Body armor cooling systems: new gear for venting heat from your body armor | Tactical Rifleman

It's February and there is literally ice and light snow on my porch. So, why am I mentioning Cooling of Body Armor? Well, because half my old unit (along with thousands of others) are still deployed overseas in hot areas of this pretty blue planet.
We are also just a couple months from running courses in Texas and Florida, where I'm going to be sweat my balls off on the hot flat range for days on end. So, "cooling" is very important to me... Not just Plate Carriers, but also gun belts.
So, we hunted around and found three companies that offer ways to cool your kit. All their products worked.
First, is Qore Performance; whom we have already reviewed their Ice Plates (they're AWESOME).
Second, is a product called I.C.E.™ by “BODY ARMOR VENT”™️ - The mandatory “cooling” accessory for all body armor. (but you DON'T freeze these)
The President & CEO, John Murphy, gave us a promo code: JFM20
The third is Bluhalo: (The Inflatable version)
The links to buy it are www.bluhaloshop.com and www.amazon.com/dp/B08KSF2ZLR/...
There is a 15% off code for the amazon link only: 15bluhalo
So, if you are a "Body Armor Wearing Warrior" or just a guy needing to cool his kit, these are some great options for you. Please give them a try.
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[@timoanez4668]

127 degrees and a full kit is no joke.

[@scoutdogfsr]

Agreed 100%. Sucks the energy in no time flat. The flip side it is bad too. Get a plate down below 20 degrees or lower and they will pull the heat from your core faster than the body can replace it. Padding is your only friend then.

[@matthaft2048]

Neither is jacking off in a porta-potty behind the hooch in that same heat. Real warriors always complete their mission though 👍🏻

[@timoanez4668]

@@matthaft2048 Yup agreed

[@thebrizzy]

I drill holes in my body armor to let air flow through.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Now that is funny

[@timlongstreet1801]

Lmfao

[@lgwjrwhite588]

Lololol

[@rmt3589]

Just like face masks! 😷 The holes make it easier to breathe! 😆

[@outerspaceman7534]

Ingenious

[@VanillaGorilla502]

Wish we had this back in 07 and then some.

[@ricks2651]

Amen

[@rtaylor1105]

you can put hot water in a Q plate as well as freeze it..works nicely stays warm longer than youd think.

[@hawkeyetec]

Its also mentioned that it can be used with hot water.

[@ryanpeck3377]

If youre in very cold weather, wearing qore plate between you and your armor, your body heat will keep the water from freezing. Canteens and camelbacks can freeze

[@pmorin313]

Karl, Chad, How about a video involving combat shooting while wearing cold weather gear? Large jackets, gloved hands etc.. couldn't help but notice all the ice and cold temps there on the hill. Not all self defense or combat situations occur when its sunny and warm😉

[@joshuamasterson7677]

He discussed this in his last tactical tuesday livestream, the company wanted him to put out the video even though it was winter.

[@DeplorableBitterClinger]

@@joshuamasterson7677 Yes, but the cold weather stuff is also a good idea for another video.

[@MtnBadger]

I'm a big guy, 6'5, 250lbs and I run a sub-normal body temp (96.5°) which means that, as the temperature drops, I'm getting comfortable about the time everyone else is grabbing sweatshirts and jackets. It also means that, as the temp rises, I'm sucking wind when everyone else is finally warm enough. So... Having something to keep the air flowing under my tac vest/carrier is godsend. Anything at all that helps even a little is big to us "polar bear" types.

[@FireCampSecurity]

God damn, these are sweet. I sweat like a pig even static in the summer.

[@FireCampSecurity]

@KIng Daddy Rabbit makes sense.

[@Mrgunsngear]

very cool (zing!)

[@fajile5109]

Theres a product called “cool shirt” its a shirt with tubing sewed into it, its used mostly by nascar and racers. They even have an icepack pump combo that plugs into it. But i was thinking a hand pump with a heat sink might work too.

[@rodiculous9464]

There's a full body suit like that as well, with an external pumping unit you wear on your belt, eod techs use it in those big bomb suits, ive seen russian versions as well being used by russian sapper crews in syria.

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

I do Security and those Qore Ice plates saved my butt this past summer when i was working in 115 degree heat. Slipped it into my soft armor carrier and it felt as good as sitting in a fridge on a hot day for at least 5 or 6 hours of my shift.. I will never go back to suffering hot days without having mine.

