Upland vest review

[terrym]

Over priced, absolutely. Over rated? that's subjective I guess. I hunt pheasant 2-3 days a week and when you have a couple big roosters in the game bag it gets heavy. That is where these well made strap vests shine. They distribute the weight just like a backpack. Nothing sags or flops around when you move. This is this morning's cargo:

[Mount Sweetness]

Good point Terry, something I have not considered.

[kickingfrog]

Over priced, absolutely. Over rated? that's subjective I guess. I hunt pheasant 2-3 days a week and when you have a couple big roosters in the game bag it gets heavy. That is where these well made strap vests shine. They distribute the weight just like a backpack. Nothing sags or flops around when you move. This is this morning's cargo:

You shoot a gun way better then a camera.

[Farmer G]

Filson strap vest is worth the money. Lasts a lifetime.

[terrym]

You shoot a gun way better then a camera.

Not really. Missed some woodcock today trust me. My cell phone was in my shirt pocket and the lens got fogged up as I hunted in the rain most of the morning. I need to start leaving a camera in the truck.

[marcus]

I got the Wingworks vest. What I liked about it is that he can make it custom fit. I am short and fat, so the off the shelf vests don't fit. To get around my waist, I need extra large, which are then too long. The Wingworks was customized to fit me, and it fits perfectly. Don't have a bad thing to say about it. I don't ever expect to have to buy another vest in my lifetime.

[terrym]

I got the Wingworks vest. What I liked about it is that he can make it custom fit. I am short and fat, so the off the shelf vests don't fit. To get around my waist, I need extra large, which are then too long. The Wingworks was customized to fit me, and it fits perfectly. Don't have a bad thing to say about it. I don't ever expect to have to buy another vest in my lifetime.

If I can ask, how much did it end up costing you after shipping and taxes?

[marcus]

Sorry, I've been away hunting. The total cost of the vest was $279 CDN. That was for the ballistic vest.

[urbansherpa]

I bought a nice Beretta upland vest from SAIL last year for about $100 (the uglier, newer version is a few more $$). It has magnetic pockets, very comfy, and looks good with my 686! They had the Browning version here, too, but the Beretta vest was more comfortable for me. Just need a couple of Ringnecks to compleat the ensemble!

[urbansherpa]

Also, I've got a really nice Filson upland vest, if anyone wants it. 12oz heavy duty 'Tin Cloth', low use, $100.