If you want real alumina-ceramic armor or Kevlar® XP™ soft inserts designed specifically for the Strelka Defender 2, our friends at GTS armor can custom-make them.

They're drop tested, withstand up to level RF3 (Level 3+ and M2 AP) threats and come wrapped in 1000D water resistant nylon.

Enter the code STRELKA10 for 10% off when you order through them!

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Our Vest and what it includes (foam inserts for the soft armor pockets) alone provides no protection - It is for Airsoft/Milsim use only.

If you have original FORT hard plates and soft armor, they may fit but double check sizing with our measurements below.

It's not intended to carry western-spec armor, but we've provided measurements and reccommendations.

Soft armor pockets

• Front Plate Bag: 18" x 22"
• Rear plate bag: 18" x 15"

BALCS soft armor

• Roughly fits a "Small" size BALCS soft armor insert (double check measurements)

SAPI Plates

• Can fit medium (9.5x12.5), Large (10.75x13.25) and extra large (11x14) SAPI cut plates.
• The same sizing range can be applied to "full cut" plates as well.
• "Plate carrier" plates like all of the above have to be put in the soft armor pocket in order for them to work, the Defender 2 is designed for its original "Split" plates.

The plates may slide around a little. we generally won't recommend doing this, but it's possible.

Hard Armor Pockets

Our defender 2, as mentioned above, does not take conventionally shaped hard armor, rather a "Split" design.

Typically, original plates were thin and made of steel, and they do in fact fit our carrier without issue. But if you want to go aftermarket, a few pointers:

• We don't suggest modifying existing plates to fit as this will compromise their protection.
• If you want to purchase new hard armor inserts, thicker ceramic options on the market may not fit!

Do your research and feel free to reach out to us if you find a commonly available solution!

• 1000D Cordura Nylon Construction
• Russian "Olive" colorway like our SMERSH & Jaeger Rigs
• Includes lower abdomen and collar protector pockets
• Hard armor pockets come empty for simulation plates
• Includes foam inserts for chest, collar, and abdomen pockets — photos show carrier with the foam inserts but without hard plates inserted in the plate pockets.
• Optional bundle includes 3 magazine pouches, a GP pouch, and a radio pouch.
• Magazine pouches intended for standard-capacity AKM magazines.
• PALS webbing on front and back with special angled PALS webbing like original "Emerald" Defender 2s.
• Velcro cummerbund for secure, all-day-comfortable fit
• One size fits most: Chest & Height Adjustable from approximately US Size S-2XL

Unlike originals, which were sized specifically for each operator, we've opted for a one-size-fits-most system.

Based off larger existing rigs with the ability to adjust down, it accommodates chest sizes from US Small to 2XL, with some compromise on either extreme due to limitations of the original design.

The shoulder pads are ride-height adjustable and should accomodate most people without issue.