TACTICAL VEST
CALISTO™ TACTICAL VEST
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ARMOUR UP
IN SECONDSWith externally accessible folding plate pockets, hard armour plates can quickly and easily be slid in to mitigate rifle threats, making it ideal for patrol vehicles and on-call personnel.
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VERSATILE,
JUST LIKE YOUEach plate pocket features 6 rows and 5 columns of traditionally reinforced PALS webbing, allowing adequate space for a wide range of scalable MOLLE-compatible equipment.
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BUILT TO LAST
IN ANY ENVIRONMENTConstructed from heavy-duty 1000D NILIT® Cordura® and built to endure the most demanding tasks, complete with VELCRO® on the front for nameplates or unit designations.
ARMOUR OVERVIEW
With the varying needs and different roles within security services, law enforcement and among military users, a one-size-fits-all solution to armour is inadequate. To alleviate this, we offer multiple armour layups built around unique design objectives for differing operational roles.
Our diverse layup options allow you to choose your ideal balance between price, weight, thickness, and protection to match your wear profile and threat mitigation requirements.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
For detailed armour specifications, please click here.
ARMOUR PACKAGE | AREAL DENSITY | THICKNESS | ¹ FLEXIBILITY | CAPABILITIES |
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PALLAS™ LW | 5.4 kg/m² (1.11 lb/ft²) | 5.3 mm (0.2") | 415 N (93.29 lbf) | View Threats |
PROTEA™ | 5.5 kg/m² (1.13 lb/ft²) | 5.2 mm (0.2") | 230 N (51.70 lbf) | View Threats |
ATALAN™ | 5.1 kg/m² (1.04 lb/ft²) | 7 mm (0.27") | 445 N (100 lbf) | View Threats |
ARGO™ | 4.5 kg/m² (0.92 lb/ft²) | 6 mm (0.23") | 470 N (105.66 lbf) | View Threats |
TYR™ | 8.5 kg/m² (1.74 lb/ft²) | 12 mm (0.47") | 520 N (116.9 lbf) | View Threats |
All of our offerings conform to NIJ 0101.07 level HG2 and VPAM BSW 2006 level VPAM 3 at a minimum, with our hybrid solutions also offering protection against more exotic threats.
¹ Flexibility test is done per ASTM D4032-92
Our armour layups are available in standalone plate sizes and cuts here.
If you need help determining which armour layup is right for you or have questions regarding a specific layup, don't hesitate to get in touch with us using the email below.
PROTECTION TO THE CORE
Our soft armour inserts have an integrated pocket sewn into the cover, designed to accept our proprietary CARNA™ SA anti-trauma inserts and provide enhanced spine and sternum protection.
In the event a bullet strikes the sternum or the spine area of the vest, the insert will prevent critical injuries, such as rib or sternum fractures, alongside severe numbness from damaged vertebrae.
Constructed out of a consolidated layup of ultra-thin polypropylene fibers in a hardened matrix, the 2 mm thin insert doesn't restrict movement, and provides exceptionally efficient energy dispersal without the risk of fracturing or breaking during impact.
HIGH-IMPACT MATERIAL COMPARISON
A comparison between anti-trauma material candidates relative to CARNA™ SA.
Lower areal density (AD) and plastic deformation is better.
VALUES ARE INDICATIVE OF PERFORMANCE, AND REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE THREAT AND ARMOUR.
MINIMUM WEIGHT, MAXIMUM PROTECTION
While minimising its weight and maintaining its flexibility and protective profile, our proprietary OC² (Overt Carrier Cut) still manages to provide up to 10% more coverage than competing offerings in its regular body profile and up to 23% more coverage in the tall body profile.
BE PREPARED FOR ANY THREAT
With externally accessible and collapsible plate pockets, the CALISTO™ is especially well-suited for patrol vehicles and on-call security services as it enables operators to quickly and effectively up-armour their vests on-scene in the event of a rifle threat.
