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Title: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: BDeal on March 28, 2022, 01:22:58 PM
I would like to buy a couple of decoys that are reasonably packable and light. Any suggestions for brands and models?

Thank You!!
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: joey46 on March 28, 2022, 02:21:05 PM
The newest Primos look interesting.  Supposedly small and light.  Nice thing about Primos is they don't require a second mortgage or payment plan.  LOL.
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: richard black on March 29, 2022, 08:42:46 AM
The Primos PHD is very light, can be folded compactly, and can be inflated in just a few breaths. I very seldom use a decoy but have found that it is very handy in certain situations.  You can always have it with you if needed.
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: Tom007 on March 29, 2022, 08:46:36 AM
Quote from: richard black on March 29, 2022, 08:42:46 AM
The Primos PHD is very light, can be folded compactly, and can be inflated in just a few breaths. I very seldom use a decoy but have found that it is very handy in certain situations.  You can always have it with you if needed.


X2. Gave my Avians to my hunting buddy, bought the Jake and hen Primos photo form. Proof tested, turkeys not even weary around them. Very light, best I've seen yet. I use them on rainy days in open areas, field, power lines, etc
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: wchadw on March 29, 2022, 10:12:08 AM
I have a Montana xd decoy hen. Not super realistic but she's easy to carry. I can put her in my Glenda green bag


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Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: bigriverbum on March 29, 2022, 10:19:33 AM
are the primos as packable as the montanas? cuz they look a heck of a lot better lol

i feel like my old foam deeks look more realistic
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: BDeal on March 30, 2022, 10:50:35 AM
Are these the ones people are recommending:

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Hunting-Light-Weight-Collapsible-69075/dp/B09PLLGW62/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B09PLLGW62&psc=1
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: joey46 on March 30, 2022, 04:14:29 PM
Yes - only 13 left in stock order soon.  The now typical Amazon view.  Nice looking decoys.
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: Ranger on March 30, 2022, 04:25:31 PM
Be the Hen, costs nothing and weighs less
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: bigriverbum on March 30, 2022, 09:08:28 PM
Quote from: BDeal on March 30, 2022, 10:50:35 AM
Are these the ones people are recommending:

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Hunting-Light-Weight-Collapsible-69075/dp/B09PLLGW62/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B09PLLGW62&psc=1

i thought these were the ones we were talking about. if you can, watch a youtube video of how they fold up. pretty nifty

https://www.primos.com/accessories-and-gear/decoys/photoform-hen-turkey-decoy/PO-69068.html
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: Tom007 on March 30, 2022, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: bigriverbum on March 30, 2022, 09:08:28 PM
Quote from: BDeal on March 30, 2022, 10:50:35 AM
Are these the ones people are recommending:

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Hunting-Light-Weight-Collapsible-69075/dp/B09PLLGW62/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B09PLLGW62&psc=1

i thought these were the ones we were talking about. if you can, watch a youtube video of how they fold up. pretty nifty

https://www.primos.com/accessories-and-gear/decoys/photoform-hen-turkey-decoy/PO-69068.html

You are correct. These are the ones I have, they work unreal. 3 year olds come right in. They are light too....
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: BDeal on April 01, 2022, 03:12:54 PM
Quote from: Tom007 on March 30, 2022, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: bigriverbum on March 30, 2022, 09:08:28 PM
Quote from: BDeal on March 30, 2022, 10:50:35 AM
Are these the ones people are recommending:

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Hunting-Light-Weight-Collapsible-69075/dp/B09PLLGW62/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B09PLLGW62&psc=1

i thought these were the ones we were talking about. if you can, watch a youtube video of how they fold up. pretty nifty

https://www.primos.com/accessories-and-gear/decoys/photoform-hen-turkey-decoy/PO-69068.html

You are correct. These are the ones I have, they work unreal. 3 year olds come right in. They are light too....

Are you recommending the photo form or the Amazon version posted above?
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: BDeal on April 01, 2022, 03:15:32 PM
Quote from: Tom007 on March 30, 2022, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: bigriverbum on March 30, 2022, 09:08:28 PM
Quote from: BDeal on March 30, 2022, 10:50:35 AM
Are these the ones people are recommending:

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Hunting-Light-Weight-Collapsible-69075/dp/B09PLLGW62/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B09PLLGW62&psc=1

i thought these were the ones we were talking about. if you can, watch a youtube video of how they fold up. pretty nifty

https://www.primos.com/accessories-and-gear/decoys/photoform-hen-turkey-decoy/PO-69068.html

You are correct. These are the ones I have, they work unreal. 3 year olds come right in. They are light too....

How many do you use typically and which ones (hen and a jake or some other combo)?
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: Tom007 on April 01, 2022, 04:56:25 PM
I use one Jake, one hen.....
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: joey46 on April 01, 2022, 06:40:28 PM
Just me hunting solo I'll carry one jake.  Used as much as a range marker as an attractor.  Hens usually totally ignore.  Gobblers usually give a look.  Can't remember the last time I thought the single Jake ever scared one off. 
Title: Re: Lightweight Decoy Recommendations??
Post by: dzsmith on April 01, 2022, 08:35:12 PM
I just bought the Montana perfect pair. Not as light as I thought they would be but definitely more packable than a avian x or dsd. For the price they aren't much of a trade off considering they don't look that great and are a pain to restore into their packaging , but they are by all means more packable .