Muddy Outdoors (model 50130 Safeguard Adult Large)

Website - gomuddy.com
Ratings Poor Needs Improve Good Excellent
Ease of use
x
Attachment to the tree
x
Ability to stop the fall
Not Performed
Comfort while hanging
x
Flexibility with clothing
x
Compactness & Weight
x

No Interference with shot

x
 
Features Yes No

Silent buckles

x

Adjustable straps

x

Over clothing

x

Under clothing

x

Quiet harness cloth material

x

Strap or Rope Pouch

x

Pressure relief strap   x
Instructional DVD x  
Pockets and Pouches   x

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Conclusion - This vest has promise. It is lightweight, can be used both under or over your clothing, and looks like just the ticket for warm weather hunts. But there are some serious design flaws in my opinion. First, I was not able to adjust the sternum strap small enough for my comfort level. But most importantly, the straps that support most of your weight between your thighs and butt are very thin and I was not comfortable doing the treestand fall test after doing a controlled descent test. I had immediate pain, both in the groin and butt area but also on my shoulders during test 2. These straps are just too thin and the buckles far too small for my liking. If they beef up the straps and buckles I'd be happy to review it again. As is, I don't recommend this vest.