As a professional gun dog trainer and professional upland guide that hunts 5 out of 7 days from Sept through March.
I find the WW Vest to be very well made, very rugged and very functional.
I needed a vest that would hold up day in and day out that wouldn’t snag or tear in some of the harshest terrain. I came upon the WW vest about 3 or 4 years ago and is my GO TO vest everytime.
When I do get the rare chance to hunt myself, the one thing I absolutely love about this vest is the deep pockets, SHELLS ACTUALLY STAY IN THE POCKETS when I bend over to pick up a bird or tie my boot laces. I love that! Many, many vests out there have this problem with shells falling out and is very frustrating, especially if you have a couple inches of snow on the ground.
Not only is the vest made very well and rugged, another big bonus of this company, is the fact that Bob the owner of the company offers unparalleld customer service.
Thanks Bob…I feel very fortunate to have come upon this product.

April 7, 2013 at 9:51 am

Just got my Ballistic Upland Vest. The quality is outstanding. Can’t wait for next October to try it out. Thanks WingWorks!

March 7, 2013 at 9:56 am

Glad finally someone made a strap vest for chukar hunters. This thing is roomy, and carries a ton of water/birds, without any feeling of weight. The location of the hip pockets and the size is about as close to perfect as it can get. Pulled a 14 mile hunt this last saturday, and never felt like I had a pack on.

One thing may needing some attention is that the hip pockets do not protect from much of the elements even when closed. Luckily, the pockets are deep, so keys, wallet and other importants will not fall out (also help they dont sit in front, the pockets).

Would recommend this to anyone that uplands hunts, especially if you are putting in some up/down rimrock miles.

January 14, 2013 at 2:25 pm

This vest is HANDS DOWN, the best vest you will ever buy. Nothing better. Made by a bird hunter for bird hunters..

November 21, 2012 at 11:00 am

I received my ballistic vest this week and put it to the test this week. This vest simply puts all others to shame. The quality is way beyond second to none but the most striking thing is how comfortable it is. I had it fully loaded with both water bottles, a box of shells, a limit if huns (8), a gps, astro controller, tritronics controller and it was like i was carrying nothing. When i got back to the truck and took it off i couldn’t believe how heavy it was. I was also struck by how big a difference it made having the shell pockets off to the side instead if in the front, banging into your thighs with every step. Every other vest is a joke by comparison. To anyone out there who’s contemplating this vest, just order it, you won’t be dissapointed. Very few products will so dramatically increase your enjoyment on a hunt-this one will. This vest is worth twice what it costs.

October 21, 2012 at 10:48 am

Every chance I get I share the merits of your vests and I have noticed I am not the only one. I see a lot of positive buzz in publications and with various retailers about your products as well.
My 6 year dog was injured so I am training a 4 month old GWP. I forgot how much work it is. Hope to have him doing a little hunting by November.
Hope all is well and you have a great hunting season. Great to see Wingworks doing so well.

September 22, 2012 at 12:49 pm

I purchased a vest for my son Jim for his birthday, so nice that I had to get one for myself!!!
Awesome quality, awesome customer service! Can’t wait to hit the woods in a few weeks, thank you very much for an enjoyable purchase.

Tom and Jim Liddicoat
Waunakee WI and Eau Claire WI

August 20, 2012 at 12:42 pm

Cuando mi amigo Enrique Taboada me recomendó un chaleco WINGWORKS, para la caza en las Islas Canarias, donde la ortografía del terreno es tan abrupta, y tan exigente, y todo esto con altas temperaturas, ya que en las islas, cazamos en pleno verano, nunca llegué a imaginar que mi cuerpo iba a estar rodeado por el ROLLS ROYCE de los chalecos de caza, es resistente, con capacidad de carga, compensado, elimina el calor con rapidez,fácil alcance de los depósitos de los cartuchos, para la recarga del arma y aunque no es precisamente ligero, no se siente que lo llevas puesto, por eso quiero felicitar al fabricante por hacer este tipo de prendas para la caza, que hacen que el cazador pueda disfrutar de todas la comodidades yo nunca he visto nada tan bueno y especial, gracias muchas gracias, por fabricar esta maravilla!!

Translated to English:
When my friend recommended me Enrique Taboada WINGWORKS vest for hunting in the Canary Islands, where the spelling of the terrain is so steep and demanding, and all with high temperatures, as in the islands, hunt in midsummer, I never imagined that my body would be surrounded by the ROLLS ROYCE of hunting vests, resistant, load bearing, offset, removes heat quickly, within easy reach of the deposits of the cartridges to recharge weapon and although not exactly lightweight, do not feel you’re wearing it, so I want to congratulate the manufacturer to do this type of clothing for hunting, making the hunter can enjoy all the comforts I have never seen anything as good and special thank you thank you very much for making this wonder!

