Reviews

PBA is awesome. I own 3 backpack panels from them. I own panels for Vertx ReadyPack, Eberlestock Fade Sling, and now the Fade Adapt.
The Fade Adapt panel is huge. Fits snug into the backpack and covers a lot. Mainly gonna be used for traveling and camping. I feel comfortable carrying it knowing I'll have a huge panel to hide behind.
Thanks again PBA for the great products.

In these changing times, I find individual preparedness is the key to both peace of mind and confidence as being a protector. Whether it be a natural disaster or a motor vehicle accident, my gear will help serve others while my Premier Body Armor will help serve myself. We all have a responsibility to be ready, and ones EDC is not complete without the added protection of a IIIa vest or armored backpack.

I work in healthcare and over the past couple of years there has been a rise in violence against healthcare workers. So, I bought the premier soft body armor to go with a Vertx Gamut pack and a Byrna SD launcher. It is a non lethal self defense weapon legal in all 50 states.
One of the doctors I work with asked me about my new bag. When I showed her what was in the bag her mouth fell open from surprise. She did not know soft armor like this existed and she is thinking about getting some for herself and her husband.
I feel safer knowing I have protection with me while at work and when I out and about town.
An excellent purchase in my opinion.

Bought the pre-sale for the Eberlestock Fade Sling and the PBA IIIA armor for it. The armor fits perfect into the back panel of the sling. Dimensions aren't listed, but it's roughly 8.75" x 13". Great size for a sling bag. Still gives enough room in the CCW pocket for holster and mags. Also, theres still about 1-2" of space in the CCW pocket, so if its shot, the backface deformation shouldnt impact me. IF I needed to use the armor, I feel like it's a sufficient size to protect vitals. With the sling on the front of me, it covers pretty much all my vitals (I'm 5'6" and 130#. Just ordered the armor for the Eberlestock Fade Adapt and excited to get that in. Still debating on the bag rifle rated armor, but waiting for the more rectangle one to come back into stock.

I own a Vertx ReadyPack with the PBA armor and been running it as my work bag and feel safe at work with it.

PBA makes excellent products. Don't hesitate with them. A lot of reviews on YouTube with it being shot and holding up.

The bag from Viktos and the recommended soft armor plate are perfect for church. The bag holds my Bible, bleeder kit, spare mag, etc, while the soft armor plate fits perfect in the main compartment. The plate fits secure and is very light weight. The bag can be slung to my front with ease and I feel assured it will offer protection against small arms fire, should I need it. I would highly recommend this setup for anyone wanting an armored discreet carry system.

I would first off like to thank everyone involved in the creation of these fine products.
The security I have with the armor helps me know I've got peace of mind. God bless everyone at Premier and thank you from the bottom of my heart. (Bag is from Garage Built Gear)

I spent a solid eight hours in this thing. The pads keep enough air under the shell to keep your head reasonably cool, strap system held the helmet to my head nice and firm while running around and even with a PVS-14. The shell is light, and didn't run into any issues of feeling like I needed more cushion until the last hour of the night shoot (11pm, arrived at 3:30).

Pads come off easy for adjusting, arc rails are good and tight, and the texture of the shell holds new paint very well.

I finally pulled the trigger on the Fortis lll+GT and I wished I would have purchased it sooner. This plate setup is actually better than what I expected. Now my wife wants the same setup.

I teach a lot of beginning shooters, I run two shooting matches a month, and I'm out at a public range practicing several times a month, so some sort of protection is a good idea.

I was very happy with the price and quick shipping on the everyday armor T-shirt. I wore it while participating in and being Match Director of last week's IDPA match. The temperatures were in the mid-90s, and the humidity was also in the 90s.

Even though I was warm, it was never too warm, and my flexibilty and movement were unhampered.

My sweetheart said she is *very* happy that I have an easy-to-wear solution so that I can always "come home to her with the same number of holes."

Awesome insert for my Evergoods Backpack! Have protection now! Thank you so much for having these Inserts! :)

Fast shipment great quality

I love my GoRuck GR3 which has a laptop slot that perfectly fits this bad boy. Knowing I can throw this on to protect me or my family is a massive relief. At 4lbs, you barely feel the difference in the bag. I am recommending this plate to all my friends, family, and coworkers. Thanks Premier!!

