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Your cart is empty.221B TACTICAL MEN'S MAXX-DRI 3.0 BODY PROTECTION AIRFLOW VENTILATION POLICE VEST The Maxx-Dri Vest 3.0 creates FULL 360 degree separation (space) between your body and your protection body vest, allowing heat and moisture (perspiration) to escape.This keeps you drier and cooler in the heat, warmer and drier in the cold, MORE FOCUSED AND SAFER.The design structure of The Maxx-Dri Vest also helps evenly distribute the weight of your body protection vest, creating an anti-gravity effect which makes it feel lighter and more comfortable on your body.The Maxx-Dri Vest 3.0 provides you with the best body protection vest ventilation and comfort. An investment with benefits you'll realize throughout your entire career!ABOUT 221B TACTICAL 221B Tactical was founded on the principle that quality products, utilized by those who put their lives on the line every day for the sake of others, should not come with a high price tag.That is why we are committed to providing quality products that are durable and innovative…at an affordable price.We recognize that Law Enforcement, EMS and Military Professionals need the right attire and gear to get the job done right and get home safe.That is why all of our products are developed for and field-tested by those who are actually on the front lines.We feel that providing products specifically designed for those who use them is…well…elementary!
Deanna
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025
Fixed the problem I was having which was irritation from lack of air flow with my body armor and my skin. I did order a size down and the fit has been perfect.
Brad
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
Works great and allows air to pass through keeping an undershirt dry. Also, it doesn’t really add too much bulk under the ballistic vest. Great product.
passingtime
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
The vest has made these 100° day bearable. Same old issue during the heat but definitely a quicker cool down with the vest than without.Allows for air to move between the vest and body.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
I do feel a difference when I wear this under my vest compared to without it. It doesn't stop you from sweating but adds a breathable barrier under the vest. I've done 115 degree days with and without it and my shirt did not smell as bad with this on.That being said the vest I was recommended was bigger than I would have liked. I'm 5'11 280 and got the 3x-4x as recommended. I should have stuck true to my size and got the xl-xxl. My mistake, but it works and is well worth it.
Eric
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
Product just happened to arrive when we had temps in the upper 90's and I had to work outside all day. Unfortunately I had to wear a back brace so I didn't get to feel the full effect, but I could definitely feel a huge difference. I could feel air going in through the front of the vest which was so relieving. Police departments need to make these standard issue.
Mike
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
Though I did not care for the price, it has already paid for itself many times over. If you have to wear a bulletproof vest all day in the heat, this is a smart Purchase.
GPH
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2021
I bought this after reading all the positive reviews but was quite disappointed. For me it didn’t do as it describes. It just added another layer which didn’t seem to help.
Mike D.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
If this was priced under $50 I would have given 4 stars. First of all if you are expecting airflow from this, don't. You will still be hot on a hot day just like you would be, wearing your vest without it. The only benefit that this gives you is that your sweat will not be transferred to your plate carrier, therefore you will not need to wash your plate carrier that often. And washing a plate carrier is a pain. The second benefit, and also correlated to the first, is that there is no odor. You can sweat for 8-16 hours shift, go home, change your shirt and the plate carrier smells like you never wore it. Just for these two reasons and the fact that I can afford it, I chose to keep it and not return it.It is uncomfortable on the shoulders though. The weight of level iv plates pushing on my shoulders, leave red honeycomb like marks on me.I also have to tie the shoulders straps to the plate carrier with cord so it can take the shape of the plate carrier or else it shows on the sides. Its mostly made for inner soft body armor.If the company can come up with a sapi shape mesh front and back without shoulder straps and a way to attach them for under $50 then you have my 5 stars.Update: After using other brand ventilation panels, Im bumping up this from 2 stars to 3 stars due to the fact that it does provide the most airflow compared to the rest.
Emir
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018
This is a nice a vest that helps you cool down. I've seen some negative reviews about it not working. The key to this thing is that it will only work when you are indeed starting to heat up. If you're just sitting in the car, or outside for a short period or not really getting the body temps up, this thing won't do anything. I only notice this vest working when I'm outside for an extended period and I'm starting to sweat. When I hit that point, and my shirt starts to wick the sweat, I can feel the cooler air breeze through my vest, and there is a legit cooling effect because the air passing by is cooler and it's passing through a sweat wicking shirt that is damp from your shirt. I do wear an external carrier style vest, so air does pass through rather easy. Not sure how much air you're going to have pass through if you wear this with a polyester style uniform. But when it's hot outside and you're doing something like directing traffic, and you're starting to sweat, this thing will help you keep that sweat wicking shirt evaporate the sweat. This is not a vest where there is cool water is being pumped through and keeping you constantly cool. it's passive and will work when you're hot.I'm taking one star off because the back pieces must have some lose material because it pokes me in the back. They are hard springy like strands that suspend the vest. if they get lose from holding together, they poke you in the back and they're pretty stiff (think cleaning brush strands)
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