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Hey guys I'm thinking ahead towards turkey season and wondered what your preferred system was for lugging around your stuff.  I've used a vest in the past. I've also taken the plunge and went all in on a Kifaru backpack I've used for backpacking and hopefully a western hunting trip in the near future. I looked at Glenda's satchels and they look really nice but where do you carry your seat, water, and turkey if you kill one. Do y'all actually carry the satchel with the strap?  I'm thinking about carrying my Kifaru frame which has a water bottle pocket on the belt. I could attach the seat to it and I could strap the satchel onto the frame also. Carrying a 20# bird for a couple miles would be a breeze with the backpack.  I'll be hunting mostly wma's this year so it will require a good bit of walking. I like the idea of the backpack for carrying extra clothes, decoys or whatever.  Do any of you carry a backpack or do you think I should stick with the regular ole turkey vest? And what about y'all satchel guys?  How do y'all like to roll in the turkey woods?  Thanks.


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I use just a small hip pack, carries everything I need to run & gun. I do carry a seat on a shoulder strap and sometimes a DSD deke or two... and my camera

Don't go anywhere without my Badlands

MK M GOBL

Ive been using this for a couple of seasons.
http://www.alpsoutdoorz.com/products/packs/hunting-packs/little-bear

Has a game bag that can clip on.  I strap my lounger on the adjustable straps.  Also has a couple of box call pouches that can clip to the front. 

Quote from: Happy on January 21, 2018, 12:03:13 AM
Vest for me. Throw it on and go hunting. Even have room for lunch and my extra water. Purses are for women,Or those who identify as such. :)

I think your being selfish calling men, women if they carry a satchel.. i'm disappointed in your response, i bought one of Glenda satchel and it's way better than most vest. It has a pocket inside for a water bottle, also for carrying your turkey all you need is a paracord turkey tote, it's like folding up a piece of small lashing. For carrying your decoys all you need is a decoy bag with a strap for your shoulder and you can put a small cushion in the decoy bag. Again Happy i'm NO women at all and i take offence you calling around 100 people who have, on this site bought Glenda satchel.. A lot of us are friends with you HAPPY so again very disappointed with your name calling.. After others read your response i sure they will tell you why they like a satchel also over a vest...i have a vest and i have not problems with people who want to wear a vest.. MY OPINION ...

Quote from: blackmagic on January 21, 2018, 01:35:29 AM
Ive been using this for a couple of seasons.
http://www.alpsoutdoorz.com/products/packs/hunting-packs/little-bear

Has a game bag that can clip on.  I strap my lounger on the adjustable straps.  Also has a couple of box call pouches that can clip to the front.

X2

https://youtu.be/stXNJegwaS0

Lol I think Happy's just giving y'all a hard time.  I actually really like the organization of the satchel I just wondered how comfortable it would be over a long period of time. I'm still interested in attaching one to my backpack. With the Paracord tote are you tossing the turkey over your shoulder and holding the Paracord in your hand?


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Quote from: MK M GOBL on January 21, 2018, 12:36:01 AM
I use just a small hip pack, carries everything I need to run & gun. I do carry a seat on a shoulder strap and sometimes a DSD deke or two... and my camera

Don't go anywhere without my Badlands

MK M GOBL

MK,  that's a neat looking camera set-up.   Tell me about your self filming set-up and in particular the tripod you are using.   Thanks


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Quote from: aclawrence on January 21, 2018, 07:42:02 AM
Lol I think Happy's just giving y'all a hard time.  I actually really like the organization of the satchel I just wondered how comfortable it would be over a long period of time. I'm still interested in attaching one to my backpack. With the Paracord tote are you tossing the turkey over your shoulder and holding the Paracord in your hand?


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It's the one were you can carry it over your shoulder...Paracord turkey tote...you can buy then for around 10 - 15 dollars ...

