The padding inside this vest makes all the difference on this vest. It offers great protection and is not bulky or cumbersome. I received a MK 1 vest and it looks great, is very comfortable and in good condition, but some "love" is shown on the vest. It's low profile is probally the best feature, as the British had multiple load-bearing systems made to be worn with this vest, but I have found other systems such as ALICE work well with the vest too. A great choice for anyone who is doing a CS95 soldier impression kit or is just wanting an older style vest for skirmishes.