SC Strike Vest Gen. 2.0- Collar Separate Lightweight

SC Strike Vest Gen. 2.0- Collar Separate LightweightSouthern Cross Strike Vest Gen. 2. 0 The Southern Cross Strike Vest Gen. 2. 0 is built for hunters who need lightweight, mobile protection in hot weather conditionswithout sacrificing real cut resistance. Designed for speed, endurance, and freedom of movement, this vest focuses protection where it matters most while maintaining a low profile fit ideal for long, demanding hunts. As part of our original Southern Cross line, this design has been proven

Southern Cross Strike Vest – Gen. 2.0

The Southern Cross Strike Vest Gen. 2.0 is built for hunters who need lightweight, mobile protection in hot weather conditions—without sacrificing real cut resistance. Designed for speed, endurance, and freedom of movement, this vest focuses protection where it matters most while maintaining a low-profile fit ideal for long, demanding hunts.

As part of our original Southern Cross line, this design has been proven in the field for decades and remains a trusted choice for strike and bay work.

Lightweight Kevlar® Protection Where It Counts

The Strike Vest Gen. 2.0 provides serious protection to vital areas while keeping bulk to a minimum. Its balanced construction allows dogs to stay cooler, move freely, and work longer in tough conditions.

• 1000D Cordura® Outer Shell – Durable and abrasion-resistant for rough terrain

• DuPont™ Kevlar® Para-Aramid Cut Layer – Proven cut resistance throughout the vest

• ¼" PolyFelt Chest Plate – Impact absorption in the primary frontal strike zone

• 1000D Cordura® Inner Liner – Durable and comfortable against the dog

Impact Zone Kevlar® Enhancement

The Gen. 2.0 Strike Vest is enhanced with Impact Zone Bi-Layer Kevlar® para-aramid protection, providing additional cut resistance in the most critical strike areas—at no added cost.

This targeted reinforcement increases protection exactly where it’s needed most without adding unnecessary weight or restricting movement.

Built for Heat & Mobility

• Lightweight, low-profile design

• Excellent freedom of movement

• Ideal for hot weather conditions

• Comfortable for extended wear

Ideal Use

• Strike Dogs

• Bay Dogs

Additional Information

• Made in the USA

• Collar sold separately

Why this vest still matters

The Southern Cross Strike Vest Gen. 2.0 delivers trusted Kevlar® protection in a lightweight, mobile platform that’s been relied on by hog hunters for generations. No gimmicks—just proven materials, intelligent design, and real-world performance.

Southern Cross Cut Gear is Highly Cut Resistant, but Not Cut Proof.  No Cut Gear, from us or any company, can be guaranteed as completely puncture proof.  Our products are meant to serve as added layers of protection that can greatly reduce the odds of a life threatening injury however hog hunting is a potentially dangerous activity and injuries can still occur.  Southern Cross Cut Gear and any of our affiliates are not responsible for any injuries that may occur while utilizing our products. 

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