Personally I like my vest over a bag. Do you use a vest or a bag while turkey hunting? What do you think pros and cons to both are?
Drew
For me, a vest distributes the weight more evenly than a bag carried on one shoulder. And it doesn't slide down.
I've tried fanny packs but they slide down all the time due to my "noassatall" disease.
I use a pack for my turkey gear, I have been trying to cut down on what I carry and going with the essentials.
Here's what that looks like.
MK M GOBL
I'm glad you posted this. Every year I look at turkey vests and wonder why so many people use them. I've only ever used a regular camo back pack. I'm sure that it's one of those things where once you use one it would make sense and I'd think, "how did I live without this."
Quote from: Tail Feathers on January 19, 2017, 02:15:30 PM
For me, a vest distributes the weight more evenly than a bag carried on one shoulder. And it doesn't slide down.
I've tried fanny packs but they slide down all the time due to my "noassatall" disease.
x2, plus I love that 2 inch thick pad that hangs from the bottom of my vest
im a turkey purse kinda guy haha but seriously im essentials only and find that a satchel works good for how i hunt. i bought one of those tom teasers quick sacks two years ago and it has worked out well so far.
Bag, not near as hot , and a lot easier to move around ....
After using a bag i will never even own a vest again.
Quote from: slwayne on January 19, 2017, 03:39:42 PM
Quote from: Tail Feathers on January 19, 2017, 02:15:30 PM
For me, a vest distributes the weight more evenly than a bag carried on one shoulder. And it doesn't slide down.
I've tried fanny packs but they slide down all the time due to my "noassatall" disease.
x2, plus I love that 2 inch thick pad that hangs from the bottom of my vest
X3 I'm a vest guy too. Can't imagine trying to remember one more thing(seat).
I've tried a vest, I tried a backpack never did land on the perfect set up guess i need to carry less
I'm a vest guy. Distribution of weight, distribution of calls, a comfy seat attached, easy to grab items such as flashlight, shells, calls, and even TP. Not bulky.
Another vote for the vest. :gobble:
I am a vest guy. I don't carry a whole lot of hunting equipment but I like being prepared in case something happens while a mile or more back in the mountains on my own. I carry a couple pot calls, a scratchbox and some diaphrams.
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Quote from: KentuckyHeadhunter on January 19, 2017, 06:44:43 PM
I'm a vest guy. Distribution of weight, distribution of calls, a comfy seat attached, easy to grab items such as flashlight, shells, calls, and even TP. Not bulky.
X2
After getting Badlands monster fanny pack/ bag I gave all 3 of my vest away to new turkey hunters. For me the vest is entirely too hot .
Quote from: USMC0331 on January 19, 2017, 10:14:56 PM
After getting Badlands monster fanny pack/ bag I gave all 3 of my vest away to new turkey hunters. For me the vest is entirely too hot .
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neither. I wear a trumpet around my neck, put mouth calls in my pocket, paint the backs of my hands and a little on my face. that is the essentials, anything else is extra.
Vest. Been wearing it for so long that it feels odd going in without it. If I'm hunting a place with lots of birds I've been known to take just a couple diaphragm calls and a locator. If it's going to be an all day ordeal, I'm taking the vest.
I've been using the fanny pack for a couple of years. Being an older gent I need the lounger so I carry that in or a chair for the ground blind. Bubba
I've been using a vest so long I guess I'm just partial to the vest. However, I recently picked up a Tom Teaser Quick Sack to see how I like it this year when it starts getting hot.
I use a bag made by penns woods but it is very similar to the Brossie which I also use.
Without a second thought a vest!!
Vest. If i tried the pack and hated it. If it's too hot now, wingbone around my neck, couple mouth calls, shove face mask in my pocket and roll
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Quote from: Tail Feathers on January 19, 2017, 02:15:30 PM
For me, a vest distributes the weight more evenly than a bag carried on one shoulder. And it doesn't slide down.
I've tried fanny packs but they slide down all the time due to my "noassatall" disease.
i also suffer from this illness... I use a vest as well, but the guy that taught me how to turkey hunt says he uses a vest then swaps to a fanny pack when the weather gets hot.
I'm a vest guy.
If I had the Brossie I'd probably use it with my vest LOL!!!!
I've got a bad habit of carrying too many calls or gear. I'm a gadget guy ha.
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Vest...my review here -->
https://youtu.be/zwco7ykA47o
For the past 32 or so years have hunted with a turkey vest. I could not imagine being in the spring woods
without one.
Many folks here talk about a vest being hot. I live in Texas and know about heat and humidity. I find my vest makes little to no difference in that respect. I borrowed an Elite III one time and found that one did seem to be rather hot. A strap vest is where it's at.
Cargo pockets
Quote from: Full strut on January 19, 2017, 03:53:56 PM
im a turkey purse kinda guy haha but seriously im essentials only and find that a satchel works good for how i hunt. i bought one of those tom teasers quick sacks two years ago and it has worked out well so far.
I got one of those bags last year and immediately sold my vest, will never wear one again. I find I can get an awful lot of stuff in that tom teasers bag too.
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A bag would work fine if I hunted closer to truck but many places I hunt are long walks so I want my vest for 1 to carry my turkey out I have carpal tunnel so fingers get numb quick. Also I can fit so much in my vest that I may need because when you 2 mile walk in you never know what you might need. Now I do trim down when hunting rain may do little fanny pack with couple calls bottle water some shells and on occasion rolled up hen deke
I wear a Tactical Tatr 2 in early to mid season, then when it starts getting hot, i go to an ol Tom essentials.
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Wouldn't trade my TATR vest for a bag.
For me vest, helps me keep up with my calls better.
Used to hunt with a bag.. swapped to a ol Tom essentials strap vest... light, cool to wear, and plenty of room for everything I need. Never was much on a bag.
I use a vest as it keeps everything handy
used both....prefer the vest
Vest keeps everything attached to me. I could see myself setting down a bag and having to come back for it. Plus having the built in cushion beats lugging around a seat.
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