Re: Condor Gear.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LS6TT</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ive got a bag and a sling from them, eh, they arent bad, i can tell they arent going to hold up to heavy use so they are range use only really.
i say spend money based on your need. if its just range trips theyll be fine, if youre going hunting or doing a class or courses go with something heavy duty. </div></div>
Pretty accurate info here. My opinion is the gear is of average quality, which will easily hold up to normal use when it comes to trips to the range, touring/travel, recreational use, etc. From a design & durability standpoint, it isn't up to the level that you're going to get from CamelBak, LBT, High Speed Gear, Granite Tactical Gear, Tactical Tailor, etc. Then again, it isn't priced <span style="font-style: italic">remotely</span> in the same ballpark as similiar gear from those companies, either. Condor Tactical gear fills a product segment & price point nicely, and deserves a place on the shelf. For 90% of us who don't rely on our gear to protect our lives, then it is adequate. If I were looking for kit to fulfill law enforcement or military applications or just want the best designs & quality, then I'd look to one of the brands listed above...
I have to agree with the opinion that "brands" such as Condor, Voodoo, Fox, etc. don't innovate gear but just knock off established designs. This is correct for the most part, but not entirely. It isn't at all uncommon to find a pack that is offered among 3-4 such companies that is 98% identical to an offering from a USA based company such as LBT, except for 1-2 minor cosmetic differences. They are ripping off the hard work & design expertise of the innovators, but stopping such practices doesn't seem to be doable or desired (possibly due to legal expenses, etc.???). It isn't right but it is business in today's world, unfortunately.
In the interest of full disclosure, my business is an authorized Condor dealer & does sell their equipment. While we would prefer to unilaterally support only USA based companies, many of our customers want us to offer imported gear and Condor, Voodoo, and Fox items are frequently requested. Much of this comes from recreational customers entering this product segment, who want a certain look or style but don't want to be set back large sums of money to get it. If it works for them, great! Many of these customers, as they become involved in competitions, etc., do eventually upgrade to the USA made products as their needs & budget allow.
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