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Suspension System Vest
Save your back and lighten the load with the most innovative vest made. Backpack strap technology redistributes the weight of ammo, birds, and gear to keep weight balanced, and off your lower back. That means you hunt with less strain and more comfort, and can hunt longer. A new design with less fabric also lightens the load and lets you be more agile. Blaze orange down most of the front and at the back keeps you visible to other hunters, even in thick cover. Bellows pockets with shell loops and internal divider. Front-loading, lined game bag opens for easy cleaning and emptying. Rear storage bag. Water bottle holders. Car key clip. In khaki/blaze. Imported.Sizes: M/L, XL/XXL.
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Rating Snapshot (12 reviews)
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11 of 12(92%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Suspension System Vest
Review 1 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Good Idea,
February 14, 2013
By: SunCityScott
from Arizona
"Good design, very comfortable, BUT fabric was too lite or thin for field use. Shoulder straps need clips for binoculars (vest could double as binocular harness). Orange is unnecessay..greens, tans, taupe better for more uses. Twik this product and you got a great field vest."
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Review 2 for Suspension System Vest
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Mack-Daddy of Hunting Vest,
November 12, 2012
By: ringnecknut
from Saint Cloud, MN
"If you are an all day bird hunter, this is the only vest to own. After 7 hours in the field and 5-6 miles of walking, it feels as good as when you put it on in the morning. Great support, little or no stess on the shoulders and back, straps do not slid down, plenty of storage compartments and it looks great."
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Review 3 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Outstanding,
May 23, 2012
By: CJApplewood
from Colorado
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"This suspension vest is excellent. Over the last year and a half I have worn the vest practically every weekend for either training or hunting and it looks as good as new. My favorite feature is likely the water bottle holders - the vest can hold two good sized water bottles securely. The game pouch can also hold the daily limit of pheasants! The suspension vest is perfect because it can be worn over a short sleeved shirt or hunting jacket, with many different options to adjust the fit."
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Review 4 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Bird N' Lite,
April 11, 2012
By: Jovo
from Suburban Chicago
"Great vest! Sizing runs large, however this thing has adjustment straps all over the place. Take time and try this vest on with your hunting jacket / Clothing on."
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Review 5 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Good Product,
December 31, 2011
By: Shotgunhunter
"I purchased this vest to support my upland bird hunting. Quite a good vest with pockets and space with load distribution.
Purchased one size bigger to fit over my jacket. Worked very well and adjustability is enough that I can wear without a jacket as well.
Works very well. The vest itself does feel heavy, but with the carry strap around your waist, you do not feel the weight.
The bird pocket is quite big with enough space. The pocket does not seem to open all the way to facilitate easy cleaning, but as it is big thus getting in to clean is fairly easy.
Would recommend this product to a buyer requiring enough space for carry birds and equipment.
Thanks"
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Review 6 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Nice Vest,
October 5, 2011
By: Uplander62
from Calgary
"Once you get everything adjusted it's nice to hunt in.
A few things I found were that it's a little hotter to hunt in then my old Orvis strap vest. The front pockets are not great when you have them loaded with shells and the hook and loop closers can be though to get in with one hand. I also found that when bringing the gun up it would catch on the bottom of padded strap if you didn't have it pulled tight.
A few things I found were that it's a little hotter to hunt in then my old Orvis strap vest. The front pockets are not great when you have them loaded with shells and the hook and loop closers can be though to get in with one hand. I also found that when bringing the gun up it would catch on the bottom of padded strap if you didn't have it pulled tight.
But with water and birds in the back it's very nice to wear while hunting."
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Review 7 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Excellent Purchase,
February 18, 2011
By: Cull
from Reston, Va
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I finally got around to replacing my standard hunting vest with a suspension system vest. I used it for 2 weeks in January hunting upland game and it met or exceeded my expectations. I would recommend it to others."
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Review 8 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Last Best you will need to buy!,
February 5, 2011
By: CarolinaBirdHunter
Good Value:
4
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
4
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Although I started upland hunting <2 yrs ago, I have tried close to 1/2 dozen vests and can say that this one has it all. Roomy game pouch with front load capability, good size pocket for water bladder and most importantly the back support system which really helps when carrying a heavy game bag on a long days hunt. Excellent overall quality. Would love to see deeper water bottle pockets as my drink as fallen out a time or two while picking up birds."
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Review 9 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Finally!,
February 16, 2010
By: Karl
from Winter Haven, FL.
Good Value:
4
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Finally a vest that does it all! This is the vest that I have been looking for the last 20 years. First and foremost it is extremly comfortable. It carries plenty of shells, water for me and the dogs , e-collar transmitter and room to spare for any and all things needed for a great day of hunting. It is also extremely durable and sheds brairs with ease. Highly reccomended!"
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Review 10 for Suspension System Vest
Overall Rating:
Suspension Vest,
December 14, 2009
By: Vestman
from San Diego CA
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
4
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5
Features:
4
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Just completed a Quail hunting trip with the Bird and Light Vest. Over all good confortable fit. I have a GSP that drinks a lot of water and the bottle holders a little too short for a 24oz bottle. When I bent over they fell out. Holders need to be at least another 1" to 2" taller. I needed a D ring or strap to hold my ecollar transmitter stiched just under the sholder pad. One on each side would be great. The shoulder pads were a great platform forming a shooting pocket and recoil absorbtion. Need more shell loops if possible, May be six on each side or a fold out shell loop system that holds 12 like the browinging vests. The more D rings or attacement points the better for holding small gear like a coolpix camera. Overall excellent design!"
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Suspension System Vest
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
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Would recommend? Yes 2 out of 2