OGIO FLIGHT VEST

A+. Very good product. The weight is distributed well and equally. Seems to offer good protection. I don't wear a roost protector any longer.
It carries more than enough stuff.

+1 Excellent product. All I did was lengthen the straps so it goes over my shell armour. I prefer it this way as its cooler, I get some air circulating under the shell. I also have lap bag attached to the straps

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Steve

ogio flight vest is v.good, one of the best bits og bike gear i've bought.

They also did a flight vest for snow sports last year, see if you can check one of those out, couldnt find it on their web site.

for a sport that involves getting covered in mud and water the snow version looked better suited than the standard flight vest, though i havent seen one in the shop so might be wrong,

little note of interest for thise who are big drinkers a camel bacl 3 ltr res will fit in the flight vest.

standard flight vest

A commando take on tool storage, the Flight Vest is riddled with pockets that protect goggles, personal media devices, tons of DIY gear, hydration sleeve and even the latest MX magazine.
Features

* The ultimate utility vest for off road riders
* 70 oz.(2.0L) hydration reservoir with insulated hose
* Tool organizer
* Goggle pockets
* Back tool storage pockets
* Multifunctional pockets
* Zippered chest pocket Dual side expansion buckles
* Multiple adjustment points
* One size fits most
* Lifetime Limited* Warranty


snow vest

Ogio have designed a viable alternative to the backpack
This hydration-ready vest won't compromise your manoeuvrability and is cleverly engineered to make life on the mountain as easy and pleasurable as possible, taking a load off your mind so you can concentrate on the task in hand
With enough space to store the essential equipment needed for a day on the mountain, it combines bombproof construction with killer badboy looks
Equipped with a multitude of specifically designed storage features including a horizontal carry system for your snow board with additional lock-down straps a diagonal loading option for skis and a shovel carry system
Other features include: adjustable side compression straps for a secure fit, padded back panel to protect the spine, a quick access Velcro ski pass pocket with ID window, fleece lined goggle and audio pockets, a probe pocket, rear lumbar and central back pockets, a neoprene hydration sleeve with insulated shoulder strap hydration hose routing and a front zip closure with security strap
Constructed from heavy duty 600D weather treated fabric with reinforced stitching to help it withstand the rigors of constant use
One size fits most
Weight: 2.05 lbs / 0.93 kilos

I'ma gunna get me one.

I had the same issue with chest protector and then a camel back flopping around so found a Zac Speed all in one backpack, hydration pack, and chest protector. Here is the link: http://www.zacspeed.com/exotecSp3.shtml. While it doesn't distribute the weight in the front it does do a much better job of keeping things together so they don't flop around.

Hildy said:

I had the same issue with chest protector and then a camel back flopping around so found a Zac Speed all in one backpack, hydration pack, and chest protector. Here is the link: http://www.zacspeed.com/exotecSp3.shtml. While it doesn't distribute the weight in the front it does do a much better job of keeping things together so they don't flop around.

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Nice piece of kit, although very expensive, hard to get in the US.

I have them in stock and just started wearing the smaller one. Nicest shoulder pad unit i have used to date, they have been selling very well! They are by no means hard to get either!

Tucker Rocky distributes the Zac Speed chest protectors, so they should be easy to get from any TR dealer.

I started using one this year after seeing a bunch of the riders at the FR3 sporting them. I still wear a CP with mine. I have to agree w/ berger; the weight distribution is very nice.

Excellent write up stevo but wheres the bog roll ?

berglsmerg said:

Excellent write up stevo but wheres the bog roll ?

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The bit of rag can do double duty, and its more durable, (and reusable?)

Steve

Yes totally reusable, just turn it over and bash the sheeet out of it :lol:

I just got an Ogio fanny pack.

The flight vest looks like it would be REALLY hot. Especially w/ chest protector.

I went to a fanny pack as I didn't like all the weight on my back/shoulders. Now I just carry water on my back and tools etc... in the fanny pack.

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