Wow!! Thank you very much, Rick!! I'm leaning towards that model you suggested.
And a HUGE thanks on the NES discount.
The USPS does NOT receive any tax dollars!
It's a good vest, Manchester PD is turning over to them.
Oh, on shelf life, if you're not going to be wearing it much and you're going to keep in in your closet for the "Zombie Attack" or whatever, it'll last .....forever! They wear down quicker when they're worn every day in hot, humid climates. As for the warranty, you won't find anything different than 5 years for ANYTHING that's NIJ certified, it's just part of the certification. 5 years, no more, no less and it doesn't matter who makes it.
So, the warranty is completely irrelevant to how long it actually will last.