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Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Details
5.11 LBE Vest Black, Regular
Designed in partnership with Viking Tactics and world famous tactical operator Kyle lamb, the VTAC lbe MOLLE vest is engineered to excel in demanding operational environments, and is built from stiffened mesh nylon that provides outstanding structure and resilience while remaining lightweight and breathable.
Airsoft Tactical Vest Product Features
Made in USA and Imported
QUALITY MATERIAL – Constructed using premium stiffened mesh nylon and YKK zippers, this tactical vest is structured yet lightweight and comfortable for maximum performance.
WITH WEB AND LOOP PLATFORMS – Featuring a fully customizable web and loop platforms on the exterior, this tactical vest is easily compatible with extra storage packs and pouches that will fit your gear best such as MOLLE and SlickStick.
SPECIALIZED POCKETS – Especially designed for professionals on-the-go, this vest has an integrated ReadyPocket on the chest and hydration pocket on the rear to provide ample storage and effortless access to all your mission-critical gear.
VARIETY OF SIZE AND COLOR OPTIONS – This 5.11 Load Bearing Tactical Vest comes in three chest sizes: Regular: 34″-48″ Chest, 2XL+: 50″-56″+ Chest, 4XL+: 58″+ Chest
TRUSTED BRAND – Developed with quality in mind, 5.11 Tactical offers a wide range of products that includes shirts, pants, bags, accessories, and more. Defining their brand through challenge and fortitude, 5.11 promises readiness beyond limits.
5.11 LBE Tactical Vest with MOLLE – Keep Your Tactical Gear Close
About 5.11
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5.11 LBE Load Bearing Equipment Tactical Vest with MOLLE for Paintball Airsoft Hiking Hunting and More
Style 58631 Tactical Vest with MOLLE
Designed in partnership with Viking Tactics and world famous tactical operator Kyle Lamb, the VTAC LBE MOLLE Vest is engineered to excel in demanding operational environments, and is built from stiffened mesh nylon that provides outstanding structure and resilience while remaining lightweight and breathable. Vest does not have ballistic plate capability.
Large easy to open center zipper with two S/R buckles
Web MOLLE platform on front for pouch and accessory attachment with additional non-slip material on top, Web MOLLE platform on rear for pouch and accessory attachment with additional loop on top rows
Internal rear grab handle for emergency exfiltration
Two internal document pockets with hook/loop closure
Internal rear pocket large enough to hold a hydration bladder
Front loop and rear panels for agency ID / morale patches
Adjustable girth strap system, Shoulder panel height adjustment capability
SIZING – Available in three chest size configurations: Regular: 34″-48″ Chest 2XL+: 50″-56″+ Chest 4XL+: 58″+ Chest
5.11 LBE Tactical Vest in Action!
USA Flag Patch MOLLE H2O Bottle Carrier MOLLE Radio Pouch MOLLE 6×6 Med Pouch MOLLE Double Pistol Mag Pouch MOLLE Large Drop Pouch
About Tactical Vests
The 5.11 LBE Vest Black, Regular by 5.11 works well for airsoft. Airsoft vests, plate carriers, and tactical loadout equipment are often used for carrying equipment on the airsoft field. These carriers and vests make it easy for airsoft players to maintain control of their equipment and easily move around the battle zone while having the right gear they need to win more games. They also have a tacticool operator status appearance to them and give protection to game player’s bodies from incoming airsoft BBs.
Airsoft tactical vests generally have many pockets, pouches, and MOLLE attachment panels. Some commonly selected things in a basic airsoft tactical vest loadout include the following: Extra airsoft gun mags, sidearms like handguns or shotguns, additional airsoft BBs, red rags, food, drinking water , radios, gun service kits, and knives.
5.11 Vest Protection Levels
Tactical airsoft vests like the 5.11 LBE Vest Black, Regular offer a few layers of additional material to assist in cushioning the effect of inbound airsoft BBs. Some vests have more than others and some vests feature hardened armor plates or ABS plastic scales. These airsoft vests have extra padding and shielding, however almost every vest will offer some shielding from inbound airsoft BBs.
One challenge faced by wearing thick vests with rows of magazine pouches and a great deal of equipment connected to them is that team players can not feel their hits very well. In these cases, team players should listen for their hits and call themselves out if their vest or gear is hit by inbound airsoft BBs. Participants must follow the airsoft field or game rules.
Kinds of 5.11 Airsoft Vests
There are several distinct kinds of vests and load-bearing equipment used in airsoft. As a definition, an airsoft vest is a general term used to refer to anything game players tactically wear on the upper half of their bodies and holds airsoft equipment. Keep in mind there are particular styles of airsoft vests and they are different but similar. Each vest offers different benefits and disadvantages depending on what airsoft game players require or are specifically searching for in their gear setups.
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 5.11 5.11 LBE Vest Black, Regular falls into one of these categories. Learn about the types below.
Pre-Made Tactical Airsoft Vests
Pre-made airsoft vests are one of one of the most basic types of airsoft vests. These vests come ready-to-play out of package and are some of the more affordable vests available while still maintaining good quality and durability. Lots of 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 purchase if you are playing airsoft on a spending plan.
These vests are immediately usable and include sewn in magazine pouches, pouches which hold airsoft BBs, and other pockets. The magazine pouches are specialised to the vest designs and typically are available in M4 or AK47 designs. With pre-made vests, team 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 extras. The airsoft vest back has MOLLE loop attachments for a CamelBak or other things like LED light sticks or a shotgun scabbard.
Toughness of Pre-Made Vests
Since these airsoft vests are factory built, they are very well made with strong stitching and will normally last for a very long time. We’ve seen a few of these vests used for so long the colors begin to fade, however they still serve their gear carrying purpose. Many airsoft participants start playing with one of these vests, sell it later on, and upgrade to a more customized vest system.
