Kick stand vests

[codym]

Hey guys, I hunt mountain birds. I usually hike 4-5 miles in the morning and a 3-4 in the afternoon. I love the loungers but they aren't very efficient with the way I hunt, when I do sit it's usually on a ridge on a pretty good slope. It's hard sitting on the back and butt. I was looking at the tacticool tatr from cabelas, I like the pockets, looks pretty heavy duty and the kick stand looks like a good idea. No cabelas locally so no way to try before I buy. Do you guys have any experience with this vest or maybe one of the other brands? Any input would be appreciated.

[Bowguy]

Don't know one guy that left kickstand in. Heard of one on here. Imo they aren't heavy duty. I don't use one because of that. Lots of guys love em though

[Marc]

I am a small guy, and I felt they were a bit cumbersome and intrusive.

I do not, nor have I owned one, but I had a buddy who had one and let me try it...  Might change as I get a bit older, but I am far closer to 50 than I am 40, and I still find a padded seat and a tree to be perfectly comfortable...

If I am going to sit for a while, I will find a tree with a nice rock or log in front to put the gun on, and that has made a bigger difference in my comfort level than anything. 

[SteelerFan]

I'm a lounger convert. But, before that... I found the HS stool to be comfortable. Especially with a foam pad, and the right log under the front to level it out.

[hookedspur]

I didn't like my kick-stand vest because it would push the vest up around my neck and head,
and in just a short set I began to feel like a turtle.
It didn't seem to make any difference how I adjusted the straps it would still ride up on me.
I sold it .

[Gobspur]

I didn't like my kick-stand vest because it would push the vest up around my neck and head,
and in just a short set I began to feel like a turtle.
I didn't seem to make any difference how I adjusted the straps it would still ride up on me.
I sold it .

X2.  I tried the cabelas tatr kickstand and the alps kickstand vest.  Both seemed to push the vest up around my neck when I sat down.  Ordered and tried several other vests last year.  Ended up sending them all back except one.  Kept the cabelas tactical tatr 2 without the kickstand.

[M Sharpe]

I won one this year at an NWTF banquet. I'm going to give it a try. I used a little bighorn vest for years. I always come out of the vest when I sit down. I don't sit there with the straps on me. I'll do the same with the kickstand vest.

[TauntoHawk]

They are one of those items where the idea is better than the actual execution.

I as well don't know anyone who got one and likes it.

[codym]

Kind of what I was worried about, Im 5'10 250 with a pretty wide back so I was worried about not being able to fit into it. I think I will try something different as I do need a new vest this year.

[reynolds243]

I've used one for many years and won't hunt without one anymore. They are plenty heavy duty and I've had zero issues from mine.


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[tha bugman]

redhead turkey lounger all the way....I ain't luggin a frame around.

[MShillhunter]

I have had a different experience than the rest of you.  I love my Cabelas kickstand vest.  I use it in all situations and it has always been comfortable.  I don't notice it walking around.  I am 6' 185

[Mizzouhntr]

I am 5'10 160... alwys toted my chair around or seat cusion... alot of times never found the right tree to lean against. I went with the Alpz grand slam turkey vest. I love it.. my only complaint is that the cushion sucks in the seat... however, i am handy with a sewing awl. I cut it open, uses some leftover high density foam from a patio furniture redo ($14 for enough to do 5 seat pads) restuffed it and sewed it up.. now its perfect. I run and gun in Missouri and Kansas turkey hunting... covering many miles each day. Being a smaller frame guy i was worried about it being cumbersome... its not.. though i do take it off on my last few yards as i belly crawl into the turkeys.

[shedhunta]

I just got an Alpz Grand slam today never thinking I would keep the frame.  Well I think I will.   So far around the house and yard i love it.

[Mizzouhntr]

Its on sale for $72 at midwayusa