Description
Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Details
DLP Tactical Phantom Low Profile MOLLE Vest
DLP Tactical: Separating the Operators from the Amateurs
Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Features
Low profile, form fitting tactical vest is ideal for low-viz, high mobility operations
Heavy duty 600D Invista Cordura Nylon Construction, 360 degree coverage with MOLLE webbing on front back, and sides
Quick on/off and adjustable size thanks to hook and loop closure cummerbund. Skeletonized cummerbund is reinforced with Kydex for stiffness and can accept MOLLE accessories on both inside and outside surfaces simultaneously
Built-in kangaroo pouch in belly can accept three 223 magazines; built-in admin pouch on chest can hold phone, keys, pistol mags, and more!
About Tactical Vests
The DLP Tactical Phantom Low Profile MOLLE Vest by DLP Tactical works well for airsoft. Airsoft vests, plate carriers, and tactical loadout equipment are common for carrying gear on the airsoft field. These carriers and vests make it simple for team players to maintain control of their equipment and efficiently walk around the battlefield while having the right gear they need to win more scenarios. They also have a tacticool operator status style to them and shield team player’s bodies from incoming airsoft BBs.
Airsoft tactical vests typically have lots of pockets, pouches, and MOLLE accessory panels. Some frequently selected items in a standard airsoft tactical vest loadout include the following: Extra airsoft weapon mags, sidearms like shotguns or handguns, extra airsoft BBs, red rags, snack foods, water for hydration , comms, weapon cleaning packages, and knives.
DLP Tactical Vest Protection Levels
Tactical airsoft vests like the DLP Tactical Phantom Low Profile MOLLE Vest provide a couple of layers of extra fabric to help cushion the effect of incoming airsoft BBs. Some vests have more than others and some vests feature tough armor plates or ABS plastic scales. These airsoft vests have additional cushioning and shielding, however almost every vest will provide some defense from incoming airsoft BBs.
One difficulty experienced by wearing thick vests with rows of magazine pouches and a lot of equipment connected to them is that players can not feel their hits well. In these cases, game players need to listen for their hits and call themselves out if their vest or equipment is hit by inbound airsoft BBs. Game players should follow the airsoft field or game rules.
Types of DLP Tactical Airsoft Vests
There are several distinct types of vests and load-bearing equipment worn by players in airsoft. As a definition, an airsoft vest is a basic term used to characterize anything players tactically wear on the upper half of their bodies and holds airsoft gear. Remember there are specific designs of airsoft vests and they are similar but distinct. Each vest delivers separate advantages and downsides depending upon what airsoft team players require or are specifically looking for in their gear.
The airsoft vest types include pre-made tactical airsoft vests, tactical MOLLE vest platforms, airsoft plate carriers and armor holders, modular chest rigs and tactical half vests, and tactical load-bearing vests (LBV). The DLP Tactical DLP Tactical Phantom Low Profile MOLLE Vest falls into one of these categories. Learn about the types below.
Pre-Made Tactical Airsoft Vests
Pre-made airsoft vests are among the most basic types of airsoft vests. These vests come ready-to-play out of the box and are some of the more affordable vests offered while still maintaining good quality and durability. Numerous brands make pre-made vests including Condor with their Elite Tactical Vest, BLACKHAWK! with their Omega Tactical Vest, and Classic Army with their Tactical Cross Draw Vest. Pre-made tactical airsoft vests are a good find if you are playing airsoft on a budget.
These vests are instantly functional and come with sewn in magazine pouches, pouches which hold airsoft BBs, and other pockets. The magazine pouches are specific to the vest models and usually come in M4 or AK47 designs. With pre-made vests, players can typically attach a U.S. GI military web belt to the bottom of the vest. Here they can include things like dump pouches, drop leg holsters, and other belt pouches and accessories. The airsoft vest back has MOLLE loop accessories for a CamelBak or other things like glow sticks or a shotgun scabbard.
Durability of Pre-Made Vests
Considering that these airsoft vests are factory built, they are well made with durable stitching and will generally last for a long period of time. We have seen a few of these vests worn for so long the colors begin to fade, but they still serve their equipment bearing function. Many airsoft team players start playing with one of these vests, resell it later on, and upgrade to a more customized vest system.
Pre-Made Vest Models and Types
Make sure the vest you are buying will work for holding your specific airsoft gun type magazines. Various designs of pre-made airsoft vests are also offered. Rifle shotgun tactical vest pouch setups with shotgun shell loops inside pouches.
Airsoft MOLLE Tactical Vests
A more customizable and innovative airsoft vest is the tactical MOLLE airsoft vest design. These modular vests allow each pouch to be moved and placed independently based upon the particular setup airsoft game players and tactical operators need. The MOLLE webbing uses a hook and loop strap system which permits weapon magazine pouches, radio pouches, medical IAK pouches, communications pouches, and weapon holsters to be installed anywhere on the vest where the MOLLE panels are located. The resulting numerous different combos, positions, and orientations mean tactical operators to pick and choose the customized MOLLE pouch set up for the specific function they are playing (like breacher, grenadier, SAW gunner, etc) or objective they are running.
