I have never found a vest that I'm fully satisfied with until the RNG 300. It's not perfect but it checks more boxes than others do for me. I've spoken to Tom007 about the Sitka vest and watched what limited videos are available and it seems like a step up from the RNG to me. Is anyone else using one?. Pros, cons?
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I thought it was pretty nice but the biggest knock I had on it was that the box call pocket came higher up than I thought it should've towards my shoulder. I don't like it when things interfere with my ability to shoulder a shotgun.
That's the only con I have from just trying it on. Haven't field tested one.
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There was a long thread about it last year if you havent read you could search for it. I'm also a huge fan of the RNG 300. I tried on the sitka vest at NWTF last year and it will probably be my next vest unless something else comes along before I need a new one. I'm not the biggest fan of the camo but it seemed well made and had some good features.
I have one and used it for the entire 2022 season (13 hunts). Best vest I've used. Very well designed. Specific pockets for each item which I really liked. I use David Halloran box and slate calls and I read that he helped design the pockets. I believe it because the calls fit perfectly in their spots. It gets pretty warm here in Southern Maryland during the season and it never caused me to get hot like my old Cabela's vest. The material is very strong, and it looks like it did the first day. and I put it through some nasty cover (multiflora rose, blackberry patches, mountain laurel & holly). Maybe the best part is the seat that never falls off and pretty comfortable. If I were to change anything it would be that there is no place to put water bottles unless you put them in the back pocket which isn't comfortable when laying against a tree. I switched to a bladder and that fixed that problem. I know Sitka has a reputation, and it is the only thing I own of theirs, but I would recommend it. I do admit I get a bit self-conscious when I run into somebody else in the woods thinking they are judging me for having a Sitka vest, but I'm getting over that.
That's a pretty solid review. Sitka needs to at least do a version of bottomland so it will blend in with most peoples camo. Then we wouldn't look like rednecks with a Sitka vest lol.
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Quote from: Archivist13 on February 05, 2023, 01:04:24 AM
I have one and used it for the entire 2022 season (13 hunts). Best vest I've used. Very well designed. Specific pockets for each item which I really liked. I use David Halloran box and slate calls and I read that he helped design the pockets. I believe it because the calls fit perfectly in their spots. It gets pretty warm here in Southern Maryland during the season and it never caused me to get hot like my old Cabela's vest. The material is very strong, and it looks like it did the first day. and I put it through some nasty cover (multiflora rose, blackberry patches, mountain laurel & holly). Maybe the best part is the seat that never falls off and pretty comfortable. If I were to change anything it would be that there is no place to put water bottles unless you put them in the back pocket which isn't comfortable when laying against a tree. I switched to a bladder and that fixed that problem. I know Sitka has a reputation, and it is the only thing I own of theirs, but I would recommend it. I do admit I get a bit self-conscious when I run into somebody else in the woods thinking they are judging me for having a Sitka vest, but I'm getting over that.
I know what you mean, my wife bought me a Sitka wading jacket for duck hunting back during Christmas and I feel like a homeless man that was handed the keys to a Ferrari in that thing. I definitely feel out of place haha
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I plan to get one in Timber. Seems well built and minimalist. A buddy spoke highly of it and I trust his opinion wholeheartedly.
I bought one a few months ago and have been using it to coyote hunt. The X24 fits in the back and remote in the box call holder. I like everything about it. First vest that actually fits with no slop. You can make adjustments with the straps for a perfect fit. The seat is comfortable. It's going to be an excellent turkey vest. A true buy once cry once purchase.
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Quote from: Archivist13 on February 05, 2023, 01:04:24 AM
I have one and used it for the entire 2022 season (13 hunts). Best vest I've used. Very well designed. Specific pockets for each item which I really liked. I use David Halloran box and slate calls and I read that he helped design the pockets. I believe it because the calls fit perfectly in their spots. It gets pretty warm here in Southern Maryland during the season and it never caused me to get hot like my old Cabela's vest. The material is very strong, and it looks like it did the first day. and I put it through some nasty cover (multiflora rose, blackberry patches, mountain laurel & holly). Maybe the best part is the seat that never falls off and pretty comfortable. If I were to change anything it would be that there is no place to put water bottles unless you put them in the back pocket which isn't comfortable when laying against a tree. I switched to a bladder and that fixed that problem. I know Sitka has a reputation, and it is the only thing I own of theirs, but I would recommend it. I do admit I get a bit self-conscious when I run into somebody else in the woods thinking they are judging me for having a Sitka vest, but I'm getting over that.
