The first thing I did when I brought this thing home was stick some rubber bands around some of the straps to keep the straps from hanging all over and stick some essentials in it. The small storage area in the back is perfect for a small first aid kit, a extra pair of gloves and cap, with room to spare.
I added a set of 24oz mountain bike water bottles which sit perfectly in the water bottle pockets. I am currently looking a slightly larger bottle that will fit to increase my volume for those long walks.
Once on my back, with the 48oz of water, and a box of shells split between the two front pockets the vest is very comfortable, you hardly notice it is there since almost all the weight is being supported by the hip belt and the rest is supported by a pair of nicely padded shoulder straps.
I got to go on a couple 2-3 miles walks for some roosters this past weekend and have nothing but good things to say about it. 1/2 way through one walk I scored a couple roosters and was able to load up the game bag and see how it worked loaded, much the same it works awesome!!
Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and would suggest it to anybody looking for a no-frills strap vest.
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