Dean, I've seen that too and just figured that it was cya from a liability standpoint. I've spent some time in the rubber industry and yes absolutely, rubber degrades over time because the plasticizers leach out to the surface, but Nylon strapping and buckles just worn during the hunting season and kept out of the sun I'd sure think is a pretty long wearing item.
That HSS Pro model is one of the heavier ones with lots of pockets, but a built in USB port...really? I'm thinking that I need something a little more utilitarian.
I used HSS and Muddy - the HSS have been regulated to treestand install and removal, or deer recovery as they also have a loop at the tail bone where you can attach a drag strap and use both both hands for other tasks.
The Muddy is light, secure, and reasonably easy to manipulate in the dark. The HSS tend to be heavier, wider strapping, less flexible than the Muddy. I keep the majority of what I used carry in the HSS pockets in a very small day pack.
One thing to look for - you’re probably going to hunt through different seasons, so get a harness that you can adjust easily if you have throw in a another layer.
