Has anyone had any hunting experience with this vest?. If so is it pretty adjustable?. Comfortable?. Made well?. I'd hate to give 200$ for a turkey vest but at the money I've spent trying to find one that really suits me that would be a bargain if it's the one to tick all the boxes
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I just discovered it yesterday, and talked with a member who has experience with it. He said it's awesome. After looking at it myself, I believe him. I waiting till they restock it in Bottomland then give it a shot. It is USA made, and has a hydration bladder spot among some other good features.
I agree it is alot of cash, but I think this one will be worth it
Quote from: Sanders153 on May 05, 2021, 12:27:25 AM
I just discovered it yesterday, and talked with a member who has experience with it. He said it's awesome. After looking at it myself, I believe him. I waiting till they restock it in Bottomland then give it a shot. It is USA made, and has a hydration bladder spot among some other good features.
I agree it is alot of cash, but I think this one will be worth it
I'm waiting for bottomland myself. I can't seem to find one that fits right or that has pockets in the right spot, or that don't drive me crazy. I really like how it's all contained and no pockets sticking out. I think it'd be fantastic
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I've been looking to replace my 1990-s model for some time now, haven't found anything that tripped my trigger, this may be the ticket.. thanks
This vest looks really nice. Only thing I question would be accessing the bottom pots...looks like they may be difficult to remove with pots in the upper sleeve.
Quote from: roosterstraw on May 05, 2021, 06:11:34 AM
This vest looks really nice. Only thing I question would be accessing the bottom pots...looks like they may be difficult to remove with pots in the upper sleeve.
I agree, I normally only carry 2 pots any way. 3 if I'm feeling froggy, if you carried all 4 I could see the problem. But from my understanding the pocket unzips mostly all the way
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on May 05, 2021, 12:36:30 AM
Quote from: Sanders153 on May 05, 2021, 12:27:25 AM
I just discovered it yesterday, and talked with a member who has experience with it. He said it's awesome. After looking at it myself, I believe him. I waiting till they restock it in Bottomland then give it a shot. It is USA made, and has a hydration bladder spot among some other good features.
I agree it is alot of cash, but I think this one will be worth it
I'm waiting for bottomland myself. I can't seem to find one that fits right or that has pockets in the right spot, or that don't drive me crazy. I really like how it's all contained and no pockets sticking out. I think it'd be fantastic
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Any idea on timeframe for Bottomland??
From the website it says may 15th
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on May 05, 2021, 11:55:27 PM
From the website it says may 15th
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Thanks.
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Quote from: Sanders153 on May 05, 2021, 12:27:25 AM
I just discovered it yesterday, and talked with a member who has experience with it. He said it's awesome. After looking at it myself, I believe him. I waiting till they restock it in Bottomland then give it a shot. It is USA made, and has a hydration bladder spot among some other good features.
I agree it is alot of cash, but I think this one will be worth it
I haven't seen where it's made in the USA. I seen on the website that it's sourced globally but never seen mention of USA made. If so that would be an even bigger driving force to buy it (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210507/fce683b1119c2df55c8a3e3791839658.jpg)
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on May 06, 2021, 10:47:35 PM
Quote from: Sanders153 on May 05, 2021, 12:27:25 AM
I just discovered it yesterday, and talked with a member who has experience with it. He said it's awesome. After looking at it myself, I believe him. I waiting till they restock it in Bottomland then give it a shot. It is USA made, and has a hydration bladder spot among some other good features.
I agree it is alot of cash, but I think this one will be worth it
I haven't seen where it's made in the USA. I seen on the website that it's sourced globally but never seen mention of USA made. If so that would be an even bigger driving force to buy it (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210507/fce683b1119c2df55c8a3e3791839658.jpg)
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Forum member TurkeyKiller22 is the maker of it, he has a thread called made in the USA a few rows down from this one. I was told from the friend who showed me to it, that it was made here by him. To get confirmation though, one could PM turkeykiller and ask for sure
I contacted Grounded Brand directly several months ago and inquired about the assembly location of their vest.
Their reply was the vest is manufactured in China.
Man.. that's a bummer then
Quote from: bobk on May 07, 2021, 09:24:05 AM
I contacted Grounded Brand directly several months ago and inquired about the assembly location of their vest.
Their reply was the vest is manufactured in China.
Thanks for the info. Not sure how it got in my head that this was made in the US.
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Got mine a couple of weeks ago and really like it. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the vest for hunting functionality. The adjustments are endless, although you may have to readjust as the straps can loosen. Four pot call pockets are more than most vests. The only critique with them is that the elastic on the slots is tight. It takes some loosening up to easily get a thicker call in the pocket. Four striker slots are nice and there is plenty of pocket space if you want to carry more. I don't use the seat cushion a lot but it is comfortable and the magnet that keeps the seat on your back when not in use is great. Far better than most seat configurations. I really like the location of the diaphragm and locator call pockets. Quick and easy.
