S2 Level IIIA Backpack Armor Insert

An 11x15 aramid soft panel that Armored Republic rates Level IIIA against .44 Magnum at 1,440 fps and lesser handgun threats. It weighs 1.52 lb, is 0.25 in thick, and is not rifle-rated.

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Quick Specs

Price: $209
Weight: 1 lb 8.3 oz
Brand: Armored Republic
Category: body-armor

Features

•Manufacturer-stated Level IIIA soft armor
•.44 Magnum at 1,440 fps and lesser handgun threats
•Soft handgun-threat armor; not rifle-rated
•Size: 11 x 15 x 0.25 in
•Weight: 1.52 lb
•Material: aramid

Overview

The S2 is the tallest and widest soft panel in the selected field at 11 by 15 inches. Armored Republic lists an aramid construction, 1.52-pound weight, and 0.25-inch thickness. The extra width gives it a larger footprint than the 10x15 soft option, but it also requires a wider laptop sleeve or main compartment.

Armored Republic rates the S2 Level IIIA and publishes .44 Magnum at 1,440 fps plus lesser handgun threats. It is a soft handgun-threat insert and does not stop rifle rounds. The manufacturer itself notes that backpack armor is bullet-resistant rather than bulletproof and that every insert is limited to its stated threat class.

Key Features

11 x 15 in aramid soft panel
Manufacturer-stated Level IIIA handgun protection
Published .44 Magnum test velocity of 1,440 fps
1.52 lb weight
0.25 in thickness
SKU AR-S2-11X15

Pros

+Largest selected soft-panel footprint at 11x15
+At 1.52 lb, it remains much lighter than rifle-rated hard inserts
+0.25 in thickness keeps the panel relatively slim
+Manufacturer publishes an exact SKU and .44 Magnum test velocity

Cons

−Level IIIA soft armor does not stop rifle rounds
−The 11-inch width will not fit every laptop sleeve, so the compartment must be measured
−$209 direct costs more than the routed Spartan soft panel