I'm a vest guy as well unless covering ground. Bought an ol' Tom vestless shirt for this very reason. But, push comes to shove, gimme the vest. Carries everything I need and I won't have that one single strap digging into my shoulder all day like with a satchel. Not real sure I'd want to carry a frame pack just for turkeys unless ur simply trying to get used to it for future hunts. Just my opinion tho.


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I've been a hip belt/fanny pack just because it was given to me but I've upgraded this year to the Rocker vest, can't wait to use it. I've borrowed my buddies tactical tator and love having everything right on me. For those deep in the woods hauls or when we're toting the struttter decoy I'll pack em all up in my LLbean carry all frame. It's great to keep everything contained and not flopping around. Makes hauling a bird out a piece of cake too.

Glenda, satchels have a padded shoulder strap , it doesn't dig into your shoulder..it's a great satchel....That's why we ask her to build a satchel like no one has on the market...guys if you don't have or own one of her satchels you don't have a clue how nice it is and the craftsmanship ....

Vest

Greg,
It was a joke, hence the smiley face. Man people are getting touchy these days.

Quote from: Happy on January 21, 2018, 09:16:40 AM
Greg,
It was a joke, hence the smiley face. Man people are getting touchy these days.

Well , happy i've had people texting me about what you said and they don't feel it was a joke...and what you said could affect Glenda sales.... Glenda has when way out of her way to help us turkey hunter with the satchel...maybe you shouldn't of posted...

Well my apologies if my joke offended any person. But quite Frankly i think you are giving my words way to much weight. And if someone is taking my joke as a decision on whether or not to use something well then I feel sorry for them. Let me say winchester shells are horrible and see how sales drop.

Well I think folks that use vests are weineys! :TooFunny:http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/Smileys/classic/TooFunny.gif

Quote from: Happy on January 21, 2018, 09:33:33 AM
Well my apologies if my joke offended any person. But quite Frankly i think you are giving my words way to much weight. And if someone is taking my joke as a decision on whether or not to use something well then I feel sorry for them. Let me say winchester shells are horrible and see how sales drop.

see your still making fun of us with this post... I support anyone who wants to help us turkey hunter in a good way... Do you own one of Glenda satchel ? Because if you don't you have no way of knowing if a vest is better..

I am NOT making fun of anyone. I through out a humorous and generalized statement. Obviously a few people took way more from it than was intented. I clarified that such people should NOT take it as anything but a joke and that such people should rethink things. But it I'll take that down and everyone can go back to their warm fuzzies. Really glad my family spent so much time serving in the military for the freedom of speech we all enjoy. Good day.

Quote from: Happy on January 21, 2018, 09:54:14 AM
I am NOT making fun of anyone. I through out a humorous and generalized statement. Obviously a few people took way more from it than was intented. I clarified that such people should NOT take it as anything but a joke and that such people should rethink things. But it I'll take that down and everyone can go back to their warm fuzzies. Really glad my family spent so much time serving in the military for the freedom of speech we all enjoy. Good day.

I agree with freedom of Speech, my son Just graduated this past Friday from the United States Air Force he's airman and is serving his country... Good day my friend...

Good day to you and tell you son thanks for what he does from me. I have one that I feel is a son to me currently in training in Texas. He heads to Wyoming next.

Quote from: DrDirtNap on January 21, 2018, 09:42:16 AM
Well I think folks that use vests are weineys! :TooFunny:http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/Smileys/classic/TooFunny.gif

Ha!

Just a side note, I'm a new guy here and it was obviously a joke to me which I thought was funny.  Also I think Glenda's satchels look very nice and happy's comment wouldn't sway my decision one way or another if anyone is seriously worried about that. Come on guys.  Seriously are y'all texting about that.  I think I'm still leaning toward the satchel/pack combo.  I don't think I would like carrying a turkey on a Paracord tote. I can picture looping the satchel over the top of the frame and just grabbing it off when I set up.  I think I would feel safer with the bird concealed on my back. 

Side note, do any of you carry your box in a leather holster with a dangler. My knife carries so well that way. It seems like it would work great.


