The Best Tactical Dog Vests (Review) in 2020

Kicking off our list is OneTigris, with their breathable tactical dog gear. This versatile vest, available in five different colors and three different sizes, features MOLLE straps, which allow you to attach all manner of storage pouches to meet you and your dog’s needs.

It’s constructed from 1000 Denier nylon, which is strong, durable, and super light weight. The carefully designed MOLLE dog vest is designed to keep dogs comfortable too, thanks to strategically positioned padding and a soft-cloth covered neck strap. Meanwhile, a wide hook and loop area on the vest offers plenty of space for name tapes or patches.

Two handles equipped with metal clips at the front and back make gripping the harness easy, allowing it to function well as a vest for service dogs.

The next MOLLE dog harness to earn itself a spot on our list is Ultrafun’s – it’s available in four different colors and three different sizes, so you’re sure to find the perfect fit for pooches great and small.

The vest is compatible with all MOLLE pouches, so it’s the perfect option if you have some kicking about from your own gear, and equally useful as a starting point for getting a collection of pouches on the go. Like most tactical dog harness vests, it’s made from strong and lightweight nylon, using quality stitching. Not only is nylon durable and light, it’s also one of the easiest fabrics around to clean, so you won’t need to worry about adventurous canines ruining the vest by splashing around in the mud.

It’s easy to put onto your dog too, thanks to three adjustable straps that sit a thorax, abdomen, and chest. This adjustability, along with padding on the chest strap, means you can rest assured your pooch is comfortable while they wear the vest.

If you’re looking for something a little more compact, we’d recommend Lifeunion’s unique tactical dog harness. Made from high quality 1000 Denier nylon, the vest is tough enough to stand up to whatever your dog’s adventures can throw at it.

Adjustable thorax and abdomen straps make for a snug and comfortable fit, while a sturdy handle makes for easy handling. The vest is fitted with velcro on both sides, where patches can be attached. These patches are the perfect way to display vital information, such as indicating that your dog is working. Although you can’t attach pouches to the vest, unlike some of the other options on our list, it works perfectly as a service or police dog harness that won’t weigh down the canine on the job.

IceFang are known for working closely with dog trainers and handlers when designing their products, and this k9 dog harness is no exception. This durable vest is made from the strongest nylon on our list so far: it’s 1,050 Denier, water resistant, and breathable. The vest also features soft padding to ensure your pooch is comfortable wearing it even for extended periods of time.

The vest is incredibly secure, too – its alloy metal buckle has been tested to withstand loads of up to 1,000 pounds. This impressive strength makes the harness ideal for working dogs on the go. The harness also features MOLLE webbing, so you can mix and match the pouches you attach depending upon your needs. On the front of the harness, which sits over your dog’s chest, is a dedicated area of fabric for attaching patches – great for a name tag, or displaying important information.

The Industrial Puppy Service Dog Harness is a long-lasting, high-quality industrial vest, made of heavy duty double stitched nylon with reflective and detachable patches for the comfort and safety of your dog. This product will not only ensure your animal is easily identifiable but also serves as an on-the-go, one-stop service pack, that encapsulates and carries all your load, while at work or traveling. You are saved the inconvenience of disorganization with the good number of compartments available. 

A pet owner delight, this reflective animal vest will make working or traveling with a dog a wonderful and delightful experience. Coming in different sizes from small to extra-large, this product has been carefully tailored for a good variety of dog breeds, no matter their size and shape. The vest also comes with a detachable and replaceable strap along with a firm handle for better control of your furry friend Also added to this package, is a comfortable stomach belt for secure strapping which further confirms this dog vest as a carefully crafted, convenient safety tool and carrier.

Sturdy and durable, with a cool desert military styling, this Tactical Service dog vest from Hanshengday is a great everyday harness vest for your larger dog. Made from 1000D nylon with ample padding in all the key pressure areas, it fits well, and the added mesh ensures your dog’s skin can breathe and prevent the best from sliding. All the buckles are quick release and the harness can be easily adjusted to fit your pet. The MOLLE system works really well, giving you plenty of scope for extra capacity, pockets and attachments, thanks to the super-durable hook and eye design, so you can spec the harness up or down depending on how you plan to use it for your dog that day. Plus, you get plenty of space and fixtures for your dog’s ID or patches if he needs to go on duty. For the safety of your dog and ensuring you are in total control, there’s also a rubber padded top handle as well as a V-ring to attach a leash. With a little prep and measurement to ensure you get the right size, this is a good value tactical vest for all-round use. 

Earning themselves a second spot on our list is OneTigris, with their compact and lightweight tactical k9 harness. Available in three different sizes and four color options, the vest is a great fit for all medium and large pooches.

The 1,000 Denier nylon of this vest is durable, lightweight, and soft. It’s strategically padded to make it comfortable for dogs to wear even for extended periods of time. Two fully adjustable straps keep the harness from rubbing or riding while in use, while its in-built quick release mechanism make taking the vest off effortless. A handle at the top of the vest makes for easy handling, and beneath this sits a V-ring that’s the perfect place to attach a leash.

As well as better handling and a snug comfortable fit, the vest is MOLLE compatible, allowing you to attach pouches or ID panels to meet your individual needs.

If your dog has a habit to pull in his harness, then this comfort fit, durable vest is a good option to get him walking in line. With plenty of comfort padding in all the right places plus two heavy duty leash rings that can bear a greater pulling force, this is a good harness vest to use in training or to manage a stronger dog. It is also very easy to fit and remove, thanks to two quick release buckles and has four fully adjustable straps to cover the chest and shoulders. The nylon comes in at 900D and is reinforced by the stitching to make the whole vest waterproof and durable enough to use out in the field, when hunting or working. It is also MOLLE system compatible, with two MOLLE strips down each side, to make it versatile and adaptable, however you choose to use it, from personal service, law enforcement or recreation. There are also attachment hooks for a dog bowl, water bottle and even their toys! And it can be used when the sun goes down, as there’s reflective strips for visibility after dark.

Perhaps the most compact option on our list is Excellent Elite’s tactical military-style vest. Available in four sizes, ranging from extra small to extra large, this is one of the better options for owners of smaller pooches.

The vest’s durable nylon is accompanied by a soft padding that prevents it from chafing against your dog’s hair and skin, and offers a snug fit thanks to two adjustable straps. A strong handle and attachment point atop the harness makes handling the dog easy and comfortable, while velcro patches on either side allow you to display patches with vital information. Although this vest doesn’t allow your dog to carry supplies, it does provide a much more secure and comfortable handling point than a conventional collar and leash, as well as providing a surface to display important patches.

Much like the previous entry on our list, Yisibo’s tactical dog vest doesn’t include space for MOLLE attachments, but it does provide a means of handling your dog that’s far more safe and secure than a typical collar and leash.

The 1,000 Denier nylon harness is sturdy and lightweight, featuring soft interior padding and a water resistant coating for maximum comfort and durability. A strong handle that sits on top of the harness is great for convenient handling that won’t risk hurting the dog, while an aluminum alloy ring in the same place is the ideal spot for attaching a leash.

On both sides of the harness, you’ll find velcro surfaces, which are the perfect place to attach patches. These patches could proffer identification, or let the public know that your dog is working and shouldn’t be distracted.