Reviews & Ratings for FAB Defense Masada Fleece Concealed Body Armor Vest, Level IIIA — 2 reviews — Page 1

I purchased this product at a significant price reduction, in my size (large) in 'New' condition according to the website. New basically meaning in its original, unopened package. The positive is its pretty comfortable for what it is and offers level 3a ballistic protection. The negatives are more numerous. Very thin, ok quality fleece material; I have doubts about how long it will last with even normal daily wear. The back panel protrudes up behind the neck VERY noticeably, so not super "concealable." Typically,, soft, 3a armor has a 5 year warranty and even though this armor was "New" the manufacturer date on the panel says it was made in February of 2024. I bought it in June of 2026, so it's nearly halfway into its useful life already. For the regular price of closer to the $400 mark, I think it's definitely worth saving a few more bucks and buying a better quality product.

5'8" 195lb. I bought a large since I wear a large everything else. The fleece fits as expected, but then you stuff a vest inside and it's a pretty snug fit. I bought 6/26 and the vest has a mfg date of 2/24.

The vest is clearly visible under the fleece on me, and probably anyone that isn't flat as a board. There doesn't apprear to be any height adjustment for the vest so it sits from my collar bone to my belly button but that makes sense as that covers heart/lungs etc.

The fleece doesn't exactly look like the pictures, the pictures show a nice chunky plastic zipper. Well mine came with a much thinner metal zipper that broke literally unzipping it after opening the bag which is a huge disappointment.

I was hoping for something I could grab and go and wear casually but it feels like I gearing up for a riot putting it on. The vest is removable so it might work better under a hooodie or jacket that it's not attached into.

Nice to have, not something that's going to get a lot of use for me.