This looks like an awesome idea and product!

[rondog]

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[BuffCyclist]

I got the email too and am intrigued with the idea of buying just the bare plate (or sheet, since its not metal) and putting it in my own backpack instead of buying one of their backpacks.

It also reminds me of that other backpack that had a loop you reached over your head and pulled up and over onto your chest that acted like a chest rig and held a CCW and if I recall, had a plate of some sort in it too.

But, I also only carry a backpack with me at work, for lugging my laptop back and forth, so this doesn't seem like the ideal solution for me.

[Kraven251]

Larue has a similar product

http://www.laruetactical.com/backpack-shield

[Rooskibar03]

Not available in Connecticut. Now that's ironic isnt it. What a dumb bunch up there.

[rondog]

Yeah, I'd just get the insert and put it in my own backpack, but you have a better chance of seeing God than you do of seeing me hauling around a backpack for any reason. Maybe in my truck, but never on me.

IOW - I need one like I need another tit, so I'll never get one. But I still think it's a good idea. Never seen it before.

[BuffCyclist]

Yeah, I'd just get the insert and put it in my own backpack, but you have a better chance of seeing God than you do of seeing me hauling around a backpack for any reason. Maybe in my truck, but never on me.

Exactly. If you go to their website, they sell vests that you can put them in, but then why not just get a vest at that point. I guess there is the modularity aspect of it. Would still be interested in seeing more reviews though.

[Great-Kazoo]

The pack hit the market 1-2 weeks after newtown. Buds inventory must be real low.

[nikolatesla19]

Not available in Connecticut. Now that's ironic isnt it. What a dumb bunch up there.

This also puzzled me.

[Skully]

This also puzzled me.

I believe Connecticut had some "Body Armor" regulations or something, this would fall into that I think?

I was thinking of the boys new backpacks, but at $250 a pop might be a little out of our league and probably heavy for the toddlers.

[BuffCyclist]

I believe Connecticut had some "Body Armor" regulations or something, this would fall into that I think?

I was thinking of the boys new backpacks, but at $250 a pop might be a little out of our league and probably heavy for the toddlers.

If i recall from their website, the plates are only 20 oz, so hopefully toddlers can still carry that.