In spring 2024 I originally purchased an Alps vest similar to the Tidwe, since it was sold out. A day into my Rio hunt in Oklahoma the straps holding the seat ripped of (not from use) and I could not keep the legs extended when I rested against it due to their extension design. In addition, the Alps vest did not have enough pockets. I’m mostly a minimalist because I run and gun when needed.
However, the Tidwe had just the improvements I needed, deep pockets inside and out on both sides, a well...