Here is a rough review of the new Nomad MG Turkey vest. If for some reason the video is grainy on YouTube for, shoot me a PM and I'll text you the video from my phone so the quality is better and you can get a better idea. Thanks guys.
https://youtu.be/eY3Qx32ZNpc
Forgot to add if you just want still pictures of the vest or certain areas of it I can do that as well.
Great review :icon_thumright:
great review. It's beyond me why the manufactures rarely do a simple reviews like this.
I'm sure I missed touching on a few things that people would like to know. One I forgot to mention is the fit of the vest itself. For me it's perfect. I'm 6'2 190 so I'm fairly easy to fit but for the most part it seems like there is an abundance of adjustment if needed. Anything I missed and you would like to know, ask away!
Thanks for the review. Hope to see one in person. It is crazy that manufacturers cannot even post detailed photos of something they are selling. Especially something like a vest with many different areas to it.
I agree. I actually feel like it's a disservice on this one. Pictures make it appear as though it's lacking storage space. Hopefully the video showed that you've got plenty of room with this vest. It's not overbearing but you've definitely got room to tote quite a bit along with you.
Thanks man for the review, I don't like the snap pot call either to me that's a deal breaker lol. Also doesn't look to have that much room in it I guess I am spoiled with my tatr2
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It's definitley not the "roomiest" vest in existence but for my style of hunting (this is just me personally) it's more than enough. I have an issue with having to make sure every pocket in a vest is used and with the Ol' Tom I-Beam 2.0 I looked like I was going to diffuse a bomb instead of kill a turkey. 75% of what was in that vest was never used. I will say I wish the inside pockets were all a little deeper but I can't honestly think of anything I would take into the woods that was necessary for me that would need the extra size. And yes the pot call snap is frustrating lol. I'm hoping it breaks in and it appears as though it should with use.
If worse comes to worse on the snap, my wife is a fairly handy seamstress. I'll get her to make me a hook and string for it! Haha
It's Ok to leave an empty pocket you know... :TooFunny:
Quote from: Coop1082 on February 07, 2018, 10:58:21 AM
It's definitley not the "roomiest" vest in existence but for my style of hunting (this is just me personally) it's more than enough. I have an issue with having to make sure every pocket in a vest is used and with the Ol' Tom I-Beam 2.0 I looked like I was going to diffuse a bomb instead of kill a turkey. 75% of what was in that vest was never used. I will say I wish the inside pockets were all a little deeper but I can't honestly think of anything I would take into the woods that was necessary for me that would need the extra size. And yes the pot call snap is frustrating lol. I'm hoping it breaks in and it appears as though it should with use.
Lol! I'm well aware tailfeathers! It's almost like a form of OCD. If I see an empty pocket I instantly have to find something to put in it. I don't why the heck I get that way about a empty pocket!
Quote from: Coop1082 on February 07, 2018, 11:33:32 AM
If worse comes to worse on the snap, my wife is a fairly handy seamstress. I'll get her to make me a hook and string for it! Haha
Excellent review Coop. I left the vest behind few years ago for a fanny pack with a shoulder harness, just got to carrying way too much stuff - 21 pockets in it and I had them stuffed. Fanny pack - paired a lot of it down to essentials.
Pot call pocket snap - take five minutes to sew a big button on the bottom and a strip of leather on the flap, just wrap that leather strip around the button 3 or 4 times. Lots of work arounds options, but to your point, should need a work around.
Thanks for taking the time to post the review. This particular vest has me thinking of going back to one. What I miss about a vest is the padding on the back for leaning against a tree.
Thank you fellas for the positive feedback! I know it's not the most ideal review but as already mentioned it's rare that you see an actual video of a vest with calls, essentials, etc in the pockets. Your practically going in blind. I know this vest has a lot of "hype" surrounding it so I wanted everyone to get a fairly general idea of what they were diving into. Paboxcall, this vest actually saved me from a pack! For two years I've been lugging that Ol' Tom around and don't get me wrong I LOVE to haul calls into the woods. Unfortunately at some point enough is enough. This vest hit the nail on the head for me. Plenty of room for the call fanatic but not total overkill. Every pocket is "useful" and there isn't just random pockets, mesh, strings, tabs, etc just hanging all over the place!
Man Coop...You don't need to apologize for that review even a little! Fine review...You went over a lot of stuff that I had questions about and answered them completely. You should be pro staff for them!
Thank you Glenn! A pro staff offer sound pretty nice! Lol
Thanks for the review. Fit is the big thing I worry about. I'm 5'7" 140 pounds at most lol
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Great review. I am going to stick with my Ol Tom I Beam. It has worked for me for years. I do like the camo pattern.
Quote from: Coop1082 on February 07, 2018, 06:00:20 PM
Thank you Glenn! A pro staff offer sound pretty nice! Lol
You send that review to Nomad...My guess is you'll be pro staff in a short time...
Just what I needed to help make my mind up on a new vest.
Glad it's helped a few of you guys so far!
What kind of back pouch storage space is there? Anywhere to put an extra shirt or a water bottle? Thanks, great review!
Hey huntermail. There is a "game bag" area to haul your turkey out. That area also has 3 separate pockets in it. One will be a water bottle area for me. It has no specified water bottle holder however. I've always used the gamebag area of my vests for decoys which I rarely use or either somehwhere to toss a extra shirt, my bottle, a few snacks, etc. I use a turkey tote to haul turkeys out with so that area always gets used for miscellaneous stuff for me. If you want a picture of it, shoot me a PM and I'll get you one sent of that particular area.
