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At the appropriate time today I had the fox vest in my cart and checkout was taking longer than it should  have and  all of a sudden my cart went empty and it said out of stock. I'm not sure there was any other way to assure purchasing the vest but I tried and now fleabay is littered with them for crazy prices, I didn't realize they were going to so many non hunter just flippers .

Yup. I wouldn't fret yet, though. They will be releasing more later. Good luck!

Good luck ....

same thing is happening with the calls now,,,,, box call around $600 and the pots are almost the same

that happened to me for a numbered vest. but then when I checked my cart it was still there and it let me buy it. I am hoping that it wasn't a software glitch, and my order says it is for a numbered vest. fingers crossed.

3:15 and change for me and numbered were "sold out".  Not a flipper here but was looking to pick up a little piece of turkey lore. Was frustrated at first but good for those that did get one. 

People selling what they do not have.

From Description:

Confirmed order - this is not in hand and will ship within 1 business day of its arrival to myself

Mossy Oak Mr. Fox Turkey Vest Numbered /1944

Item is new with all included tags and any other items included by Mossy Oak

And Another, must be the same people that have all the primers and powder.

Mr. Fox Limited Edition Turkey Vest Unnumbered W/Mr. Fox Box call   *Pre-Order*

this is a preorder and expected to ship out soon and will be shipped to u same day

I had a numbered vest in my cart at 3:15 and it glitched and said sold out. Thought I had it!

This is the coolest thing I've experienced since the launch of the Helicopter Lure and the Banjo Minnow.

3:15 it said out of stock for numbered. I text my wife and said no luck on the numbered. I refreshed the page and it said 2 numbered available. I bought one after "waiting in line" to check out. Email confirmation said I bought a numbered vest, fingers crossed!

Quote from: J-Shaped on March 13, 2023, 06:58:46 PM
This is the coolest thing I've experienced since the launch of the Helicopter Lure and the Banjo Minnow.

Ah the "banja minna system". I remember those infomercials.

Buy now and get the second kit free for a limited time only...

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Quote from: strutstopper on March 13, 2023, 07:09:55 PM
3:15 it said out of stock for numbered. I text my wife and said no luck on the numbered. I refreshed the page and it said 2 numbered available. I bought one after "waiting in line" to check out. Email confirmation said I bought a numbered vest, fingers crossed!

Similar situation with me but I think you were more fortunate as soon as 315 struck the numbered were gone

I refreshed at 3:15 and didn't have the option for a numbered. I had to wait in line to pay as well but did manage to get an unnumbered one though. 


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Quote from: strutstopper on March 13, 2023, 07:09:55 PM
3:15 it said out of stock for numbered. I text my wife and said no luck on the numbered. I refreshed the page and it said 2 numbered available. I bought one after "waiting in line" to check out. Email confirmation said I bought a numbered vest, fingers crossed!

Glad you were able to get one. I was checking out with one of those two numbered ones. Waited it line but it never let my payment go through. Refreshed my page and it said sold out. Now I know where that vest went lol

You should be good since it took your payment. It wouldn't take mine

Congrats


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Yep, they should have included a set of Ginsu knives to skin the turkey with after you carry it in the vest. Back in the day you could order Ginsu knives COD off the TV commercial and pay the ups driver when they were delivered. Times have changed.

Quote from: deadbuck on March 13, 2023, 08:30:37 PM
Yep, they should have included a set of Ginsu knives to skin the turkey with after you carry it in the vest. Back in the day you could order Ginsu knives COD off the TV commercial and pay the ups driver when they were delivered. Times have changed.

They'd saw through that lead pipe then slice a tomato with no effort whatsoever. Such good times. Wish we could go back.  ;D

I'd like to have one of these vests but too rich for my blood.
And..... "Is this still Law Boy? <"))))><"

I saw one on Facebook for sale this morning for $1,000.00. He was trying to word it an be all cool like he didn't buy it just to flip it.  If that's what you're doing just own it and say you bought it to resale.  It was a cringey post and he was taking a good bit of heat over it.  Not judging just reporting what I've seen.

Honestly, and I haven't seen anyone talking about this,  but just from a vest standpoint is it any good?  I only talked to one guy that looked at it at the show and he said he thought it sucked. Looked cheap.  That may be totally wrong. Idk. If it was a $150-$200 dollar vest from nomad or ol tom would it be dominating the market right now. How good is it?


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Quote from: J-Shaped on March 13, 2023, 06:58:46 PM
This is the coolest thing I've experienced since the launch of the Helicopter Lure and the Banjo Minnow.

