CondorElite MHV-001 Mesh Hydration Vest Olive DRAB

Great vest, especially for the price. I converted mine to a backpacking rig by attaching a belt pack and a lot of pouches. Wore it for a 12-mile hike last month, with a total load of about 20lbs. It was very comfortable; it breathes enough that I didn't overheat, even with temps in the 80s. I've loaded it to 30 lbs. for a couple of shorter hikes. The straps and Velcro tabs allow a really wide range of adjustment in both width and length. I should mention that I'm tall (6'3"), and I wear it at the shortest length. So it might be too long for shorter people, if you want to use it with an attached belt. It has mesh pockets inside in front, and a big hydration-bladder pouch on the back, which I use for carrying a poncho or tarp, folded flat. It seems very rugged and well-built; no problems so far.

I was a bit concerned when ordering a vest as many reviews were saying they were too small. Most reviews about this particular vest said it was too big. I'm 5'10" tall and weight about 235lbs. This vest fits right because you can adjust the straps. The load bearing is great, as I now don't have things hanging around my waist pulling my pants down. I also enjoy how it is quick on and off. Plenty of mollie attachments.

Great Condor quality. Padding is great, but just didn't work for my application. When using it solo, it's perfect. But I plan to use it while wearing a backpack and the thick padding in the shoulder area, combined with the thick padding in my bag's shoulder straps make everything too bulky. Like I said, it's a great vest, just didn't work for how I want to use it.

Bought for a friend (6'0" and 330lbs). Fits perfectly with a bunch of strap space left over. He finds it very comfortable and breathable. Plenty of molle space. He does recommend finding a battle belt of some sort (he is using an old police style duty belt that another friend added an extension to). He thinks the sturdiness of the belt helps keep everything from shifting and it is much easier to put his pistol's drop leg holster on that belt, rather than having it pull on his pants.

The vest is very good quality and the workmanship seams very robust.My 3.0 Source water bladder is too tall , I will try a 2.5 or 2.0 bladder. Also there is no provision for the bladder hose to come out of the top flap?

I love it! lightweight, roomy, lots of places to put stuff only downside is it will not fit a full-size hydration bladder and there doesn't seem to be a hole for the tube to come out of but that's okay I can easily make one

I love it!!!! Better than condors other vest! Breathable, the other vest by condor is like too stiff and not as sexy. But their both good.

Great vest! Made a survival vest for hiking with pouches to hold my gear.

The concept is good but it has a couple of fatal flaws that prevent it from being useful.The drag handle…way too big and made from material that is too stiff. As a result, it sticks up like an appendage on your back and will get caught on everything. No way to fasten it down flat until it’s needed. Major oversight!Then there’s the hook and loop attachment points on the shoulders. The aggressive side is facing your clothes, so when you wear it, your clothes are destroyed. Again, a major oversight.Finally, the overall sloppiness of the stitching. It s not the worst I’ve seen but is a bit worse than usual for Condor. This, combined with the other flaws means that it’s being returned.