Tactical Vest

**jprleedy4680** · July 15th, 2012, 11:32 PM

Not sure if this is the right place; if not, mods, please move...

I'm looking for recommendations on tactical vests. Not looking to break the bank (less than$ 200], as it wouldn't be used too often (emergency call-outs only where I'd be in plainclothes or department polo).

Going for simplicity (I don't think I need the ultimate Batman edition); preferably removable pouches and identification markings. Not worried about having an armored one, as I would wear my regular vest underneath my clothing.

Any info is appreciated, as always.

**FreshDave04** · July 15th, 2012, 11:45 PM

We have a couple of options from 5.11. Both are tactical vests and very much below the price point you had mentioned!

VTAC LBE Tactical Vest <--Our most popular

Standard Tactical Vest

**AKRLTW** · July 16th, 2012, 01:47 AM

5.11 makes good stuff.

Although you say that you wear armor already, if you don't have plates I would sincerely look at a simple plate carrier with MOLLE. After all, if you're breaking out a tac vest you might as well "turtle up" with the armor IMHO.

Original S.O.E. Gear is another good place to look. They have a couple setups specifically designed as grab-and-go for LE (or anyone else who needs a small gearset) Their stuff is pricy, but it's also tougher than pretty much anything on the market. The nice thing is that you could double-run their Cop Rig and have 12x 12g as well as 3 30 round mags and a medical kit... and it wouldn't be hard to toss on a pile of flexcuffs etc.

**jswwjw** · July 16th, 2012, 08:31 AM

I guess my first question would be load bearing or tactical (with ballistic protection). I have both. I have a bail-out Voodoo LBV what holds 6 AR mags, 4 pistol, first aid, etc. Below.

I also have a ballistic vest made by Safariland (I have a spare IIIA insert and two Armadillo steel panels) that I use when in civilian clothes or not in uniform: This affords me taser, mag's (both), radio, etc. Good luck.