Invictus Templar
Vanguard Assault RF2 Kit | Aegis SRT Rifle Plates, Carrier, and Helmet
A complete, modern armor loadout built for lightweight mobility without compromising rifle-rated protection -- Aegis SRT plates, modular carrier, ballistic helmet, and tactical belt.
Vanguard Assault RF2 Kit | Aegis SRT Rifle Plates, Carrier, and Helmet
Armor Made in America
Defeats RF2 Threats
NIJ Compliant
Shot Replacement
Complete Your Loadout
Be Fully Prepared
Lightweight Mobility Without Compromising Protection
Aegis Special Rifle Threat (SRT) RF2 Hybrid Poly-Ceramic plates, the MK I Modular Plate Carrier, a Level IIIA ballistic helmet, and a reinforced tactical belt -- a complete, scalable armor system.
Aegis SRT Hybrid Plates
Poly-ceramic construction adds enhanced protection against advanced rifle threats like M855 and M193, bridging the gap between Level III and RF2.
Modular Plate Carrier
The Invictus Pattern MK I Modular Plate Carrier for comfort, adjustability, and full customization.
Level IIIA Ballistic Helmet
Handgun-rated head protection completes the system.
Reinforced Tactical Belt
A reinforced modular tactical belt designed to support essential equipment.
Details coming soon for this product.
Component Sizing & Weights
Lightweight hybrid plates paired with the MK I carrier and a Level IIIA helmet.
Kit Sizing Specifications
| Component | Size / Fit Options | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis SRT/RF2 Hybrid Plate | Small SAPI (8x10), Medium SAPI (10x12), or 10x12 Mobility | 2.1–3.2 lbs each |
| Invictus Pattern MK I Carrier | Adjustable, fits 32"–48" waist | ~3 lbs |
| Vigil High Cut IIIA Helmet | M/L (22.5"–23.5") or L/XL (23.5"–25") head circumference | ~3.2 lbs |
Important Notes:
- Fit Tip:Select your helmet size by head circumference, not hat size.
Design & Durability
Ballistic Protection
- Processing time is typically 1–2 business days.
- Body armor may require additional lead time — see this product page for the most accurate estimate.
- Estimated delivery: 3–5 business days standard, 5–7 business days for armor and remote areas.
- Orders ship via UPS or FedEx.
- We're unable to ship to PO Boxes.
- Body armor cannot be shipped outside the United States, or to New York or Connecticut.
- Optional shipping insurance is available at checkout for select items.
Due to high demand, Aegis plates are experiencing an additional 7-10 business day lead time. Current estimated ship time: 10-15 business days.
Read our full Shipping Policy if you have questions.
Shot Replacement Guarantee
Shot while wearing it? We'll replace your armor free of charge with a valid police report.
Warranty
Every Invictus Templar product is backed by our Lifetime Manufacturer's Defect Warranty. If your gear fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal use, we will repair or replace it at no cost.
This warranty does not cover damage from normal wear and tear, misuse, unauthorized modification, or use outside the product's intended purpose. Ballistic components carry a rated service life independent of this warranty — see the Specifications tab for this product's rated performance period.
Returns
Contact our support team for return eligibility on this item.
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Needs more shoulder padding. I'm not sure if I have the option for side plates, but if I don't thatbwould be a nice addition as well.
Hey Jesse, thanks for the review! We will be releasing side-plate compatible cummerbunds later this year and will try to remember to tag you about it. As for the shoulder padding, noted, we'll see if there's room for improvement without compromising durability or over-engineering. Thanks!
This plate carrier has great craftsmanship! It is very adjustable as I am a very small framed male. 5’3 130lbs and I was able to get it to fit. Absolutely worth it! Love it! Amazing customer service with help and helpful information. Great people and products!
This tactical vest is loaded with velcro options. The sizing is exactly what was expected as well. The cool factor of it also shows with how well everything is designed, and the quality is top notch. It's not very heavy so that helps as equipment might add on a bit. It is adjustable as it has lots of areas that can be adjusted. This is a good value and would make a great gift to the tactical person in your life.
Nice quality materials and design for light duty use. Great for training and practice. Has provisions/space for carrying plates. Comes with multiple inserts, quick detach cummerbunds, padded straps, and quick release buckles.n Good adjustments for fit. Nice laser cut panels. Overall a good value for the money.
My favorite part of this vest if the quick release clips. I tested how to most efficiently put on and take off the vest using the quick release clips and I am impressed by how smooth they are. I mostly got this vest for fun but the practical qualities are a huge bonus. As a 5'5" female, about 145 lbs, the medium fits very well. It's surprisingly comfortable. The quality of the velcro and hardware is awesome. I would say that it is very durable and well worth the cost. I also love the adjustable modular compartments and that the velcro allows for space to stick patches on the vest for extra customization.
