Slumberjack Pursuit

Used as a minimalist turkey vest and it was perfect! I do have one request that would awesome and that would be for it to have a built in bino harness then it would be perfect. I used the back compartment to hold my posiedon rain gear. The front pockets had room for a few granola bars and bag of sunflower seeds, 1 bottle of water, 2 slate calls and strikers, mouth calls, gloves, face mask and extra shells with room to spare.

Fantastic build quality. Fit a 70 oz bladder as advertised, but don't plan on using that compartment for anything else. Only complaint is the buckle exactly where you shoulder a rifle. Else it'd be perfect.

I got this vest thinking I'd use it for upland game hunting. It's a really well made product, it's just that the size and arrangement of pockets didn't work for what I needed (they were a little too small to carry some items, shells would have to be carried loose, etc) and I wound up returning it. It would be great for scouting, bow hunting, things like that.

What an awesome vest to take in the woods. It keeps everything close at hand, and the weight evenly distributed. I can't for for turkey season this year. It's already done well for dove, predator, and deer hunting this year.

Awesome. Flat out awesome. I will be buying a couple more to meet all my hunting needs.

I've been searching for the best alternative for those "in-between" types of hunts where I do a lot of walking (10 to 20 miles in a day) but usually in 2 to 4 mile segments. Drive up a dirt road, hike a couple miles, return to the car, repeat. Out here in CA this is a typical pattern for hunting rabbits, quail, dove, and other upland game. I have alternated between using a traditional upland vest, a "sling" pack and a backpack (and sometimes a pack + vest). This vest is a great lightweight alternative, but there are some limitations for these types of hunts. Let me break it down:Generally what I'm carrying on these hunts is a shotgun and shells (or 22WMR/17HMR/22LR and ammo/mags), a fixed blade skinning knife, game bags, rubber gloves, an FRS radio, cell phone, and then water and maybe some snacks like granola bars, sunflower seeds, etc. Sometimes I will also have 8x42 binoculars depending on terrain and expected game, sometimes wearing them on a harness, and other times stuffing them in the pack.PROS of this vest versus the other options I've tried:** Very light and comfortable. Despite what some other reviewers have noted, I do not find this vest to be "too small". I'm a medium (5' 10"/160 lbs) and I can adjust this to fit very well and very comfortably, regardless of whether I'm wearing it over a shirt in the summer or multiple layers in the winter. I could see if someone was built like Shrek, it might look tiny hanging on their frame - to me it is perfect for my body size. In terms of comfort this is FAR more comfortable than wearing either a regular backpack, sling pack, or upland vest. Because it is so minimalist, and the way it hugs the body without feeling like it is strangling you in layers or bulky padding, I think this is the most comfortable option I have tried. That being said, the weight is mostly all on your shoulders/neck area, so if you loaded it down with 20 lbs of ammo it would probably be less comfortable than a backpack with a good waist strap or something based on a "battle belt" type hip strap.** Easy accessibility of the pockets. The huge advantage over a backpack is the ability to easily reach into the pockets in the front and retrieve things like game calls, snacks, shells, etc without unslinging a pack (which is doubly useful if you're wearing a bino harness). My upland vest has the advantage in this area because the main cargo pockets are huge and there is the secondary game pocket that goes all around from front to back for stuffing birds/bunnies. (But its also what makes the vest so much more bulky, heavy, and less comfortable). On the right lower pocket of this vest there are three elastic loops that will just *barely* hold three 12 ga shells (see picture), then another larger loop that fits a mags for my CZ455. There is ample room for spent shells, or loose unfired ones, but because there are only three loops, you will have a hard time keeping your spent hulls separate from unfired ones (unless you put spent shells in the left side pocket, which does not have any loops).The upper pockets are a lot smaller, and sized for a par of light gloves, granola bars, etc. Behind these pockets is a "slot" where you stuff the excess straps - this slot is a perfect fit for my iPhone 7 inside a LifePruf case (but I have to be careful if I'm doing anything but walking on flat ground to make sure it doesn't slide out).** The PALS webbing on the side is the main reason I got this vest. I wanted the versatility of swapping items in my load-out depending on what I'm doing and how far I'm going. For example, if I want to carry a pistol, I can attach a holster and it rides reasonably well (and is a lot more secure/comfortable than when I attach it to the belt strap of my day pack). If I am doing more of a scouting trip with a lot of time spent glassing, I will put binos in the back pocket and just carry a 20 oz water bottle in a carrier  Gonex Tactical Military MOLLE Water Bottle Pouch ACU Camo Cons:**Not a great long-range upland vest alternative. I think this vest was originally designed for a bowhunter - someone who doesn't need to carry ammo - just a few calls and some snacks. When using this as an upland game vest, the lack of shotgun shell loops is a serious limitation. But I suppose for other center-fire big game hunting, three cartridge slots ought to be plenty, even if you're using a single-shot rifle. It all depends on your intended usage scenario.**Getting it adjusted properly. It can be a little confusing to adjust - there are a lot of straps, and having another person helping you get it set up is recommended so that everything is adjusted evenly.**Limited storage. Pockets don't hold much (but this is why its light and comfortable). A typical load-out for me is a handful of 12 ga shells in the lower right pocket, a bag of snacks in the lower left pocket (I am addicted to sunflower seeds), a pair of light gloves in the upper left pocket, and a call or granola bars I the upper right pocket. I use the PALs webbing to attach an FRS radio and fixed blade knife. Sometimes I attach a pistol to the PALs on the other side, other times I attach a water bottle holder (depends on whether I want to use the small back pocket for a water bag or to keep something else).With the pocket on the back you basically have to make a choice - carry a hydration pack and then maybe one other item like a rain shell, OR you can use it for a pair of binos and a few loose items. There isn't enough room for both. If I plan to carry game, I'll also use the PALS water bottle carrier and then stuff the game into the backpack - it will hold a couple of dressed cottontails, a single dressed jack rabbit, or a half dozen birds before I have to return to the truck (or sling them over my shoulder in a pillow case).All in all, I REALLY like this vest, but the usage scenario is relatively narrow - short range, "light and fast" type hunting where I'm not worrying about carrying things like first aid kits, meals, etc. Its my go-to for run-and-gun type rabbit or quail hunting where we are covering a lot of ground in short bursts, then returning to the truck to resupply, drop off game, and change spots.

