Tactical vests that are already thought out
I understand the need for a Molle vest and there is nothing more versatile than a vest designed for just about anything that can be attached to it, but sometimes you just need a tactical vest that isn’t going to break the bank and isn’t going to make you have to wonder how many magazine pouches, what configuration ect you are going to need when the answer is pretty much what the basics are. If you want a tactical vest, you either want a sidearm holster on it or you don’t. You most likely need magazines for an M4 or M16 variant and possible storage for pistol magazines. The Woolrich Elite tactical vests are made of a cotton canvas material which makes them very comfortable to wear but won’t make you feel like you are wearing a parachute.
The 4 pockets out the outside of this vest can hold up to 2 30rd M16 magazines. If you are using GI magazines it will fit easily, holding 2 for a total of 8 magazines of something like Pmags will work, but it will be tight. Behind the 30rd magazine pockets are inner pockets that can hold single stack or double stack mags. I use my Woolrich Elite vests for range bags as well as for tactical purposes. It’s real easy and smart to keep your shooting glasses, ear plugs, tactical gloves and targets, batteries inside the vest. That way when you need to go, just throw it on and you’re all set. I have personally loaded my vest up and none of the stitching has torn. I will say that a fully loaded vest will be a little uncomfortable if you need to be in the seated position. The 30rd magazines will start to get in the way. It would be nice to see another tactical vest from Woolrich that sat a little higher on the chest.