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Outstanding! Thank you so much for sharing and so stoked IcePlates help you out. #StayFrosty

[@stellocut99]

It lasts 5-6 hours? Figured the ice in hot weather would only last 1 hour.

[@ChemistyStudent]

I'm glad the description includes a disclaimer that it's cold as karl's death-glare here in the US when this came out. It's cool to see Qore is still working on stuff! Heat stoke is no joke, can't imagine how bad it would be with full military kit.

[@xusmico187]

made pads from sleep mats in the 80-90s why didn't i think of this?

[@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet]

Where was all of this awesome innovation in the first decade of the 20th century?? Awesome stuff for sure! The small things in life ladies and gents......they make the biggest difference during "The Suck" Thanks @Tactical Rifleman! Content is always 2nd to none GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 ALPHA MIKE FOXTROT 👋

[@charlieghague]

Not sure about everyone else, but one of my favorite parts of these videos are the throwback pictures of Combat Karl. I love those.

[@scoutdogfsr]

Proud to say that I just subscribed to the channel. I always like the content, but you recently replied to a post of mine about my near miss experience in Panama. You thanked me for my service and now I get to thank you for yours. Keep your powder dry and I have your 6.

[@TacticalRifleman]

I appreciate that!

[@danno1800]

You have found some really remarkable things that ALL help get rid of the heat from body armor. Thanks - much appreciated!

[@alz.7716]

I'd love to see the human performance lab at Natick measure how well these work.

[@tommywaldron6832]

A great alternative to the ice packs I been using in texas 👍.. thanks guys

[@TacticalRifleman]

Our pleasure!

[@gage5888]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge. I sweat year-round and use one of 221b tactical's Maxx-Dri body armor vests.

[@SurvivalTheory]

I've seen this system before, when I watched "Dune". Awesome as always, thanks for sharing!

[@garypatterson7031]

I wish I had this stuff back before I retired wearing body armor in Florida sucks most of the year. Great video.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks and thank you for your service.

[@braveheartz263]

“I’m mopey again!” 😂 You definitely know the subtleties of field comfort.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Good information Karl I don't remember the manufacturer but we have hoses clamped to the A/C vents in our patrol vehicles then under our armor, works well.

[@thurmo-redneckwithapaychec2078]

Would have been great to have in 07-08 back in Iraq.

[@robbabcock_]

Good stuff!👍🇺🇸

[@leifleblanc160]

Dang the ol RBA would've been a lot more comfortable with those.

[@warrenharrison9490]

Cool👍

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

Yeah as an ex LEO, I wished these options were around when I was on duty, many times while in the patrol vehicles, we would use vaccum hoses to put over the air vents and shove into our vest.

[@ricks2651]

We used to do the Velcro with 1/4" copper tubes to keep the heat down.

[@ricks2651]

This was in 92'

[@rodiculous9464]

This is gold content karl, can you do an episode about if there are load bearing enhancing gear to make running around with all that weight easier on the joints? I know the crye stkks claims to help with weight distribution, maybe there are like knee or back braces that can be worn too, idk

[@TacticalRifleman]

I’ll add it to the video list

[@rodiculous9464]

@@TacticalRifleman thank you!

[@fattyalpaca]

You should try these ideas in a high humidity environment

[@fattyalpaca]

Great video and concepts.

[@jayinmass]

Such a cool video, get it cool 😂😂😂👍🇺🇸

[@johngalt234]

I always glued two layers of yoga mat on the inside of my plate carrier.

[@sammyrizzi1708]

Love your channel just subscribed!! Much love from Montreal canada

[@TacticalRifleman]

Welcome aboard!

[@sammyrizzi1708]

@@TacticalRifleman thank you I’m an ex military from Canada and I also follow Kentucky ballistic and did you see what happen to Scott

[@TacticalRifleman]

Yep. He was lucky

[@joemama8808]

Sick

[@priyamisar8775]

Sir really Love your videos👍👍

[@joemama8808]

Hi

[@priyamisar8775]

@@joemama8808 Hi

[@priyamisar8775]

What's upp

[@joemama8808]

@@priyamisar8775 hello

[@ricks2651]

We do jungles too.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

“y’all know the deal” ...... BUY ARMOR. God save the Republic 🛡🇺🇸

[@nunyabidniz2868]

Thermocouple driven pump: the hotter it is under your gear, the faster the pump drives the coolant to the exterior panel for venting heat. Hey, it'll only add a dozen more pounds to the load, and of course, the antifreeze is toxic when the armor is penetrated, but what's a few development wrinkles to the technocrats? ;-)

[@lgwjrwhite588]

The inflatable does it come with a patch kit i guess i'm asking how robust is it in the field i would like to send something like that to my buddy overseas

[@TacticalRifleman]

Only time would time if it would hold up under rough conditions.

