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Title: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 02:59:53 PM
I'm getting one of these eventually, but right now I don't have the money to spend—I might pull the trigger on post-season clearance.
In the meantime, any ideas on what to keep my box call and pot + 2 strikers in, so I can at least protect them from everything else in my bag?
I've heard of sticking boxes in bread bags to prevent them from getting wet, but that's it.


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 19, 2020, 03:10:16 PM
Contact Yelpy or Glenda Green here, they both make very good products that are well spoken of. I have one of Glenda's cases for trumpet calls and it is very nice. Here is Glenda's trumpet pouch. Last photo shows some but not all of the other items she makes, please note I am not sure if the prices are current.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
Contact Glenda Green on Facebook , she has lot of great products
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:13:27 PM
Got a link?


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:15:48 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:13:27 PM
Got a link?


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Do you do Facebook ?
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 19, 2020, 03:15:59 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:13:27 PM
Got a link?


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https://www.facebook.com/glenda.green.9256028
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:16:24 PM
Yep, but if I just type the name in, it'll bring up a ton of people with the same name.


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 19, 2020, 03:15:59 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:13:27 PM
Got a link?


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https://www.facebook.com/glenda.green.9256028
Thanks!


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:17:12 PM
GreensCCH@yahoo.com
Title: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: wchadw on April 19, 2020, 03:19:08 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
Contact Glenda Green on Facebook , she has lot of great products
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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:30:16 PM
Quote from: wchadw on April 19, 2020, 03:19:08 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
Contact Glenda Green on Facebook , she has lot of great products
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wchadw, do you find you prefer this over a traditional turkey vest? The satchel seems to be about the same price as a decent vest.


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:39:51 PM
I have 2 of the same satchel , and i will never use vest again.. that satchel is not near as hot as vest either.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: wchadw on April 19, 2020, 03:54:52 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:30:16 PM
Quote from: wchadw on April 19, 2020, 03:19:08 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
Contact Glenda Green on Facebook , she has lot of great products
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wchadw, do you find you prefer this over a traditional turkey vest? The satchel seems to be about the same price as a decent vest.


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I switched when I went to gobble lounger style chair. I am getting old and I can sit comfortable in chair for hours where I could not with vest/cushion

The satchel is quality and holds as much as you want to put in it. It's light and I can carry it and chair and it's not any worse than a loaded out vest


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: wchadw on April 19, 2020, 04:06:46 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 03:30:16 PM
Quote from: wchadw on April 19, 2020, 03:19:08 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
Contact Glenda Green on Facebook , she has lot of great products
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wchadw, do you find you prefer this over a traditional turkey vest? The satchel seems to be about the same price as a decent vest.


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This one is the large bag. She has a smaller one.
This one will pack a lot if you want. I carry too much.
Mine has a Montana decoy
Box call
Themacell
Snake bite kit
5 pots
10 strikers
Gloves
Facemask
Owl and crow calls
Jet slates
Odds and ends


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: ElkTurkMan on April 19, 2020, 05:08:15 PM
I have one of Glenda Greens Satchels ordered. I received an e-mail from her last night that she is working on a batch of them this week and they will be finished Friday.  I am excited to try one as an alternate to my vest.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Gobbler428 on April 19, 2020, 08:02:37 PM
I got one of her smaller ones this year to use with my turkey lounger and liked it so much I haven't warn my vest at all this year. I can carry everything I really need in the small one and don't miss or really need the other stuff.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 19, 2020, 08:09:24 PM
I found this picture on my computer of some of her other things, again I am not sure if the prices are current. First is the minimalist Satchel second will be the full sized version.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 08:12:12 PM
It'd be nice to not have to bring a backpack and a decoy bag, but put all that stuff into a satchel.
So far all my decoys are collapsible foam or inflatable, so a pair of hens would fit easily in the big one.


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 19, 2020, 08:21:07 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 08:12:12 PM
It'd be nice to not have to bring a backpack and a decoy bag, but put all that stuff into a satchel.
So far all my decoys are collapsible foam or inflatable, so a pair of hens would fit easily in the big one.


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I know I want to get a striker pouch from her, every time I get ready to buy from here something happens on my end, I was going to get one this month and my doc say I need to get tested for my meds, there went $100 for the visit and no striker roll up.  >:(
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 08:58:17 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 08:12:12 PM
It'd be nice to not have to bring a backpack and a decoy bag, but put all that stuff into a satchel.
So far all my decoys are collapsible foam or inflatable, so a pair of hens would fit easily in the big one.


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That satchel he posted the pictures of is the smaller of her satchels , she makes one bigger , which is the one most people buy ..
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 19, 2020, 09:00:22 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 08:58:17 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 08:12:12 PM
It'd be nice to not have to bring a backpack and a decoy bag, but put all that stuff into a satchel.
So far all my decoys are collapsible foam or inflatable, so a pair of hens would fit easily in the big one.


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That satchel he posted the pictures of is the smaller of her satchels , she makes one bigger , which is the one most people buy ..
The picture does say that but I also just added that to the post as text, thanks for pointing it out.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 09:18:13 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 19, 2020, 09:00:22 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 08:58:17 PM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 19, 2020, 08:12:12 PM
It'd be nice to not have to bring a backpack and a decoy bag, but put all that stuff into a satchel.
So far all my decoys are collapsible foam or inflatable, so a pair of hens would fit easily in the big one.


