The Masada Armor Backpack Vest is a Level IIIA soft-armor integrated backpack that converts into a front-and-back ballistic vest within 2 seconds — providing full torso coverage in an innocent-appearing civilian carry format. Available with optional Level III+ polyethylene hard armor plate upgrades, it is designed for students, travelers, and professionals who require discreet, always-available ballistic protection in urban environments. Key Specifications Specification Detail Manufacturer Masada Armour SKU (No Plates) MEDTAC0947 SKU (+ 1 Level III+ PE Plate) MEDTAC0948 SKU (+ 2 Level III+ PE Plates) MEDTAC0949 Base Protection Level NIJ 0101.06 IIIA (soft armor — front, back, sides) Upgraded Protection (optional) Level III+ with polyethylene hard armor plate(s) Shell Material Cordura 500D exterior Conversion Time Approx. 2 seconds (backpack to vest) Waist Size Range 80–140 cm (32"–55") Chest Size Range 75–130 cm (30"–51") Available Color Black Stopped Threats (base IIIA) .40 S&W FMJ, .45 ACP, 9mm, .357 Magnum, .357 SIG, .44 Magnum, 12 ga. shotgun rounds, shrapnel Product Overview Masada Armour, an Israeli manufacturer with extensive experience in civilian and professional protective equipment, designed the Masada Backpack Vest to address a specific challenge: providing genuine ballistic protection that can be present and available at all times without the commitment or visibility of traditional body armor. The design insight is straightforward — a backpack is already carried in most educational, professional, and urban civilian contexts, making it the natural carrier platform for integrated ballistic protection that accompanies its wearer throughout the day. The Level IIIA soft armor panels in the Masada Backpack Vest are integrated into front, back, and side panels that unfold from the pack's dedicated armor compartment in approximately 2 seconds. The resulting vest provides genuine NIJ 0101.06 IIIA protection around the full torso — a significant protection upgrade over a panel-only design that only protects the back when worn as a backpack. The Cordura 500D exterior is durable, weather-resistant, and visually indistinguishable from a standard tactical backpack, making the system appropriate for school, office, travel, and urban carry environments. For users who require rifle-threat protection, the Masada Backpack Vest is available with optional Level III+ polyethylene hard armor plate upgrades — one plate (MEDTAC0948) for front coverage, or two plates (MEDTAC0949) for front and back coverage. Level III+ polyethylene plates stop common rifle calibers including 5.56mm M193 and 7.62×39mm in addition to all handgun threats stopped by the base IIIA panels. The large size range (waist 32"–55", chest 30"–51") ensures the vest configuration fits a broad range of adults. Choosing Your Configuration Option SKU Best For No Additional Plates MEDTAC0947 Handgun & shotgun environments; lightweight daily carry + 1 Level III+ PE Plate MEDTAC0948 Front rifle protection; balanced weight increase + 2 Level III+ PE Plates MEDTAC0949 Front and rear rifle protection; maximum threat response See also: Ballistic Protection Collection | Armor Plates & Panels | Premium Body Armor & Vest Protection All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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