Kings Camo XKG Boulder Soft Shell Vest Review: Longer Coverage Without Sleeves
At a Glance
A longer soft-shell vest worth trying when torso coverage and chest storage matter.
Construction & features
- Four-way stretch polyester shell
- Grid-fleece backing
- Two chest pockets and two hand pockets
- Extended torso coverage
+ What stands out
- Tall owner reports sufficient XL length
- Owners describe useful torso warmth
Price and availability subject to change
A vest that is warm enough can still be too short. Boulder’s useful distinction is the extra torso coverage, especially if your current hem leaves a gap when you sit or reach.
At GOHUNT, Steve F. reported enough XL length at 6 ft 3 in and useful core warmth. Another owner described warmth and water shedding in New Mexico. These are brief accounts without standardized layer or rainfall details, so they support a fit check rather than a weather rating.
Does the extra length solve your actual problem?
The manufacturer listing describes a stretch shell, grid-fleece lining and four pockets. Sit down and reach forward during a try-on: useful extra length should continue covering the waist without bunching under a belt or pack. Our vest layering guide explains why the under-shell check differs from wearing it over a hoodie.
Coverage problem
Compare the hem overlap in a seated position. The tall-owner example makes this worth investigating, but height is not a substitute for your torso length.
Storage problem
Two chest pockets are a separate reason to investigate Boulder. Decide what belongs there and whether you can reach it in the outfit you wear.
Pros & Cons Analysis
Based on the attributed sources and product documentation discussed above
Pros
- Length for a taller wearer. Steve’s XL account gives a relevant starting point for a long torso, although height alone cannot identify your size. Original reviews
- Warmth without sleeves. Both short accounts describe warmth; this supports considering the vest for core coverage while keeping arm layers unchanged.
Cons
- Rain protection remains bounded. The water-shedding report contains no duration or rainfall measurement. The official DWR claim is not proof that the entire vest replaces a rain jacket.
Let torso coverage decide
Try Boulder when coverage below the waist and chest storage solve a specific problem.If a shorter vest already fits your layers well, the available owner accounts do not justify switching for an assumed warmth or durability win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Boulder vest suit tall hunters?
One 6 ft 3 in owner found XL sufficiently long. Compare the garment with your torso and layers; that account is not a universal tall-size guarantee.
Technical Specifications
| Model | XKG Boulder Soft Shell Vest |
|---|---|
| Edition | XKG4301; older owner garments may differ |
| Intended fit / audience | Selected US catalog listing |
| Fabric composition | Stretch polyester; percentages not specified |
| Fabric density | Not verified |
| Stretch construction | Four-way |
| Insulation type | Grid fleece |
| Insulation fill weight | Not applicable: fleece backing, not a separate fill mass |
| Down fill power and test basis | Not applicable to the listed non-down insulation |
| Garment weight | 17 oz |
| Weight measurement basis | Manufacturer listed; size and measurement basis not specified |
| Size options | Not verified |
| Exact-model size chart | Not verified |
| Front closure | Not verified |
| Ventilation openings | Not verified |
| Pocket configuration | Two chest and two hand pockets |
| Game bag configuration | Not verified |
| Water-resistant treatment | DWR |
| Waterproof construction claim | Water resistance listed; whole-garment waterproofing not established |
| Seam sealing | Not verified |
