Chest Packs

[TrackeySauresRex]

Is there anyone who actually downsized and got out of there vest?

I'm looking for any ideas or reviews. I hunted in the rain 2 days this season. One thing I can't stand is a wet vest. I'd rather pack light with minimal gear in those conditions.

Maybe even purchase a new wet box.

Thank you all in advance.

B-Well
Johnny

[g8rvet]

I use one for my afternoon hunts.  Even when it is cool.  More mobile, shorter hunts typically. I suppose I could learn to adapt, but when I am away from the truck for 5-6 hours, I want the stuff in the vest.  I did wait out a rainstorm this year, but I was in the vest. 

[Brian Fahs]

I hunted in the rain quite a bit this spring. I just took and old fanny pack and put some bare essentials in it and hunted. A lot easier to dry out than a vest. I didn't even take a seat cushion, just sat on the ground in my rain gear. Let's face it, if it's raining it's hard to sit for hours in one spot in the timber.

[10th Legionaire]

Johnny, The last two years I've used a Sitka turkey tool belt. It is a little more roomy than a chest rig and I can carry some snacks, TP, turkey tote, water and a couple other minimal things along with calls and spare shells. I have an FHF Gear box call pouch on the belt to carry my Thermacell.

For hunting in the rain it has a built in "waterproof" cover. Quotes because I've never tested it but that's how it's advertised.

As far as chest packs go I have an Alaskan Guide Creations Ravus that would be a good start to a chest rig. You might look to the T&K Hunting chest rig also it looks pretty cool.

[Gooserbat]

I've been vest free for 3 seasons now.  I've tried different chest packs and what I've learned is those are as personal as vest.  As with vest, none are perfect but the concept has me hooked.  My go to is a modified Alaskan Guide Denali. 

[WV Flopper]

I have the Alaskan Guide Denali with a summit pack, water bladder and two range finder pockets.

Range finder pockets will fit a 3" pot call.

[bwhana]

I used this one all season and loved it. I also have used it on several trout fishing trips. Hard to beat it for the price.  https://a.co/d/0vIY6vu

[runngun]

I use the one that Cabelas sells.  Has a good size binocular pack as well as the other pouches.  It's all that I used every day this last season.  Hunted 2 states and it worked out great.  Oh and I tend to get carried away with the calls that I carry.  Yeah I carry a lot and I end up using 2 calls.  I don't regret the switch. I have 8 vests hanging in my gun/hunting room. 

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[TrackeySauresRex]

Thank for the reply all.

I went with the Alps vantage bino harness in mossy oak obsession. It has a nifty box call holder and seems like it will work nicely.

Got it at Roger's on the cheep 30 bucks on sale, I added a couple of crank baits in with it for the fish free coupon on the shipping.

[Davyalabama]

I use a wax canvas bag I bought off Am$%^&.  I also bought some wine bottle gift bags (made from a jute material, something like 14x6) - these are for my box calls. 

The bag is much easier to carry than a loaded vest, for me.  I think it is 11 or 12 x 9 -- not very big, but it will carry everything I need -- well, plus using my pants and cargo pockets. 

[Tail Feathers]

I use a wax canvas bag I bought off Am$%^&.  I also bought some wine bottle gift bags (made from a jute material, something like 14x6) - these are for my box calls. 

The bag is much easier to carry than a loaded vest, for me.  I think it is 11 or 12 x 9 -- not very big, but it will carry everything I need -- well, plus using my pants and cargo pockets. 

I'm a touch late, but welcome!