2/16/12 If you are an International customer from out of the US and Canada please email us with a shipping address and a list of items of interest and we will send you an email invoice with shipping estimate. Our shopping cart has some limitations for Int’l purchases.
2/8/12 Ballistic Vests have sold out for the season in all sizes, but Cordura vests are still available! We sell a lot more Cordura vests than Ballistic, which we stock in a smaller inventory.
10/27/11 The ESS Crossbow is now the standard issue protection eyewear for the US Marine Corps. Check out our selection of hunting oriented Crossbow kits in ESS Shooting Eyewear.
6/17/11 ESS Eyewear’s Crossbow Series Shooting Glasses are now live on their own page. These are the best selling protective eyewear to our military, and after a season of use out hunting and skijoring we can highly recommend them. From our experience, comfort, light weight, and the no-fog feature are the most noticeable improvements over other ballistic eyewear we’ve used. Rx options also available.
5/31/11 Check out the new V-back Suspenders from Hickman’s under Upland Hunting Accessories. These are the toughest, best built we’ve ever used. You won’t replace them because they’ve worn out.
5/16/11 We’ve just added 2 Mountainsmith Cyber Pouches under Vest Accessories, handy for adding a camera, phones, etc. One is made to fit belts primarily, the other fits 2″ vertical straps and belts to 1 1/2″. The latter pouch improves on the Case Logic pouch we used to sell
4/28/11 Hunting GPS Maps has just been added to the right under Navigation. Their most popular new product is the BLM Surface Mgt style maps, BLM4GPS and PLAT4GPS on SD and microSD cards. There are many additional features from the BLM base map base, including Hunt Units and state access programs. A growing list of states include private landowners names as seen in local courthouse records.
These maps work in most Garmin GPS products with SD or microSD card slots and computer hook-ups, and many laptops and tablets. Upgrades are available regularly to stay current. There’s never been a more useful tool for hunters and fishermen to explore legal access, land ownership, illegal posting and trip planning.
WHAT’S CHANGED ON THE NEW VESTS?
- A stiffer Mil-Spec Cordura is now used throughout the vest, formerly used only in specific areas. Formerly these vests were recommended to trainers and guides.
- 1″ wider shell pockets for easier access
- Heavier 2″ straps on shoulder harnesses to bear the load
- Optional Tritronics G 2/3 transmitter mount on shell pocket
- Choice of Blaze or Tan harness with each vest purchased
WHAT SEPARATES WINGWORKS FROM OTHER UPLAND VESTS?
- Bombproof 1000 denier Cordura exterior, fully lined with 420 denier nylon packcloth, beefed up sewing where it counts.
- Modular Design: Components will continue to be interchangeable to allow users to keep up with design improvements.
- Hunter ergonomics dominate design priorities, to minimize interference with climbing, walking and shooting.
- Versatility in a variety of hunting and weather conditions; small on-the-body footprint for warm weather hunting, simple adjustments.
WANT MORE DETAILS?
- Four sizes (M, L, XL, XXL) in Khaki and Hunter Orange/Khaki
- Game Bag: Aqualon bloodproof barrier against hunter, 2 zippered accessory pockets on each side, extra water/convenience pouch inside, bringing designated water storage to 118 oz (using Ultimate Direction 54 oz bottle). Roomy rear accessory blister pouch. Rear tie-down for extra jacket or shed antlers.
- Shell Pockets: On your sides where they don’t interfere. This also works for horseback hunters and ORV riders who need side-mounted bags. Pocket flaps Velcro inside pockets for fast shell access. Each pocket will accommodate large spring water bottles and training birds for trainers in hot climates. Small stash pockets on pocket baffles for multi-tools, pistol clips, knives, etc. Strap connection through water holsters and game bag minimize flopping and hold vest together as a unit. Deep enough that you won’t lose shells, and can carry enough.
- Water Holsters: Removeable, easy access holsters hold versatile 32 oz squeeze bottles for dogs and hunters. BPA free.
- Shoulder Harness: We’ve gone to just one style, the Sternum Strap Harness for its’ quick adjust and suitability to more difficult terrain and heavy loads. It adjust in front and back to place the yoke where it needs to be regardless of size. Lightweight nylon shoulder straps don’t interfere with gun mount!
- Hip Suspension Belt: Comfortable, weight-bearing waist belt keeps load on leg and thigh muscles and stress off shoulders for more freedom of movement and less fatigue. Belt adjusts easily with 2” cam or side release buckle, and offers comfortable lower back support.
- Khaki/Blaze Vest runs about 160 square inches of Blaze Orange, about 200 inches with the Blaze Orange Harness.
