"So, I ordered them from Tactical Wholesalers on the 15th and they were delivered on the 19th. Not bad.
What surprised and delighted me is that they came packed in their own stuff sack. That'll make storage a lot easier when I'm not using them. I got the Large size (11L) in black. I really like the setup of these as well.
Once out of the stuff sack, it takes a moment to figure out how to get them on, but it's not that great a mental stretch. It also took a moment to figure out the adjustments on it to get it to fit right. Again not a mental stretch, but not instantly intuitive. The adjustments are done both at the shoulder straps and the waist strap. The straps slide easily when you pull on the adjustment tabs and the shoulder pads can be moved back and forth to position them in just the right spot. Fit was great once adjusted. They do indeed fit right around your ribs and I loaded them up with some odd sized items and I didn't notice the pockets getting in my way as I moved around.
What was also pleasantly surprising is that, inside the main pockets (both of them), there are mesh/net pockets for organization/storage which are located against the inside of the pocket. Although they seem like they'll hold a lot, you aren't going to be able to get really weighty items in them.
Also note that the shoulder pads are quite thin, and with more weight you're going to get more discomfort. There are also two outside pockets, however these are smallish in size and the zipper isn't that long, so you're limited in what you can put inside them both in terms of size of the item and shape as well. Think thinnish items like a point-n-shoot camera, Suunto compass, maps, etc.
You also can't fit any type of water bottle in the outside pockets due to the short length of the zipper. The main pockets however zipper along the entire length of pocket from the bottom of the pack to the upper end next to you. The zippers slide easily, and can be operated with one hand. The straps also slide easily in the flip-glide setup which holds them in place well too.
I'm overall very pleased with this purchase and am positive it will make a great replacement for the combat vest I've been using for this purpose. If you're considering them, don't hesitate to get them."
"I ordered three Rambo Style Survival Knives and they are exactly what I expected. I am satisfied with my purchase as was my nephew to whom one of the knives was given as a birthday gift. Thank you Tactical Wholesalers. We shall be making more purchases in the future. "
"worst experience I have had with a usa seller, after ordered items came in way late via ups and damaged emailed time after time and no response called and could ONLY leave messages. still no response so screw them. will never order from them again,
would suggest to everyone to read this and the bbb on them not good reviews."
"Tactical Wholesalers have very nice prices and items, I'm happy with the reseller in general but the shipping they use if horrible... I believe I paid $12 for a small pocket knife that was delivered by UPS for 11 work days. When I emailed them, the gentleman that answered my email told me the following:
"Fine with us. Again, we are a wholesaler and mainly deal with large orders. We allow you to purchase with us but really we may cut off small order customers for this reason. The carrier had the issue -- really. Google UPS holiday issues....
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Good prices, fast communication, crappy shipping and CS. I will buy from them again only as a last option "
"Fast shipping. Best price I found online. I would recomend to others to order from them and I would order from them again"
"I am very unhappy with this reseller. I placed an order on March 1, 2014 for two items almost $500. I waited a few days for the order confirmation but did not hear anything. 6 days later I emailed the reseller (because their phone number is generic recording) and got a response from Todd that simply said "we were impacted by snow. sorry....) REALLY?? 6days to place the order!!! You guys are only a middle man, the items were shipped from two different places. I wonder how long they would have waited if I didn't call? Funny how all my other orders during this time, from Amazon and E-bay didn't skip a beat. Needless to say my order was time sensitive and they didn't deliver on time. After placing the order on March 1st, I received one item on 3/12 and the other on 3/17. Sorry Todd, unfortunately you won't be getting a second chance, there are too many companies out there that get it right the first time every time. Even when it snows."
"I purchase $140.87 worth of merchandise from this seller. I never received the merchandise, and when I contacted them to check with the courier the used, they informed me that they would file a claim (2/20/14). Once again, on 2/22/2014, I was told that they started a claim. After a couple of conversations with someone named Todd, it was established that the package was mis-delivered to somebody else. One 2/27/14, I asked how long the trace would take and was told 8 days. Well, at that point the claim should have been close to an end... But apparently, when i contacted Todd on 3/3/14, i was told they were just waiting to hear back from UPS, and they would have something by 3/10/14. It is now the 11th, and i haven't received the merchandise, a refund, or any further information. Would i recommend TACTICALWHOLESALERS.COM?? At this point, that is highly unlikely. So, STAY CLEAR AWAY FROM THESE "SELLERS". I will be filing a complaint with the BBB, PayPal, and NY State Attorney generals office this friday if i don't receive a full refund by then.
UPDATE!! Accusing someone of fraud for closing out their paypal acount...CLASSIC! Refunds can still be processed with a closed account.
As of 4-11-14, Still no order and no refund. "
"I ordered my Lowrance Network hub from them on a Sunday, and it was drop shipped to my door on the next Tuesday. I can only say Wow. This store was new to me, and I did not get confirmations at first, but it turned out my email service was tagging their mail into my spam folder. Turns out they confirmed and gave tracking when it shipped. Todd even answered my inquiry on the missing order confirmation, which was not missing after all. Their price on my purchase saved me 10%, when everywhere else was at list or higher. Thanks, Tac Whse."
"Todd at tactical wholesalers went above and beyond in fixing a mistake I made on my order. I highly recomend this buisiness. Thanks again."
"This is the worst buying experience I have ever had. They charged me Shipping: $13.58 for a knife! It will take almost 2 weeks to be delivered. They claimed it is USPS' fault. I traded emails with them, and asked for a refund of their inflated shipping charge for late delivery. They refused and closed the issue. Don't deal with them. They jack up the shipping, and ship at the cheapest USPS bulk rate. If you want to buy on online, go to Amazon.com, not Tacticalwholesalers.com
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"Best price hands down. Bought a Garmin 741xs/GMR18 radar combo along with radar mount and G2 Vision software. Saved a few hundred dollars over nearest competitors price. Received the items within a few days. I'll definitely buy from Tactical Wholesalers again."
"We purchased a new Garmin Quatix from Tactical Wholesalers, and it was an excellent value. This is a great place to get fantastic deals. We'll definitely be shopping more from these folks."
"I recently purchased two Honshu kerambits. a shoulder harness version and a boot knife version. the items were received quickly and without any problems and they had the best price on the items that I had found. the only complaint I have, though satisfied with the items, the item descriptions on the web site are not accurate. the dimensions description led me to me to believe these two knives were of different sizes when in fact they are the exact same knife only with different finishes and sheathing systems. "
"Product came in as specified and worked properly right out of the box. Best price anywhere, we are very satisfied."
"I ordered a pair of Leupold Mojave 12x50 binoculars. They arrived as promised and in unopened excellent condition. Tactical Wholesalers had the best price of any dealers I could find online or in store. These binoculars are a great hidden secret with good glass for the price. I also love the center locking focus option much better than my other 2 pair which have it located on the right eyepiece. I have a pair of 10x42 Burris fullfield 2 & 15x50 Vortex Viper HD. I believe the Leupold Mojave 12x50 is the perfect compromise of the two. With my vision the 10x42 binos are best @50-400yds and the 15x50s are best from 200-1500yds. However, the 12x50s work well from 100-1000 yds making them more versatile. They are also not as difficult to hold steady as my 15x50s can be while walking or standing. I recommend the 50 objective which noticeably helps in the early am and late evening. I believe the Leupold Mojave 12x50 binos are one of the best binos for the money. I wished Zeiss Conquest (which are noticeably brighter had a 12x50 option) but it would probably be 3x the price."