HESCO 3810 vs. Traditional Steel Plates: Which One Is Right for You?

The world is becoming an increasingly dangerous place—especially for those who willingly go out in harm’s way to protect those who can’t do the needful themselves. That’s precisely why body armor has made a comeback over the past few decades and is now an integral part of the equipment of LEOs and military operators alike. 

However, traditional steel plates are not only heavy but also transfer substantial blunt-force trauma to the wearer. Apart from the 8 lbs. (on average) plate, the thick padding underneath it also weighs quite a lot. Without the padding, even if the plate stops the projectile, its sheer kinetic energy can cause severe, even fatal damage. The total setup (front and back plates plus the thick padding) can weigh north of 18–20 lbs. or so, effectively tiring the wearer. Moreover, the plate-and-padding combo is exceptionally hot and not recommended for temperate, humid climates. Finally, the steel plate cannot stop many full-power, high-velocity rounds.

HESCO 3810: The Perfect Choice for Every Operator!

HESCO’s 3810 ballistic body plates are a vastly superior alternative to steel. These ballistic inserts have been expressly designed to handle battlefield scenarios that require a combination of flexibility and maneuverability while providing some of the best possible protection against powerful rifle, shotgun, and handgun projectiles.

These body protection plates are manufactured using today’s cutting-edge technology and offer an excellent weight-to-protection ratio. In other words, they give you far greater protection as compared to steel, even as they offer you a much lighter and more flexible package. Their water-resistant coating ensures that they can handle some of the hottest and most humid environments without losing their efficacy or comfort.

Like their other 800 Series manufactured products, the 3810 has also been manufactured from SPECTRA. This revolutionary space-age composite fabric is justifiably renowned not only for being very light but also for being a whole lot stronger and denser than steel. This means the plates are comfortable enough to wear for long duty hours without causing you discomfort.  

In fact, these ballistic inserts won’t impinge on your mobility in even highly fluid combat situations while simultaneously ensuring that you remain protected against some of the most dangerous threats out there.

The HESCO 3810 body armor protection plates exist to serve one purpose—to save your life. This is something they do very well indeed. It is for this very reason that the US armed forces have chosen HESCO products to ensure the protection of the lives of our brave soldiers in combat zones all over the world. HESCO takes this responsibility extremely seriously, and subjects every plate insert to multiple stringent quality control checks prior to its release to the customer.

If you boldly go where even angels fear to tread, it makes sense to opt for the very best protection that you can acquire today. Try these plates and check out the difference yourself!