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On a serious note a satchel is not for me. I like to move silently and efficiently. A strap over my shoulder with a bag on my side ain't gonna do it for me. I hate branches rubbing on stuff and straps catching limbs. I like stuff that fits close to my body and is fairly silent. My gun is almost never on my shoulder. And I often take the sling off and put it in my gamebag. Most of the new vest won't cut it because they are too bulky also. Have all these pockets sticking out off of the sides. If I ever ditch a vest then I will just put stuff in my pockets and go. But I doubt that will happen. I say match what you use to the style of hunting you do. For me a simple vest does it.

I prefer a vest. I also liked Happy's comment. I wouldn't be dissuaded from buying a great product because of a joke. And they millenials are offended by everything. Sheesh.

Hey what about if Glenda took her design and added shoulder straps to wear on your back. That might be pretty cool.  I'm also not crazy about the satchel strap but I really like the looks of her bag. I'm not saying Glenda's strap but just that style of strap in general. I tried a backpack that would sling over that way once and I just like the traditional two straps better.


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Quote from: aclawrence on January 21, 2018, 10:59:31 AM
Hey what about if Glenda took her design and added shoulder straps to wear on your back. That might be pretty cool.  I'm also not crazy about the satchel strap but I really like the looks of her bag. I'm not saying Glenda's strap but just that style of strap in general. I tried a backpack that would sling over that way once and I just like the traditional two straps better.


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And there you have it. You could put twenty  serious turkey hunters in a room and ask them to design a vest and it would be a long day. Everyone has things they like and don't like. Most is accumulated over experience and style of hunting. Heck I even modify the vest I use to suit me better. Glenda may make the best satchel out there. I have no idea and can't comment on it. I know it won't work for me so it doesn't matter. I don't carry a box call either. It's to bulky and clunky and I just don't want to pack one. Obviously they have been a very effective call but it doesn't suit my style.

I personally like pocketbooks I can carry my hair brush, my Murrow, my lipstick, my lotion, my hand sanitizer, my diapers and pacifier's, along with bandaids and foot cream for the ones who complain their vest is too heavy or there feet are hurting or there pocket book is digging in there shoulder.




BahahHah I love all y'all! Y'all make me smile and give me great things to read. Personally I wear a vest but have looked at the satchels or pocket books as y'all call em lol. I know who I am in Christ and don't worry about what folks say or think I just use what I like and others use what they like and just Praise God we can live in America and worship Jesus and stand for the national anthem and bear arms and hunt turkeys AMENNNNNN


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Amen brother. But I really hope your lipstick is camouflage lol!


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I hope Winchester lowers the price of their shells when sales drop.  :TooFunny:


I may get one of Glenda's satchels this year. Sometimes I use an ALPS vest other times l use a Rocky Mountain Coyote pack. The satchel would add another option.
Maybe l could talk her into making it in ASAT.  :jackson:

Only a vest. Never used a satchel and not really interested. This is because I woods hunt and get into some thick stuff where I even have to carry my gun because I'm fighting thorns and brush and can't keep a strap on my shoulder, and I use a claw sling lol. I just like the hands free ability of the vest. It would be impractical for me to have a shotgun sling, satchel sling, chair sling, and turkey toted. I'm sure you figure out a system but it's just not for me.

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I carry happy's face paint in my pocket book as well. Got to get him decorated for the camera..........


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My one question to the guys who carry these "fanny packs" is where is the water?  I never see a water bottle in ya'll's pics.  If you're carrying it in a Camelback, well why not a vest then?  I'm still a vest guy because I can't find anything that works better for me.

Quote from: MK M GOBL on January 21, 2018, 12:36:01 AM
I use just a small hip pack, carries everything I need to run & gun. I do carry a seat on a shoulder strap and sometimes a DSD deke or two... and my camera

Don't go anywhere without my Badlands

MK M GOBL

Either a water bottle or an additional back pack with camel back - wasn't a good system. I'm looking forward to the camelbak in my new vest this year

Quote from: aclawrence on January 21, 2018, 10:59:31 AM
Hey what about if Glenda took her design and added shoulder straps to wear on your back. That might be pretty cool.  I'm also not crazy about the satchel strap but I really like the looks of her bag. I'm not saying Glenda's strap but just that style of strap in general. I tried a backpack that would sling over that way once and I just like the traditional two straps better.