The customized feel and look of MOLLE airsoft vests are excellent. Nevertheless, the tactical vest platform and pouches are normally offered for sale individually or in packages which makes them more highly-priced than pre-made airsoft vests. A standard MOLLE vest can be costly with the pouches costs increasing the expense. A fully loaded MOLLE tactical loadout can cost hundreds of dollars depending upon how many pouches and different kinds of MOLLE pouches are purchased. See if you can find MOLLE pouch sets to get your loadout set up if you have already opted to go the MOLLE vest route.
Airsoft Versus Military MOLLE Equipment
When looking for MOLLE vests, remember airsoft companies make replicas of real military tactical vests. These airsoft knock-off vests and pouches run a fraction of the costs of the genuine gear employed by militaries, Special Forces (like Rangers, Naval Special Warfare Development ‘Dev Group’, and MARSOC) and other unique ops units.
How MOLLE Accessories Work
The MOLLE system is an acronym that means Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment. This tactical equipment system explains pouches, panels, and straps which employ MOLLE straps. The three parts of the system are MOLLE pouches, straps, and panels which are created to create the MOLLE airsoft loadout. MOLLE panels are the base found on airsoft vests. They feature a series of loops that are employed to secure pouches to the best with straps. The MOLLE straps are usually made of nylon with a snap and are threaded through the MOLLE panel loops and the similarly found loops on pouches. The MOLLE pouches have a MOLLE loop panel on the back of the pouch which makes it possible for the straps to be nicely connected to MOLLE panel loops.
Putting Your Kit Together
The whole MOLLE system comes together as operators select the pouches they require for an airsoft vest loadout or tournament, weave the MOLLE straps through the loops on the pouches and vest panels, and fasten the snaps on the straps to keep the pouches in place. The outcome is an extremely personalized airsoft vest with the look and feel of operator status.
Airsoft Tactical Vest Plate Carriers
Airsoft tactical vest plate carriers look like standard MOLLE vests and many MOLLE vests also have plate carrier compartments and features. This makes it easy to change and apply MOLLE pouches in between vest plate carriers and basic MOLLE vests These tactical vests have internal pouches to hold genuine or reproduction ballistic level III3A plates or rifle plates. When confronting the possibility of actual bullets, special operations groups in the military and law enforcement SWAT teams will regularly use these kinds of tactical plate carriers for included bullet resistance. Airsoft team players put to use these plate carrier vests for an included coolness component and can even run legitimate or replica ballistic plates and panels to imitate a functional loadout or battle kit. TIP: Do not choose actual rifle ballistic plates in your airsoft plate carrier vest unless you would like a exercise! These plates can weigh over +20 pounds for a set!
Airsoft Modular Chest Rigs and Slicks
They resemble plate carrier vests and likewise have MOLLE panels on the front and back for MOLLE pouches. These tactical vests are separate from MOLLE vests because they are more low-profile and can be worn over or under other clothing like coats, uniforms, vests, and bulky apparel reasonably easily. These kinds of airsoft vests are less helpful for carrying equipment because they do not have pouches.
Tactical Half Vests and Gunfighter Harnesses
Airsoft half vests or gunfighter vests fall under this category. Half vests are half of a tactical vest with a row of internal pouches in the front. They come in handy to use and can be worn easily in the course of an all-out battle hence the name. They usually have capacities for 6 M4 magazines in the front (or similarly sized weapon magazines) with MOLLE or taco pouches in the front for handgun magazines, admin pouches, medical equipment, and other add-on pouches. The harness is kept in position by a set of shoulder straps and the back of the vest is open. This kind of airsoft vest can also be worn over top of other types of equipment and vests.
Tactical Load-Bearing Vests (LBVs)
Tactical load-bearing vests are a few of the most standard vests to use for airsoft. These airsoft tactical vests include 6 integrated M4 mag pouches with 2 grenade pouches. The vest straps for the shoulders and sides adapt to big and little-sized airsoft players which make this vest truly flexible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Does the DLP Tactical make good tactical vests?
Answer: Yes, DLP Tactical is known to make nice tactical vests, chest rigs, and MOLLE vests with high quality materials.
Question: How many airsoft weapon mags does the vest hold?
Answer: Typically around 4 to 6 depending upon if they are M4 or AK47 style mags. Take a look at the vest item specifications for capacity info.
Question: Does the DLP Tactical Phantom Low Profile MOLLE Vest make a good tactical vest?
Answer: Yes, the DLP Tactical Phantom Low Profile MOLLE Vest can be a good tactical vest to use for training, MilSim, and airsoft games. Build the vest around your battle gear loadout.
Question: What type of elements are tactical vests made out of?
Answer: Tactical vests like this DLP Tactical vest are typically made of several types of products consisting of CORDURA, webbing, nylon, rubber, and other comparable textile products. The closures and straps are normally fastened with velcro, metal snaps, or plastic buckles.
Question: Can the vest pockets and pouches hold airsoft BBs?
Answer: Yes, you can carry airsoft BBs in the vest pockets. With some specific vest designs, you may want to attach extra pouches.
