Vests worn in the military are used as ballistic armour known as flak jackets or flak vests. A waistcoat is similar to a vest although they are generally used as part of a formal attire. If you're looking for something practical, our tactical vests have all the utility pockets you could need for hunting, paintball and airsoft. For work and heavy use, you can't go wrong with an oilskin vest.
