I have a nice vest, but tend to carry and prefer to use the backpack and a pack belt for my turkey hunting ventures. I was curious what is your go to? Vest or backpack? Or other means of carrying your turkey hunting garb...
vest....
Vest.
I hate that bulky feeling of the vest.I prefer a shoulder bag the one I have used for about 8 yrs now is made by Penn's woods it has dividers for calls, friction call pockets,striker pockets all within easy access.
After this year I am really thinking of going back to back pack or to a fanny pack. My vest is so heavy and I don't use the game bag. I also use a gobbler lounger, so if I have time this is what I use. Have been looking at one from Cabela's.
Backpacker here, not a big fan of vests at all. Too much going on, I got a good deal on one at walmart of all places, stores my calls, gobbler lounger, drinks, snacks, etc...........
To each his or her own though....
Mouth calls around my neck and tube around my neck in shirt pocket and ol tom slate pouch on side thats it. I will use a vest when it rains the night before I hunt so I want have a wet tail in the morning. ;D
Vest when hunting anywhere but public land in MT. There I learned from my friends to pack a day pack and be ready to spend the night if need be.
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Vest for me.
Vest for me. I also use a gobbler lounger, so I just remove the seat from my vest. Helps to lighten it a little.
Both, I usually have way to much stuff. Sometimes I stay out all day and I like to carry out my turkey in the backpack.
this was the first year I used a belt instead of a vest and theres no way I will be going back to the vest.
I've got setups that don't include a vest. But I can never get 'em just right so I almost always use my vest.
I've got both and whether I use one or the other depends entirely upon what kind of hunting I will be doing and how far I am planning on traveling. Here in NM, I will often walk several miles on a single outing, and in those cases, I will carry my pack. It's just a lot easier for hiking a long ways.
However, if I am somewhere that I will be sitting more that walking, I will wear the vest with the seat and back support so I will be comfortable.
Both have their places in turkey hunting, depending on the situation.
Jim
Vest and its full of stuff.
TRKYHTR
I got some ol' tom garb this year and they had enough pockets so that I could go vestless.. really liked the light weight breathability of no vest on hot days
I do still like my vest Tac Tater II but i might sell it and go vestless more often or add a small pack with my ol' tom gear
No Vest
I use an Avery Guide Bag
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avery guide bag great bag I use it deer huntin. Don't like all that velcro turkey hunting look into the Penns woods shoulder bag nice quiet easy access.
Quote from: mikejd on June 03, 2011, 10:58:08 AM
avery guide bag great bag I use it deer huntin. Don't like all that velcro turkey hunting look into the Penns woods shoulder bag nice quiet easy access.
I don't mess with the Velcro stuff.... I leave that alone.
I use a molle rig with a hydration pack on the back,,, lots of pockets and u can add and remove pouches as needed.
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you won't find me in the woods without a vest......
Vest for me as well, but I am always looking for something more efficient, and less hot.
Fanny pack carrying foldup decoy, binos and camera. An extra pouch on the side holds slate call, diaphrams, and other small essentials. I like to travel light. Vest seems too hot.
I'm a vest guy. It comes off as soon as I get to my spot, and I lay all my stuff out that I need next to me. I don't like sitting with it on.
Quote from: bird on June 03, 2011, 10:50:58 AM
No Vest
I use an Avery Guide Bag
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Hey Bird is that a man purse? Looks cute. :lol:
TRKYHTR
I have used a vest for the last 6 years, but next year I am going to a backpack/shoulder bag and gobbler lounger. The vest gets really hot and I walk a lot so I am drenched by the time I get where I am going to set up usually. Plan to go with the Claw sling on the T-gun, a small backpack or shoulder bag with minimal contents, and the lounger --- see how that works and then decide on whether to go back to a vest or keep the new way.
I sometimes use a Duck Blind bag if I'm using a low chair , they hold allot of stuff and keep it dry and organized , food , calls ,etc...
Quote from: TRKYHTR on June 03, 2011, 03:30:22 PM
Hey Bird is that a man purse? Looks cute. :lol:
TRKYHTR
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Quote from: bird on June 03, 2011, 08:17:58 PM
Quote from: TRKYHTR on June 03, 2011, 03:30:22 PM
Hey Bird is that a man purse? Looks cute. :lol:
TRKYHTR
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Vest for me!
I've always worn a vest but some days it just gets to be a hassle, especially late in the season. I think I'll be wearing an Ol' Tom shirt next year.
vest but looking for something else
I like my vest with the thick cushion with the seat for my bony butt :laugh:
For you guys that dont have a gobbler lounger and are thinking of getting one, keep in mind that you will want to lengthen the shoulder strap. It isnt near long enough. I added a 14 " bungee cord to my strap and it is much better. Especially if your going to be using a pack. I carried mine in my pack a couple of times and I needed the pack for other things, so now I sling it.
Usually vest, but have used my mountain backpack at times.
I use a pack, vest and a fanny pack.
I usually go out all day and want to have anything I might need available.
couldn't function without my vest, she is getting a little worn and may have to replace her in a year or two
vest. i doubt i could get all my stuff in a pack where i could find it when i needed it.i carry so much stuff the weight would be better on by back but hard to organize.if i just used mouth calls and walked alot and used the run and gun method i would prefer the pack for food,water and basic stuff.
No vest for me.
I wear my normal camo, mouth call in the mouth and maybe a few in a small pouch and a two slates and strikers in a pouch that goes on the belt. Few extra shells in the pocket.
shoulder bag :z-guntootsmiley:
Vest and now I added the hydro spring pack for next year. I wont run out of water and all most die next year. lol :you_rock:
waist belt for about 6 years.
Great ideas guys. Here's how I think I'm gonna set myself up for next year. Fanny pack to carry box call(s), turkey tote, extra stikers, chalk,couple extra shells, owl hooter, maybe an inflatable decoy. Think I will add on a pot call pouch to the waist belt to hold them. A few mouth calls in front pockets. Lightweight rain poncho in cargo pants pocket if condtions call for it. I'm trying to go as lightweight/cool as I can yet still have a variety off calls to choose from being I travel alot over hilly terrain. I can still handle sitting on the ground for a decent amount of time if I select the right spot. I was pretty much set up like this for this year minus the pot call pouch. The main difference will be adding more and better quality calls to the set up. :fud:
Vests, backpack and neither all have their place in my hunting style. If I am running and gunning, trumpet around my neck and couple of mouth calls. If I am staying out all day, vest with everything but the kitchen sink in it. Hunting with the kids, backpack it is for all the kids crap plus a few calls.
Vest...high back lounger (Bucklick Creek/Redhead). Yes, it does get hot on the back and shoulders sometimes but I have a system, comfort/versatility siting and all my stuff with me with one grab and go from the back seat of the pick-up.
I love my Super Elite III vest. I can carry everything I need and lots of stuff I don't need! I use to use a fanny pack years ago. To each his own!