Hunter Orange and Backpack

[Rucker61]

#1025. My MIL is a seamstress and I don't think it would be cost effective to make something similar. Cheap shipping, too.

 

[airlocksniffer]

Just placed an order. I was going to make one but for $9, well worth it considering time and materials.

 

[husky390]

Orange Aglow makes a product called a Safety Panel which exactly addresses the problem of a pack covering your vest. The panel is 115" square of blaze orange and has velcro on all four corners so it's easy to attach to your backpack (or antlers, or skull plate, or saddle, etc..).

Disclaimer: I am the founder of Orange Aglow.

Just when you think you have a novel idea.....
I am really glad my sewing machine crapped out on me when I was trying to attach the nylon webbing to my prototype panel last year. . I wish I had known about you guys, it would have saved me $75 on a sewing machine plus materials LOL.

 

[whuppinstick]

Just when you think you have a novel idea.....
I am really glad my sewing machine crapped out on me when I was trying to attach the nylon webbing to my prototype panel last year. . I wish I had known about you guys, it would have saved me $75 on a sewing machine plus materials LOL.

Ha! A year ago I was still in prototype stage, but you could have invested that $75 with me and it'd be worth millions now!!

Thanks for all the orders guys - they're going to the post office shortly!

 

[Poser]

Orange Aglow makes a product called a Safety Panel which exactly addresses the problem of a pack covering your vest. The panel is 115" square of blaze orange and has velcro on all four corners so it's easy to attach to your backpack (or antlers, or skull plate, or saddle, etc..).

Disclaimer: I am the founder of Orange Aglow.

I'll try out one of these as well. Since the vest is mesh, I guess it won't work for CO, but might grab one anyway for hunting elsewhere.

 

[COlineman78]

I'll try out one of these as well. Since the vest is mesh, I guess it won't work for CO, but might grab one anyway for hunting elsewhere.

Mesh is legal but "discouraged" in CO. Only camo orange is illegal.

 

[Poser]

Mesh is legal but "discouraged" in CO. Only camo orange is illegal.

Good to know. Mesh vests are far superior.

 

[whuppinstick]

Good to know. Mesh vests are far superior.

Yes, this vest is legal in Colorado. The mesh is a pretty tight weave, so it doesn't compromise the amount of orange visible. When I was doing my square inch calculations I couldn't even pick up the white fabric behind the mesh at 6' away. I think when they were discouraging mesh, they were referring to looser weaves, maybe like those 80's basketball jerseys?. Plus the Orange Aglow vests have plenty of extra coverage beyond the minimum - the Small vest, which will fit kids and women, has over 600 square inches. The medium has 700 square inches and it only goes up from there.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Don't leave for the Post Office yet, I just ordered mine !! Order #1028, fast and easy.

 

[Poser]

Yes, this vest is legal in Colorado. The mesh is a pretty tight weave, so it doesn't compromise the amount of orange visible. When I was doing my square inch calculations I couldn't even pick up the white fabric behind the mesh at 6' away. I think when they were discouraging mesh, they were referring to looser weaves, maybe like those 80's basketball jerseys?. Plus the Orange Aglow vests have plenty of extra coverage beyond the minimum - the Small vest, which will fit kids and women, has over 600 square inches. The medium has 700 square inches and it only goes up from there.

Cool, man. I'll be placing a order this week. These seem like great products of which there is a need for. The mass market vests are too heavy and/or excessively overpriced.

For sizing, should we just order the size that we wear in a shirt or jacket?

 

[dotman]

Yup don't leave yet my order is 1029

You should consider getting a sponsorship here

 

[whuppinstick]

Cool, man. I'll be placing a order this week. These seem like great products of which there is a need for. The mass market vests are too heavy and/or excessively overpriced.

For sizing, should we just order the size that we wear in a shirt or jacket?

Yes, for vests order whatever size you normally wear. With that said, I am generally a Large with most products, but with Sitka/Kuiu jackets I need an XL. I would order a Large vest, however.

And don't worry guys, I go to the Post Office every day! I have a stack of padded envelopes already sitting next to me for tomorrow.

Poser, great idea! I got in touch with Robby about sponsorship recently and I'm trying to figure out which package is best for me. It's a challenging time for the business, having many thousands of dollars of vests and panels sitting on my floor and very little left in the bank account for marketing. It's a chicken-and-egg thing!

 

[Poser]

Order 1032#
I've been plugging these vests to my hunting buddies. The major manufacturers have all dropped the ball in this department.

 

[whuppinstick]

Order 1032#
I've been plugging these vests to my hunting buddies. The major manufacturers have all dropped the ball in this department.

Thank you, Poser, I really appreciate it. The biggest reason I created this vest is because the options on the market are so awful. They're either cotton things from Wal-mart or $50 heavy-duty-full-of-pockets vests from Cabela's. And anything light is disposable and doesn't fit. I think this vest is perfect for serious hunters who would rather spend their money on their hunting clothing and have a vest they don't even know is there.

 

[Biggs300]

I use a really cheap nylon hunting vest that I paid less than $5 for. I run the shoulder straps through the arm holes and attach the waist strap around the mid section of the pack. It has worked well and also helps to shed moisture.

 

[IaTrent]

Order #1045 for 2 of them. I should have asked for free shipping since I originated this thread. @whuppinstick congrats on finding that niche everyone was looking for.

 

[airlocksniffer]

Got mine last weekend. For 9 bucks I'm pretty happy with it. I wish it were a little longer (only covers about 2/3 of my SG Solo) and was hoping it was made in the USA rather than China. I'll probably pack it around even during archery as it's super light. May find it useful for flagging a carcass, etc.

 

[IaTrent]

Got mine yesterday. Wow that was fast. Works perfect and exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Laelkhunter]

^^ X2 ^^ Perfect !!!!!! It is a mesh, but finely woven so it looks solid.

 

[JPC]

Glad I joined this forum last night and found this tread. I was planing on making one, but for this price it's a no-brainer - just ordered a couple of the panels! I'll be passing the link on to a few friends as well.