Best Tactical Vest

A tactical vest is the basic personal protective gear essential to prevent splinter and bullet injuries in a combat situation. Apart from basic protection it also assist in carrying essential tactical gears and ammunition for upto 48 hours operation which includes Magazines, hand grenades, knife, maps, gps, batteries, weapon sights, medical kit etc.

Only a soldier can appreciate the criticality of a good build quality and durable tactical vest. If a shoulder strap, buckle or even MOLLE gives up it may endanger not only the operation but also his/her own life.

So how do you judge a good quality tactical vest? Basic parameters include:-

1. Strength of Nylon Thread
2. Quality of Velcros
3. Quality of Buckles and Adjusters
4. Pockets for Hard/Soft Armour plate inserts
5. Weight Distribution while wearing
6. Ergonomics
7. Pain Points such as any small protrusions
8.  Air Ventilation

and much more….

Some of the high quality tactical vest available in India are:-

1. SF RIG by Armasen Tactical – Price Rs 10,000/-

Pros:-

1. Very good build quality
2. 1000D Nylon used
3. Detachable armour plate holders
4. Can be used as front/back only vest

Cons:-

1. Expensive at Rs 10000
2. Slightly heavier
3. Bulky in size

2. Special Terrain RIG by Armasen Tactical – Price Rs 5,600/

Pros:-

1. Integrated triple magazine pouch
2. Stretchable Cumberland for compression fit
3. Hook & Loop Unit

Cons:-

1. Not as ergonomic as SF Rig Vest
2. Side buckles tend to loosen up over time

3.  QR IT Camo by Cliffclimbers – Price Rs 6100/

Pros:-

1. Good midrange vest
2. Sits close to collar bone for better comfort
3. Multiple Pockets in front for storage
4. Affords good arm extension and flexibility

Cons:-

1. Not as widely used as others
2. Tend to shift up in prolong use

Happy Hunting!!