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TPIE Body Armor (replica)
This is a replica of the one that the Navy SEALs use. I was able to compare it to the real thing. Except for the drag handle that came with mine (I have removed it already), this is very accurate.
TP1E Open Straps
TP1E Front View
TP1E Back View
SOMAV Vest (replica)
Here's another accurately made replica of a SOMAV vest. I was also able to compare this to the real thing. I can hardly tell the difference.







Here are closeup shots of the panels and the cross straps. Very well made.
SOMAV Vest Cross Strap Detail
SOMAV Vest Ammo Pouch
SOMAV Vest Right Side without Ammo Pouch
SOMAV Vest Right Side with Ammo Pouch
SOMAV Vest
Bundeswehr Body Armor
Almost looks like the U.S. Kevlar body armor. Very cool looking. The Flecktarn cover is not removable.
Bundeswehr Body Armor Back View
Bundeswehr Body Armor Front View
British Body Armor
This is another genuine issue. There are three 'carriers' or covers available for this vest. The DPM, Desert DPM and U.N. Blue.
British Body Armor DPM Cover Back View
British Body Armor DPM Cover Front View
ABA Vest (replica)
Here's a replica of the ABA vest. It comes with two different ammo pouches. One pair for the MP5 and another pair for the M16/M4.
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ABA Vest with M16 Ammo Pouches
ABA Vest Back View
ABA Vest with MP5 Ammo Pouches
ABA Vest without Ammo Panels
ABA Vest Pouches
Mk.4 Diver's Life Preserver
This is used by the U.S. Navy SEALs
Life Preserver Front View
Life Preserver Back View
British Body Armor Desert DPM Cover Front View
British Body Armor Desert DPM Cover Back View
British Body Armor U.N. Blue Cover Front View
British Body Armor U.N. Blue Cover Back View