Difference is the banjo minnow actually caught fish.

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Quote from: J-Shaped on March 13, 2023, 06:58:46 PM
This is the coolest thing I've experienced since the launch of the Helicopter Lure and the Banjo Minnow.

Difference is the banjo minnow actually caught fish.

:TooFunny:


The vest comes with a salt shaker, when you sprinkle it on a turkey tail ya can catch em!
:funnyturkey:

Quote from: Bedge7767 on March 14, 2023, 12:49:23 PM

Quote from: J-Shaped on March 13, 2023, 06:58:46 PM
This is the coolest thing I've experienced since the launch of the Helicopter Lure and the Banjo Minnow.

Difference is the banjo minnow actually caught fish.

LOL, I'll never know. Never bought either, but sadly did try the Dancin' Eel  ;D

Quote from: aclawrence on March 14, 2023, 12:41:21 PM

Honestly, and I haven't seen anyone talking about this,  but just from a vest standpoint is it any good?  I only talked to one guy that looked at it at the show and he said he thought it sucked. Looked cheap.  That may be totally wrong. Idk. If it was a $150-$200 dollar vest from nomad or ol tom would it be dominating the market right now. How good is it?


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I saw a review on another forum from a guy that also has a Dixon vest. His initial thoughts were that he wished the straps were longer or adjustable because it sat kind of high, the cushion only had buckles, not magnets, and that it was very rigid feeling, likely due to all the leather that would break in over time. I've also seen reviews stating it is heavy and likely would be pretty hot. It looks pretty similar to a Dixon, so I could see that for sure. Not my reviews, just stating what I've read.

There are over 40 on eBay as I type this, lol. Wonder how many were purchased by the same old dudes at my local Walmart who spent every morning meeting at the sporting goods counter to buy their allotted 2 boxes of .22 ammo to add to their stash they never shoot, but are saving "just in case" they ever take "junior" to the range. Even funnier how many are from sellers with no eBay history or feedback.

Oh well, their prerogative, not mine. Strange times.

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I saw a review on another forum from a guy that also has a Dixon vest. His initial thoughts were that he wished the straps were longer or adjustable because it sat kind of high, the cushion only had buckles, not magnets, and that it was very rigid feeling, likely due to all the leather that would break in over time. I've also seen reviews stating it is heavy and likely would be pretty hot. It looks pretty similar to a Dixon, so I could see that for sure. Not my reviews, just stating what I've read.


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I would think OSFM would be hard to work for everyone and there are those that hate the dixon vest about call holders being too hot etc so I could see them objecting to this vest since its similar.  Its never affected me in any way and love the dixon vest. But good point you bring up about how it actually is.  I assumed like the Dixon the fabric would be "jean like" as the dixon and strong. maybe its more like a nomad and HATE to hear no magnets on the seat.  That actually might deter me from buying one.

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Quote from: aclawrence on March 14, 2023, 12:41:21 PM

Honestly, and I haven't seen anyone talking about this,  but just from a vest standpoint is it any good?  I only talked to one guy that looked at it at the show and he said he thought it sucked. Looked cheap.  That may be totally wrong. Idk. If it was a $150-$200 dollar vest from nomad or ol tom would it be dominating the market right now. How good is it?


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I saw a review on another forum from a guy that also has a Dixon vest. His initial thoughts were that he wished the straps were longer or adjustable because it sat kind of high, the cushion only had buckles, not magnets, and that it was very rigid feeling, likely due to all the leather that would break in over time. I've also seen reviews stating it is heavy and likely would be pretty hot. It looks pretty similar to a Dixon, so I could see that for sure. Not my reviews, just stating what I've read.

There are over 40 on eBay as I type this, lol. Wonder how many were purchased by the same old dudes at my local Walmart who spent every morning meeting at the sporting goods counter to buy their allotted 2 boxes of .22 ammo to add to their stash they never shoot, but are saving "just in case" they ever take "junior" to the range. Even funnier how many are from sellers with no eBay history or feedback.

Oh well, their prerogative, not mine. Strange times.

I think it is a very well mapped out vest. I actually enjoy that it sits a little high. I will day I was disappointed when I opened it that it didn't have magnets because to me it seems the Dixon vest had the best magnet system I've seen. The grand slam is decent but not great. It is minorly stiff due to all the leather but I fully expect that to change after a few hunts. I will say I mentioned in the other thread the biggest downfall I see is how thick the material is like the Dixon and it will be hot. I don't see myself wearing it much after the first three weeks of the season. On the plus side I think that will make it last a lifetime to pass down which was half the reason for purchase.

