Hunter Safety System Vest

Product Review by Teresa Patterson , PSP Field Staff

Cost
$80-$149.00

Product Features

1. The Hunter Safety System vest/harness has two deep pockets for gloves, hand warmers, etc. The velcro chest pockets are deep and provide security for that radio, compass, cell phone, etc.


2. The vest/harness can be purchased in a model that is reversible from camouflage to blaze orange. The bowhunter model is strictly camouflage with no blaze orange. The reversible model meets every state requirement for blaze orange. Even the blaze orange layer offers deep pockets which is nice.


3. Breakaway stitching in the tether provides a cushion in the event of a fall.


4. Convenient slide-bars allow for adjustment to be made for a perfect fit every time you use it, regardless of the weather and clothing worn.


5. Quick-snap leg buckles makes the HSS vest/harness easy and fast to put on.


6. Quick-snap chest and waist buckles make it an easy on/off harness, even in the dark.


7. Each model comes standard with a convenient deer drag system.


8. Vest comes in 3 convenient sizes according to height and weight. Children sizes are available in some models.

The time to think about putting on a safety harness isn't when you're in midair falling out of a treestand. The time to think about it is now, before the season starts, before you climb a tree or hang a tree stand. The entire Hunter Safety harness system is built for comfort.  All the straps weave through the inside of the vest so there's no dangling ends or tangles. Which makes it really nice. No confusion and quick set up even in the dark.

I know my previous harnesses could be a pain when they got all twisted around and tangled. The leg straps cradle the thighs in the event of a fall. The leg straps have seat belt like buckles.  The buckles are easy to handle with or without gloves on. The accordion-stitched tree tether will slow  you down and reduce the jolt if you would fall. HSS includes a deer drag strap also doubles as an emergency suspension relief strap to relieve leg pressure during an extended suspension. If you would unfortunately fall, the deer drag/suspension relief strap should be in a pocket that is easily accessible. That way you can reach it and use it to help with the tension on the legs.  A person can die from circulation being cut off in the legs. So this was an added benefit to the vest.

The “Professional Series” vest has some additional features to it like six Velcro and zipper pockets, grunt call and gear loops. The Hunter Safety System harness is not only comfortable, I found it to be quiet and very easy to set up. So comfortable in fact you may even forget that you are wearing a safety harness!

I should also mention that each vest comes with an instructional DVD on all the features and benefits of the Hunter Safety System Harness/Vest.  The DVD was very informative and interesting. It also showed various accessories and other products available from Hunter Safety Systems.  Hunter Safety Systems states that they are dedicated to saving Hunter’s lives and they clearly have put a great deal of thought and time into providing a top of the line safety system.

I would highly recommend the Hunter safety system Vest to anyone who spends a great deal of time in the woods. As the HSS saying goes, “Don’t make your next hunt your last hunt!”

Hunter Safety Systems Reversible Harness/Vest shown with The Blaze Orange side showing.