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All you have to do is message Glenda and she will work with you to build anything you want, that how nice of a person she is in helping us guys and girls...

If anyone is interested, I have one of Glenda's satchels that I'd sell. It's brand new never used. It's very well made but I'm sticking with my vest. Pm me if your interested.

Vest have a place and satchels have a place.. On those really hot days i will use the satchel ...enjoy and hunt with what you want...life is way to short...Happy and i have talk and we are good with each other...

Why carry a water bottle. Turkeys like creeks and I like creek water


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Kill 'em early and you can drink your water back at the truck


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So we have one vote for Giardia and one vote for dehydration lol. Hahaha


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Quote from: aclawrence on January 21, 2018, 05:00:03 PM
So we have one vote for Giardia and one vote for dehydration lol. Hahaha


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I have a bad habit of chasing gobbles increasingly far from the truck. I bring water lol

Vest for me all the time, EXCEPT  on rainy days !!!! I absolutely hate getting my vest soaked  !!!! On rainy days i have a Tom Teaser Guick Sack ready to go full of a bunch of old acrylic calls and a waterproof box call .
So , if its not pouring out i grab my vest loaded with custom calls , if rain is pouring i grab my satchel full of plastic !!!

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Quote from: MK M GOBL on January 21, 2018, 12:36:01 AM
I use just a small hip pack, carries everything I need to run & gun. I do carry a seat on a shoulder strap and sometimes a DSD deke or two... and my camera

Don't go anywhere without my Badlands

MK M GOBL

MK,  that's a neat looking camera set-up.   Tell me about your self filming set-up and in particular the tripod you are using.   Thanks


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I film with a Canon Vixia HF30, Rode Mic and Varizoom and a few other pieces but the tripod is a Manfrotto tripod with a fluid head. It was a "short" model with Bogen name. I could look it up but they do make similar models.

If you have more questions PM me or we can start another post.

MK M GOBL

Quote from: DrDirtNap on January 21, 2018, 04:46:48 PM
Kill 'em early and you can drink your water back at the truck


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Amen brother like your attitude lol


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Quote from: aclawrence on January 21, 2018, 05:00:03 PM
So we have one vote for Giardia and one vote for dehydration lol. Hahaha


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That's why I carry a pocket book, diapers, and wipes


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I really like the rocker vest, I have used a backpack a few times as well. Other than extreme heat I can't see a sachel have any benefits over a vest other than limiting what I can carry.

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A men with a rocker vest, has his band with him all the time..no need for a lot of stuff in his vest with a rock band..

Quote from: Greg Massey on January 21, 2018, 08:25:09 PM
A men with a rocker vest, has his band with him all the time..no need for a lot of stuff in his vest with a rock band..

:jackson: :you_rock:

Quote from: aclawrence on January 21, 2018, 05:00:03 PM
So we have one vote for Giardia and one vote for dehydration lol. Hahaha


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Hahahaha. Beautifully done.

Quote from: DrDirtNap on January 21, 2018, 04:46:48 PM
Kill 'em early and you can drink your water back at the truck


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But this one time, and only one time mind you, I didn't kill one before 8am and I got real thirsty walking around looking for one that wanted to get shot.

Quote from: Tail Feathers on January 21, 2018, 10:51:23 PM

Quote from: DrDirtNap on January 21, 2018, 04:46:48 PM
Kill 'em early and you can drink your water back at the truck


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But this one time, and only one time mind you, I didn't kill one before 8am and I got real thirsty walking around looking for one that wanted to get shot.

i just buy some of those 5 gal buckets with those lids and fill then with water and a cup and place these around the farm.. plenty of water during turkey season...