Great build quality and very comfy with my plates in there. I've been training and working out in it for about a month now & no complaints!
Overall this is a very well designed and well made tactical vest. Coyote brown color is consistent with most major vendor color hues (sometimes the cheap stuff is waaaay off and looks funny). Velcro, zippers, buckles, etc are strong. I purchased a couple add-ons for the back and they zipped on perfectly (gear was from Krydex and Idogear). I'm around 5'10', 165 lbs with a semi athletic chest/back and this fits well. Going to be using it primarily for the range, doing tactical drills/scenarios/reloads, etc, which I think it will work quite well.
This plate carrier is made of durable nylon that is light for what it is. The quick-release buckles on the top and on the cummerbund function well, and all of the pockets included make this a very effective platform for several systems. The plate pockets are on the smaller side, so check your plates before purchase. The stitching is good as is the construction quality.I have about 15 different plate carriers at home, and most are airsoft junk that someone tried to pass off as the real thing. In this case, it is the real thing and can handle the weight, wear, and tear.I could go on, but you get it; this is a good choice for a plates only loadout so long as the plates fit.
This is a very well designed tactical vest. The padding is nice and thick for comfort and though I can’t imagine why you might do it, they are also removable. I have a fairly small frame and this fit me well without being too loose though I am below the 32” waist suggested size.It uses heavy velcro straps for adjusting to your waist, which allows them to hold a considerable weight, though the main system is securely fastened to the vest with buckles. The buckles for the shoulders are of particularly good quality. The specifically sized modular straps for magazines are also useful in providing a sleeker look to the velcro.
As a Professional Marksman and Competition Firearms Team Member as well as an Avid Hunter I obviously work with a Wide Variety of Tactical Gear including Tactical Bullet Proof Modular Vests! This particular beat from Invictus Templar is probably one of the best that I've seen out on the market!First of all just to get things clarified about this particular modular tactical vest it is actually made better than the one my buddy in the police department uses! That's how great this vest is!When you receive this vest it does come in six different parts! There's the front of the vest, the back of the vest, right side cumberbund, left side cumberbund, a mole pouch or magazine holder and a velcro tourniquet holder! All pieces are assembled via Velcro and everything comes together very nicely!The main material used for the vest is Cordura which is an absolutely rugged and fantastic material for any tactical vest! It's weatherproof and stands up to the toughest conditions out in the field!Another great feature about this vest is that it contains a Velcro Bulletproof Plate rest on the chest as well as the back! Therefore you can order bulletproof plates such as that made by Invictus Templar's AR600 Level III+ Steel Core Armor Rifle Plates which conveniently comes as a two pack which allows you to slip one in the front as well as the back!I also wanted to point out that this particular vest has full mole capabilities and expansion! It is pretty much sky is the limit when it comes to this tactical vest because you can keep on adding on whatever you need for your Tactical mission! The material as well as hinging and all of the straps that are included with this particular vest is a plus quality!Also another great feature about this vest is that it includes four adjustable pads! There are two pads for the front and two pads for the back! The material is moisture wicking and definitely helpful especially when you are putting a steel plate in the front and a steel plate in the back for bulletproofing! It definitely makes the best more comfortable, breathable and most importantly protective!Another thing which I love about this tactical vest is the included velcro Invictus Templar American flag Patch!! I absolutely love the fact that they include this with this particular tactical vest and it looks fantastic!Anyhow, based on my review I am super satisfied with this Tactical vest! Based on my review and my knowledge of other tactical vests that are out there this is definitely top-notch and I given an A+ as well as five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I picked up this belt on a lark as I've recently acquired some hand guns. Currently, I only have a belt clip holster which can be used on the 1.5" inner belt (without the 2" out belt). I plan on picking up a G-code kit for a more permanent solution, which will attach to the 2" out belt.The clip mechanism on the belt is solid and works well when both fastening and removing the belt.Overall a good modular tactical belt, I'd definitely recommend it.
Id love to give these plates 5 stars, but due to lack of video proof of these plates actually stopping cartridges, I can only give 3. For the average person, its a good chunk of money to drop on an unknown, untested armor. That being said, these plates are incredibly lightweight just as advertised. They fit very comfortable in the Invictus Templar MK1 carrier which is also extremely light weight and comfortable. They are true multi curve so they will be comfortable for all day use. I wear my setup for about 7hrs a day, and ill say its the most comfortable rig ive ever donned. Hopefully ill never need to put the ballistic rating to the test, and I hope some video evidence comes out soon to ease some wandering minds such as myself.
