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First pick your style, then choose your protection level, handgun, rifle or no protection (use your own).
All backpacks use the same, standard size armor.
Please add one or more items to your cart to continue
First pick your style, then choose your protection level, handgun, rifle or no protection (use your own).
All backpacks use the same, standard size armor.
Rated 5.0 Based on 1k+ Reviews
Every Bodyguard armored backpack features our patented rapid-deployment system, giving you full front-and-back protection in under a second.
Designed by a first responder and built for real-world stress, there’s no searching for handles, no straps to fumble with, and no complicated steps. One motion deploys the protection and automatically secures it to your body.

Because when you need protection, you’ll be in fight-or-flight mode — moving toward danger or away from it. Simplicity isn’t a feature. It’s survival.
When not deployed, the backpack functions like any normal bag. The armor is completely concealed, so no one knows you’re protected until you need it.
Step 1: Choose Your Style
The Elite – Clean, compact, and professional. Built for commuting, school, and business travel while carrying your daily electronics and documents.
The Switchblade – Your all-purpose backpack. Carries electronics, daily gear, and a change of clothes — ideal for travel, weekends, or everyday use.
The First Responder – A dedicated go-bag. Designed to be grabbed and deployed instantly. The rapid-deploy belt attaches automatically with no buckles or adjustments. The 40-liter cargo space is intentionally minimal, built to carry medical kits and critical lifesaving gear. Used by EMTs and active-response teams who need speed, reliability, and simplicity under pressure.
Step 2: Choose Your Protection Level (4 options)
Option 1: No Armor
Ideal if you already own compatible plates. All models accept 10×12 inch rifle plates or 11×14 inch soft armor front and back.
Option 2: Level IIIA Soft Armor
Stops all handgun rounds and many shotgun loads — the weapons used in the majority of violent crime. Lightweight (under 1 lb each), flexible, stab and slash-resistant. Feels like carrying a normal backpack.
Level 3A kit includes two (2) soft armor ballistic panels.
Option 3: Level III+ (R2) Steel Core Rifle Plates
Stops most rifle threats, including 5.56 green-tip rounds from an AR-15, plus all handgun rounds. Stab-and slash-proof with anti-spall coating. About 6.5 lbs each. A strong, economical rifle-rated option if weight isn’t a concern.
Level 3+ steel kit includes two (2) rifle plates.
Option 4: Level III+ (R2) Ultralight Polyethylene Rifle Plates
Same rifle protection as steel, at nearly half the weight (about 3.2 lbs each). Stab and slash proof. Best choice for maximum protection with greater comfort and mobility.
Level 3+ ultralight kit includes two (2) rifle plates.
Step 3: Be Prepared and Protected
Travel through crowds, campuses, transit, and public spaces knowing your protection goes with you.
Got Trauma Pads?
Trauma pads can be added to any backpack to minimize the blunt force trauma of the round. They are positioned behind the protection and work with any backpack.
Our patented Switchblade Deployment System turns your backpack into a ballistic vest in 1 second with customizable protection. Our Jackets have a patented Concealed Armor System and a Hidden Draw System to give you constant, discreet protection.
Pass through travel security without delay or concern, for safe, stress-free travel.
Our patented Switchblade Deployment System turns your backpack into a ballistic vest in 1 second with customizable protection. Our Jackets have a patented Concealed Armor System and a Hidden Draw System to give you constant, discreet protection.
Designed for total discretion, Bodyguard features a 100% concealment chamber that allows you to blend perfectly into your environment.
Pass through travel security without delay or concern, for safe, stress-free travel.
The Bodyguard Backpack was a finalist “Most Innovative Product 2026” by BodyArmorNews.com — recognizing breakthrough innovation in discreet ballistic protection and advanced deployment design.
Choose from backpacks, jackets, and accessories.
Easily, no hassle setup and a few practice pulls will have you good to go in minutes.
Enjoy peace of mind, knowing you and your loved ones can get home safely.
As a father and a protector I leveled up when I added the Switchblade Ultralight 3+ Kit. I added my pew-pew and a few extra “freedom seeds” and now I take it wherever I go. I’m a bigger guy, so and the Switchblade fits me well.
