With all the turkey vests on the market today it's hard to choose one. The topic about slate calls similar to this one did well so I figured I'd start one for turkey vest.....GO!
Tactical tater II, because I have one and after trying a few different ones just to sell them for a loss I found the one for me. It carries everything I need and does it securely, is very durable and the seat is the best. The only draw back is it is a bit heavier than some of the others but I'll gladly carry an extra 1/2 pound for the features.
My old MO is about 10 years old, so it could be time for a new, and probally better vest. I haven't looked at vests for awhile, so they could be many innovations I been missing out on.
The search is about to begin ......
Im going through the same delima right now. I have had a super elite 3 for quite a while and never had any complaints. I want something in bottomland camo so that limits me quite a bit. Im looking at the ol tom full vest right now.
IMO Ol' Tom makes a great vest.
I just bought a Tactical Tatr II from Cabelas this past week and as far as I am concerned, it is the perfect Turkey Vest! :turkey2:
Quote from: Gooserbat on January 30, 2015, 04:38:14 PM
Tactical tater II, because I have one and after trying a few different ones just to sell them for a loss I found the one for me. It carries everything I need and does it securely, is very durable and the seat is the best. The only draw back is it is a bit heavier than some of the others but I'll gladly carry an extra 1/2 pound for the features.
Couldn't have said it any better
Tater2 with kickstand no question
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Love my tater II! Perfect vest!
Kick stand is great for field edges, standard one for sitting against trees. Camofire had the tenzing one onsale today and they make a great pack
Knight's Hunting Products Hands Free vest! If not that I'll give a nod to the Tactical Tatr!
:gobble: Tac Tatr 2 is a great vest. I am a big guy and it fits and has all the features I will ever need, Al Baker
The Primos Gobbler vest is hard to beat for half the price ,
the vest with the kick stand get mighty heavy toward the end of the hunt.
Cabelas tactical tatr II
I have had a Ol Tom I-Beam and the TatR II. Between the two the TatR II was the better vest, but it does not come in bottomland. Hoping to try on a TatR III in the next couple weeks.
Quote from: Gooserbat on January 30, 2015, 04:38:14 PM
Tactical tater II, because I have one and after trying a few different ones just to sell them for a loss I found the one for me. It carries everything I need and does it securely, is very durable and the seat is the best. The only draw back is it is a bit heavier than some of the others but I'll gladly carry an extra 1/2 pound for the features.
Been using the Tactical tater II for about 3 seasons now. Tried others just to return or sell them. Totally agree with Gooserbat.
Sadly the best/strongest/most durable/ perfect box call and pot call pocket vest ever made isn't in production anymore more. When Russell dropped about from mossy oak and went out of business I lost my favorite vest. Luckly I have two of them one that's been worn three deer and turkey season and still in perfect shape not a single thread missing and a brand new one. It's sits up high so your thighs don't hit the bottom of the vest which keeps it from rubbing on you and aggravating you and making noise.
The NWTF Russell/mossy oak Limbhanger Vest. If you watch the Internet carefully you can find them for sale.
The one I have put through 3 deer and turkey seasons and many wash machine cycles in on the left and the New one I'm keeping until when ever or how ever many years down the road it takes to wear out my first one in on the right
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What impressed me so much about the vest is the stitching. It's triple and quadruple heavy stitched in all weight bearing locations, the box cal and pot call pockets are set up the best I've ever seen, and it sits high so when your walking epically walking up steep ground the bottom of the vest doesn't hit and rub on your thigh making in comfortable and quiet. When a vest hangs low and hits your thighs it makes everything in the vest rattle and make noise. When I heard Russel was going out of business I was on a frantic search to find another for back for whenever the day came I needed I have one to last me another decade or so.
Note that's use turkey vest for deer hunting in the fall every day I deer hunt as well. So it's been through 6 hunting seasons in 3 years a many machine washes. Washing machines are the devil to a vest. One that isnt stitched well the stirching come loss. The super elites and such have never made for me more than one deer and turkey season before they started falling apart buttons and zippers breaking and such. Funny thing is they are both made by Russell but these were made a lot better and cost $130 brand new. I found my second one in a old hunting store with a bunch of clothes stacked up. I got it for $70.
Best vest/best pockets/ toughest made is the Russell/mossy oak NWTF Limb hanger. Sadly Russell went out of business.
