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Title: Looking for a quality chest pack. Any recommendations?
Post by: jrthornton73 on June 03, 2024, 05:42:08 PM
I'm looking for a quality chest pack to run and gun.  Any recomendations? 
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Post by: NYturkey on June 03, 2024, 05:50:40 PM
Marsupial gear or FHF would be my two choices


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Post by: Gooserbat on June 04, 2024, 08:28:31 AM
I modified an Alaskan Guide Denali by having a local seamstress put striker loops inside and it works for me. I can add a box call pocket as needed.
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Post by: compton30 on June 04, 2024, 08:50:49 AM
x2 for the AGC Denali chest pack. I've had mine for 6-7 years now with zero issues.
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Post by: joey46 on June 04, 2024, 08:51:15 AM
Got an e mail this morning from a Knight and Hale site.  They're having a Father's Day sale on a few items. 
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Post by: wareagle22 on June 04, 2024, 10:15:22 AM
Outdoor Vision Turkey Pro is what I use.  It's a great rig. 
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Post by: Tom007 on June 04, 2024, 11:18:32 AM
Quote from: wareagle22 on June 04, 2024, 10:15:22 AMOutdoor Vision Turkey Pro is what I use.  It's a great rig. 

X2 here, very well thought out...
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Post by: Gooserbat on June 04, 2024, 12:04:08 PM
Quote from: wareagle22 on June 04, 2024, 10:15:22 AMOutdoor Vision Turkey Pro is what I use.  It's a great rig. 

That's also a good option
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Post by: WV Flopper on June 04, 2024, 08:15:51 PM
I run an Alaskan Guide binos harness, Denali. I also have two of they're range finder pockets up front on each side.

In the back I have they're water bladder in a pack. It holds snack and a strap to carry turkeys.
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Post by: WV Flopper on June 04, 2024, 08:26:18 PM
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Post by: Hook hanger on June 05, 2024, 01:37:17 AM
Most of the chest packs I see stick out so much I have too wonder if its even possible to switch to shoot left handed. Do any of you guys that wear them think it would hinder a person to switch to their off side?
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Post by: 10th Legionaire on June 05, 2024, 11:54:34 AM
Just a heads up; This thread got me shopping and I revisited the Alaskan Guide website this morning. They are have a 15% off sale for Fathers Day.

I pulled the trigger on a Ravus pack. I think it will be a good compliment to my Sitka turkey tool belt not a dedicated hunting pack.
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Post by: BDeal on June 05, 2024, 01:13:55 PM
Marsupial or FHF. Some of these chest packs are massive.
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Post by: NYturkey on June 05, 2024, 02:16:33 PM
Quote from: BDeal on June 05, 2024, 01:13:55 PMMarsupial or FHF. Some of these chest packs are massive.
Same thing I said. These two companies, and Alaskan Guide, specialize is chest packs. I have tried cheaper chest packs and bino harnesses and they never are as comfortable as the specialized brands.


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Post by: Brian Fahs on June 05, 2024, 04:44:52 PM
Marsupial gear products are my choice.
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Post by: Gooserbat on June 05, 2024, 06:54:07 PM
Quote from: 10th Legionaire on June 05, 2024, 11:54:34 AMJust a heads up; This thread got me shopping and I revisited the Alaskan Guide website this morning. They are have a 15% off sale for Fathers Day.

I pulled the trigger on a Ravus pack. I think it will be a good compliment to my Sitka turkey tool belt not a dedicated hunting pack.

It depends on how you fit the pack to yourself.  I personally wear mine lower than it's probably intended for that reason.
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Post by: NYturkey on June 05, 2024, 08:10:34 PM
Quote from: Hook hanger on June 05, 2024, 01:37:17 AMMost of the chest packs I see stick out so much I have too wonder if its even possible to switch to shoot left handed. Do any of you guys that wear them think it would hinder a person to switch to their off side?
I wear them on the low side and would have no problems.


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Post by: Roost 1 on June 05, 2024, 09:40:42 PM
Has anyone ever looked at T&K hunting gear?Veteran owned business. Made in USA.
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Post by: Bottomland OG on June 06, 2024, 12:48:18 AM
Quote from: Roost 1 on June 05, 2024, 09:40:42 PMHas anyone ever looked at T&K hunting gear?Veteran owned business. Made in USA.
Quote from: Roost 1 on June 05, 2024, 09:40:42 PMHas anyone ever looked at T&K hunting gear?Veteran owned business. Made in USA.
I have a pair of their leg gators and really like them.
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Post by: WV Flopper on June 06, 2024, 10:02:59 PM
When I go too killing mode I unbuckle top left corner strap and bottom left corner strap on my rig.

That gives me full movement and also ability to switch to my off hand "Right hand".

In rough terrain I do not like looking over my pack to see my feet and where I am stepping! My personal biggest pet peav.
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Post by: Gooserbat on June 07, 2024, 09:53:36 AM
Quote from: WV Flopper on June 06, 2024, 10:02:59 PMWhen I go too killing mode I unbuckle top left corner strap and bottom left corner strap on my rig.

That gives me full movement and also ability to switch to my off hand "Right hand".

In rough terrain I do not like looking over my pack to see my feet and where I am stepping! My personal biggest pet peav.

I presume you don't have a gut
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Post by: WV Flopper on June 07, 2024, 10:01:37 AM
LOL. Oh yeah, I have a big gut. Actually makes the chest pack stick out even further. Hence the walking on rough terrain challenges.

In case your wondering, AGC offers extension straps in case your round.
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Post by: slicksbeagles1 on June 13, 2024, 07:05:18 AM
T&K good quality I have there leg gaiters also Give them a call and talk to Tyler or Keith they own the company Really nice people
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Post by: TrackeySauresRex on June 14, 2024, 04:37:23 PM
Quote from: Gooserbat on June 07, 2024, 09:53:36 AM
Quote from: WV Flopper on June 06, 2024, 10:02:59 PMWhen I go too killing mode I unbuckle top left corner strap and bottom left corner strap on my rig.

That gives me full movement and also ability to switch to my off hand "Right hand".

In rough terrain I do not like looking over my pack to see my feet and where I am stepping! My personal biggest pet peav.

I presume you don't have a gut


Mines not a gut. It's a shelf my chest pack rests on.  :funnyturkey:

I like the striker loop idea Sam.
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Post by: 10th Legionaire on June 15, 2024, 08:12:31 PM
I was on a fishing trip for the last week and a half and when I got home my AGC Ravus pack was waiting on me.

Nice construction, fits me well. I don't think the little accessory pouch will see much use by me. It's a nice piece but not something I think I'll use. I used the pouch that came with my Vortex range finder for it and early testing it should work fine.

The finish is more "finished" looking than the FHF box call pouch I have FWIW
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Post by: aclawrence on June 16, 2024, 10:34:25 AM
Hill People Gear make great chest packs. They're not made for turkey hunting but I have one I use it all the time. Sometimes I will take it over a vest if I'm walking a long ways.


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