$5 Body Armor Upgrade!

Published on August 4, 2025
Duration: 1:44

This video explores a $5 upgrade for body armor using ceramic hexagonal tiles. The presenter tests if this modification can enhance the armor's ability to stop .308 Winchester rounds, building on a previous test where it stopped 5.56x45mm. The upgrade involves attaching ceramic tiles with duct tape to a base armor plate.

Quick Summary

A $5 body armor upgrade using ceramic hexagonal tiles attached with duct tape was tested against .308 Winchester rounds. While the base armor stopped 5.56x45mm, the upgraded version failed to stop the .308, though it did catch bullet fragments and ceramic pieces.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Previous Test & New Goal
  2. 00:10The $5 Upgrade Explained
  3. 00:33Initial 5.56 Test
  4. 00:46Applying the Upgrade with Duct Tape
  5. 01:07.308 Winchester Ballistic Test
  6. 01:15Post-Test Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the $5 upgrade for body armor tested in this video?

The video tested a $5 upgrade for body armor using ceramic hexagonal tiles. These tiles were attached to the existing armor with duct tape, aiming to enhance its ballistic protection, particularly against higher-caliber threats like .308 Winchester.

Did the $5 body armor upgrade successfully stop a .308 Winchester round?

No, the $5 upgrade did not successfully stop a .308 Winchester round. While the armor caught the bullet fragments and ceramic pieces, the projectile penetrated the armor, causing it to deform significantly.

What caliber of ammunition was the base body armor previously shown to stop?

In a previous video, the base body armor was shown to be capable of stopping 5.56x45mm ammunition fired from a 16-inch barrel. This established a baseline performance before the upgrade attempt.

How were the ceramic hexagonal tiles attached to the body armor for the test?

The ceramic hexagonal tiles were attached to the body armor using duct tape. This DIY method was employed to test the concept of adding ceramic layers for enhanced protection without expensive modifications.

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