Overall the vest is a great use of space and has a ton of functionality and adjustability. It's pricey but I feel like it will last. Heck for the amount of time and money that we put into chasing birds, what's a few extra bucks over the course of several seasons.
Quote from: G-dub on May 07, 2021, 10:12:16 AM
Got mine a couple of weeks ago and really like it. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the vest for hunting functionality. The adjustments are endless, although you may have to readjust as the straps can loosen. Four pot call pockets are more than most vests. The only critique with them is that the elastic on the slots is tight. It takes some loosening up to easily get a thicker call in the pocket. Four striker slots are nice and there is plenty of pocket space if you want to carry more. I don't use the seat cushion a lot but it is comfortable and the magnet that keeps the seat on your back when not in use is great. Far better than most seat configurations. I really like the location of the diaphragm and locator call pockets. Quick and easy.
Overall the vest is a great use of space and has a ton of functionality and adjustability. It's pricey but I feel like it will last. Heck for the amount of time and money that we put into chasing birds, what's a few extra bucks over the course of several seasons.
That's where I stand with it. I don't really care where it's made, as long as I like it and it fits me and lasts
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So is it Made in USA or not? Just asking.
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Sorry. Just saw bobk post. Thanks
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Quote from: bobk on May 07, 2021, 09:24:05 AM
I contacted Grounded Brand directly several months ago and inquired about the assembly location of their vest.
Their reply was the vest is manufactured in China.
Damn. I don't know why I thought this vest was made here but I was all set to order one. Maybe now I'll just save some money and get the new Cabelas vest that is most likely also made in China.
Update on my grounded vest for y'all. I love the layout and the way it fits. However, the seat cushion strap tore away from the seat cushion after just 3 days of hunting. Just wanted to provide an update to my experiences. I'm outside of the 30 day return window so I've contacted them about being able to replace the seat cushion. Kinda bummed bc I liked the vest and wanted to support a fellow forum member but I now have serious concerns about durability. Hopefully I just got a lemon.
I have this vest and have been hunting out of it for the last couple weeks. I like it, my only real complaint is the adjustment straps don't stay where you set them, so I'm constantly having to re-adjust the straps. I plan to play around with a way to keep them from loosening. A side from that I like mine quite a bit.
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Quote from: jepcho on May 09, 2021, 06:14:46 PM
I have this vest and have been hunting out of it for the last couple weeks. I like it, my only real complaint is the adjustment straps don't stay where you set them, so I'm constantly having to re-adjust the straps. I plan to play around with a way to keep them from loosening. A side from that I like mine quite a bit.
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I had the same issue
Quote from: Gumby on May 09, 2021, 12:51:27 PM
Update on my grounded vest for y'all. I love the layout and the way it fits. However, the seat cushion strap tore away from the seat cushion after just 3 days of hunting. Just wanted to provide an update to my experiences. I'm outside of the 30 day return window so I've contacted them about being able to replace the seat cushion. Kinda bummed bc I liked the vest and wanted to support a fellow forum member but I now have serious concerns about durability. Hopefully I just got a lemon.
I want to follow up and say that Drew with Grounded has been great on the customer support side. Although I was outside my 30 day warranty window they are going to repair the seat for me. That's all I could ask for. Hopefully it holds up. Like I said, I really like the vest and the way it fits and is laid out.
I was considering one of these a couple months ago and I'm surprised to hear this isn't made in the USA also. From reading the previous threads on this vest, I had gathered that was one of the differentiators of this vest and justification for the high price.
If you read the post in the thread "Made in the USA" started by turkeykiller22, the guy associated with Grounded, you will see that he was asking if folks would pay a substantial amount more for products made in the USA. He never stated that the vest was made in the USA. That's probably where the confusion came in. Yes, I wish it was made in the USA...still looks like a nice vest.
Quote from: Big Jeremy on May 10, 2021, 04:49:03 PM
If you read the post in the thread "Made in the USA" started by turkeykiller22, the guy associated with Grounded, you will see that he was asking if folks would pay a substantial amount more for products made in the USA. He never stated that the vest was made in the USA. That's probably where the confusion came in. Yes, I wish it was made in the USA...still looks like a nice vest.
Correct, he actually never answered the question when it was asked in that thread.
Are there any turkey vests made in USA?
Quote from: kythunter on February 23, 2022, 10:36:14 AM
Are there any turkey vests made in USA?
Lowest I could find that are currently in production.
https://chiefupland.com/collections/vest-system/products/over-under-vest-starter-bundle-earth-tone-limited-pre-order#gallery
Kifaru has mentioned making one, but there's no telling when.
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Quote from: kythunter on February 23, 2022, 10:36:14 AM
Are there any turkey vests made in USA?
I am not aware of any turkey vests that are made in the states. Me and my team are still sourcing several factories in the USA to bring production back home. I will say that prices will be significantly higher due to how much higher manufacturing prices are here. Of course, that is if we can find a factory willing to make our products.
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Quote from: kythunter on February 23, 2022, 10:36:14 AM
Are there any turkey vests made in USA?