Quote from: aclawrence on March 14, 2023, 12:41:21 PM
I saw one on Facebook for sale this morning for $1,000.00. He was trying to word it an be all cool like he didn't buy it just to flip it.  If that's what you're doing just own it and say you bought it to resale.  It was a cringey post and he was taking a good bit of heat over it.  Not judging just reporting what I've seen.

Honestly, and I haven't seen anyone talking about this,  but just from a vest standpoint is it any good?  I only talked to one guy that looked at it at the show and he said he thought it sucked. Looked cheap.  That may be totally wrong. Idk. If it was a $150-$200 dollar vest from nomad or ol tom would it be dominating the market right now. How good is it?

From someone who has held both in hand and now owns a Fox, they are definitely similar to the Dixon vest in layout which is a pretty solid layout for a vest. But it's basically a heavier duty version of the same vest, and with that comes an even heavier weight. People that complained about the Dixon's being too warm and weighing too much, they would hate a Fox vest for sure. In my opinion, there's nothing about it that's cheap in feel or appearance though, and certainly not in price. It's a quality product, even if it was manufactured overseas.

The Ol' Tom Gunslinger's that are basically a Dixon/Limbhanger vest in design are one of the top in the market right now and my go to hunting vest at the moment. Same layout as the Dixon/Fox with the Claw type straps of the Dixon, but much lighter and fabric that breathes better.

I will love it if it adds warmth.   I was sitting in 8" of snow last year during MD's first week.  And a few years before that I shot a gobbler in 3" snow that came down the first day.   


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Quote from: J-Shaped on March 14, 2023, 03:13:42 PM

Quote from: aclawrence on March 14, 2023, 12:41:21 PM

Honestly, and I haven't seen anyone talking about this,  but just from a vest standpoint is it any good?  I only talked to one guy that looked at it at the show and he said he thought it sucked. Looked cheap.  That may be totally wrong. Idk. If it was a $150-$200 dollar vest from nomad or ol tom would it be dominating the market right now. How good is it?


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I saw a review on another forum from a guy that also has a Dixon vest. His initial thoughts were that he wished the straps were longer or adjustable because it sat kind of high, the cushion only had buckles, not magnets, and that it was very rigid feeling, likely due to all the leather that would break in over time. I've also seen reviews stating it is heavy and likely would be pretty hot. It looks pretty similar to a Dixon, so I could see that for sure. Not my reviews, just stating what I've read.

There are over 40 on eBay as I type this, lol. Wonder how many were purchased by the same old dudes at my local Walmart who spent every morning meeting at the sporting goods counter to buy their allotted 2 boxes of .22 ammo to add to their stash they never shoot, but are saving "just in case" they ever take "junior" to the range. Even funnier how many are from sellers with no eBay history or feedback.

Oh well, their prerogative, not mine. Strange times.

Sounds like my review from GON.

I'll update as I wear it hunting. My son will be wearing his this weekend, but I'm gonna wear my dixon for now. I'll wear the fox when my turn on the trigger comes, which will be a couple weeks.

No magnets on the seat, what the heck.  Mine is getting modified if that is true

I had a Dixon vest that I regretfully sold years ago, before you needed to get a home equity loan to buy one.. I watched a video review of the Fox vest, and it is made from the same materials, very heavy duty stuff. I hunt in the North East where most of our mornings start out near freezing the first few weeks, so these vest are good. I could see why Southern hunters might get hot in these vests, Fox and Dixon. What I will say is it was the best quality workmanship and materials on any vest I've had. Would have liked to replace it with a Fox, just didn't get the opportunity...

Quote from: vt35mag on March 15, 2023, 07:28:15 AM
No magnets on the seat, what the heck.  Mine is getting modified if that is true

It's definitely true. They stuck with the Mossy Oak "suspension strap" design to allow the pad to ride on your hip for quick maneuvers rather than the magnets in the back. I'm not sure why, other than maybe a corner to cut on cost but no other aspects were done in a cost cutting matter, so that doesn't make much sense. I think it was just an oversight in the design phases that potentially got forgot about. Overall this is a very quality product, even with magnets it wouldn't be "perfect" for everyone.

