Hide armor

Hide armor was a type of armor used on Toril.

Description
Hide armor was made from animal skins, pelts and furs. It was thicker and heavier than leather armor. Although hard to move in, hide armor was not so thick as to hinder speed.

Materials
The hides of bears, griffons and dragons were commonly used for such armor.

In Chult, velociraptor hide was used for crafting sturdy and flexible hide armor that was in high demand among rangers.

History
Lacerials introduced the idea of hide armor to the Nubari inhabitants of Malatra.

Classes

 * Barbarian tribes often dressed in hide armor.
 * Druids often dressed in hide armor.