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That satchel he posted the pictures of is the smaller of her satchels , she makes one bigger , which is the one most people buy ..
The picture does say that but I also just added that to the post as text, thanks for pointing it out.
I understand that , i just wanted him to know , she makes more than one ..
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: AppalachianHollers on April 20, 2020, 12:34:27 PM
This discussion reminded me I have an old woodland camo messenger bag I used to use daily in high school. It isn't made for turkey hunting, but it just might do the trick with some small alterations. Used to have magnetic fasteners—might cut those off to reduce noise.


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Old Timer on April 20, 2020, 01:10:48 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:39:51 PM
I have 2 of the same satchel , and i will never use vest again.. that satchel is not near as hot as vest either.

Wouldn`t a vest be more comfortable? I use to carry a satchel but not one of hers. Might be a good option.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Greg Massey on April 20, 2020, 10:23:05 PM
Quote from: Old Timer on April 20, 2020, 01:10:48 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on April 19, 2020, 03:39:51 PM
I have 2 of the same satchel , and i will never use vest again.. that satchel is not near as hot as vest either.

Wouldn`t a vest be more comfortable? I use to carry a satchel but not one of hers. Might be a good option.
It's a lot easier to deal with than a vest , it's not hot like a vest , with a vest , it's so hard finding the right one that fits. With Glenda Green satchel your getting a waterproof heavy duty satchel that's made in the USA.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: outdoors on April 20, 2020, 10:28:07 PM
Is there another way to contact her I've tried twice through Facebook won't. acknowledge. Thanks
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Ondavirg on April 20, 2020, 10:36:52 PM
I picked one of these up this year and I won't go back to the vest.  It holds everything I need.  Much lighter than a loaded vest plus it hold everything right where you need it, especially strikers and pot calls. 

https://www.mackspw.com/Avian-X-Rundown-Turkey-Sling-Pack?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6bzsxb346AIVDp6fCh0SjwZVEAQYASABEgIIMPD_BwE
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Greg Massey on April 20, 2020, 11:04:45 PM
Quote from: outdoors on April 20, 2020, 10:28:07 PM
Is there another way to contact her I've tried twice through Facebook won't. acknowledge. Thanks
Yes you can email her .. GreensCCH@yahoo.com
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Vintage on April 23, 2020, 09:15:24 PM
Do they have compartments and box call holders in them. What is her price.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: wchadw on April 23, 2020, 09:37:01 PM
Quote from: Vintage on April 23, 2020, 09:15:24 PM
Do they have compartments and box call holders in them. What is her price.
The large bag I have was $110? Or $120 including shipping

I has slot for 6 boxes (I use some for thermacell etc) around sides in middle zipped inside part and 5 pots and 10+ strikers on outside front and another zippered pocket in back for gloves facemask etc

It will hold a lot


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Chris O on April 26, 2020, 05:41:29 AM
I have used ziplock bags for pot calls, bread sacks for box calls in a pinch. I also have my pot calls in cuzie's or a sock to keep them from banging around in my vest. If I know it's going to be wet I carry only waterproof pots and I tend to leave my box calls at home. A back pack or any kind of bag would work to carry your stuff in until you get what you are looking for
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: ElkTurkMan on April 27, 2020, 05:35:36 PM
I received My Glenda Green Satchel today.  I am blown away by how nice this is and well thought out it is. She also threw in a leather pot call holder, which was a pleasant surprise.  It's going to be pushing the 80 degree mark this week in GA and it will be nice to be toting this instead of wearing the hot vest.     
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: Here turkey turkey turkey on April 27, 2020, 11:59:10 PM
I don't use decoys but I bought a 20 some dollar Allen fanny pack that does fine and dandy for me. My old turkey vest is now retired. It is in rough shape. I did cut the seat off of it and used a small carabiner and attached it to the fanny pack. It is cheap and works for me.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: GobbleNut on April 28, 2020, 09:10:51 AM
Honestly, what someone needs to carry their stuff really depends on the type of hunting they do.  For me personally, it is not unusual for me to put in 5 to 10 miles a day looking for a receptive gobbler.  Over the years, I have determined that the best accessory for that is a plain-old "daypack-type" backpack.  Plenty of storage spaces and compartments for carrying the "stuff" I will need on my hikes,...and without everything flopping/banging around on my waist, legs, and chest as I am trying to cover ground.

That's not to say that there isn't a time and place for a vest, satchel/purse, or other contraption, but there are definitely conditions where carrying one of those items is going to inhibit your ability to get where you need to get to kill a gobbler.  Moral of my story: Be prepared for the conditions under which you will be hunting.   
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: AppalachianHollers on April 30, 2020, 04:28:13 PM
What do those of you who use something other than a vest use for a seat? I've got a MidwayUSA inflatable pad that buckles around the waist. It's great, but there's a definite limit to how long you can sit comfortably at the base of a tree.


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Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: bonasa on May 05, 2020, 12:34:32 AM
I carry a small pelican box, holds three pots, 3 strikers and a trumpet, fits in a cargo pocket.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Turkey Vest
Post by: wchadw on May 05, 2020, 09:49:39 AM
Quote from: AppalachianHollers on April 30, 2020, 04:28:13 PM
What do those of you who use something other than a vest use for a seat? I've got a MidwayUSA inflatable pad that buckles around the waist. It's great, but there's a definite limit to how long you can sit comfortably at the base of a tree.


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Yea. I either carry alps vanish or a fat boy cushion


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