Body vests and plate carriers are both types of body armor, but they serve different purposes:
- Body Vests: Typically consist of soft armor panels that provide protection against handgun threats. They are often designed for everyday wear, offering flexibility and comfort, while covering a large area of the torso.
- Plate Carriers: Designed to hold hard armor plates that offer protection against rifle rounds. Plate carriers are modular, allowing users to add or remove plates as needed and are often used in high-risk environments requiring greater protection.