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Title: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: daymude7288 on January 03, 2015, 10:44:41 AM
Just wondering is anyone on here has one or has used one in the past.  Just give honest opinions please looking for a bottmland vest and only have a few options.

Thanks
Aaron
Title: Re: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: dirt road ninja on January 03, 2015, 11:28:38 AM
I really like mine. A solid well thought out, quality hunting tool. My favorite feature is the magnetic butt pad.
Title: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: davisd9 on January 03, 2015, 11:50:13 AM
I am with Dirt Road Ninja. Great vest with more pockets than I need. My only complaint is I was cheap and got the one box call pocket version rather than the one with 2 box call pockets. I recommend it!


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Title: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on January 03, 2015, 12:15:41 PM
I like my very well..I actually don't have anything to complain about.

It was built with a turkey hunter in mind..I really like the magnetic seat as well,it actually stays put.
Title: Re: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: daymude7288 on January 03, 2015, 12:57:09 PM
Thanks guys the only thing I don't like is the black straps
Title: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: rusty4269 on January 03, 2015, 01:05:08 PM
I wear one every time I go. I like it really well. I agree with davisd9, get the one with two box call pockets. The seat pad is very well cushioned and the back pad is a must. my only complaint is I can't get to the game/decoy pocket in the back. It's hard to reach with it on but I hardly use it anyway. Love mine.
Title: Re: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: dirt road ninja on January 03, 2015, 01:25:44 PM
Quote from: daymude7288 on January 03, 2015, 12:57:09 PM
Thanks guys the only thing I don't like is the black straps

Me neither. I painted mine.
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/rjr3006/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsd72f1bfc.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/rjr3006/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsd72f1bfc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: daymude7288 on January 03, 2015, 01:40:49 PM
What kind of paint did you use?
Title: Re: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: dirt road ninja on January 03, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Krylon
Title: Re: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: daymude7288 on January 03, 2015, 01:44:55 PM
I wish I could find that version in stock somewhere.  I can only find the essentials vest.

http://www.mackspw.com/Item--i-OLT248S
Title: Re: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: dirt road ninja on January 03, 2015, 02:13:27 PM
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2711562291/ol-tom-duralite-time-and-motion-strap-turkey-vest

I bought mine here a few years ago. Caught it on sale for like 50 bucks.
Title: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: davisd9 on January 03, 2015, 02:18:19 PM
I got mine at the same time and got the one box call version for like $30. Shot myself in the foot by being cheap! Still very happy.


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Title: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: Gobblerjim on January 03, 2015, 10:21:12 PM
Can it fit a long box call?
Title: Re: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: dirt road ninja on January 03, 2015, 11:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gobblerjim on January 03, 2015, 10:21:12 PM
Can it fit a long box call?

Negative.
Title: Ol Tom Dura-lite essentials vest
Post by: Deerbnb on January 04, 2015, 12:54:07 AM
"One size fits most".... me and the younger Ben Rogers Lee would disagree. I think I would like one if they had a big un.