Q5 RIMFIRE
- Description of vest
- Base Price $156.
- Vest reviewed $284
- 8X6 Shell pockets-$22 each
- Day Pack- $50
- Water Bottle holder $17 each
- Weight 2lbs8oz
- Solid Exterior & Mesh Interior Back. Ideal for shorter hunts with minimal equipment – it is ideal for open country, but is also very workable in tight, thick country.
- Game Bag overview and Specs and features (15”L x 6”W x 8”D)
- Bird Bag/Game Bag is an open air easy access compartment that measures 15”L x 6”W x 8”D. The Bird Bag is constructed in a manor to stay open and truly allows for easy access.
- There are two additional water bottle pockets on the interior of the bird bag, one on each end. This allows four water bottles to be carried in designated spots.
- There are two pockets one on each side of the Bird Bag. Each pocket has a zipper in the front.
- The bird bag has a zipper pocket for extra storage on the back of it. 12”L x 6”W x 2.25”D.
- Shell pocket Specs and features (2x6x8 or optional 2x6x10)
- Two removable shell bags with a zipper on top and a Velcro closing flap. The pouches have a small zipper pocket in the front. The shell bags are approximately 6” wide x 8” long. Note: a box of shells in the box will fit in the pouch.
- Two water bottle holders that will hold a standard diameter bicycling water bottle approximately 20 oz
- Shoulder Harness Specs and features
- The shoulder straps are Fully padded and adjustable. There are shoulder attachment points for accessories like an electronics pouch and a hydration hose clip.
- The shoulder straps have a sternum strap that is also adjustable.
- Waist Belt Overview
- Nylon belt with multiple attachment options is also fully padded.
- The adjustable hip belt is a true weight bearing padded waist belt.
- The front of the belt has two D-ring style tethering points. Great for tying off electronics or a multitool, objects used often.
- Available sizes and options
- Colors: Orange/Tan, Tan, All orange
- Sizes: Up to 36”, 36”-43”, 43” and Up
- Woman’s Vest with Narrower padded neck and shoulder straps for support and comfort
- Pros
- Made in the USA
- Great weight distribution. The shoulder straps with H type attachment to the Bird Bag and the padded hip belt.
- Good air flow. The vest has multiple options to increase air flow, for example, remove the water bladder and or remove the day pack. This allows for a full mesh back and heat distribution.
- Size. The “Rimfire” vest is smaller and more compact than its big brother the “Centerfire”, but still has plenty of storage plus small enough to move through thick cover with less restrictions. Great size.
- Lots of storage space.
- Cons
- Bottle holder is a pouch that collapse when trying to reinsert the water bottle. This is a hassle when holding a shot gun trying to return the water bottle to its holder
- No Molle System
- Velcro
- Needs some updating
- Value: Worth Every Penny!
- Upland Arizona Score: 8.0