CamoD,
Nuttshellz, oh man, I laughed so hard when I read that, I think I gave myself a hernia...bwahahahaha!
But, I really don't get all the hoopla about wearing body armor or is it just 'the cool kids' who wear it?
Or is it a logical evolution for preppers who're are convinced they'll be super ready by gawd wtshtf? Marauding gangs of Mad Max-men won't be able to kill them and take their Mountain House goodies. No siree, the bad men won't be able kill them as they wear steel b.a. - unkillable they are.
I hope if that's the case they can don it super quick like Clark Kent in the telephone booth or perhaps the greatest benefit is it's psychologically soothing for the anxiety ridden prepper. B.A may be even superior to xanax for a worry-less future of living like it's 1850.
I keep my armor set up to be quickly donned. Minimal amount of mags and gear on it, only 1 buckle to secure it. If I have more time I use the cumberbund.
I have thrown it on when someone was trying to open my door. Doesn't take long with practice.