Joe,
We appreciate your feedback and your business, and we’re glad to hear the plates and MK I carrier have been comfortable for extended wear.
I do want to respectfully push back on one part of the review, however—specifically describing the armor as “unknown” or “untested” and assigning a 3-star rating because there is not currently a published video of the testing.
These plates have undergone ballistic testing, and the test report is published specifically so customers can review the actual results. In fact, a ballistic test report provides considerably more useful information than a video of a plate being shot. A video can show an impact and whether an obvious penetration occurred, but it generally cannot tell you the measured velocity, backface deformation, shot placement, test conditions, or the other data necessary to meaningfully evaluate ballistic performance. The test report provides that information.
We actually do have footage of these plates being shot, but the footage itself is fairly unremarkable—it essentially shows the plate being fired upon and the resulting impact. That is why we have prioritized publishing the underlying ballistic test data rather than presenting a shooting video as stronger evidence than it actually is.
We completely understand wanting as much information as possible before trusting a piece of lifesaving equipment, and we certainly don’t fault anyone for asking questions about ballistic performance. We just don’t believe it is accurate to characterize armor with published ballistic testing as “untested” because video footage of that testing has not also been published.
That said, your feedback regarding video is heard, and we may publish the footage we have so customers who would like to see it have that additional reference.
Thank you again for your business, and we’re genuinely glad to hear the system has been serving you well during those long days of wear.
Best,
Calvin
Owner, Invictus Templar
Plate carrier sits comfortably around shoulders and waist, even with steel plates inside. Service was exceptional and was able to receive my carrier much faster than expected.
Super light weight great plates for the price!!
Lightweight and well made.
Fits comfortably, and the service is excellent and responsive. Definitely recommend these guys if you're thinking about purchasing from them.
Hi Carl, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with your helmet and our service. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again!
Absolutely top notch quality for a fraction of the cost of name brands because you're not paying for that name, this belt is as good as my old spiritus belt , but not being an active gunfighter anymore and just using it for range larping I didn't need to pay $200-$400 just to have a SOF bro brands name and I'm glad I didn't
I highly recommend these plates for the responsible prepared citizen. They provide adequate defense against the most likely threats that a citizen is likely to encounter and are light weight and comfortable
I own a set of LVL4 plates. Great company and product, however after attending a class and wearing the armor I’ve come to understand that as a prepared person the weight and bulk are not exactly practical or necessary. These hybrid plates offer adequate protection against the most likely threats to be encountered as a prepared citizen and the light weight makes a huge difference. The plate carrier is stream lined, efficient and comfortable. I highly recommend the Aegis plates and the MK I carrier
After doing some research I decided to go with this belt to upgrade my kit. Great quality and holds pouches, ifak and holster securely. So far it has survived two range trips to the field and feels like it will survive much more. Great product.
The Armiger MK I appears to be a fantastic entry level belt. Having worn belts similar to this, which cost far more, for work for many years, I am pleased with the quality of this rig.
Invictus Templar was a fantastic company to work with. A great web page, super fast delivery and Vet owned. What more can you ask for?
I would 100% recommend this company!
Very happy with these plates. Just the ones I had been looking for. Please support this Veteran business, you will be satisfied with the quality, fast shipping and excellent customer service. Thanks to the strong warriors who put it on the line for our freedom!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Vanguard Assault RF2 Kit?
Aegis Special Rifle Threat (SRT) RF2 Hybrid Poly-Ceramic plates, the Invictus Pattern MK I Modular Plate Carrier, a Level IIIA ballistic helmet, and a reinforced modular tactical belt.
What makes the Aegis SRT plates different?
Aegis SRT Hybrid Poly-Ceramic plates add enhanced protection against advanced rifle threats such as M855 and M193, bridging the gap between standard Level III and RF2-rated protection. All plates are stand-alone, multi-hit rated.
Can this kit ship to my state?
No shipping to Connecticut or New York. No international shipping, including APO/FPO/DPO addresses. Felons may not be eligible to own body armor -- check local laws if unsure about ownership.
How does this compare to a traditional steel kit?
The Vanguard Assault's poly-ceramic plates dissipate ballistic energy efficiently while minimizing fragmentation risk compared to steel systems -- dramatically outperforming traditional steel-based kits in comfort, fatigue reduction, and overall usability.
What happens if I'm shot while wearing this kit?
Shot while wearing it? We'll replace your armor free of charge with a valid police report.
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