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Title: Ditching the vest.
Post by: drenalinld on March 04, 2016, 11:49:40 PM
Found this bag at Nashville. Nice layout. I believe it will hold all I need. Will make some picks of mine loaded or maybe a bag dump video...lol
Plan to carry this with a gobbler lounger and 5.5 lb M2.

http://www.brossie.com/shoulder-hunting-bag.html
Title: Ditching the vest.
Post by: drenalinld on March 04, 2016, 11:51:00 PM
Trying to find the right strap to replace this one. It is a little bit narrow. I really want a leather shoulder strap but haven't found the right one yet.
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Moore on March 05, 2016, 12:03:36 AM
I got rid of my vest and been using something similar.
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Greg Massey on March 05, 2016, 12:45:21 AM
Got rid of my vest also i'm using a camo range bag i really like the range bag a lot better..
Title: Ditching the vest.
Post by: tha bugman on March 05, 2016, 06:43:51 AM
I have carried a bag now it has been reduced to storage of my turkey call acquiring addiction


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Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: slicksbeagles1 on March 05, 2016, 08:04:47 AM
When I started turkey hunting I had a friend that we went to the NWTF convention and there was a guy selling different bags with the name magnum and I bought a backpack which I can carry everything you might need and have used it since that time. I then bought a vest and tried it and did not like it so it's been in the closet since
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: OldSchool on March 05, 2016, 08:20:38 AM
Nice! I have a double shell bag made by Duluth Pack that I've carried deer hunting for years and I'm using it more and more for turkey hunting these days. I've been complimented on my "nice purse" more than once, but when I pull out a dry pair of gloves, a sandwich and a soda, the compliments usually stop. ;D

Bob
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Stickbow98 on March 05, 2016, 11:30:45 PM
 I've carried a Brossie Bag for several years now and added one of these to the strap to make it more comfortable.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/2-Shoulder-Pad-32p211.htm
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Cutt on March 05, 2016, 11:41:40 PM
Quote from: drenalinld on March 04, 2016, 11:51:00 PM
Trying to find the right strap to replace this one. It is a little bit narrow.

A quake claw incorporated as a strap would work well.
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: catman529 on March 07, 2016, 12:37:26 AM
Looks pretty nice. I don't usually carry a bag turkey hunting but I might need to find a sling for my new tripod, it's heavy. The camera/tripod and shotgun are the only things that don't fit in my pockets right now
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: spaightlabs on March 07, 2016, 08:36:06 PM
That's a nice looking purse you have there. :smiley-char092:
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Happy on March 07, 2016, 08:50:36 PM
That's not a purse, that's a murse. :funnyturkey:
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Full strut on March 07, 2016, 11:53:10 PM
I've wanted to switch to a brossie or a tom teasers quick sack. Is the brossie quality? I've heard the new ones don't hold up well. Only reason I ask!
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: drenalinld on March 08, 2016, 12:18:10 AM
The quality seems good but I haven't used it in the woods yet.
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Terry on March 08, 2016, 06:26:46 AM
Quote from: Full strut on March 07, 2016, 11:53:10 PM
I've wanted to switch to a brossie or a tom teasers quick sack. Is the brossie quality? I've heard the new ones don't hold up well. Only reason I ask!
I've used mine for two seasons without a problem
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Damson on March 19, 2019, 02:18:44 PM
I got a MOLLE belt with a couple pouches from the army surplus store.  Holds a few calls.  Sling my chair over my shoulder.  The vest seat cushion was getting really uncomfortable after an hour or so.


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Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: MK M GOBL on March 19, 2019, 09:38:48 PM
Ditched the vest years ago and went to a Badlands Hip Pack, wouldn't even look at a vest anymore...
Like that it sits on my side and has waist belt and should strap.


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Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Crghss on March 19, 2019, 10:01:32 PM
So most you using a bag don't carry decoys I assume?

I tried a back pack this season so far. Don't like getting another vest today.
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Magdump on March 20, 2019, 06:35:21 AM
I am still a new turkey hunter (only doing it for 4 years) and this thread really got me thinking.

I first started with a big vest with a built in kickstand (Tater).  I would usually take it off when i got to my spot so i was more able to move/twist around if needed or if i was gonna be in a chair or seat.

Then i went to a more minimalist set up, the Long Spur pack.   This is what I currently use but i still usually take that rig off most of the time so i can rotate in my position more easily if i need to twist to shoot a bird that comes in from an unexpected direction.  Even in a low camp chair i feel much more maneuverable with it off.

Since i take the thing off most of the time anyway, why not just go even more minimalist?  I did not know these turkey purse/bag things even existed until i saw this thread but i am going to try it.  Just ordered an Avian-X Turkey Sling Pack.  Will use that for the rest of this season.   Thanks for the education as always guys!
Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: DrDirtNap on March 20, 2019, 09:16:50 AM
Glenda Green makes a real nice custom turkey hunting satchel as well.   Been using mine now a couple of years

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Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Dtrkyman on March 20, 2019, 02:45:58 PM
Quote from: Magdump on March 20, 2019, 06:35:21 AM
I am still a new turkey hunter (only doing it for 4 years) and this thread really got me thinking.

I first started with a big vest with a built in kickstand (Tater).  I would usually take it off when i got to my spot so i was more able to move/twist around if needed or if i was gonna be in a chair or seat.

Then i went to a more minimalist set up, the Long Spur pack.   This is what I currently use but i still usually take that rig off most of the time so i can rotate in my position more easily if i need to twist to shoot a bird that comes in from an unexpected direction.  Even in a low camp chair i feel much more maneuverable with it off.

Since i take the thing off most of the time anyway, why not just go even more minimalist?  I did not know these turkey purse/bag things even existed until i saw this thread but i am going to try it.  Just ordered an Avian-X Turkey Sling Pack.  Will use that for the rest of this season.   Thanks for the education as always guys!
Post up some pics when you get it


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Title: Re: Ditching the vest.
Post by: Magdump on March 20, 2019, 03:10:37 PM
Will do!