You get used to the weight I hike in mine. (yes I get a few looks but just quick ones then they high tail it out of my AO)lol

They (AR500) also sell affordable lvl 3A but I got mine for SHTF so having the rifle protection was a must.

JYD#176
"dein Gott schickte mich zu zerstören"
"Sic semper evello mortem Tyrannis"
"Sometimes the chance of a zombie outbreak is the only reason I need to make many of my life's Decisions." General Delivery