Quote from: Greg Massey on January 21, 2018, 11:18:12 PM

Quote from: Tail Feathers on January 21, 2018, 10:51:23 PM

Quote from: DrDirtNap on January 21, 2018, 04:46:48 PM
Kill 'em early and you can drink your water back at the truck


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But this one time, and only one time mind you, I didn't kill one before 8am and I got real thirsty walking around looking for one that wanted to get shot.

i just buy some of those 5 gal buckets with those lids and fill then with water and a cup and place these around the farm.. plenty of water during turkey season...

Now I don't care who you are that's wise right thurrrrr


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I think Greg just admitted he has a bunch of turkey watering stations set up. I've never heard of hunting turkeys over water jk!


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You guys worrying about water but the morning isn't worth a darn if you don't have some hot coffee to sip as the sun comes up.. I don't go hunting for anything without coffee along

Quote from: TauntoHawk on January 22, 2018, 09:02:59 AM
You guys worrying about water but the morning isn't worth a darn if you don't have some hot coffee to sip as the sun comes up.. I don't go hunting for anything without coffee along

No coffee for me in the field...I'd rather do that business at home haha

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Quote from: TauntoHawk on January 22, 2018, 09:02:59 AM
You guys worrying about water but the morning isn't worth a darn if you don't have some hot coffee to sip as the sun comes up.. I don't go hunting for anything without coffee along

No coffee for me in the field...I'd rather do that business at home haha

Nothing better than nature calling in the morning out in the woods after couple cups of coffee .. It just warms the soul.......

Every one has there own taste, coffee, water, pop what ever. Thats why when I am deer hunting and I going to the deer stand to sit all day I carry a Duluth Pack (you can carry the kitchen sink along so big) made for camping trips. But when turkey hunting I have been a vest guy all my life, but they do get hot a lot of times running and gunning. But now I am the new proud owner of one of Glenda satchel, #80. I do not know for sure if I will like carrying a satchel over a vest, but wanted to try one. So if you go with the best you will have for a life time, and what I am seeing it looks like they can't get much better. I am thinking of trying to hunt 4-6 different states this year so will give it a good work out.

To the OP.  I think you should just experiment with a lot of different systems to see what works.  I think that's what most turkey hunters have done over time.

You mention using your Kifaru backpack.  I've got a Kifaru too for elk hunting.  I'm not sure I'd want that rigid 26 inch frame strapped to my back while turkey hunting, but give it a try.  Sure you could take it off when you sit down, but sometimes when run and gunning I've got to drop to a tree quickly.  A vest has flexibility in it...not so much with the kifaru.  Now if you were hauling a blind and decoys and other gear in a mile or two to setup somewhere, well that kifaru can certainly haul it.  It'll haul a turkey too.  But throwing one over your shoulder with a turkey tote is easier.

Really comes down to your style and type of hunt, which may vary.  I mostly run and gun all day, anywhere from 1-6 miles in far off places.  I use a vest so I have room to carry water, food, rain jackets, and other lightweight crap.  Tried a satchel and just won't work.  However, on other hunts where it's not all day, no weather in forecast, and I'm going bare bones, then yeah I switch to satchel.  Or even sometimes it may just be a few calls in my pockets, gun, and chair/seat pad over my shoulder.  Doesn't have to be a static setup.  Change up your system to meet each differing hunt.

Hey Gobspur your right about the pack being slower. That was the main thing I disliked about it last year. My brother with the vest could set up much quicker. I have a couple vest and I was never crazy about the way the water bottle and extra clothes carried in the bottom of the vest. I haven't really liked the way that the turkey felt in the back of the vest either when carrying one back to the truck.  I imagine the vets have improved a lot though since I bought mine. I don't think I would like carrying only the satchel but I still think it would work well slung over the top of my frame.  I might need to keep a call in a pocket though if I were doing this method. Decisions decisions lol. I think I've about decided to spend most of my money on a few new calls and just roll with my vest or what I did last year for now.  With as many turkeys as I toted out last year I shouldn't be to worried about carrying one out . I'm planning to succeed this year though and bump up into the AL public land master category hahahaha.


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