I used it for the season and I like it but there's pro's and con's to everything. Not being hydration bladder compatible is the biggest flaw of the vest, for me. I still rigged it up so I could use a bladder but it's a big thumbs down for me. The other downside is the magnets on the striker compartments. I haven't lost any, but they can get jarred loose and I could see it being a problem for someone who uses pot calls more than I do.
Outside of that, I like everything else about it a whole heckuva lot. Really comfortable for long hunts with a lot of walking.
I have an Alps GS as my other vest. I think they will see equal time just because I like both vests. The Gunslinger is laid out better and particularly the box call pocket is better than the one on the GS, but the lack of a pocket for the hydro bladder is like low-key so annoying to me. Feels like a stupid problem.
Anyway, Ol Tom Gunslinger is a thumbs up from me.