Quote from: Tom007 on March 15, 2023, 07:39:40 AM
I had a Dixon vest that I regretfully sold years ago, before you needed to get a home equity loan to buy one.. I watched a video review of the Fox vest, and it is made from the same materials, very heavy duty stuff. I hunt in the North East where most of our mornings start out near freezing the first few weeks, so these vest are good. I could see why Southern hunters might get hot in these vests, Fox and Dixon. What I will say is it was the best quality workmanship and materials on any vest I've had. Would have liked to replace it with a Fox, just didn't get the opportunity...

Here soon there will be a pre-sale for one final production run of the unnumbered vests. These vests won't be ready by this season, but should be delivered before next spring. It's a long wait, but anyone that wants one is allowed the opportunity to own one.

This vest is a little heavier than the Dixon even, it should be a winner for cold weather hunters still wanting to use a vest for sure.

Anyone know what this strap on the inside of the vest is for?

And inside of one of the pockets was a stretchy strap with a buckle? Anyone know what that is too?


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Quote from: mozart_hunter on March 15, 2023, 08:09:59 AM
Anyone know what this strap on the inside of the vest is for?

And inside of one of the pockets was a stretchy strap with a buckle? Anyone know what that is too?


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I've seen a few people say it's to strap the vest to your belt when you are crawling. I rarely do much crawling anymore, but when I did, I'd ditch the vest.

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Quote from: vt35mag on March 15, 2023, 07:28:15 AM
No magnets on the seat, what the heck.  Mine is getting modified if that is true

It's definitely true. They stuck with the Mossy Oak "suspension strap" design to allow the pad to ride on your hip for quick maneuvers rather than the magnets in the back. I'm not sure why, other than maybe a corner to cut on cost but no other aspects were done in a cost cutting matter, so that doesn't make much sense. I think it was just an oversight in the design phases that potentially got forgot about. Overall this is a very quality product, even with magnets it wouldn't be "perfect" for everyone.

Thanks much for the info....appreciate it......good luck with your new push-pin by the way...

Quote from: mozart_hunter on March 15, 2023, 08:09:59 AM
Anyone know what this strap on the inside of the vest is for?

And inside of one of the pockets was a stretchy strap with a buckle? Anyone know what that is too?

The strap in your picture is indeed the belt loop strap like Dupree said. If I was crawling, I too would just ditch the vest.

The elastic strap is the "suspension strap" I mentioned above. It can be hooked from the pad buckle around your side to the front of the vest and it makes the pad ride on your hip. The thought in this is for quick maneuvers, but I'd just as soon let the seat hang on a quick tree change.

I don't usually put a turkey in my vest but I imagine that strap would help with that too.

For those that have them, what are your thoughts on running a bladder with the tube? On my Limbhanger, it had an elastic band on each shoulder strap i could run my tube under.


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Quote from: mozart_hunter on March 15, 2023, 08:09:59 AM
Anyone know what this strap on the inside of the vest is for?

And inside of one of the pockets was a stretchy strap with a buckle? Anyone know what that is too?


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That's the ripcord for the optional parachute version. For an extra $450, this is available.  It is very useful for when a gobbler sounds off in a deep mountain holler and you're on the top. Simply, jump in on him. DEATH FROM ABOVE!! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230316/6a79b7932a08acb57a8e32cd03000f32.jpg)

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For the guys that were able to get one online, has anybody got a notification that their vest has shipped? 


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Quote from: KYFrid on March 17, 2023, 08:22:17 AM
For the guys that were able to get one online, has anybody got a notification that their vest has shipped? 

I have not gotten a shipping notification yet. I imagine they will be backed up on shipping for a lithe while.


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Quote from: KYFrid on March 17, 2023, 08:22:17 AM
For the guys that were able to get one online, has anybody got a notification that their vest has shipped? 

I received my order confirmation but no shipping notification so far.  I hope it ships within the next couple of  weeks, I plan on hunting mine.
     
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Quote from: KYFrid on March 17, 2023, 08:22:17 AM
For the guys that were able to get one online, has anybody got a notification that their vest has shipped? 


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No, not yet.

The Mossy Oak fulfillment charge hit my CC yesterday, waiting on notification of shipment.

Quote from: KYFrid on March 17, 2023, 08:22:17 AM
For the guys that were able to get one online, has anybody got a notification that their vest has shipped? 


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I got the email 2 hours ago that my vest(numbered) has shipped.

I haven't yet.   Does anybody know how many were not numbered?


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Pretty sure that it was less than the numbered ones on the first run. I was thinking the run was 34 or 3600 vests minus the 1944 numbered

Everyone needs to be patient with Mossy Oak, they were overwhelmed with the number of people who attended the Event at W P Mississippi. Their employees pretty much worked around the clock that weekend... I'm sure they are doing all they can do this week with the online sales etc...

