Best Bulletproof Backpacks To Protect Your Kids

If You’re Searching For The Best Bulletproof Backpacks, You’re In The Right Place

In recent years, the desire to upgrade to a bullet proof backpack has exploded in popularity.

And it’s not hard to understand why.

It’s due to the increase in school, office, and event shootings happening all over the world.

Unfortunately, mass shootings have become a part of everyday life.

The sad reality is mass shootings are trending up in the US.

These horrible tragedies injure and kill thousands of innocent men, women, and children annually.

I want to discuss a simple way to add some protection to YOU or YOUR LOVED ONES.

I want to go over active shooting protection by investing in a bulletproof backpack.

Now whether you are a gun enthusiast or hate guns doesn’t matter.

We can ALL agree that any device that adds a layer of protection from bullets is a good idea.

So with that disclaimer out of the way, here are the following topics I will be covering today:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Best Bulletproof Backpacks & Armor Plates

What Is A Bulletproof Backpack?

Why You Should Invest In One?

Do They Really Work? How?

Best Bulletproof Backpack Features

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Best Bulletproof Backpacks & Armor Plates

Finding the best bulletproof backpack solution for YOU can be tricky.

• It depends on if you’re shopping for your small child or a teenager
• Or perhaps you’re a college student looking for more protection
• Or maybe you want a bulletproof backpack for the office

Each of these scenarios presents different needs.

Different pack designs and different weight requirements also come into play.

DIY BulletProof Backpacks By Adding An Armor Panel For Backpacks

So let’s start with a few DIY bulletproof backpack solutions.

Why? Because you can DIY MOST packs into an armored backpack by merely adding an armor plate.

That way, you can buy the plates and then add them to whatever backpack you’d like.

This strategy works exceptionally well for kids’ bulletproof backpacks.

Because they can quickly grow out of their smaller Paw Patrol backpack or Dora backpack by next year.

So by getting the plates separate, you can future-proof your investment.

↓ Impressive Bullesafe Bulletproof Backpack Panel – Field Test ↓

Here’s a good video testing and reviewing all AR500 plates – if you want to know more about different armor options:

↓ AR500 Armor: All Threat Levels + Armor Piercing Rounds0! ↓

Here’s an excellent video discussing how Premier Body Armor Panels work:

↓ Premier Body Armor Panels | Bulletproof Your Backpack ↓

Full-Featured Bulletproof Backpacks

Next up are full-featured options that come with plates build in.

These plates are part of the design of the backpack. So these panels fit perfectly and won’t shift around when you’re running.

Making these packs ideal for older youths, college students, and adults.

Some of them are more focused on a casual office setting. But others are geared towards tactical features such as camo and MOLLE.

And here’s an excellent video showing both the Phoenix and the Firebird packs from AR500:

↓ LIVE Demo Of The Pheonix Armored Backpack ↓

What Is A Bulletproof Backpack?

It’s a backpack that includes an armor plate. That’s it.

Now some readers might not be familiar with armor plates. These are plates designed to stop firearm bullets from deadly penetration.

These are the exact same plates inside bulletproof vests.

A plate is a mobile, portable ballistic shield that ANYONE can add to their backpack.

Let’s move on to a more important question – WHY?

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Why You Should Invest In One?

The easy answer is to stop bullets.

School shootings, and mass shootings, are the primary concern here. And in today’s modern world, shootings are more frequent – especially in “gun-free zones.”

Unfortunately, “gun-free zones” attract mass shooters. Why? Because these locations have a limited ability to put up any immediate resistance.

If an area is deemed a “gun-free zone,” a shooter assumes they’ll be the only person nearby with a gun.

At least until law enforcement arrives (but that can often take several minutes or longer).

So kids become sitting ducks to such horrendous acts of senseless violence.

Some gun enthusiasts recently renamed “gun-free zone” to “start shooting here zones.”

That’s why you must equip yourself (or your kids) with some bulletproof protection.

AND think – IF THIS SMALL BACKPACK INVESTMENT PAYS OFF – it will be the BEST investment you could make. And it’s not even close.

It could save your life or the life of a loved one.

How much would you pay to protect a loved one during an active shooter situation?

I know I’d give up ALL my wealth to save my kiddos. My guess is you’d do the same.

So what’re a few hundred dollars compared to that?

Do They Really Work? How?

Yes, they do work (to a point).

However, how well they work depends on several factors. Factors such as the type of firearm used, the caliber of the ammo, and the type of plate inserted.

But in general, most backpack plates will protect against most handgun calibers.

A few backpack plates can even protect against high-powered rifles. Great! But why not all plates?

Because the plates that can stop a high-powered rifle are usually too heavy for most people to carry. These thicker armor plates are upwards of 10+ lbs.

And that’s a weight you must carry before adding any textbooks or survival gear to a backpack.

So there is a tradeoff between the amount of protection you get and how much weight you must carry.

