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What Is Backpack Armor? Backpack armor is a discreet armor panel designed to be carried inside a standard everyday backpack. From the outside, the bag looks like a normal school or work backpack with no tactical appearance. Inside, the armor insert adds an extra layer of protection without sacrificing comfort or mobility. In an emergency, the backpack can be rotated to help shield the torso. Backpack armor is built for daily carrying, prioritizing a low profile, lightweight materials, and …

If the milk in your fridge was 2 months overdue, would you still drink it? What if it was chunky too? Not only would it be gross, but it could also make you sick. The same principle goes for body armor, except if you don't follow the expiration date, you won't just get a tummy ache. Your ballistic armor could be less effective or worse...much worse.    Expiration dates are a necessity for ballistic protection gear. They are necessary because the protection provided by the body arm …

Purpose Spartan Armor Systems® non-ballistic trauma pads are inserts worn behind body armor plates. Also known as blunt force trauma pads, the slim and extremely light layer of padding dissipates the impact energy sustained on your armor, reducing the transmitted force to the body. By absorbing and dispersing impact energy, trauma pads help minimize severe bruising to skin and muscle, as well as potential damage to rib bones. This transfer of energy can be felt regardless of the body armor s …

Level IV Ceramic Body Armor Chart Comparison: Hercules Xtreme & Hercules Hercules Xtreme Hercules Protection Level Stops up to .30-06 M2AP Stops up to .30-06 M2AP Material Boron Carbide Ceramic & UHMWPE Aluminum Oxide Ceramic & UHMWPE Size 9.5″ × 12.5″ MED ESAPI 10″ × 12″ Weight 6.1 lbs (2.77 kg) 6.25 lbs (2.83 kg) Thickness 1.2″ (30.5 mm) 1.1″ (27.94 mm) Design Stand Alone Plate Stand Alone Plate In th …