How to Increase the Comfort of Your Tactical Ballistic Vest
Before a Tactical Ballistic Vest is certified and commercially produced, it must first pass a series of ballistic tests and compliance standards. And one of the tests that any body armor such as the tactical ballistic vest must pass is the wear ability test. Wear ability refers to the quality of the armor to be worn without undue pressure and strain, discomfort and injuries. Though Tactical Ballistic Vests are designed to give comfort and wear ability, here are some ways on how to increase the wear ability of your tactical ballistic vests.
1. Use highly absorbent and cool shirts. Tactical ballistic vests are thicker and heavier than the concealable vest making you feel warm while wearing the vest. To help you become comfortable, wear highly absorbent and cool shirt so that it will absorb the moisture and perspiration to keep you feel drier and cooler.
2. Wear the tactical ballistic vest that matches your body type and size. Make sure that your ballistic vests has adjustable straps which you can adjust in case you gain or lose weight throughout the life of the vest. Right fit is essential in your tactical ballistic vest so you will have ease in movements and to avoid unnecessary discomfort.
3. Remove the inserts when not needed. Inserts make the tactical ballistic vest heavier and thicker. Use them only when you need increase protection due to higher risks and situations.
4. Utilize the air conditioner if possible. You don’t have to make yourself suffer from heat and warm climate if you have things that can help you feel comfortable and cooler.
5. Make sure you have a spare ballistic carrier. One or two is advisable. Change your ballistic carrier as needed. Unwashed carrier can have foul odors that will make you feel uncomfortable. Also, always bring an extra shirt so that when the one you are wearing becomes wet from perspiration, you have spare shirt to use.
1. Use highly absorbent and cool shirts. Tactical ballistic vests are thicker and heavier than the concealable vest making you feel warm while wearing the vest. To help you become comfortable, wear highly absorbent and cool shirt so that it will absorb the moisture and perspiration to keep you feel drier and cooler.
2. Wear the tactical ballistic vest that matches your body type and size. Make sure that your ballistic vests has adjustable straps which you can adjust in case you gain or lose weight throughout the life of the vest. Right fit is essential in your tactical ballistic vest so you will have ease in movements and to avoid unnecessary discomfort.
3. Remove the inserts when not needed. Inserts make the tactical ballistic vest heavier and thicker. Use them only when you need increase protection due to higher risks and situations.
4. Utilize the air conditioner if possible. You don’t have to make yourself suffer from heat and warm climate if you have things that can help you feel comfortable and cooler.
5. Make sure you have a spare ballistic carrier. One or two is advisable. Change your ballistic carrier as needed. Unwashed carrier can have foul odors that will make you feel uncomfortable. Also, always bring an extra shirt so that when the one you are wearing becomes wet from perspiration, you have spare shirt to use.