#9
Brockavich Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	It's not for protection so much as it is badassery, like Con said lol. I was thinking at the very LEAST I'd want someone more awesomer than a t-shirt/underarmor shirt underneath my rig... Anyone know of any good sites where they have a selection of military-ish colthing stuffs? Like the things swat/soldiers wear under their armor IRL... you know? Stuff to like beef up the chest area of my body would be nice I know I'm being incredibly vague D: __________________ Let's get out and pew pew! Last edited by Brockavich; June 6th, 2010 at 01:53..

June 6th, 2010, 02:03	#10
Brockavich Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	On second thougt, I might just buy a slightly beefier tac vest. The one I got right now is like just a basic rig hung over your shoulders and strapped around the back. I'm thinkin maybe this would be cooler: http://www.condoroutdoor.com/mpcmodu...tecarrier.aspx Plus it has loads more space to put stuff __________________ Let's get out and pew pew!

June 6th, 2010, 02:19	#11
BootYourFace face booty man Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Do it! __________________ I'm drinking wine and eating cheese, catching some rays, you know.

June 6th, 2010, 13:26	#12
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	If you want to beaf up your chest, go to the gym. Hahaha. Unerarmour compression shirts work really well... under body armor. Those shirts are designed to compress the musles, adding more stability, better blood circulation and they wick sweat really well, making you feel dry and cool. Adding a simple bullet proof vest, like a PACA, will give you the apearance and feeling to be beafier. But honestly, that's only good for indoor or urban fighting. When you are in the mud, crawling in the wood, it's better to be light and flexible. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

June 7th, 2010, 00:29	#13
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	511 makes great compression undershirts And use a plate carrier if you want armor, full armor like an OTV or PASGT vest is just WAY too hot

June 8th, 2010, 20:31	#14
Brockavich Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Alright, yeah that's what I'm thinking of... like the thing I included in my link is what I'm looking at. Thanks guys, helpful as always :P __________________ Let's get out and pew pew!

Light armor?

Gear Discussion