What's everyone's favorite vest? I'm sure it's been ask a million times but I didn't see it on the first two pages so thought I'd ask. :)
I use the Super Elite NWTF model. It's the older version but has plenty of pockets and fits more like a full vest than the one that just has shoulder straps.
Ol'Tom essentials vest. It's nice and light for long hikes. The only thing I don't like about it is the magnetic seat attachment. The magnet is a little weak. For high mileage hunts, I just leave the seat cushion in the truck.
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The super elite 4.0 NWTF. Has plenty of pockets for everything you could ever need and I like the full vest.
Same here, super elite 4.0 NWTF.
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My favorite is the original Buck Lick Creek vest. I retired it 8-9 years ago. Since then I have tried several and have finally settled on the 'Tater-3. I like the pot call pocket better than the 'Tater-2 and the way the seat folds up.
Tater 2
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Alps Grand Slam with a kickstand and the TatR seat mod.
I have two, the cabelas tactical tatr and an older ol Tom I beam.
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Quote from: Gobble! on March 26, 2019, 09:11:16 AM
Alps Grand Slam with a kickstand and the TatR seat mod.
What is this Tatr seat mod you speak of???
Super Elite III
I prefer the old Liberty USA made vests, hard to find nowadays but good fit and quality, designed by Turkey hunters so there are just enough pockets in the right places.
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Quote from: Gobble! on March 26, 2019, 09:11:16 AM
Alps Grand Slam with a kickstand and the TatR seat mod.
What is this Tatr seat mod you speak of???
The "speed seat" of the Tactical Tat'r II vest doesn't need to be unbuckled and rebuckled when switching from walking to seating. Check this video out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5orxA5-jRc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5orxA5-jRc)
I've tried many different ones but keep going back to my Dixon vest. It's a little heavy but is made like a tank and has pockets galore.
I like trying different ones and hope to one day say that I have found the perfect one. I got a Knight and Hale RNG 200 at Wally World for $44 before season and I have been really pleased with it so far. Very lightweight and good pocket layout. Not sure on durability as I have already poked a hole in the seat and one of the pot call holders is starting to have thread issues. The small backpack is nice and and serves as great cushioning, but if you want anything out of it the vest has to be taken off. Putting anything in the backpack negates any cushioning that you get as I tried putting a small water bottle in it along with snacks. The water bottle kept moving on me and all my snacks were smashed. I love the mouth call holder placement and magnet closure, but the diaphragm pockets are a bit hard to get calls out of due to their small size. The seat is very adjustable/ comfortable and is really nice and secure when walking. All in all a great minimalist vest.
Cabelas tatr 2
Super Elite 3
Alps grand slam with the kickstand removed.
My Dixon vest. Been thinking about retiring it but haven't found one I like enough to replace it.
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Tat'r 2
Still looking for the perfect vest. Started out vest less don't know if there was even such a thing back then. Of course all I had to carry was a cedar scratch box my father made for me along with a piece of blue carpenters chalk and a couple of extra shells. I could fit it all in the woodlands camo jacket my mother lovingly sewed together for me. First vest I think I bought was a Mossy Oak strap vest then Super Elite II then Super Elite III. Trying out a Nomad MG this year.
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My favorite that I have owned is the Super Elite 4.0. But with that being said, I would really love to get my hands on a Dixon.
Quote from: Chordeiles on March 26, 2019, 01:17:52 AM
Ol'Tom essentials vest. It's nice and light for long hikes. The only thing I don't like about it is the magnetic seat attachment. The magnet is a little weak. For high mileage hunts, I just leave the seat cushion in the truck.
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I have the same vest and like it but have the same issue. Just wish the magnets were stronger. Been thinking of trying the tat'r II or the alps grand slam without the frame but haven't been able to bring myself to spend the money when my vest works fine now.
Alps Long Spur. Cooler than my other vests and holds everything I need.
Quote from: turkeymanjim on March 26, 2019, 06:41:59 AM
Same here, super elite 4.0 NWTF.
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This. I love the layout and all the pockets
Super Elite 3 & Tat'r 2 . It's a tie
Been hunting in a Dixon , but it's got so much stuff in it now it too heavy. I need to thin down all the stuff,,,lol
Tactical Tat'r 2. It's by no means perfect but it is still my favorite. Right now I'm using a Tactical Tat'r 2 with the kickstand. I have a bad back & it helps me stay more comfortable with the back rest. It does take some time getting it adjusted properly but once you get it all right it's nice especially on longer sits. I had bought one a few years ago but got rid of it after a couple hunts with it. I should have spent more time getting it adjusted right & I probably would have kept it. I also bought a NWTF Alps Impact Vest before season that I like but I'm still not crazy about the pocket layout. I gave a friend of mine a brand new vest a while back & I still got 4 more in the closet. I might have an addiction problem. LOL
Cabela's tactical tater ll
Knight and Hale RNG 300
ol tom is the best and lightest ive come by.
It's close between the tactical tat'r 2 and the RNG 300 for me. Currently running the 300, but it's close. It is a little bit lighter, and after one full season of use, I've had zero durability issues, but I believe since all I had used before was a more traditional vest, the tat'r still comes right there with it.
What I like most about the RNG 300 is how lightweight it is. I also like the ease of access to the pot calls. I've had no issues at all with them falling out, which I was afraid of. Even tried to get them to fall out, but couldn't.
As for the tat'r, it would be my favorite...if it had loops for extra shells. Why, Cabela's?!?
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Dixon vest
Tater 2 and I just purchased the Ol Tom Easy Rider that I believe is going to be pretty good. I wish they would make the Tater 2 in Bottomland.
Quote from: HILBY72 on March 29, 2019, 02:46:51 PM
Tater 2 and I just purchased the Ol Tom Easy Rider that I believe is going to be pretty good. I wish they would make the Tater 2 in Bottomland.
Do they make the Easy Rider in Original Bottomland?
anyone have the alps impact vest? details please!
Well, after running both the Tat'r and RNG 300 today, I do think I prefer the Tat'r. It's close.
That being said, anyone interested in a lightly used RNG 300? Ha!
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Old Tom as well I think they are more comfortable then the rest and have pockets in the right places.
like my ol tom time and motion strap vest. just the right amount of pockets in the right places
had it 5-6 years and its held up well.
finally got tired of the seat cushion coming loose and flapping against the back of my legs when making a move, so used a couple zip ties and a plastic clip to hold the seat up
i almost always carry a lounger or strut seat and use the vest cushion as a backrest anyways
For many years I used a Dixon vest.
I have switched to a Green's satchel and an very happy with it.
I don't wear a vest.
Lately I have downsized what I carry and I have gone from a vest to a fanny pack with shoulder straps and a side pocket. I keep my flashlight, mouth calls and extra shells in the hip pocket and can easily get to everything else in the fanny pack. It carries well, is relatively light and supports the weight nicely. There is room for a water bottle, snack of some type, 3 pot calls, scratch tube, tube call, scratch box and a striker pouch. I can strap a jacket to it if needed and I usually carry a small seat and decoy bag over my shoulder as well.
My nomad with a few custom changes my wife did on her sewing machine. Happy with it.
Quote from: Spitten and drummen on April 01, 2019, 01:16:43 PM
My nomad with a few custom changes my wife did on her sewing machine. Happy with it.
If it weren't for the horrible seat cushion on the Nomad it would get my vote.