[@rodiculous9464]

I bet it would pop if you took a hard fall on it with the gear on but who knows maybe it's strong or if it had like an overpressure valve that would help a lot

[@lgwjrwhite588]

@@rodiculous9464 never thought of that good point

[@garethwoods2356]

Hi guys, the Bluhalo is made from a double layer of super strong material, definitely won’t pop! Here’s a vid I made to demonstrate how strong it is, thanks for the comments! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rquzd3SvZdB-jck

[@markdahlia9543]

What would you suggest for concealed wrap around soft armor

[@matthaft2048]

I guess this’ll do until I can get one of those “cold pills” hajji always asked about

[@highplainschipper6564]

Great videos bud.been wondering, what's the the blade you carry horizontally on your war belt?

[@TacticalRifleman]

Scout by Tops Knives... it was a gift and a cheap piece of steel, but a solid performer

[@highplainschipper6564]

@@TacticalRifleman Thanks for the info.Stay safe

[@alphawolfgang173]

i need some serious cooling, im always overheating. i gotta be in my underwear like 80% of the year even in calm washington state because its always just so hot. maybe i should just move to a colder place.

[@RollerPigg]

Need a set for my underware.

[@kadenkratz1028]

ha ha

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Don't we all!

[@powers551]

Magazines lose those mate I’d fit a beer in each of those little pockets

[@scottcammack8339]

I was wondering if you are still using the Blackhawk knife on your gear? I looked it up and it seems like it is out of production and unavailable is there something else that you would recommend.?

[@TacticalRifleman]

There are thousands of great blades out there. Find one that meets your needs

[@JohnDoe-cu8wy]

Hey Karl, question for you. I live up in Montana and we're currently experiencing -15°F. Have a rifle that has always been very reliable. I took it out for the first time in this kind of weather and I continuously had light primer strikes with failure to fire. Any advice on cold weather guns?

[@TacticalRifleman]

Changes to a lighter oil, like Rem Oil. THe gun needs to be Clean, but well lubricated with a fluid that doesn't gum up when cold.

[@The_SmorgMan]

I’ll second what Karl wrote. Perhaps you already know/do this, but check your firing pin channel. I’ve discovered the hard way (and not in nice circumstances) that occasionally you need to clean that firing pin channel out. It can get gummed up from carbon and solvent, and the cold weather slows the firing pin enough to cause light primer strikes.

[@feliperodriguez2716]

First comment! I was thinking about getting a vest.

[@joemama8808]

I believe this is not the first comment

[@feliperodriguez2716]

Yeah I see that.. maybe next time lol.

[@Im_TheSaint]

Can I combine all of these? :D

[@Tom.88234]

Will the ice pads work good for ruck sack straps?

[@TacticalRifleman]

I believe so, depending on how wide your straps are. The pads need to be able to circulate air

[@Tom.88234]

@@TacticalRifleman a standard Tactical Tailor ruck sack lol

[@QorePerformanceUSA]

Yes. We've had tons of customers do just that! #StayFrosty

[@kilonami]

That flag is sweet Karl

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks

[@susanbritcher]

@@TacticalRifleman yeah Karl that flag is sweet.....I mean not as sweet as some other TR flags I’ve seen but still pretty sweet 😉

[@SWW978]

Don't need those where we're going

[@allgoodnamesaretaken.8296]

Try pouring concrete in TX weather.for a Mexican company.

[@forestnfren8146]

11:08 Couldnt you just open the valve without the pump/hose screwed in?

[@TacticalRifleman]

Yep that works too

[@garethwoods2356]

Lol! Yes you can. Also, the hose can be cut to just have it super short and the pump comes with a Velcro patch if you want to keep it in a pocket or velcroed to the side of the vest. Lots of options!

[@powers551]

How many beers does this chest eski hold

[@TacticalRifleman]

Not enough

[@jhoch8667]

Karl, the Promo Code for Body Armor Vent is JFM20

[@TacticalRifleman]

Yep, thanks Jim... I listed it in the description under the video

[@Critical_Corey]

Im sorry but he sounds just like Ron from gta5

[@MOE13576]

Early as hell

[@joemama8808]

Hello there

[@MOE13576]

@@joemama8808 what up

[@joemama8808]

@@MOE13576 yoo