Description Designed for maximum carrying capacity, this great-looking vest will most likely hold every fly box you own. It's lightweight, highly water-resistant and features padded shoulders and a comfortable ri...
Review Abstract “Good looking,” “durable” and “lightweight,” consumers love the Simms Guide Vest. The “breathable,” “fast drying” material provides owners with a “comfortable” feel for a long day of activity. This “roomy” vest has numerous pockets to allow plentiful storage and simple organization of tools and gear.
Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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30 days a year
, from Aromas, CA
Price Paid:
$150.00
at Ernies Casting Pond
Body of Water: Meced River
Favorite City: Yosemite
Favorite State: Ca
Favorite Country: USA
Summary: Great vest and they are proud of it at 150. Filson strap vest my only other choice, the Simms was the only XXL that fit well. 2 years of use and no problems.
Strengths: Great fabric and design, Ernie had to sell me this vest, could not be better, thanks Ernie, he is always right. D rings are in the right place, comes with zingers, this vest will handle any style.
Weaknesses: none noted
Customer Service: not needed
Similar Products Used: Columbia
Review Date January 4, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
, from Lusby MD
Price Paid:
$150.00
at Angler's Lie
Body of Water: Gunpowder River
Favorite City: Monkton
Favorite State: MD
Favorite Country: USA
Summary: This is a great vest for someone who carries quite a few fly boxes. Additionally, I've found the weight distribution to be far superior to any other vest that I've worn, so much so that I'm noticeably less tired at the end of a long day. The water resistance is excellent.
Strengths: Water resistant; plenty of roomy pockets; concealed zingers; very comfortable shoulder yoke.
Weaknesses: None that I've discovered.
Customer Service: N/A--so far.
Similar Products Used: Caddis
Review Date August 11, 2000
Overall Rating 2 of 5
Value Rating 3 of 5
Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Eureka, CA
Summary: On the whole I like the vest. On those occasions when I really need, or think I need, to carry a lot of gear, the vest comes through. I am however disappointed in the quality of workmanship demonstrated by a bad seam.
Strengths: Many roomy pockets. Maybe too many; the vest holds so much it encourages me to carry more than is necessary.
Weaknesses: Color is too light. I think now you can get it in a green or olive, but when I bought mine it only came in an off-white. The collar while padded somehow cuts into my shoulders even with a light load. One of the large fly box pocket seams came unstitched with less than a full season of use.
Customer Service: I e-mailed them about the pocket and never received a response. Perhaps they never received the e-mail, but it doesn't make me happy none-the-less. The fact that the pocket came unstitched on a vest costing this much with about 15 days of use is simply not right. You expect that on a $20 vest maybe, but not on one costing major bucks and from a company with a reputation like Simms.
Similar Products Used: Columbia, Caddis
Review Date March 18, 2000
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Jerry(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
Summary: I tried the Adventure Hardware Steelheader and thought it was too bulky when loaded. I bought the Simms and there is no comparison in construction and function.
Strengths: Construction and fabric is superb. Does not seem too bulky when loaded. Plenty of storage for anyone!
Weaknesses: None.You expect the best from Simms and they deliver.
Customer Service: Simms stands behind their products.
Similar Products Used: Orvis, Adventure Hardware
Review Date March 18, 2000
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Bill Ferguson(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
Body of Water: Deschutes river --
Favorite City: The Dalles
Favorite State: Oregon
Favorite Country: USA
Summary: It wears so nice-carrys all I need for a day on the River chaseing Red-sides, Roomy but not to roomy-Very Breathable-Strong material-Strong secure pocketts-I would not recomend this for a float tube vest-You could overload it-but this is the perfect vest for those long hikes-I recomend this vest for all those wader types. I dont have any complaints about this vest at all-I have had so many cheapo type vests before-It is nise to have something as great as quality as The Guides Vest
Strengths: Its all I need for a vest and then some Packs a lot of food also
Weaknesses: None-This is one tough vest
Customer Service: wonderfull-The vest was given to me.it was to small for the previous owner-called service and talked to cheryl-she told me which vest I had and model it was-
Similar Products Used: cheap k-mart brand type vests
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