Body Armor Blog

Soft armor lasts longer when it dries fully and hangs properly after use. This Gear Websites video shows a safe drying and storage hanger system for body armor. Learn more on the Body Armor Care and Lifespan page. Video: Gear Websites YouTube channel.

Steel plates are a popular budget-friendly choice and fit into standard plate carriers. This Gear Websites video shows steel plate body armor with a plate carrier. Compare all three materials on the Plate Materials: Steel, Ceramic and Polyethylene page. Video: Gear Websites YouTube channel.

A plate is only as useful as the carrier that holds it in the right place. This Gear Websites video shows ceramic body armor plates with a plate carrier. Compare all three materials on the Plate Materials: Steel, Ceramic and Polyethylene page. Video: Gear Websites YouTube channel.

Ceramic plates offer a light, hard strike face, and the choices can be confusing. This Gun Websites video covers the top three ceramic armor plates. Compare all three materials on the Plate Materials: Steel, Ceramic and Polyethylene page. Video: Gun Websites YouTube channel.

Plate material decides weight, thickness, durability and price. This Gear Websites video compares steel and ceramic body armor. Compare all three materials on the Plate Materials: Steel, Ceramic and Polyethylene page. Video: Gear Websites YouTube channel.

The MICH helmet replaced the PASGT with a lighter, more modular design. This Gear Websites video reviews the MICH helmet. See where it fits on the Body Armor Timeline page. Video: Gear Websites YouTube channel.

The PASGT helmet was the standard U.S. military helmet before the MICH. This Gear Websites video reviews the PASGT helmet. See where it fits on the Body Armor Timeline page. Video: Gear Websites YouTube channel.

Interceptor Body Armor, or IBA, was the system U.S. troops wore through the 2000s. This Gear Websites video reviews Interceptor Body Armor. Read the background on the History of Body Armor page. Video: Gear Websites YouTube channel.