I'd buy a cheap vest with lots of pocket room, a gobbler lounger to sit on, and use the rest of the money on calls and shells. ;)
Tom Teasers "Quick Sack" and a Gobbler lounger for me. I'll spend the extra $ on gas to hunt more, shells and calls. I find the vests too hot most of the time, but then again it's also approaching 80* some afternoons by the time the late season gets here.
Another vote for the Tactical Tat'r II. Great variety of pockets and a thick, easy to deploy seat. I love mine in general and haven't seen another that has caught my interest as a replacement. I don't have any wear and tear on the seems, but do have some holes in the material. I'm sure it's from barbed wire and others would have received the same abuse. I think the 3 separate pads on the back could use some improvement. I'd like them to be bigger (wider, not thicker) and closer together.
I'm torn on whether I'd use the kick stand model. I haven't tried Cabelas kick stand but the brand I had before had a similar feature. The support was great at times but at some point you have too much weight.
Quote from: Timmer on February 02, 2015, 09:33:41 PM
Another vote for the Tactical Tat'r II. Great variety of pockets and a thick, easy to deploy seat. I love mine in general and haven't seen another that has caught my interest as a replacement. I don't have any wear and tear on the seems, but do have some holes in the material. I'm sure it's from barbed wire and others would have received the same abuse. I think the 3 separate pads on the back could use some improvement. I'd like them to be bigger (wider, not thicker) and closer together.
I'm torn on whether I'd use the kick stand model. I haven't tried Cabelas kick stand but the brand I had before had a similar feature. The support was great at times but at some point you have too much weight.
I'm a slate caller and the pockets in the tatr seem too small for a regular sized slate. Is this true?
Just bought a tatr II, should arrive next week. Design seems very hunter friendly.
I have an old 10X vest I really like , but is worn out. Been wanting to replace it but I personally hate all the new vest with the external boxcall pockets, and it seems like all the new ones are like this? Just can't see running and gunning and ripping the handle off a boxcall that's sticking out or losing one getting caught on branches and brush? Personally like the big bellows pockets with internal compartments for calls to protect and secure them like my 10X, but can't find them.
Two Super Elites. One in Greenleaf and one in Bottomland. Best camo and most useful pocket configuration.
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Hey All,
I registered about a week ago and have been reading posts. I learn more by reading than talking!
Since everyones season is now about over, I thought I would bring this back up to see how everyone liked their vests.
My dilemna is that I had the opportunity to purchase a new Tenzing TP14 for $150. Nice vest, good quality, I could get used to the layout. It is heavy with everything in it. Don't know if I would use the kickstand, never had one before and managed.
Cabelas Tactical Tater 2 is on sale for $119. I've never seen one, but many seem to like it alot. Is it much lighter? Layout? Has any used the Tenzing turkey vest TV14 that doesn't have the kickstand? I can get a couple of those too at a good price.
Given the scenario, would you opt for the Tater 2 and sell the Tenzing or be happy about a great deal on a real nice turkey pack?[img]http://s267.photobucket.com/user/9shot/media/IMG_5195.jpg.html/img]
Quote from: ScottS on February 06, 2015, 04:54:44 PM
Quote from: Timmer on February 02, 2015, 09:33:41 PM
Another vote for the Tactical Tat'r II. Great variety of pockets and a thick, easy to deploy seat. I love mine in general and haven't seen another that has caught my interest as a replacement. I don't have any wear and tear on the seems, but do have some holes in the material. I'm sure it's from barbed wire and others would have received the same abuse. I think the 3 separate pads on the back could use some improvement. I'd like them to be bigger (wider, not thicker) and closer together.
I'm torn on whether I'd use the kick stand model. I haven't tried Cabelas kick stand but the brand I had before had a similar feature. The support was great at times but at some point you have too much weight.
I'm a slate caller and the pockets in the tatr seem too small for a regular sized slate. Is this true?
Slate (pot) calls fit just fine. Its a touch tight, but I'd rather tight than a little loose. This was my 1st year with a tat'r 2, I've been using the Super Elite 3 for years, and the tat'r 2 is much better IMO. You won't be dissapointed. FWIW- 1 of my friends has a hunting show and Tenzing sponsors them so they used the TP14 this past season. He told me there is no way he would use it, if he had a choice.
Another vote for the Tactical Tater.
