Question for Hunters That Do Not Use Vests

[GunRunner]

I have noticed, in several recent posts seeking recommendations on turkey vests, there are a good number of our fellow hunters who are going vest-less and are using fanny packs or a custom made satchel for calls and gear.
I am interested in a minimalist approach these days and have considered dumping my vest for a fanny pack or maybe the satchel.
My question is for you guys that are going vest-less, what are you using for a seat cushion and how are you carrying it? This is for folks that stay on the move and are not setting up in turkey chairs. As I have gotten older, sitting comfortably and still for extended periods has become a challenge.


Thanks,
GunRunner

[bobk]

I converted to a Brenda Green satchel a few years ago.
I use an HS Strut Turkey stool that is both comfortable and light. I have added adjustable back pack straps to the stool.
This set-up works great for me.

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[wchadw]

This is what I use. All have carry straps. Glenda green bag. It's got a Montana collapsing decoy in it. 3/4 pots, 2 box calls, 6/7 strikers snake bite kit face mask thermacell. Holds a lot if you want pack a lot . Chair is alps vanish. It's little heavy but I can sit all day in it folds up and straps closed with carry strap attached to it


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[1iagobblergetter]

I use the same style chair as above,but its from Cabelas and called a Gobbler Lounger.  I've tried numerous chairs and that style is the best. I also use a Glenda Green Satchel. I haven't used a vest the last couple years.

[MK M GOBL]

I dumped the vest about 8 years ago, I first went to a Badlands Hip Pack (didn't want a fanny pack behind me/no access) used this for the first 7 years and now I have the Avian Sling Pack, still rides on my side for easy setup. As far a seat goes I have a few, my original was an old NWTF Lo-Boy Lite Turkey Seat, I modified it to have a backrest by using a H.S. seat in somewhat same style, I drilled out the rivets on the folding legs took them off and added as a backrest, added a seat pad and have been using this for around 15 years. In the last 5 years I have had a couple of Cabela's Gobbler Loungers as well.


MK M GOBL

[Paulmyr]

I have  a vest and  hs strut turkey seat. The only time the seat comes out with me is when my 75yo father comes with.
I hunt public land and usually try to find larger tracts to hunt in with the chance I may be able to get away from the crowds. I start out with plan A but usually have to resort to B,C,D,E,......Z as the day unfolds.
I find carrying a seat around too combersome when trying to sneak through the thicker woods and briar patches that inevetably seem to find there way between me and a distant gobbler I may have the luck to hear. I've been know to crawl along a creek bed to stay out of sight trying to close the distance on active Toms. I like to keep my hands free for moving braches and keeping my balance when climbing up and over obstacles. I just don't see myself being able to carry a seat on my back and a gun over my shoulder without them clanging together at the most inopportune times.

[strum]

 I modified my tater 2 seat so that I can strap it around my waist. I tried carrying it one time and I kept leaving it behind as i was moving in on a gobbler.  So I either strap it to me or leave it at home.

[bc76]

http://www.breedlovesaircushions.com/products/

[Greg Massey]

This is what I use. All have carry straps. Glenda green bag. It's got a Montana collapsing decoy in it. 3/4 pots, 2 box calls, 6/7 strikers snake bite kit face mask thermacell. Holds a lot if you want pack a lot . Chair is alps vanish. It's little heavy but I can sit all day in it folds up and straps closed with carry strap attached to it


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x3 .. no wet butt either .. this same setup.

[Loyalist84]

I use a chest pack from Alps, and I bought a heavy foam seat that came with a sewn in loop and attach it to my back belt loop with a carabiner. Used it all deer season in complete comfort, and it doesn't hang down past my arse to beat against my knees like an unsecured vest seat does.

[GunRunner]

Loyalist84......can you please share information on the cushion that you bought and carry? Maybe even a picture.

Thanks
GunRunnet

[Loyalist84]

It's a Therm-A-Seat 1.5" thick pad, I think it's called the Predator on Amazon.com but a search should still yield up some decent results.

[WTNUT]

I am bumping this back up again.  I am considering going with a very light badlands pack,  and a chair.  I don't want a chair with legs,  so looks like my best option may be a Crazy Creek Chair.   They are made for backpacking are nice.  Alps makes one if you have used it,  would appreciate feedback.   After looking at everything on the net,  I am not sure i see a vest that I am in love with at this point.   My preference would be a quality vest,  but seems like so many are lacking quality or are darn heavy.

[Gobbler428]

I use one of Glenda Greens Minimalist Vest and a Browning Turkey Lounger chair if I know I will most likely be sitting for and extended time.  If not sitting for an extended time, I used to carry a boat cushion with a shoulder strap but I just purchased one of Glendas' new seats with an inflatable innertube and shoulder strap which I plan on using this year. I like the fact that it is very light and you can adjust the comfort level by letting letting some air out.

[troutfisher13111]

I have  a vest and  hs strut turkey seat. The only time the seat comes out with me is when my 75yo father comes with.
I hunt public land and usually try to find larger tracts to hunt in with the chance I may be able to get away from the crowds. I start out with plan A but usually have to resort to B,C,D,E,......Z as the day unfolds.
I find carrying a seat around too combersome when trying to sneak through the thicker woods and briar patches that inevetably seem to find there way between me and a distant gobbler I may have the luck to hear. I've been know to crawl along a creek bed to stay out of sight trying to close the distance on active Toms. I like to keep my hands free for moving braches and keeping my balance when climbing up and over obstacles. I just don't see myself being able to carry a seat on my back and a gun over my shoulder without them clanging together at the most inopportune times.

Same here, however I did start carrying a 2'x2' piece of cheap rain jacket I cut out in my cargo pocket. It folds up flat and light and I can't tell it's there. However, if it's wet out it goes down before I sit to prevent a wet butt.


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