ALWAYS HAVE YOUR GEAR AT ARM'S REACH
With 5 rows and 6 columns of traditional load-carrying PALS webbing per plate pocket, the CALISTO™ has ample space for mission-critical equipment and attachments regardless of your role.
The top-loading collapsible pockets allow hard armour plates to be effortlessly added or removed without moving or needlessly straining or angling your equipment.
Keeping bulky equipment on your carrier instead of your duty belt ensures you can comfortably ride in patrol vehicles and will help significantly with joint pain in the long run.
The front and back feature VELCRO® space for designations, nametags or task-specific insignia.
KEEP YOUR COOL FOR ALL-DAY WEAR
Featuring an internal liner based on Heathcoat's SPACETEC® volumetric mesh, the vest maintains breathability while promoting airflow and naturally regulating air distribution.
With embedded COOLMAX® fibers and ingrained silver ions, the liner draws moisture away from the body while also preventing the buildup of odour-causing bacteria.
In addition to keeping you cool and comfortable, SPACETEC® also provides excellent pressure distribution, eliminating possible hotspots and uncomfortable pinching zones while having remarkable compression recovery. This, in turn, yields excellent additional shock absorption, acting as an integrated trauma pad, minimising the effects of potential impacts.
INDUSTRY-LEADING WEAR RESISTANCE
We use a unique cover material made of lightweight, abrasion-resistant polyamide face fabric coated with a durable water-repellent. Our internal liner is TPU-based and features UV-blocking pigment to protect the ballistic materials from photooxidation caused by the sun's UV radiation, ensuring consistent performance throughout the insert's lifespan, no matter the environment.
Our two-stage sealing process ensures that every insert is safe from hydrolytic degradation from water, vapour, or general moisture. We accomplish this by pre-sealing the edges in custom-made moulds for consistency, sealing potential leaks from material bending and creasing before finishing the edges using an ultrasonic welding process to fuse the cover materials together.
DESIGNED IN EUROPE, MADE IN EUROPE
The CALISTO™ carrier is designed and manufactured by Anorak Hellas, a Greek family-owned manufacturer with over 40 years of experience manufacturing high-quality textile products.
Material-wise, it features genuine VELCRO® manufactured in Spain, a high-performance shell in the form of NILIT® Cordura®, SPACETEC® lining materials manufactured in the United Kingdom, all sewn together with high-quality thread made in Italy.
We manufacture all available armour packages in Denmark using cutting-edge European and US-made ballistic materials from industry leaders within each respective material category.
We provide an overview of suppliers and material country of origin here.
- Shell 1000D NILIT® Cordura®
- Liner 3 mm Spacetec® 3D Mesh
- Hook & Loop VELCRO®
- Carrier Type Overt
- Carrier Weight¹ 785g
- Armour Cut OC² DUTY
- Plate Pockets External, NATO Standard
- Webbing 5 rows, 6 columns
- Adjustment 6 Point Adjustment
- Coverage 360° Wrap-Around
- Closure System Hook & Loop
- Stabilisation Internal Waistband
- Liner Features Coolmax® FreshFX™
- Extras Storage & carrying bag
- Warranty (Armour) 7 years
- Warranty (Carrier) 2 years
- Supplier Overview View Here
- ¹ Average of all sizes & profiles
- Carrier Manufacturer:
- PROUDLY MADE IN EUROPE
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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THIRD-PARTY COMPATIBILITY GUIDELINES
HARD ARMOUR INSERTS
The plate pockets are designed to fit 25x30 cm (10x12") NATO STANDARD inserts in all commercially available cuts up to a thickness of 30 mm (1.18").
VELCRO® PLAQUES
The carrier features equally 26 × 6 cm sized VELCRO® plaques on both the front and the back plate pockets for callsigns, unit designations or insignia.
PALS WEBBING
Each plate pocket face features 5 rows and 6 columns of PALS webbing, compatible with standard MOLLE pouches.
PRODUCT RESOURCES
DOCUMENT | PUBLISHED | REVISION | LANGUAGE | DOWNLOAD LINK |
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Operational Manual | 23-02-2024 | Rev. A | EN | DOWNLOAD |
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