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Contemplating getting a new vest but not sure which one. I have an old one that the zippers have busted, pockets torn and held up by safety pins and it has lots of "character" shall we say so I'm contemplating a new one. One area I have is small acreage so I normally carry a turkey lounger chair and don't worry about a seat pad or vest with built-in frame but given the chance I like to run and gun a little without the chair. What are some good vests to look at? I was in Bass Pro yesterday and looked at the Redhead Turkey Lounger if I remember the name correct. Lots of pockets and an internal seat frame but the seat part was fairly thin. What else is out there to look at?
 
I wonder if I ran into you at Bass Pro, I was there for the same reason. Right now economy is the name of the game as far as hunting gear goes. I saw a cheaper $29.99 version, $49.00 Redhead, and then the HS Strut caught my attention. I had seen it on Amazon but was unsure about it because I couldn't put hands on it. The triangular shape as well as the thickness of the seat caught my attention. Anyone have any experience with this particular vest?
 
TNhunter said:
Russell elite series vests.
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I've owned 2 and they are great vests. Lots of pockets and the Super Elite 3 has a really good seat.
I recently picked one up from Uncle Lees (wingsupply.com) in Greenville,KY for a buddy. They only had M/L and 3XL but the 3XL I picked up for him fit more like a XL. There are several straps front and on the seat pad that will allow you to adjust for fit.
Best part is the vest is $29.99 plus shipping.
 
eweisner said:
I wonder if I ran into you at Bass Pro, I was there for the same reason. Right now economy is the name of the game as far as hunting gear goes. I saw a cheaper $29.99 version, $49.00 Redhead, and then the HS Strut caught my attention. I had seen it on Amazon but was unsure about it because I couldn't put hands on it. The triangular shape as well as the thickness of the seat caught my attention. Anyone have any experience with this particular vest?
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If its the HS Strut I'm thinking about they have them at Walmart for $40 and the seat is only about 1" or so thick doesn't seem like it would be very comfortable. They do seem to have pretty well layed out pockets and if I remember right the back game pouch unsnapps to fully open.
I bought one last year after season at Walmart for $20 to try late season, I think it will be cooler because it's a strap vest. I think wing supply had them too, but I don't know how the shipping would hit ya.
 
Just my 2 cents but if I were to buy a new vest it would have to be one I can use for years, quality make and can do anything I need it to do for my hinting style. I have had cheaper ones in the past and end up buying a new one every few years so I just sucked it up and bought a good one finally. However if I had to get a new one today it would be the cabelas tactical tatr' II.

expensive up front but a fantastic best that will last for years
 
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I love my h.s strut vest. I have owned alot of vests but this one is the best by far. The seat cushion is plenty comfortable and I sometimes set up on a gobbler up to 3 hours. There is even a side pocket for your thermacell.I put a 19 ib gobbler in the back of it last year and I think it could hold alot more than 19 ibs.I normally just throw my bird over my shoulder but it was about a mile walk to the truck.
 
Have the Super Elite 2 and it's real nice. Only thing I want to mod on it is I am going to have installed magnets for the seat. The Ol'Tom has them and you just flip the seat up and it sticks to the magnets. Then you can buckle it up if you need to.

Would I buy one again? For the money I spent...$30 yes. To get a more technical vest I would go with the Ol'Tom. They have about 4 models at Bass Pro when I was there and aside from the cheap strap vest they start at $80 and go to 140 I think. But the turkey will run to you to check out your new vest I swear!
 
eweisner said:
I wonder if I ran into you at Bass Pro, I was there for the same reason. Right now economy is the name of the game as far as hunting gear goes. I saw a cheaper $29.99 version, $49.00 Redhead, and then the HS Strut caught my attention. I had seen it on Amazon but was unsure about it because I couldn't put hands on it. The triangular shape as well as the thickness of the seat caught my attention. Anyone have any experience with this particular vest?
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I was there between 4:00 and 5:00. Checked out the vests, looked at some scopes, and then camping mats before heading out.

