LeatherbackGear offers a solution to enhance personal safety by equipping backpacks with panels of Level IIIA soft armor, or by reinforcing their own LeatherbackGear backpacks with additional stopping power. These armor panels are certified by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and provide protection against a wide range of handgun rounds, including powerful .44 Magnum, as well as 9mm submachine gun rounds and 12 gauge shotgun slugs.
The Level IIIA soft armor panels are designed to fit any backpack by utilizing two hidden internal pockets that come with each Leatherback Gear backpack (which are purchased separately). These pockets are specifically designed to securely hold the desired level of armor.
One notable feature of these panels is their lightweight and thin construction, making them convenient to carry without adding excessive weight or bulk to the backpack. The panels are made of flexible Polyethylene material, ensuring flexibility and ease of movement while providing ballistic protection.
The available sizes for the armor panels are 9" x 12" weighing 1 lb, and 11" x 14" weighing 1.2 lbs. These size options allow users to choose the most suitable panel for their backpack and personal needs.
Furthermore, LeatherbackGear takes pride in manufacturing these armor panels in the United States, ensuring quality and supporting local industry.
Overall, LeatherbackGear provides a practical and customizable solution for enhancing personal safety by offering NIJ-certified Level IIIA soft armor panels that can be easily incorporated into any backpack or reinforced within their own LeatherbackGear backpacks. The lightweight and flexible design, along with the range of sizes available, make these armor panels a convenient option for individuals looking to add an extra layer of protection to their daily carry gear.
Equip any backpack with a panel or simply reinforce your LeatherbackGear backpack with additional stopping power. Each Level IIIA soft armor panel is NIJ certified to protect against nearly all handgun rounds up to .44 magnum, including 9mm submachine gun rounds, and even 12 gauge shotgun slugs.Each Leatherback Gear backpack (purchased separately) comes equipped with two (2) hidden internal pockets designed to hold the level of armor you’d like to carry inside.
* Manufactured in the USA
* Lightweight and thin
* Flexible Polyethylene material
* 9” x 12”: 1 lbs.
* 11" x 14": 1.2 lbs.