JOSÉ BENITO GARCÍA

GARCIAS ENGLISH POINTER KENNELS

ISLAS CANARIAS/ ESPAÑA

July 31, 2012 at 3:39 pm

Last year was my first season hunting with my new “WingWorks” upland hunting vest, and I was very pleased. The vest seems sturdy and very well made. The shoulder straps and waist belt are very adjustable, enabling one to carry most of the weight of the vest and water on your hips – as opposed to your back and shoulders. There are two features of this vest that I really appreciate
1. The game bag portion of the vest is roomy enough to carry a limit of pheasant anywhere but in Mexico. The best feature of the bag is the way it rests open when being worn due to the rigid side panels inside the bag. This makes it very easy to place birds in the bag without taking the vest off or contorting yourself into a pretzel.
2. The pockets of this vest are deep and easily accessible. You can cover the pockets with a flap when you are climbing/crawling or are in inclement weather. When not needed, the flaps Velcro to the inside of the pocket for quicker access to shells. This really is a great design.
I would say that the only drawback I seem to have with the vest is the lack of an integrated H2O bladder. Two 32 oz. water bottles are included with the vest. I purchased an additional 54 oz. bottle for a mere $8.00. I seem to go through water quite a bit faster with bottles than I do with a bladder system. Ideally for my purposes I would like to have the 32 oz. bottles on the outside of the vest with an integrated H20 bladder internally.
Overall I am extremely pleased with this vest and would enthusiastically recommend them to any-one interested in a highly functional upland vest. I can’t wait to get the game bag a bit bloodier!

July 13, 2012 at 9:00 pm

The custom fit of this vest is awesome. I’ve never had a vest fit this well, keeps the weight where it doesn’t hurt. Looking forward to hunting with my Red Tail with this vest. I know that the weight of jack rabbits won’t hurt like it can with the other popular vests I have used. Thank you Bob and Pete!

February 1, 2012 at 9:17 pm

I waited until the season was over before I decided to make a comment. Quail and chukker hunting in California was better than it’s been in 10 years, so I gave it a true test. The results were everything I’d hoped for and more. In the past my wife had made my vest based on all my recommedations but your vest truly out did anything I could come up with. I gave it a true test and recommend it to anyone who hunts hard.

February 1, 2012 at 8:46 pm

This is the ideal vest that I have been looking for and hoping someone would design for many seasons.It is so much better than any of the other vests I’ve owned. Since I received this vest in late November I’ve used it several times a week hunting Idaho pheasant and chukar. This vest gives me a custom fit with balanced comfort. I love the functional design that allows me to carry ample water for me and my dogs. The game bag is easy to reach and shells don’t fall out of the strategically located pockets. Long hard hunts chasing chukar or wild roosters no longer ends with the old strain on overweighted shoulders and back. I totally appreciate this vest…it really adds to the joy of the hunt!

January 12, 2012 at 12:30 pm

I have had this vest for several years now,Im not sure how long. I tried to buy the vest your first year some production problems did not allow the vest to get on the market. I bought it the next year. I have hunted hard with it every year and still love it. This year in SD I had my first issue. One of the suspender stap buckle broke. The amount of time I have worn it from SD, IA, WI, MN and IL bird hunting. THis vest is incredible. I cannot beleive the weight it carries and I dont feel it.
BUY ONE! You wont regret it.

November 10, 2011 at 8:44 pm

I wanted to let you know that I have been out hunting (and that’s a loose term as quail numbers are way down again this year) enough times with your vest to say it’s the best I’ve ever used in terms of fit, function and carrying a load. I have dropped some dollars on other “premium” vests and they don’t compare to yours.

November 3, 2011 at 9:13 pm

Ordered a vest two weeks ago and received it within a week and what a difference from the vest I was using previous. Couldn’t even tell I was wearing it! I’ve owned three Buck’s Bags’ over the years and the Wingworks Vest is tops. Thanks to everyone at Wingworks and especially Bob! I am recommending them to everyone!

Brad

October 31, 2011 at 12:46 pm

I studied every upland bulletin board and internet site for a vest. I talked to people all over the country and this vest kept popping up as the top vest every where. What was interesting was who was saying it. It was the old hard core hunters that hate change. It was the guys that spend 60 days plus in the field that were going wow. It was guides, it was western hunters, it was guys that ran more then one dog.