Chris Pluhacek
Dad – Fitness Coach, Athlete, Photographer
Because of the ease of use and quality of craftsmanship, I carry my Bodyguard every day.
My wife is a teacher, and she takes this to school every day.
You have questions…we have answers…
It’s a decision based on what threats you will face, your budget and how light do you want it to be.
There’s a formula – lighter + stronger = more expensive.
That said, I’ll go through our armor options…
Level 3A Soft Armor
Weight: 0.75 pounds each.
This is available in all of our backpacks and jackets.
What Will Level 3A will stop?
All handguns, long and short barrel Stops .357 SIG and .44 Magnum ammunition from LONGER barrel handguns. Also stops buck and birdshot from shotguns.
NO RIFLE AMMUNITION PROTECTION.
This is the same level of protection police officers wear on patrol.
Level 3A stops 93% of firearms used in violent crimes.
Level 3+ Steel Core Amor with Spall Coated Rifle Plate
Weight: 6.3 Pounds each
This is an economical option for rifle protection. The spall coating along with the high quality of our plate carriers keep bullet fragments from shattering and going places where you don’t want them.
What Will Level 3+ Stop?
All handguns plus AK47 – 7.62, AR-15 5.56 green tip and much more.
Level 3+ Will Stop 99% of firearms violent crime.
Level 3+ Ultralight Lightweight Plates
Weight: 3.2 pounds each
This is available all of our backpacks.
What Will Level 3+ Stop?
Same as the steel core only at half the weight.
What do you really need?
First of all, if you don’t mind the weight, get the level 3+, however…the level 3A feels like a regular backpack or jacket and it will protect you against the vast majority of threats out there.
However, if your budget can swing it… get the 3+ ultralight for the best of both worlds.
Trauma pads fit all of our backpacks and armor set ups and they significantly reduce the amount of blunt force trauma of the impact of the round.
I’m sure you’ve heard “Sure it will stop a bullet, but you’ll break a rib.”
Trauma pads reduce that possibility dramatically. What you may not know is that in order to pass the ballistic certification test, the armor only has to allow for 44mm back deformation. Which means the bullet (round if you want to sound cool) can push through (but not penetrate) almost 2 inches. And depending on your body type…that could leave a mark.
We recommend trauma pads with every backpack.
Any citizen can own armor (it’s covered by the second amendment). However, if you are a convicted felon you cannot use armor and if you use body armor during the commission of a crime the penalties might be more severe.
Backpacks range from 6 pounds to 17 pounds depending on model and armor configuration.
Jackets, with 3A armor, weigh around 5 pounds.
YES! All Bodyguard products can use our 10×12 soft armor 3A ballistic panels. All backpacks use the same hard and soft armor.
Mild soap and a damp cloth will clean the armor. The backpacks can use mild soap and water (just like any other backpacks).
For the Jackets, we recommend dry clean only to avoid any distortion to the Concealed Armor and Hidden Draw Systems.
You can attach holsters, medical kits, personal defense spray…really anything that you can attach with MOLLE and will fit in the concealment chamber.
Yes, there is a 2×8 inch velcro patch for your patch on the backpack front plate carrier. This is available on all backpack models.
We offer holsters, medical kits and custom patches to enhance and adapt your Bodyguard.
All of our products are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA.
No problem, just email us and we’ll send you the details within one business day.
There is a no hassle return. Just send it back to the fulfillment center (and email us the tracking) and we’ll process the return or exchange.
While this rarely happens, it does happen. Just send a picture and we’ll get you up and running in no time.
Believe it or not, we get this a lot. The fact is, the overwhelming majority of most fatal gunshot wounds occur in the center of the chest or the center of the back. This is the reason police wear bulletproof vests on patrol (and not helmets).
Bodyguard focuses on three things – survivability, practicality, affordability. Yes, we can surround you in armor. But it will be extremely hot, heavy and probably be several times the cost.
At the end of the day, Bodyguard is something you can use every day to increase your safety significantly.
Rated 5.0 Based on 1k+ Reviews
“With my Bodyguard, I can go anywhere and be ready for anything.”
“With my Bodyguard, I can go anywhere and be ready for anything.”