Thanks for the quality review!
Does anyone know how the Nomad seat compares to the Cabelas Tactical Tat'r 2 seat?
Not sure about the comparison on the seat to the Tat'r buddy. I've owned a Alpz, Two Ol' Toms, and now the Nomad. The Nomad is the thickest seat of all the ones I've owned recently but I'm not going to go out and say it's lightyears ahead of the others. It's absolutley comfortable though. Won't know just how comfortable until I'm planted against a tree for two hours, working a bird that won't break, and can't move! :turkey2:
Quote from: Coop1082 on February 08, 2018, 02:00:32 PM
Not sure about the comparison on the seat to the Tat'r buddy. I've owned a Alpz, Two Ol' Toms, and now the Nomad. The Nomad is the thickest seat of all the ones I've owned recently but I'm not going to go out and say it's lightyears ahead of the others. It's absolutley comfortable though. Won't know just how comfortable until I'm planted against a tree for two hours, working a bird that won't break, and can't move! :turkey2:
Thanks!
really nice review thanks for posting it
Awesome review! I have the original limbhanger but she's about shot! Where did you find this one at?
I ordered mine from the Field and Stream website Tank!
A well thought out well done review!
Thank you Bugman!
Great review Coop! Looks like a really nice vest.
Coop - What's the purpose of the buckles hanging off each side of the padded seat? When you pop the seat down, those buckles are hanging. Thanks for the clarification!
Quote from: paboxcall on February 10, 2018, 11:32:07 PM
Coop - What's the purpose of the buckles hanging off each side of the padded seat? When you pop the seat down, those buckles are hanging. Thanks for the clarification!
Paboxcall if I'm correct on which buckles you are talking about, those are to hold the seat up. I had them disconnected so the vest could fully hang. Those straps coming off of the seat snap to two buckles on the vest itself and the straps can be adjusted to how how far the seat will drop or not drop when you detach it from the magnets! If those aren't the straps you are talking about, let me know!
Those are the ones Coop, thanks for clarifying. Without seeing it firsthand (I'm a visual learner) I couldn't see the purpose of the buckles on the right and left side watching your seat flip down.
Quote from: Coop1082 on February 11, 2018, 09:43:03 AM
Quote from: paboxcall on February 10, 2018, 11:32:07 PM
Coop - What's the purpose of the buckles hanging off each side of the padded seat? When you pop the seat down, those buckles are hanging. Thanks for the clarification!
Paboxcall if I'm correct on which buckles you are talking about, those are to hold the seat up. I had them disconnected so the vest could fully hang. Those straps coming off of the seat snap to two buckles on the vest itself and the straps can be adjusted to how how far the seat will drop or not drop when you detach it from the magnets! If those aren't the straps you are talking about, let me know!
Quote from: paboxcall on February 11, 2018, 10:48:26 AM
Those are the ones Coop, thanks for clarifying. Without seeing it firsthand (I'm a visual learner) I couldn't see the purpose of the buckles on the right and left side watching your seat flip down.
Quote from: Coop1082 on February 11, 2018, 09:43:03 AM
Quote from: paboxcall on February 10, 2018, 11:32:07 PM
Coop - What's the purpose of the buckles hanging off each side of the padded seat? When you pop the seat down, those buckles are hanging. Thanks for the clarification!
Paboxcall if I'm correct on which buckles you are talking about, those are to hold the seat up. I had them disconnected so the vest could fully hang. Those straps coming off of the seat snap to two buckles on the vest itself and the straps can be adjusted to how how far the seat will drop or not drop when you detach it from the magnets! If those aren't the straps you are talking about, let me know!
Good deal buddy! I've been messing with it some more and getting a better feel for it. I'm moving to a lanyard this year (from Del Crow) for locator calls to free up the front horizontal pockets for a scratch box or two. It is a very "no room/pocket wasted" vest. Every pocket serves a purpose and there isn't any clutter or overkill and I think I've just about got it loaded the way I want it. I'll do a follow up review here in the near future with it loaded down the best way for me personally!
Great review.
Would anyone be interested in a follow up review now that I have some time with the vest and it's loaded exactly the way I want it for opening day? I just don't want to beat a dead horse but if you fellas want to get a little more information on it I'd be glad to do one. Thanks for all the positive comments guys!
I would appreciate your time if you did so. Like to see what's going on in the back game pocket too. Thanks Coop.
You got it pabloxcall. I'll get something worked up tomorrow at some point during the day. I'll post the YouTube link here as well as make a separate forum subject for anyone who misses this one.
I'd like to see a follow up. I should see them in person but not until Friday at NWTF.
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Done deal buzzard. I'll try to hit anything I realized I missed in the follow up as well as get a shot of me wearing the vest and the fit on my frame.
Really hoping I like these when I get my hands on one. Been searching for the perfect vest for years. The snaps for the pot call pocket was the worst thing they could have done besides making it velcro. I mean seriously. Anyone with any turkey hunting experience would see that design and ax it right away. May end up going back to the cabelas tatr. Regret not just buying another one when I gave mine to my friends son.
Quote from: Coop1082 on February 13, 2018, 09:43:23 PM
Would anyone be interested in a follow up review now that I have some time with the vest and it's loaded exactly the way I want it for opening day? I just don't want to beat a dead horse but if you fellas want to get a little more information on it I'd be glad to do one. Thanks for all the positive comments guys!
A follow up vid with the vest loaded would be great! Thanks!