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The Premium Gear Mindset Hunters drop a thousand bucks on waders to stay dry. We’ll burn through a box of shells chasing a limit we might not even hit. We layer up like we’re heading into a war zone — not because it looks good, but because the right gear matters when you’re up before daylight and staying ‘til the job’s done. But somehow, the dog — the one partner that never quits, never complains, and covers more ground than any of us — gets handed a vest that barely fits and barely works. That makes no sense. Our dogs are the most valuable piece of gear we bring. We feed them, train them, and haul them across the country. And when it’s game time, they’re the first ones in the water or the thickest cover — doing the hard part. So why aren’t we giving them gear that’s built to the same standard? It’s time we start. And that starts with three simple things: fit, function, and simplicity . FIT IS NON-NEGOTIABLE Fit is the foundation of performance. Ill-fitting gear wrecks your focus, efficiency, and — for your dog — can mean the difference between a great hunt and an injury. The Old Problem — and the False Fix For decades, mass-produced vests have ignored the reality that hunting dogs aren’t all built the same. Athletic Labs, rangy GSPs, compact Spaniels — all crammed into the same generic cut. The result? Hunters trimming neoprene with scissors, cutting arm holes, or modifying the neck and groin just to make a vest usable. Poor fit means shifting, sagging, chafing, and sometimes raw skin after only a day or two. Frustrated with neoprene, many hunters turned to “adjustable” multi-panel vests. On paper, they seemed like the solution — finally delivering a better fit. In practice, they’re a puzzle of  awkward flaps, Velcro, and rigid panels that take forever to assemble. Bulky and stiff as a board, they restrict the very movement a retriever needs to swim, climb, and push through cover — turning a vest that fits into one that still holds the dog back. ReKoile Outdoors Sure Fit Waterfowl Dog Vest Built to Hunt, Made to Fit, and Trusted to Protect The ReKoile Fix: Six Breed-Specific Sizes + One-Piece Adjustability The ReKoile Outdoors Sure Fit Waterfowl Dog Vest  eliminates sizing frustration with six breed-specific sizes and an adjustable one-piece design. Each size is built from hundreds of real hunting dog measurements, delivering a snug, breed-appropriate fit right out of the box. As one customer put it: “This is the first vest I haven’t had to cut up to make it work. It fits her like it was made for her — because it basically was.” Ember-Lab-50lbs, June-Boykin-27lbs FUNCTION — LETTING YOUR DOG DO WHAT THEY WERE BORN TO DO A premium vest should never get in your dog’s way. Movement, protection, and comfort all start with fit, but function is where the hunt is won. Flexibility Without Restriction A good waterfowl vest should move like it’s a part of the dog — stretching, bending, and flexing with every stride through the marsh, every launch off the bank, and every powerful kick in the water. Out in the blind, you can’t afford a vest that catches on cattails, rides up on a retrieve, or binds when your dog twists in the decoys. The right gear lets them explode out of the water, push through thick cover, and settle back into a sit without a single hitch in their movement. That’s what function really means — a vest that protects without becoming a burden, that keeps them warm without holding them back, and that’s so natural they forget it’s even there. When the shot’s called and it’s time to send your dog, they should be free to do exactly what they were bred for: work the hunt at full throttle. THE DETAILS THAT SET REKOILE APART When we designed this vest, we listened to the problems hunters face and built features that fix them for good: Tuckable Low-Profile Handle  – Grab when you need it, tuck it away when you don’t, so it won’t snag in heavy cover Waterproof GPS Pocket  – Peace of mind for when your retriever disappears after a cripple. Streamlined Seams and Closure Points  – Reduce snag hazards in timber, marsh grass, or fence lines Covered Edges  – Every exposed neoprene edge is wrapped to prevent chafing and extend comfort through long hunts. Hunters report their dogs finishing long hunts noticeably more comfortable, with no hot spots, no rubbed fur, and no loss of range of motion. REAL PROTECTION, REAL RESULTS Out here, protection isn’t just about comfort — it can mean the difference between a safe retrieve and a life-threatening emergency. Hunters have seen poorly designed vests snag on submerged hazards or leave a dog exposed to freezing water. The right vest changes the outcome. Field Proven Stories: (Click to read) “Ember vs. the Ice” - Emily - North Carolina Last winter, Ember — a 50-pound fox red Lab — was hunting a frozen pond with her owners in Canada. From the bank, the ice looked solid. But one wrong step and she crashed through the freeing ice, unable to pull herself out. Water strips heat from a body 26 times faster than air , and hypothermia in a retriever can set in within minutes. Ember’s owners bolted for the boat, fighting through what felt like an eternity. In reality, she was in the water for 5–10 minutes — still long enough to take a dog’s life. Her ReKoile vest made the difference. The insulation slowed heat loss. The buoyancy kept her head above water. By the time they pulled her out, she was cold, but alive — and back to action the next day. "Shug vs. the Current" - James - Arkansas In the flooded timber of Arkansas, after a heavy rain, Shug — a yellow Lab — was hunting a creek bend. A bird sailed across the current, and she swam out for the retrieve. On the way back, a submerged tree limb slipped through the armhole of her poorly fitting vest. The current pushed hard, the branch pulled her under, and every second she fought was a second she burned precious energy just to stay afloat. Somehow, Shug worked herself free and swam back to the blind — bird still in her mouth — to finish the hunt. It was a close call that could have been avoided with a vest built to be snug to the dog and eliminate dangerous gaps and openings. “Perfect Fit, Life-Saving Protection” - Brandon -South Carolina “My ReKoile dog vest has already saved me on a huge vet bill! My dog got hung up on something and it punctured halfway through the vest without injuring him. The fit is unmatched, my male American Lab’s weight fluctuates, and a large ReKoile fits through all those changes. I wasn’t a vest guy until I saw firsthand the importance of one, not just for protection but also warmth on cold mornings. Thanks ReKoile for keeping my dog comfortable and safe doing what we love.” Because when a vest is built right, it’s more than gear — it’s a lifeline. SIMPLICITY — PREMIUM GEAR MAKES HARD THINGS EASY At 4AM, with an excited dog spinning at your feet, fumbling with zippers or straps is the last thing you need. The ReKoile one-piece adjustable neoprene design dials in a perfect fit fast — no trimming, no rethreading, no drama. Your dog’s weight fluctuates over a season? No problem. This vest adjusts cleanly from the first hunt to the last, delivering a snug, high-performance fit every time. CLOSING THOUGHTS — BUILT FOR THEM, HELD TO YOUR STANDARD We demand a lot from our gear — the right fit, flawless function under pressure, and the kind of simplicity that doesn’t waste a second. We expect it to protect us, perform without excuses, and last season after season. Our dogs deserve nothing less. They work in the cold, the mud, the ice, and the thickest cover — pushing through conditions most people would quit in. They do it for the love of the hunt and for us. The least we can do is give them the protection, comfort, and freedom to keep doing what they were born to do. Because out there, they’re not just a dog. They’re your partner. And they deserve the best you can give. Built to Hunt, Made to Fit, and Trusted to Protect.