ALPS Super Elite 4.0 Vest Fit?

[BDeal]

I'm looking at buying this vest and am curious about the sizing. I am typically an XL (6'1 230 lb)  so I'm planning on getting this in XL/XXL but I recently bought (and returned) a Primos Gobbler 2 in Xl/XXL as it was huge. Does anyone know if the ALPS vest fits a little on the smaller or larger end?

Thank You!

[Crghss]

I'm 6' 240, all my shirts are XXL. Originally bought the XL/XXL. It was huge, especially around the belly. I returned the vest and got the next smaller size, M/L. It fit well except around the arms it was tight around shoulder/armpits.

With COVID shutting down the gym and a little use it fits fine now. I use to lift some heavy weights but those days are over. I was hunting in 30 degree weather this year and had layers of clothes on. The sizing around the shoulders didn't bother me this year.

One thing I didn't care for. The box call pocket is on top of the pots call pockets. This hinders access a little. Alway wished that they switched these around with box call on the bottom. I constantly switch pots I'm using as I roam around, YMMV. I thought I saw a newer Alps vest with this configuration.

Overall I love the vest as I carry a lot of calls. There is plenty of room in this vest.

[BDeal]

TTT

[Pluffmud]

Im smaller frame. I tried on a lot of popular brand in M/L sized vests. They all ran a little too big for me. I finally tried on the alps 4.0 elite and the fit eas more my size. That to say, I think they may run a little smaller than other vests.

[Sanders153]

Im smaller frame. I tried on a lot of popular brand in M/L sized vests. They all ran a little too big for me. I finally tried on the alps 4.0 elite and the fit eas more my size. That to say, I think they may run a little smaller than other vests.

I got the same impression with mine

[WV Flopper]

 I have this vest, at your size I don't think you'll need the XL. Tag on the inside of mine says XL, only XL. Have worn mine for 3 seasons I think. Around 80 trips to the woods, if it survives next year I will be surprised. It is heavy, it is hot. But, I think well built, even though I only have 80 trips in it.

I HATE the box call on top. All other pockets I am cool with, love the interior pockets. All 3 things I dislike about it I mentioned. Would/will buy again if available.

[BDeal]

It seems like the feedback in reading the reviews about this vest is pretty inconsistent in regard to the sizing. Any additional comments are welcome!! Otherwise I guess I will just need to guess on size and order one.

Thank You!

[Sanders153]

The sides of the arm holes hang out a good ways as well. I'm 5'9 / 185 lbs and have to cinch mine down all the way. I think you would be alright with the M/L sizing, I would try that first

[BDeal]

The sides of the arm holes hang out a good ways as well. I'm 5'9 / 185 lbs and have to cinch mine down all the way. I think you would be alright with the M/L sizing, I would try that first

Thanks for the info. It just seems odd that a M/L would fit when I have always worn XL or XXL.

[BDeal]

Well I ordered the M/L and it is tiny. It is way too tight in the arms and shoulders with just a T-shirt on. I sent it back in exchange for the XL/XXL. I'm hoping that one is not too small as well as it seems like a nice vest.