Post by stufitexpander on Nov 17, 2007 0:43:56 GMT -5
Well guys, I wanted a MOLLE vest, but I didn't want to spend any money at all.
The Solution: UTGs new MOLLE vest.
Ordering:
The cheapest place I found it was www.pyramydair.com for 29.99. These guys are great; I ordered a belt a long with the set up for 4.99 (your typical thick black nylon belt, nothing special). I got my stuff in just two days, and they shipped my stuff the same day I ordered it!
Anyways, opening up the box, everything was packed very well...
The Vest:
Well, of course, there are a few issues. When I was first trying to put my pouches on I discovered that the stiching was too close together in two places and I couldn't fit the straps through. Also at the end of one of the strips of MOLLE, the last little MOLLE slot thingy was sowed nearly sideways, which is fine because it still functions but its not PERFECT.
Additionally, I'm 6' and 170 pounds, so not big not small, but this vest is still a little big on me even with the vest adjusted to it's smallest size. The strap ends are pretty long when I adjust the vest all the way in but luckily utg added some elastic bands to keep the strap ends in control.
The shoulders are adjustable with velcro, a lot of velcro so I approve.
There are belt loops that have velcro and snaps to keep them from opening.
There are two large zipper pockets on the inside in each side, and a pocket on the inside of the back of the vest, which look like they could take plate, but I seriously doubt it - double stitching everywhere on the vest, but plate is heavy, right?
Overall, the vest seems quite sturdy, the materials and stitching seem quite solid, even if there are a few errors in construction.
I got it in black but you can get it in OD and ACU (I kind of wish I'd gotten OD) from pyramidair.
Conclusion:
If your not a perfectionist, and you don't want to shell out a lot of money for a vest, this is a good buy.
P.S. - If there is a review section and I missed it, I'm an idiot and I apologise
The Solution: UTGs new MOLLE vest.
Ordering:
The cheapest place I found it was www.pyramydair.com for 29.99. These guys are great; I ordered a belt a long with the set up for 4.99 (your typical thick black nylon belt, nothing special). I got my stuff in just two days, and they shipped my stuff the same day I ordered it!
Anyways, opening up the box, everything was packed very well...
The Vest:
Well, of course, there are a few issues. When I was first trying to put my pouches on I discovered that the stiching was too close together in two places and I couldn't fit the straps through. Also at the end of one of the strips of MOLLE, the last little MOLLE slot thingy was sowed nearly sideways, which is fine because it still functions but its not PERFECT.
Additionally, I'm 6' and 170 pounds, so not big not small, but this vest is still a little big on me even with the vest adjusted to it's smallest size. The strap ends are pretty long when I adjust the vest all the way in but luckily utg added some elastic bands to keep the strap ends in control.
The shoulders are adjustable with velcro, a lot of velcro so I approve.
There are belt loops that have velcro and snaps to keep them from opening.
There are two large zipper pockets on the inside in each side, and a pocket on the inside of the back of the vest, which look like they could take plate, but I seriously doubt it - double stitching everywhere on the vest, but plate is heavy, right?
Overall, the vest seems quite sturdy, the materials and stitching seem quite solid, even if there are a few errors in construction.
I got it in black but you can get it in OD and ACU (I kind of wish I'd gotten OD) from pyramidair.
Conclusion:
If your not a perfectionist, and you don't want to shell out a lot of money for a vest, this is a good buy.
P.S. - If there is a review section and I missed it, I'm an idiot and I apologise