How Bulletproof Backpacks Are Used

Now let’s talk about HOW armored backpacks work in a real-world situation.

Most people assume they will prevent a surprise shot from behind. But this scenario is unlikely…

For a shot to be a surprise, you’d need to be an active shooter’s first target. Possible? Yes. Likely? I have my doubts.

Why? Because I think it’s more likely the person wearing the backpack will hear a few shots before they become a target.

And the first reaction is to flee away from the sounds of gunfire to escape the danger. OR if you become scared, your next instinct is to hunker down.

If escape is possible, wearing a bulletproof backpack provides some layer of protection.

If an active shooter sees a fleeing target, they may unload a few rounds in that direction.

But this added protection comes with a high cost.

Heavy bulletproof backpacks will slow down your escape. Everyone knows you cannot run as fast or be as agile while wearing a heavy backpack.

So wearing a backpack, as opposed to not wearing one, could make you a more attractive target (slower) for a shooter.

Which is correct? To ditch the backpack or leave it one? It’s a tough one…

That’s why I think an armored backpack is more useful in a “hunker down” situation.

When cornered by a shooter, our natural reaction is to get small and hide behind something (a desk, a table, etc.)

Well, if you have one, you could take it off and use it as an incognito bulletproof shield.

The shooter hopes to unload the rounds into the backpack and move on. Hopefully, the panel stops the bullets from penetrating, saving the life of the one behind it.

Either way, carrying a bulletproof backpack gives you some level of added protection. More security and options than NOT having one – that’s for sure!

And while it’s far from “perfect,” it’s way better than having nothing at all.

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Best Bulletproof Backpack Features

First off, the backpack should be of high quality.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a survival backpack, office backpack, bug-out bag, tactical backpack, or school backpack. In general, you want your backpack to have the following key features:

High-Quality Fabrics

There are many different fabrics a backpack manufacturer could choose from. For example, there are cotton, nylon, polyester, or even unique blends of each.

And fabrics have comparison metrics such as stretch, abrasion resistance, tear resistance, etc.

So you’ll want to choose a backpack that won’t rip or tear easily. You’ll want one that can withstand the daily toils of use (whether it’s at school, work, or outdoors).

Strategic Use Of Double Stitching

Backpacks are designed to carry loads on your back. And backpacks are not made from a single piece of fabric.

Backpacks are stitched together using separate swaths of fabric.

These stitches are always the weakest point on a backpack. We’ve all seen packs where seams have popped.

That’s what happens when the load on the joint/seam exceeds what the stitching can handle.

That’s why a bulletproof backpack must have DOUBLE STITCHING at the high load points.

High load points are where the back and shoulder straps meet or where the haul handle meets the pack.

Why not just use double stitching everywhere? Because that requires more materials and more time than necessary. This strategy makes such a backpack unnecessarily more expensive.

So look for quality double stitching at the high load points.

Lots Of Compartments (for better organization)

I prefer my backpacks to have lots of separate compartments. This separation helps stay organized. I can keep any books, survival gear, or spare clothes in their own compartments.

I also prefer to have a special compartment near the top of my backpack for a pair of sunglasses.

The total number of compartments is a personal preference. But I recommend staying away from cheaper single-compartment backpacks.

These packs leave you without any organization options, and all your stuff sits in a jumbled mess. No Thanks.

Quality Zippers And Zipper Tabs

The zippers and zipper tabs are an often overlooked aspect of a quality backpack. And it’s a shame.

Because if the zippers fail, the entire pack becomes completely worthless.

So look for thick chunky zippers.

Zippers that can take abuse and are not prone to separation issues under intense weight.

Quality Armor Plates (not too thick or too thin)

There are lots of armor plates on the market today. I wrote an entire post on plate carriers, and I went into some details about different armor plates.

But in general, the thicker the plates, the more protection they offer. But, the trade-off is the thicker the plate, the heavier it becomes.

So you’ll want to settle on armor plates strong enough to stop the penetration of all common calibers. Yet, still, keep the weight of the armor plates in a reasonable range.

Now, this extra weight depends on the age and health of the person who intends to carry the backpack.

For example, little kids can only take so much weight.

So it’s a delicate balance between protection and weight. It’s a tradeoff you’ll have to decide for yourself.

Final Thoughts

Do you (or your kids) plan to wear a backpack to work or school ANYWAY? Then why in the world wouldn’t you upgrade that tool to make it better?

Why not add an extra layer of protection – just in case?

To me, it’s a no-brainer.

Bullet proof backpacks give you an extra layer of safety with minimal sacrifice.

It’s taking a tool you already use and turning it into a legit defense mechanism.

The risk/reward analysis says – you risk a few dollars and a few ounces in weight to save a life.

That’s why this is NOT a hard decision – do it now.

Prepare, Adapt, and Overcome,

“Just In Case” Jack

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