I am not aware of any turkey vests that are made in the states. Me and my team are still sourcing several factories in the USA to bring production back home. I will say that prices will be significantly higher due to how much higher manufacturing prices are here. Of course, that is if we can find a factory willing to make our products.
You're grounded vest looks very sleek and well put together. I plan on ordering one soon. Thanks for the feedback.
Do we know if these have been updated to address the moving of the straps? I really like what I see, but if that's an issue, I have a hard time paying that price.
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I looked at it in Nashville and it impressed me more than any other vest in the show. Now turkey vest are more personal than your socks and underwear so it might not be your cup of tea but I liked it.
To give an update, I bought the grounded vest and got in in a few days ago. It's a super impressive vest. I actually like it a lot. The only complaint I have is the box call pocket. It doesn't have the extra flap to separate the paddle and box. Not a huge deal, but just seems to be behind in my opinion. The vest fits kind of big, I'm 6' 2" about 205 Lbs and with all the straps cinched down completely it's a little sloppy and I have about 4 inches of room in the front. If you're a bigger guy, you wouldn't have a problem. As far as everything else, it's awesome. I like how everything is contained together and if you like to carry a lot it has plenty of room/pockets for you to do so
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I received the grounded vest in the mail and it is sweet. I've looked at and tried on a lot of turkey vests but this is the best by far hands down. The weight is lighter than I thought it would be and it just fits good. No complaints so far. Very well made and thought thru. Plenty of storage with lots of details. Solid vest.
Quote from: ClayR089 on February 26, 2022, 09:21:58 AM
Do we know if these have been updated to address the moving of the straps? I really like what I see, but if that's an issue, I have a hard time paying that price.
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Hi ClayR - We are still running the same style buckles that we did last season. Some people have had issues with them whiles others have not. It seems to be stemming from a vest weight difference from one person to the next. A simple fix is to run the webbing back through the buckle. I know that it is not ideal to do that but it keeps the buckles from loosening up. We will be making changes on the next production run.
.... I know its not the "perfect" vest. Like Gooserbat stated vest are very personal items and every person likes something a little different. I know we have a long ways to go with this company but we are willing to learn on where we need to improve at. The buckles are one of those areas.
Ordered one last night based on this thread. Hope it fits my style. It's been 8 yrs since I went through the headache of buying a new vest. Will report back once received.
I switched over to the Grounded vest last year and love it! I do have to tighten the straps some but feel like the level of customizing is worth an occasional adjustment. Probably has to do with the fact that if there is a pocket to put a call in, I'll load it up! Making sure that everything was good to go for the first weekend again last night and it just amazes me how much space the vest has and how well thought out it is.
Does the seat stay up? Real peeve of mine with magnetic seats, I prefer magnet and straps
Yes seat has a very strong magnet it stays up- I hunted mine all year through 3 states last year it's holding up fine!! Good luck!
I rec'd the vest and it is very nice. Lots of room in the vest for calls and gear. Not a fan of the buckles on the shoulder straps as my gun seems to line up on them. May need to play with the straps a little more. Still have to figure out the box call holder. My securing straps slide off as I try to slide call into the box sleeve. Gonna miss the front D ring on front of my old vest for box call #2. Seat is nice, thick, and appears would be comfy for a long sit. Good strong magnet on the seat pad. Overall, a thumbs up.
I recently bought a Grounded vest, but have not hunted yet to give an honest overall opinion. Just not too sure about it, as there are features I do like, but wonder about others?
I liked the idea of all calls being contained, vs. vests with separate pockets on the outside for everything, where the call holders on this vest are inside, so that was a plus. The thing that most impressed me was the thick seat with a very strong magnet, liked this feature the best.
Two other features that interested me in this vest was a reinforced pruner pocket, and water bottle pockets, being I do always carry pruners, and a water bottle, as I don't use a bladder. As these two features were the most disappointing to me, the pruner pocket said it was lined with a heavy material to keep it from poking through after time. It was lined. but only on one side where I can see it wearing through, the side towards yourself over time, as this side is thin material and not lined like the other side, makes no sense, The other feature with water bottle holders are a very thin elastic nylon material that I no how can see them lasting, as the water bottle stretches the material tight, to only get chewed up by thorns and like. These were the 2 most disappointing things, as I like these features, but not how they offered it.
Other complaint, the snaps that tighten up the game bag, come unsnapped just by lifting the vest, very cheap snaps.
I used the vest last year. Loved it. I had an issue with the seat but they stood behind their product and made it right. It's a good vest.
I hunted in the Grounded Impact vest last week in Tennessee.
Overall really like the vest. The shoulder straps didn't slip off and the seat is super comfortable. The back padding is nice too. I like how the outside compartments are fitted when fully zipped. The vest fits different than any other turkey vest I've used. It's more stream lined when the 3 front buckles are buckled. The buckles are very sturdy. A couple of features I wasn't crazy about are the shell holders are extremely tight but they'll probably loosen up no biggie and the box call holder is a little tight. Other than that it's a great best.