I know what you mean, my wife bought me a Sitka wading jacket for duck hunting back during Christmas and I feel like a homeless man that was handed the keys to a Ferrari in that thing. I definitely feel out of place haha
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Exactly!
Pulled the trigger and put in my order for one yesterday. Thank you to everyone who gave their reviews on it. For some reason you can't seem to find much on them compared to other vests on the market
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Best of luck with it Scott.......
You guys are going to cost me money, I have eyeing them since they came out, may have to grab one before they sell out.
I have a bit of their mountain and waterfowl gear and it is fantastic!
Quote from: Dtrkyman on February 06, 2023, 04:13:00 PM
You guys are going to cost me money, I have eyeing them since they came out, may have to grab one before they sell out.
I have a bit of their mountain and waterfowl gear and it is fantastic!
Check EBay. I got mine on there new with tags for $186.00 shipped a few months ago in the Waterfowl Timber. They seem to be a Sitka dealer, they sold several vests....good luck....
Hope you like it! Mine is in waterfowl timber and I really like the pattern for ground hunting.
Quote from: Archivist13 on February 06, 2023, 04:41:09 PM
Hope you like it! Mine is in waterfowl timber and I really like the pattern for ground hunting.
That's the pattern I got, same as the wading jacket. I can't stand the look of any of the other patterns
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Just saw that Sitka added a new color, dark earth to the Turkey Vest line.....
Quote from: Tom007 on February 06, 2023, 06:08:09 PM
Just saw that Sitka added a new color, dark earth to the Turkey Vest line.....
Just looked at that Earth pattern. Eh, it's just dark brown. It would look good against a dark tree, but you would look like a brown blob against a beech or just walking around I would think.
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Quote from: Tom007 on February 06, 2023, 06:08:09 PM
Just saw that Sitka added a new color, dark earth to the Turkey Vest line.....
Just looked at that Earth pattern. Eh, it's just dark brown. It would look good against a dark tree, but you would look like a brown blob against a beech or just walking around I would think.
Yea, I like the Timber. Hides you anywhere.....
The subalpine blends extremely well once there is any green in the woods. I would probably go timber on the vest?
Though I doubt it matters.
Quote from: Dtrkyman on February 07, 2023, 09:55:33 AM
The subalpine blends extremely well once there is any green in the woods. I would probably go timber on the vest?
Though I doubt it matters.
I went with timber, I typically wear bottomland, green leaf, or other darker colored camo
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To me the one I looked at last year at the NWTF convention it looked just like a RNG300 with Sitka on it and a different color camo. Needless to say I kept walking.
If you're looking for more room for "stuff"
I added a Kifaru Rogan to the back using the existing compression straps.
Hunted the Sitka vest all season and been very pleased. Very well built. I do miss having easy access to the game bag for water, thermocell, sheds, and feathers but it is not a huge issue. Very comfortable and has all the space I need.
I picked up a lightly used Sitka timber vest early this season and have been very pleased with the weight, fit and overall quality of the vest, mine is Timber also which does well with Bottomland as far as matching looks. Just picked up a Badlands vest which was on sale at Rogers in Bottomland. Just got it today and while I like the pockets and storage capacity of the Badlands the Sitka fits me better and the seat arrangement/ease of use is much on the Sitka. Gonna use both the rest of this season and see which I like best for long term use. I would say I'll probably sell the other but who am I kidding? I collect turkey vests like women collect shoes.
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I have had them both. I really liked the badlands but just could not get comfortable wearing it. We shall see with the Sitka it fits well. Good luck
Quote from: harleytom on April 11, 2023, 10:15:45 PM
I picked up a lightly used Sitka timber vest early this season and have been very pleased with the weight, fit and overall quality of the vest, mine is Timber also which does well with Bottomland as far as matching looks. Just picked up a Badlands vest which was on sale at Rogers in Bottomland. Just got it today and while I like the pockets and storage capacity of the Badlands the Sitka fits me better and the seat arrangement/ease of use is much on the Sitka. Gonna use both the rest of this season and see which I like best for long term use. I would say I'll probably sell the other but who am I kidding? I collect turkey vests like women collect shoes.
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Glad to see someone else has this problem......good luck with both....