Optifade Muddy Ambush - Elevated II Camo with Quick Release Buckles, One Size (MUD-MSH500) Review

I hate to give Muddy a bad review as every other product I've bought from them has been top notch but this harness had a lot of potential to but he was a major let down. "One Size" is one size and unless you are 6ft 4250lbs tall this harness will not fit you. Also, this is advertised as an Ambush Harness, it didn't have padded waist straps like the picture or the one I currently use. Aside from the pattern, which was top notch, this harness is a huge throwback for Muddy and Sitka.

The strap is located on the back of the harness and goes just below the right kidney area. When you're in a tree or climber it just digs in and becomes SUPER uncomfortable, like George Castanz's lower back wallet. Not one I'd buy again, but it's lightweight, easy to use, has a cool binocular feature, and mimics the Tikka camouflage pattern. Also, the spandex pouch that holds the leash/tethers, once worn out, just falls out when hiking in the woods so you just have to forego the damn thing. This

I really wanted to like this harness because all the money I've put into Sitka gear is in the raised II pattern. But for a guy who built industrial scaffolding to pay for his education, that line is almost a safety hazard. There is not enough space on this harness to adjust (the back is not adjustable). I'm 5'6" and have about 8" of sag at the top of my shoulders when this thing is fully on. You're almost better off risking a 15-foot fall than falling with a harness that has that much slack (if