I have the HS strut vest for about 8 years now and I am very happy with it ,tons of pockets in all the right places ,all the calls have there spot I got room for the thermacell and can slip decoys in the back pouch ,it has a great pad to sit on as well ,I have been very happy with it and all the zippers and snaps still work like new ,,Dutch
I have an original Bucklick Creek vest(before they were bought by Bass Pro) & a Super Elite 3. I like the BL vest better. The SE has a much better seat, but other than that I perfer the old vest. When I was wearing the Bucklick vest, I use to carry an extra 2" foam pad to sit on. I started using a Gobbler Lounger this year and I'm thinking of going back to the old vest.
Quote from: SpitNDrumN on February 01, 2015, 11:24:09 AM
Best vest/best pockets/ toughest made is the Russell/mossy oak NWTF Limb hanger. Sadly Russell went out of business.
I tried that. I don't like the cheap vest I bought. :help: That lounger is heavy and hard to carry. Maybe if it fits in the game bag...
Who said they used a cushion with the BassPro Bucklick Creek vest? I love mine but it broke. Is the back high enough when using a 2" cushion? THAT idea appeals to me.
Quote from: Tail Feathers on June 03, 2015, 09:17:11 PM
Quote from: SpitNDrumN on February 01, 2015, 11:24:09 AM
Best vest/best pockets/ toughest made is the Russell/mossy oak NWTF Limb hanger. Sadly Russell went out of business.
I tried that. I don't like the cheap vest I bought. :help: That lounger is heavy and hard to carry. Maybe if it fits in the game bag...
Who said they used a cushion with the BassPro Bucklick Creek vest? I love mine but it broke. Is the back high enough when using a 2" cushion? THAT idea appeals to me.
I used a 2" cushion with my pre-Bass Pro Bucklick vest. I just put the cushion on the ground then unfolded seat and sat on top of the cushion. The vest fit the same as sitting directly on the ground.
Hard to find a vest with two box call pockets.
My HS strut vest has two box call pockets one on each side ,I am very very happy with this vest after many years of hunting it has stood the test with all rippers and snaps still working ,I have not had one problem with this vest ,love it Dutch
I have an old Cabelas vest. Don't know the name of it but it has pockets for two long boxes, two or more short boxes, two pot calls, mouth calls and compartment pockets for whatever you want. It has a game pouch and a waist strap that really takes weight off your shoulders...The best part of this vest, is the seat. It's a wheel barrow sized inner tube encased in a zippered pouch that clips to the vest and drops down for a seat. You can talk about the "Taters and Old Toms and Tenzings"...There's NOTHING like that seat, nothing! You can sit on that baby for hours and hours and never feel a thing other than comfort...BUT, sadly they don't make it any more...Maybe some day I'll start my own vest company and make a seat like that...
Quote from: davisd9 on June 04, 2015, 07:41:35 AM
Hard to find a vest with two box call pockets.
That Ol' Tom I-Beam vest has two box call pockets. They only work on shorter, wide boxes though. I use a narrow long box every time I hunt and it kept sliding out of the vest pocket every time I'd lean forward. It doesn't take too many times of seeing your custom box call land in a mud puddle to learn that something ain't right. The box call pockets are set close to horizontal with the ground, which doesn't help hold calls in the pockets either. The magnets that (supposedly) hold the seat in place were too weak and allowed the seat to drop down any time it slightly brushed limbs or branches. I sent it back the day after I got it.
I love my Limbhanger and need to find a spare. I wish they still made them.
Jim
Quote from: Cut N Run on June 06, 2015, 08:00:57 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 04, 2015, 07:41:35 AM
Hard to find a vest with two box call pockets.
That Ol' Tom I-Beam vest has two box call pockets. They only work on shorter, wide boxes though. I use a narrow long box every time I hunt and it kept sliding out of the vest pocket every time I'd lean forward. It doesn't take too many times of seeing your custom box call land in a mud puddle to learn that something ain't right. The box call pockets are set close to horizontal with the ground, which doesn't help hold calls in the pockets either. The magnets that (supposedly) hold the seat in place were too weak and allowed the seat to drop down any time it slightly brushed limbs or branches. I sent it back the day after I got it.
I love my Limbhanger and need to find a spare. I wish they still made them.
Jim
I beams are getting hard to find. Take you a black hair band and loop it in the loop and then around the handle of the box.
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