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Title: Turkey Vests
Post by: crenshawco on November 14, 2012, 08:29:32 AM
I know this has been discussed at length, but what do yall think is the best turkey vest on the market right now? I am looking to get a new one soon, and I haven't bought one in several years. Any positive or negative reviews would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Turkey Vests
Post by: savduck on November 14, 2012, 09:25:19 AM
I like my MO limb hanger made by russell
Title: Re: Turkey Vests
Post by: stinkpickle on November 14, 2012, 11:22:00 AM
I haven't found the perfect one yet.  Tom at CustomGunSocks.com made a fancy version of the old Epeards Lounge before he closed up shop that sounded like it was about the closest to perfect that I could find.  Any more, I just use whatever vest will carry my stuff, and I drag along a Cabela's Lounger seat to sit in.  I'm currently using a Russell Super Elite III vest with the seat pad removed.  I was wearing the M/L version last year, but it was a little too tight when I had to wear cold weather gear.  I just bought a new one in XL/2XL last week.
Title: Re: Turkey Vests
Post by: crenshawco on November 14, 2012, 11:49:30 AM
I was in a shop the other day and they said that Russell was either out of business or not making turkey vests anymore. Anybody know if there is any truth to that?

Title: Re: Turkey Vests
Post by: stinkpickle on November 14, 2012, 12:04:55 PM
Quote from: crenshawco on November 14, 2012, 11:49:30 AM
I was in a shop the other day and they said that Russell was either out of business or not making turkey vests anymore. Anybody know if there is any truth to that?

I haven't heard that.  Maybe that's why my vest was on sale.   ;D
Title: Re: Turkey Vests
Post by: stinkpickle on November 14, 2012, 12:08:04 PM
Their shopping site is still up, and vest is on sale.  Free shipping too...

http://shop.russellathletic.com/Super-Elite-Treklite-Turkey-Vest/dp/B0084DTZEW?field_availability=-2&field_browse=5422560011&field_product_site_launch_date_utc=-1y&id=Super+Elite+Treklite+Turkey+Vest&ie=UTF8&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name%2Cclothing_size-bin%2Ccolor_name&searchNodeID=5422560011&searchPage=2&searchRank=-price&searchSize=12 (http://shop.russellathletic.com/Super-Elite-Treklite-Turkey-Vest/dp/B0084DTZEW?field_availability=-2&field_browse=5422560011&field_product_site_launch_date_utc=-1y&id=Super+Elite+Treklite+Turkey+Vest&ie=UTF8&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name%2Cclothing_size-bin%2Ccolor_name&searchNodeID=5422560011&searchPage=2&searchRank=-price&searchSize=12)
Title: Re: Turkey Vests
Post by: ctwny1 on November 14, 2012, 12:20:05 PM
My vote for the "BEST" turkey vest goes to Ol'Tom. Really well made and very easy to get to things.
Title: Re: Turkey Vests
Post by: dirt road ninja on November 15, 2012, 10:02:21 AM
I just picked up an ol tom dura lite on sale at midway. I won't have a real opinion till after I hunt it. If it is anything like their shirts I'm sure it will be great.