The Real McCoys
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@Joule
Thanks for the input! After I got the measurements from RMC, I knew if anything was going to fit, it was gonna have to be the 44. I don't mind a snug at all and then, like you said, it could be a stand alone for when the weather is warmer too.I was looking at some of the other color combos, but that black is so nice! It just seems to be the option that would go with everything I could throw at it.
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@Dstauffer really looks good. I especially like it with the UHF. How's the texture of the vest?
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@QuantumMechanic I actually like it best with just a UHF, but I also enjoy it over my outerware. The leather is really soft and supple.
Here's a pic of the texture:
I appreciate this detail, some leather buffer between the metal snap and interior lining:
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@Dstauffer thanks for the macro. It looks incredible, and that detailing well it's pedantic. Will you be treating the leather with anything?
Thanks!
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@QuantumMechanic I don't know what I'll do yet as far as treating it. I'm gonna have to do some research on what to do with deerskin. I will be wearing it in the winter so I'll have to take that into consideration.
@TrickHell this is a deerskin vest I picked up from RMC London. I was looking at the IH N-1 vest, but my size is sold out everywhere and in looking for my size, I came across this. I got it primarily to wear over my leather jacket in the winter months, but I am so impressed by it I can see myself wearing it quite a bit with my other gear. It's a touch larger than I'm used to in vest wear, but in order to fit over my outer wear and get the body length I needed I had to size up. But I don't think it's overly large. They had a dark brown too, but too small and plus I think the black looks better with my leather and any UHF I have. This vest is pretty unreal construction wise, and I realize that's par for the course given what I read in this thread, but it's my first RMC item so I was a little unsure of what to expect. Plus, I didn't find much info about this vest floating around the internet. The leather is super soft and supple, and the interior lining is quite substantial. The only negative I have is that there are no interior pockets, but that's just a preference thing on my end. Also, while the zipper is quite sturdy and smooth, I personally would have preferred a slightly larger one. But again, that does not inhibit the functionality, just a personal preference.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I'd be happy to answer as best I can.
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I have never treated mine in 3 years time as deerskin doesn't really require it (imho).
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@FurattoHeddo thanks for the feedback. I was just coming to a similar conclusion after reading up on deerskin. From what I read it's right up there with horsehide in terms of durability. Good to know first hand though.
How does yours fit? Mind feels just a touch loose, I think partly because after I've had it on for a bit the down flattens just a touch. Nothing that I would consider oversized, but slighted relaxed nonetheless.
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I would also describe my fit as relaxed. As it should be I guess.
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Absolutely stunning! Love those boondockers, there's definitely a hole in my collection that needs to be filled.
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Crap. Did you buy it from an AD?
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Wow, that is surprising. I'm sure they will take that back. I hope they have a replacement in the same size.
