tactical vest
Gear-carrying torso armor
A tactical vest is a garment worn over the torso, typically by military personnel, law enforcement, or security professionals, designed with multiple pockets, pouches, and attachment points for carrying equipment—ammunition, radios, medical supplies, or other gear.
The vest distributes weight across the body and keeps essentials accessible.
Some tactical vests include ballistic panels for protection, while others are purely load-bearing.
The term has extended to civilian use among hunters, airsoft players, and preppers: He loaded his tactical vest with extra magazines.
- bulletproofResistant to gunfire
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- armorProtective combat covering
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- holsterSidearm carrying case
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Sleeveless torso garment
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