Quote from: Greg Massey on March 17, 2023, 02:20:25 PM
Everyone needs to be patient with Mossy Oak, they were overwhelmed with the number of people who attended the Event at W P Mississippi. Their employees pretty much worked around the clock that weekend... I'm sure they are doing all they can do this week with the online sales etc...

Absolutely.

Just got shipping email!


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I've been under a rock. Just looked em up on ebay. All I can say is WOW!! Are they made in the USA?

Quote from: timberjack86 on March 19, 2023, 08:30:04 AM
I've been under a rock. Just looked em up on ebay. All I can say is WOW!! Are they made in the USA?

Nope. Overseas.

I wondered why i wasnt getting any emails about shipping. So I checked my order status and it turns out they canceled my confirmed order for a numbered vest. I guess their software couldn't keep the inventory straight. I am still waiting to hear back if/how they can make it right. Wonder how many others are in the same boat...

Wonder about the eBay sales that said confirmed order and show bids placed will end up?

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Quote from: Upfold99 on March 20, 2023, 08:06:28 PM
Wonder about the eBay sales that said confirmed order and show bids placed will end up?

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I really dont care either way, but I don't know why eBay doesn't yank those listings, since they are selling something that they don't physically have.

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Mossy Oak was pulling the sale of these people trying to sell them before they had even received them on Ebay ...

Mine is to be delivered tomorrow!   Can't wait to pack her up.


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Miy order still shows confirmed but no shipping movement yet. That stinks that some are getting canceled. Hopefully mine doesn't as I have no intention of ever selling it.  It's not looking too promising though.


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Quote from: KYFrid on March 20, 2023, 08:28:52 PM
Miy order still shows confirmed but no shipping movement yet. That stinks that some are getting canceled. Hopefully mine doesn't as I have no intention of ever selling it.  It's not looking too promising though.


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Same here. I plan to hunt mine with no intention of selling it. I have my order confirmation for a unumbered vest with no shipping notification. I emailed their customer service this afternoon asking about the status. We will see what happens.

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Quote from: KYFrid on March 20, 2023, 08:28:52 PM
Miy order still shows confirmed but no shipping movement yet. That stinks that some are getting canceled. Hopefully mine doesn't as I have no intention of ever selling it.  It's not looking too promising though.


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Same here. I plan to hunt mine with no intention of selling it. I have my order confirmation for a unumbered vest with no shipping notification. I emailed their customer service this afternoon asking about the status. We will see what happens.

Ok good deal. Did they take the funds out of your account?  They took mine out on the 15th so hopefully that's a sign and they are just that backed up.


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Quote from: Greg Massey on March 20, 2023, 08:25:08 PM
Mossy Oak was pulling the sale of these to people trying to sell them before they had even received them on Ebay ...

Serves them right.

I have a shipping update to receive my numbered vest today.


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Mine was delivered yesterday.

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Quote from: KYFrid on March 20, 2023, 08:28:52 PM
Miy order still shows confirmed but no shipping movement yet. That stinks that some are getting canceled. Hopefully mine doesn't as I have no intention of ever selling it.  It's not looking too promising though.


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Same here. I plan to hunt mine with no intention of selling it. I have my order confirmation for a unumbered vest with no shipping notification. I emailed their customer service this afternoon asking about the status. We will see what happens.

Ok good deal. Did they take the funds out of your account?  They took mine out on the 15th so hopefully that's a sign and they are just that backed up.

They took the funds out of my account March 14.
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Got my vest today, I like it.   I think they pretty much nailed it.   I would of made the sleeves for strikers just a bit wider.   I also wish they would of put the two locator pockets on inside and made a bigger single pocket there for a compact set of bins.   I would of done away with the conditioner pocket and made a second pot pocket. Lastly, the no magnet for the seat sux but I got her all loaded up and ready for the dance.   Just need it to get here. 


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I got my unnumbered today.  For the quality of fabric used with waterproof pockets, I don't think the weight is bad, nor will run too hot for where I hunt. Most of the time I am starting the morning with a long john top and sweatshirt, at least. I'm 6'-1" and run 200-210 pounds depending on the time of year and it fits me perfectly. Rides at the right height. Magnetic seat would have been nice but the buckles aren't difficult to get at like some vests. Wish the striker pockets were a touch longer and wider. Corn cob striker would be tough or a no go. Otherwise I really like the vest alot. Hand down to your kid quality, and think MO did a great job.

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