What are you wearing under your vest?

[BK14]

I’ve also gotten random eczema from humidity/heat under the vest. If it keeps going, consider going to the dermatologist. They can normally give you something for flare-ups.

[MD7305]

I've been using Hanes XTemp shirts for the last few years and I like them ok. They are very thin, have a smooth texture, and aren't terribly expensive. They also don't seem to bunch up under my vest like a normal cotton t-shirt. I think the shirts would likely breath well but the panels on my vest are like a sealing barrier. Even when these shirts get wet they're still fairly comfortable through a 12 hour shift. I've considered trying out a "Tac Vent" under my vest but I can't help thinking it looks very uncomfortable.

[kobuksonhwacha]

I just do everything Gorillafritz recommends here https://www.activeresponsetraining.n...nky-body-armor

[andre3k]

Plate carriers as in outer soft armor carriers, or legitimate plate carriers? Do you guys have a concern with the reduced coverage?

First Spear plate carriers with level III+ plates but we have the option to run this as well.

There's soft armor on the cummerbund but its does provide less coverage than a normal vest like most officers wear.

I like running plates full time better. Putting on a plate carrier over a normal police uniform with soft body armor was hell. You could barely fit into your vehicle and it was difficult to drive.

[TGS]

I wear the Mr. Davis t-shirts under my armor. Got the recommendation from @Duke. Love'em. Was recently in Kansas and their 100*+ head index wearing armor all day, no complaints.

https://mrdavis.com/

[Erick Gelhaus]

Under Armor or Champion's C9 or two different Duluth Trading shirts, one has the Buck Naked material while the other is closer to traditional undershirt material.

[schaffer88]

I've been using Hanes XTemp shirts for the last few years and I like them ok. They are very thin, have a smooth texture, and aren't terribly expensive. They also don't seem to bunch up under my vest like a normal cotton t-shirt. I think the shirts would likely breath well but the panels on my vest are like a sealing barrier. Even when these shirts get wet they're still fairly comfortable through a 12 hour shift. I've considered trying out a "Tac Vent" under my vest but I can't help thinking it looks very uncomfortable.

I tried Tac Vent for a while, just under my front panel. I tried it between my carrier and my undershirt and inside the carrier. I never found it to be all that effective. The vest I'm issued has zero mesh on it which I think would help with the air flow and make the tac vent more effective.

[Chuck Whitlock]

I used to use the cheap compression shirts available at Wal Mart when I wore navy blue uniforms.

When I went to the SO and tan uniform shirts, tan t-shirts were in short supply. I went with these:

https://www.rangerjoes.com/T-Shirt-Coolmax-P2598.aspx

I recently started using a Blauer Armorskin external carrier. We are required to wear regular uniform shirts with them, as the specialty shirts that pair with them are not authorized.

I were Duluth Buck Naked underwear with great results.

I've been pleased with the Gold Bond spray body powder. With regular powder, I read somewhere that cornstarch is superior to talcum.

We generally run 110-115 heat index in the summertime here, along with high humidity.

[Rex G]

Ex Officio t-shirts.

[john c]

Try an external vest carrier in hot weather. You can unzip the sides and air yourself out when sitting in the car or in the office. This is a double plus if you can your whole vest off when report writing, etc.