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Firebird Armored Backpack

If you've been considering body armor but want something more discreet than a plate carrier, something that can fit seamlessly into your everyday life, then you should take a look at our different concealable armor options, including the Firebird armored backpack.

Like its little brother, the Phoenix armored backpack, the Firebird offers two types of armor protection. The first type is our Level IIIA soft armor, which is rated to stop up to six rounds of .44 Magnum ammunition. You can also opt for rifle-rated, Level III+ lightweight steel armor, which is rated to stop 5.56 M193 bullets at up to 3,000 feet per second.

Discreet armor that’s always with you

The Firebird’s armor is sewn into the back panel of the backpack, which means you’ll never accidentally leave it at home. Another benefit of sewn-in armor is that nobody will know it’s there (well, we suppose if you had the steel armor option and handed an empty Firebird to someone, they might wonder why an empty pack weighed so much).

Having a separate armor panel that you can switch from pack to pack sounds appealing, however there are some drawbacks in addition to the chance of forgetting to transfer it to the backpack currently being used. 

If it’s not sized for the pack you’re using, there is a chance that the armor can shift in the pack or sit lower than it’s supposed to, leaving you with less protection. In addition, a removable panel may be visible when you open the pack, which may raise some eyebrows. Permanent, sewn-in armor avoids these issues.

More than just protection

The Firebird is more than just protection...it’s a fully-functional backpack. Made of 1000 Denier Cordura®, the Firebird is tough. The Hypalon® bottom is abrasion and moisture resistant, which protects your pack and its contents. The padded shoulder straps provide comfort, and the zipper has Hypalon® pull-tabs for durability.

The main compartment is a generous 18" x 15", and the laptop sleeve can hold a 16" laptop with room to spare. In addition to the main compartment, the Firebird sports three additional pockets.

  • The lower pocket is 6" x 10" and features a lanyard for keys or other items, as well as three small pen pockets and a slot for business cards or similar-sized items.
  • The upper pocket is 4.5" x 8”, and will hold the largest of smartphones, including their cases.
  • The top pocket is 8" x 8" and lined with a non-scratch fabric, and is perfect for items like sunglasses, wallet, keys, or other accessories.

The pack features padded shoulder straps, a sturdy carry handle, and comes in Black, MultiCam®, or our very own Mars orange. You can choose either the Level IIIA soft armor or Level III+ Lightweight hard armor version, with or without a trauma pad, all for the same price.

The AR500 Armor Firebird backpack is a discreet body armor platform you can always have with you, giving you and your loved ones a low-profile way of always being prepared in the event you ever need it.  Click here to see more about our other armored backpacks and backpack armor.

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