GLA can tank in just about any gear, while leveling mine i've ranged from tabards to harnesses, to cuirasses and NM gear. Whatever is in your level range and how often you want to replace the gear are the only 2 key factors to worry about for the most part.

If grp xp is your thing, plate is the way to go, healers will love you (and hate you for being a GLA, AoE burns ftw) War garbs are your second best bet, but don't go lower then that. Harnesses were ok back during SP grinds, they carried Eva on them as well.

Quote Originally Posted by Alerith View Post
I do recommend making the jump to Cobalt when you get there.
I agree as well, although I would recommend trying to jump to the 42 plate gear. (Mythril?) Other then that, stack acc, and let your grp know you're a GLA, they should understand lol