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Evaluation
Redz Comfort Pack
Redz Comfort Packs are manufactured
and distibuted by Redz Comfort Gear of Gloucester, New Jersey. Redz Packs
are designed to give the player the ability to haul as much as 900 rounds
(or more on custom packs), and do it as comfortably and with as much support
as possible. Redz Packs retail from $69.95 to $94.95.
Design/Construction:
All Redz Packs are sold in a variety of sizes--by waist measurement (small,
medium, large, extra-large). There are seven basic configurations--three
Speedy Packs--two Pro Packs, and two Big Boy Packs. All Redz Packs are
manufactured from a variety of materials--the tube holders are manufactured
from a canvas-type material that is reinforced and double and triple stitched
to a durable, pliable backing. Large velcro
closu res
are used to hold the tubes in place. The elastic backing is tapered from
around eight inches wide in the center, to just over five inches on the two
ends. The two ends of backing material are used as the closure (replacing
the old belt style' closures) device. Wearing the pack gives you the
feel of wearing a back support or weight-lifting belt--only this is more
comfortable. With the pack secured around your waist, there two elastic straps
(almost five inches wide) that can pe pulled and velcroed down for extra
support.
Design/Construction rating (4)
Performance/Versatility:
We have been using several Redz Packs for a two-month period and find them
to be the most comfortable packs we have used. The wide velcro belts and
strap supports give you the perfect fit. This is also the first pack that
we know of that comes in four waist sizes. Field testing Redz Packs we also
found that the packs do not bounce or move when you're running, crawling
etc. The closures on the tube pouches stay shut and are not very visible
from the front--your opponents view. There are no plastic buckles, closures,
or hard pieces to encourage ball breaks on the packs. In terms of versatility,
Redz Packs are available in seven configurations and three to four sizes
depending on the style you choose. This give you roughly twenty-five different
packs to choose from.
Performance/Versatility rating (4)
Price:
At $70-95 retail Redz Packs are priced equal to some of the other premium
packs and harnesses. Redz Packs are an excellent value.
Price rating (3)
Conclusion:
These are by far the most comfortable packs we have used. Redz Packs are
well made, durable, comfortable, and very useable no matter what your skill
level.
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