While I'm not a hunter or a shooter, I do like hiking. When I hike I want to take along water, snacks, maps, my phone, and some items to protect me against insect bites, treat sun exposure, and to treat any minor injuries that may happen. I can put that all into my backpack but to be blunt, after about an hour, the pack feels hot on my back and restricting particularly if we want to do a harder trail.I am a large busted woman so I took two photos of me in this vest to show you how expansive it is. The first is of the vest as it came to me, the second almost adjusted to the right size, it was a bit too large and it still was not expanded to its full size. I'll add a third photo to show you the velcro strapping system that is part of the expansion. I'm not a huge fan of velcro because of my long hair but outside I wear it in a ponytail or braids so it isn't a problem then. The expanded sides are mostly open so that allows more airflow which means I wore this without overheating longer.The pockets are good for most items I want but still not ideal for the 32oz water I like to take along. In the back pocket that tends to push against my back and it didn't fit perfectly well in the front pockets. There are open straps on the sides but that didn't work too well with a water bottle plus that let it hang down where it interfered with my legs and hips.Overall I was pleased by this vest and it makes me look forward to trying to convince my hubby to go hiking again and again.

My favorite feature of this vest is the way it evenly distributes weight through all the different pockets and clips it contains. My second favorite feature is the way this vest manages to be adjustable for different sizes without sacrificing comfort. I can wear this vest over a lot of layers or over merely one, and my husband and I can share it back and forth simply by resizing the straps. The vest is always a little looser on me as the straps only tighten down so far, but I can still get a reasonable fit. There aren't many things he and I can both wear! Since we can both wear this one, it means we can hike and hunt with less stuff.To clean this vest, I put it in a mesh bag, wash it on warm, and hang dry. Looks brand new even though it's been pretty muddy so I have washed it often.I highly recommend this vest for anyone who'd like an alternative to a backpack.