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The Proud RAV (Releasable Assault Vest) is one of Proud's first and best vests. It feels very strong and well made, hugging figures once well adjusted. With big oversized zips and 3 bits of Velcro, where you could cope with a single, you can tell this vest is built to last.
It is very comfortable to wear, with a large elasticated interior cummerband that holds the vest to your body but gives it enough movement as not to be restricting. It is totally covered in MOLLE attachments, so you can stick as many pouches on as you want. It has room for 2 large plates with the back being able to also house a water bladder (with routing for tube over both shoulders). You should also be able to fit a plate in with the bladder, but this will depend on the size of the bladder.
An excellent feature of the RAV is that it has a working cutaway system. By pulling down on the handle on the right of the vest with some force, the vest literally will fall off you. It takes a little while to reset this mechanism of the vest. Probably not to be used much in airsoft but an excellent feature, adding to the authenticity of the vest.
The chest size for all the Proud tactical vests are approximated at 42"-48" and height at 5'6" - 6'4". The RAV is only available in medium and although adjustable, is not the best choice for a larger frame. The CIRAS is a better choice for the taller or larger built airsofters.
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