Where you see this vest is out west hours from any where. You will see it in post with dead birds in and around in it in pictures because the hunters that know how to find birds and put them in the bag will be unloading those birds out of this vest. It’s a quality vest made for hunters that go to the effort of finding and killing wild birds in tough country.

Check this hunter’s blog out about it.

http://www.abirdhuntersthoughts.com/2011/02/hunting-vest-initial-evaluation-of.html

August 15, 2011 at 9:20 pm

I will never buy another one again….I will not have to this vest is the greatest…I bought one last year, and this vest is indestructible. You can believe the weight you can carry in it and it feels as if the vest is empty. Custer service is awesome they returned every phone message I left…Heck they even give you there cell phone number out for you to reach them…Thanks again for a great product

July 31, 2011 at 4:41 pm

Simply put after 1 hunting season…the best vest your hard earned money can buy! HANDS DOWN!!

May 10, 2011 at 8:59 pm

Received my Blaze Ballistic Vest yesterday, and I am overwhelmed with the fine workmanship. It is clear that I will probably wear out before the vest does! While it will be a while before it gets used for actual hunting, I’ll use it training starting this afternoon. Thanks
for making such a fine product.

April 27, 2011 at 6:20 am

Loving my Wing Works vest! I hunt a lot here in Alaska during my 9 month long upland season,and I cover a lot of tuff miles and often in tuff weather. The WW vest is the finest vest I’ve ever worn! It does everything a vest can possibly do, and it’s very comfortable to wear. The only thing that might be better is to have someone else carry all my stuff.

Thanks!

Jim McCann
Outdoor Writer
Fairbanks,Alaska

April 5, 2011 at 10:19 pm

I just wanted to let you guys know I love your vest. I have gone through my share of vests while bird hunting over the past 15 years. This is the most comfortable and practical vest I’ve ever worn. I usually hunt out west a couple of times a year and really put in the hours in the field. It’s not uncommon to hunt for four days in a row and hunt for 6 to 8 hours each day. This vest really takes the load off..Thanks

March 27, 2011 at 4:23 pm

Hey guys , yall make a great upland vest for hunters and a perfect vest for guides. It carries alot of birds and plenty oh water with great back support and no slippage. I recommend it to all my customers. Thanks for making my job easier on my dogs and my back.

January 27, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Look I would like to say thanks my father was very happy and i mean happy when he opened his box on x-mas morn thanks for getting there in time . So now I am saving up for my vest this product hands down is the best.

January 3, 2011 at 8:29 am

Wow, just received my vest a few days ago. Great, fast service! It fit like a glove right out of the box. First day hunting was a nice balmy fall day. Next day saw snow and the vest was easy to adjust for my parka. This vest is awesome. Wished I had bought one sooner. The workmanship is exquisite. I especially liked how the pockets were packed with paper so that access is readily easy.

November 17, 2010 at 10:17 pm

Every once in a while you come across the perfect design, and this is it. I own four strap vests now, and am happy to say this will be my last. I just wore it for seven straight days of big walking with a full load and have no pain or soreness in my shoulders or back at all. It’s amazing.

Great customer service. Great quality. Great design. Made in the USA. What’s not to like?

If you are a serious bird hunter, this is your vest. It feels heavy and has many nooks and crannys, but it carries like a dream and it seems like everything has a place and fits like a glove.

Don’t worry. Buy one. You won’t regret it.

November 14, 2010 at 8:23 pm

I purchased my vest a month ago, and its the best money i ever spent. Customer service is great. In fact i think i spoke with the owner. I wore it in south dakota last month. At one time i was caring five birds, water, shells, extra coat, and several other little things. it might look small but packs a big punch. I always wore a front load vest not anymore. Great job.

November 11, 2010 at 9:19 am

I received my vest last week. Only took a couple of days for delivery. Fit great. Looks great. Functions perfectly. If you are looking for strap vest, look no further. I have to carry water for my dogs and myself and was not fatigued after dragging around nearly a gallon for the dogs and myself. Buy the vest! No I don’t work for WingWork. email me if you have questions…tjh@thelawteam.net

November 3, 2010 at 10:32 am

What a fantastic vest and the best part, it’s made in the USA!!! Keep up the great work guys, from customer service to just talking to you about the product before you buy, they are GREAT!!!! ONE VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER, I’ll be back!!! JLH
Billings,MT.

October 18, 2010 at 8:17 am