Who uses them? Are they really worth it?
100% worth it in my opinion. I make my own out of leather and they seem to hold up well. I generally hunt deep in mountains so they are essential in my book.
Best way to tote a gobbler out of the bush when using a bike.
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Yes, I keep one in my satchel, I ask Glenda Green to make me a simple one the other day from the same material she makes the gun slings from and I wanted it light weight and where you can roll it up etc.. The shoulder part is Bottomland material with nylon loops coming off each end of the tote ..
I've never been one to hop on the trend train, but last year I found myself crotch sliding across a skinny log to cross a big creek with a dead turkey, gun, vest...etc. Not to mention I was 2.5 miles deep into public and had a long walk.
The long walks out don't bother me. I like slinging one over my shoulder no matter how far it is, but crossing that skinny log made me question not having one.
I use the primos one with the padded shoulder strap. Makes the walks much easier. Got a paracord one that was given to me by a friend that I use for photos as the primos would take away from the gobbler.
So with these straps you wrap one end around the head and one end around the feet and wear him like a fancy purse?
Not trolling just curious how these things work.
Quote from: Swamp_870 on February 21, 2024, 10:38:12 AM
So with these straps you wrap one end around the head and one end around the feet and wear him like a fancy purse?
Not trolling just curious how these things work.
If you kill the gobbler and need a tote to carry him out you will figure out how to carry him pretty quick on those long walks back to the truck... LOL
But you are on the right track of how to use a tote ...
Or is it more like a duck strap?
@Greg So definitely money well spent?
Yes I use one I got from someone on here, had him make it orange for safety reasons.
Get one you wont be sorry!
I made one about 5 years back out of cobra weaved paracord wrapped around a big loop of paracord. loops showing on both ends. probably cost less than a dollar to make and it has been well worth it. I still like throwing one over the shoulder, but I'm not too proud to admit when something makes life a lot easier, so I use it almost every time now.
Yep. I keep a Cox Turkey 2-toter in my bag. Its a leather, sling style over the shoulder tote with dual clasps on each end so you can easily carry 2 out.
Much easier than the wrist totes or not having a tote at all. Those paracord wrist totes aren't comfortable at all on a long walk out.
i asked the same thing and got mine the other day. i like it. hope it gets used.
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 21, 2024, 10:28:24 AM
Yes, I keep one in my satchel, I ask Glenda Green to make me a simple one the other day from the same material she makes the gun slings from and I wanted it light weight and were you could roll it up etc.. The shoulder part is Bottomland material with nylon loops coming off each end of the tote ..
I was on the fence about it but I guess I'll be adding one to my vest this year.
Any recommendations?
I definitely want a leather one that I can add notches to like my old college belt that doesn't fit anymore haha
I have a minimalist set-up and only use a
tote to haul em out. Love it and highly recommend!
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Went years without one, bought one with an orange rubber shoulder pad, it's great and I always have it in my vest!
Real Avid turkey sling
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Been using my homemade tote for a long time...leather cord through a section of deer antler...
Have a couple of paracord totes that I also use...
Carrying one out by the spurs and carrying one out by strap is a night and day difference, imo.
I just use the one on the sitka vest super minimalistic.
I make and sell them to a ton of people each spring.. they make a huge difference! You can check them out on my Facebook page: Thunder Ridge Totes www.facebook.com/thunderridgetotes (http://www.facebook.com/thunderridgetotes)
I just tuck them in the vest if I've got a hike, if it's a closer walk I just tote them the old fashioned way. I have two different totes and hardly ever used them. I think totes are more of a fashion piece than anything but then again I have always had a vest with a big enough pouch that they ride nice and comfy back to the truck.
A good turkey tote is a must once you've tried one, you'll always have it with you!
Made a few and they are worth it!!!
Keep a homemade paracord one in my vest.
I make them out of paracord. They are nice to use and always keep one in the vest.
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Always have one in my satchel. Never know when you will have a long hike with one. The tote makes it night and day easier.
I, 100% prefer to pack a turkey in a vest.
If, I am not wearing my vest a tote is awesome. To me, it is much more comfortable than slinging one over my shoulder as when I was young.
To me the downside is blood all over my side. Just like slinging one over the shoulder. I have only done the tote for two years when it has warmed up later in spring. Maybe, I need to work out a plan on the blood issue.
Might try wrapping the head in a plastic bag of some type. That might help with that.
I've never used one.
Have to ask this. If wearing a vest why not use the game pouch and keep the blood off of you? And if you do have a vest why wouldn't 2 straps over your shoulders be more comfortable than a single strap turkey tote? Also if you're a true minimalist why not take your sling off your gun and use it for the turkey strap and just carry the lighter gun over your shoulder?
Yes I have one and use it - they are minimal weight and space - I am a picture taker and they are great for hanging one up for pictures-haven't seen anyone yet mention that yet - a turkey wallowing around in the vest game bag doesn't look real good when you get back to the truck to me.
Best way I have found to carry out a longbeard
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