Pre-Made Vest Models and Types
Try to find the right type of pre-made vest you want. Some have integrated magazine pouches for AR-15/ M4 magazines while others have AK-47 magazine sizing. Make sure the vest you are purchasing will work for holding your particular airsoft gun type magazines. Various styles of pre-made airsoft vests are also offered. They include the following. Magazine carrier vest setups which include 6x AK-47 to 12x M4 magazine slots (depending upon size of magazine inserted). Cross-draw handgun holster combinations with a 3x or 6x magazine pouch on the opposite side. Rifle shotgun tactical vest pouch setups with shotgun shell loops inside pouches. EOD vests (explosives ordnance detection) with numerous admin pouches. Grenadier vests with lots of grenade pockets for M203 shells.
Airsoft MOLLE Tactical Vests
A more advanced and personalized airsoft vest is the tactical MOLLE airsoft vest design. These modular vests permit each pouch to be shifted and positioned independently based on the desired setup airsoft participants and tactical operators require. The MOLLE webbing employs a hook and loop strap system which enables weapon magazine pouches, radio pouches, medical IAK pouches, utility pouches, and weapon holsters to be mounted anywhere on the vest where the MOLLE panels are found. The resulting hundreds of different mixes, positions, and orientations enable tactical operators to choose the tailored MOLLE pouch set up for the particular role they are playing (like breacher, grenadier, SAW gunner, etc) or objective they are running.
The tailored look and feel of MOLLE airsoft vests are exceptional. The tactical vest platform and pouches are typically offered individually or in kits which makes them more expensive than pre-made airsoft vests.
Airsoft Versus Real World MOLLE Equipment
When searching for MOLLE vests, bear in mind airsoft businesses 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 Attachments Work
The three parts of the system are MOLLE pouches, straps, and panels which are put together to develop the MOLLE airsoft loadout. MOLLE panels are the base seen on airsoft vests. The MOLLE pouches have a MOLLE loop panel on the back of the pouch which allows straps to be firmly linked to MOLLE panel loops.
Putting Your Kit Together
The whole MOLLE system comes together as operators pick the pouches they require for an airsoft vest loadout or mission, weave the MOLLE straps through the loops on the pouches and vest panels, and affix the snaps on the straps to keep the pouches in place. The result is a very customized airsoft vest with the look 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 run and switch MOLLE pouches in between vest plate carriers and standard MOLLE vests These tactical vests have internal pouches to hold real or replica ballistic level III3A plates or rifle plates. Special operations units in the military and police SWAT teams will often use these sort of tactical plate carriers for additional safety when confronting the possibility of real bullets. Airsoft team players choose these plate carrier vests for an included coolness factor and can even run legitimate or replica ballistic plates and panels to simulate a practical loadout or battle loadout. IDEA: Do not run authentic rifle ballistic plates in your airsoft plate carrier vest unless you would like a exercise! These rifle plates can weigh over +20 pounds!
Airsoft Modular Chest Rigs and Slicks
They look like plate carrier vests and likewise have MOLLE panels on the front and back for MOLLE pouches. These tactical vests are separate from MOLLE vests due to the fact that they are more low-profile and can be employed over or under other clothes like jackets, uniforms, vests, and bulky apparel relatively quickly. These kinds of airsoft vests are less beneficial for carrying equipment because they do not have pouches.
Tactical Half Vests and Gunfighter Harnesses
Airsoft half vests or gunfighter vests fall under this classification. Half vests are half of a vest with a row of internal pouches in the front. They are handy to employ and can be worn quickly in the course of an all-out battle hence the name. They generally have capacities for 6 M4 magazines in the front (or equivalently sized weapon magazines) with MOLLE or taco pouches in the front for pistol magazines, utility pouches, medical equipment, and other add-on pouches. The harness is held in position by a set of shoulder straps and the back of the vest is open. This type of airsoft vest can even be used over top of other types of gear and vests.
Tactical Load-Bearing Vests (LBVs)
Tactical load-bearing vests are a few of the most classic vests to employ for airsoft. These vest designs were employed throughout battlefields like Vietnam and Desert Storm. They hold a location in military history and now are used on loads of airsoft battlefields. These airsoft tactical vests include 6 integrated M4 mag pouches with 2 smaller grenade pouches. They have loops to attach a U.S. G.I. web belt where airsoft game players can include more pouches and ammo dump bags if required. The back of the vest has connections for a buttpack. The vest straps for the sides and shoulders adapt to littler and big-sized airsoft participants that make this vest definitely flexible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Does the 5.11 make great tactical vests?
Answer: Yes, 5.11 is known to make nice tactical vests, chest rigs, and MOLLE vests with high quality products.
Question: How many airsoft gun mags does the vest hold?
Answer: Generally around 4 to 6 depending upon if they are M4 or AK47 design mags. Check out the vest product specifications for capacity info.
Question: Does the 5.11 LBE Vest Black, Regular make a great tactical vest?
Answer: Yes, the 5.11 LBE Vest Black, Regular can be an excellent tactical vest to wear for training, MilSim, and airsoft. Build the vest around your battlefield gear loadout.
Question: What type of elements are tactical vests constructed out of?
Answer: Tactical vests like this 5.11 vest are typically made from a number of types of material including CORDURA, webbing, nylon, rubber, and other similar fabric materials. The closures and straps are generally secured with velcro, metal snaps, or plastic buckles.
Question: Can the vest pockets and pouches hold airsoft BBs?
Answer: Yes, you can hold airsoft BBs in the vest pockets. With some particular vest models, you may want to attach additional pouches.
