Wearable antenna vs relocated longwhip?

[Twistid]

https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Wearable-Antennas/10-508835/

Intent is to maximize performance of the Baofeng UV-5R while wearing body armor.

The above thread was archived so I was unable to respond to it, however my question is it better to use a wearable antenna such as the CAATailAntenna ( https://caatailantennas.com/products/baofeng-wearable-antenna-package ) or Disco32 ( https://disco32.com/products/vest-mounted-antenna-system?variant=31121884381293 ) or to use an antenna such as the Nagoya 771 (woven through the back panel molle https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-NA-771-15-6-Inch-SMA-Female-BTECH/dp/B00KC4PWQQ/ ) on an extended cable ( https://www.amazon.com/Nisaea-Extension-Connector-Connecting-Bulkhead/dp/B07FLW4ZXB/ )

Option 1 is roughly $50 , option 2 is roughly $28. Cost isn't really an issue more so than performance. Opinions and real world experience is greatly appreciated!

 

[JC0352]

These guys can probably help you out. They make connectors and adapters for the #fenggang

Tactical Antennas

DISCO32 VMAS (Vest Mounted Antenna Systems), Thirteen and fourth five inch broadband blade antennas.

www.disco32.com

 

[UpSideDown]

What are you trying to do? The hangup with radios isn't usually range, it's terrain. If you're in dense areas like the city you can benefit from the higher frequency channels. Antennas help with clarify of receiving/transmitting, but they won't let you talk through hills or walls. A quality, longer antenna and a better radio are the right way to go. Get away from the Baofeng if you are really looking for performance.