Awesome product, fits my pack perfectly. I can't really test it any further than that without shooting it which I don't have any intention on doing lol.

I am enjoying it. i got it the first day and wore it around and had my daughter take pictures of me in it and it was barely noticeable. I slept in overnight and found it easy fitting and it did not make me feel compressed even though i brought it a size smaller. It is also pretty easy to slip on and take off. I will buy another shirt so i can have change of clothing and probably some more units for the rest of my family.

This is the most comfortable body armor that I have ever worn. The sizing is very accurate. The pricing is very reasonable. I wear this 12 hours a day , very comfortable and cool. Department of Homeland Security. Thank You and be safe.

The carrier is durable, fits properly and is easily customizable with whatever accessories you got like mag pouches and fun bags. I put my holster on mine. (Cus I’m cool 💅). Did I say it fits properly? It’s adjustable so it can fit most sizes (who are in decent shape). It’s also lightweight so it’s very easy to move around in.

In short, this a very good option for a carrier with the price tag. You can never spend enough when it comes to your life.

Get to the point when I was a kid. I had an accident and now my head is shaped a little funny. I always had an issue with helmets. This one fits well. I like the way that I can adjust all the foam to get it to fit. Just right. If you're in the market for a helmet, give this one a look. I like the way it's cut fits well. Foam is easy to adjust. Hopefully I never have to find out how effective it is, but I know it's premier body armor it's gonna do the job.

Genius! Keeping the Ranch Water protected!

You get what you pay for with Premier, and this thin, hard 3a is the most concealable plate I've found (even more than their soft 3a because of the curvature). Combined with the year warranty instead of the usual 5 others offer, and the trusted brand, it's worth a few extra bucks for anyone trusting a life to it.

As far as I can tell it's just as thick as the mouth of the 5.7 casing in the pics, and 5.7mm ÷ Pi = 1.8143663512mm so the advertized 1.9mm thickness is, impressively, spot on!

Unremarkable

I am very happy with this plate carrier. It feels well build, the material used seems really sturdy and feels like it would last for a good while. My only grip with this carrier is the quick release points on the shoulder and cumberbund. Although they would come in handy in a situation where I would have to get the plate carrier off quickly they are made of a plastic (but do feel sturdy in itself) I just don't really like them being plastic. Would be awesome if they were aluminum or some kind of light metal but I wouldn't use them if I don't have to avoiding accidentally breaking them so for me using the velcro side under the flap in the front will be my main way of taking off and putting on the plate carrier. I'm not in the military or in law enforcement but I do like to feel prepared for any situation that I would have to protect myself. I'm super happy with this purchase and can't wait to get the plates for it and start training at the range with my "battle gear"

As an Active Shooter Survival Instructor and a daily CCW carrier, this shirt is perfect! It is light weight, discreet and very comfortable. The excellent craftsmanship on this shirt allows me to wear my normal clothing and move around with ease (it sorta has a compression undershirt feel). I'm extremely happy with this purchase and will be promoting this shirt along with the vast array of other quality items that I intend to purchase from Premier.

Hard to beat. All the room you would need for a light day pack. Great truck bag. Only complaint is the water bottle side not being zippered all the way down, but it’s something I can live with. Will definitely be ordering more 12x15 soft armor backpack inserts for multiple other bags for the kids, absolutely top notch. Impressed with the quality, I see these outliving the decade old 5.11 packs that I’m slowing retiring and finding new replacements for.

Also drink pocket is able to hold a 18oz yeti rambler cup for any wondering minds

First, I want to thank the customer support team that helped me with my return. The first sling pack was way too small. Y’all suggested another one that was larger. It was a perfect size and I love the way it hugs my body. Second, love the way your body armor fits in the sling pack. It’s a perfect pairing. Now let’s talk about the combo. This has to be one of the nicest packs I have ever bought. Honestly I didn’t know much about the Viktos brand. WOW!! Very nicely constructed. I love the fact I can put in my side x side while out on the ranch. It holds everything that might be needed.

Again thank you to everyone. Pease keep up with quality products like this. You have a customer for life! Thank you!

James Moffat
Caballo, NM

Love the bag, comfortably carries everything I need and looks great. The body armor fits snug and doesn’t bulk out the bag but provides me with a peace of mind while off duty.