Thanks everybody. The big thing is a comfortable seat. I really liked the Redhead Turkey Lounger but not sure about how long I could sit on the seat. Guess I could always throw my seat I use on deer stands in the back pouch. I do remember seeing the Russel Elite ones too and liked them as well. Guess I've got a little more looking to do. Thanks again for the info.
 
Swamphunter said:
I love my turkey lounger but it could be a little more well made. Some of the stitching is shotty.
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There is 1 review on BP's website and they said BP bought out Bucklick in 2004 and since then the vests are not made as good which is kinda scary to spend good money on bad products.
 
REN said:
Just my 2 cents but if I were to buy a new vest it would have to be one I can use for years, quality make and can do anything I need it to do for my hinting style. I have had cheaper ones in the past and end up buying a new one every few years so I just sucked it up and bought a good one finally. However if I had to get a new one today it would be the cabelas tactical tatr' II.

expensive up front but a fantastic best that will last for years
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I just looked this one up and I love how it has the frame so you can sit anywhere and have a back support. Sure wish Bass Pro had one like that since I have almost $190 in free money built up not counting a couple of gift cards.
 
yeah you can get them without the frame as well for a bit cheaper but the same vest set up. They are very good vests and IMO well worth the money for what you get.

Like i said before, i dont have one as i still have my Little Big Horn vest with the frame they quit making but if i HAD to buy one today it would be the Cabelas one.
 
I believe if I buy another one it will a Cabela's super tat'r. I bought one of the H.S. one's at walmart last year. I wasn't crazy about it. It seemed to hang low on me and the pockets were deeper than I liked. I think I hunted with it once or twice then put it up and went back to my Redhead Striker.
 
I bought a field and stream tonight at dicks cuz i had some coupons it might not be grade a but it sure beats my wal mart fieldline has plenty pockets inside and out and about a 4 in thick seat as compared to an inch on the fieldline
 
Stopped by Bass Pro last night. Put the HS Strut and a RedHead Turkey Lounger side by side. For an extra $20.00 I think I would be happier with a vest that has back support. I was hesitant about the seat but I could always pick get a Walmart special hunters seat cushion for $3.00 and carry it in the pouch. So it looks like a slight change in plans. Did get the HS Strut pack of calls I was talking about though
 
Stopped by Bass Pro again Friday afternoon and looked at them again and couldn't make my mind up. The one I have now has straps so it's not hot. I tried the Russel on and it didn't feel right for some reason. I then put the Redhead Turkey Lounger on and liked it but wasn't sure about the seat part but could always put a pad in the back and use as needed. When I left I didn't have either. Over in the camping dept. they had a seat that was like the internal frame part on the Turkey Lounger for $20 if you could figure out how to rig it to a vest without one.
 
I bought an Ol' Tom for the first time this year. Been using the HS Strut for years, and it still works fine, but no sit anywhere sat on either
 
Gravey when I read your post I did a double take. It read so much like mine I thought it was. I was there Friday night about 8:00 PM. I was the big ugly one with the black sweat shirt, slight limp, and the camo Gander Mtn cap
 
I bought one to try this spring..... so far it looks pretty good.... the best feature I like is the magnetic closures.... no more trying to reach the buckles for the seat or snapping the outside pocket flaps..... seat looks nice and thick too.... and plenty or room in the gamebag to carry a decoy or two.
 
Thanks Griz & Poser...I looked at them at Bass Pro and they were $59 I think and I stopped in Walmart this morning and noticed they had them and they were $40. I picked one up because I liked the features especially the magnetic seat release and the gun holder & figured I could return it if it wasn't what I thought when I saw it this morning. I tried the M/L and XL/2XL and ended up buying the bigger one but after messing with it I may have to get the smaller one. Don't like them tight but it may be too big in the waist. It's ok up top.
 
I was going to ask if anyone knew if there were any differences between the one at Walmart and the one at Bass Pro, or if Bass Pro was $19.99 prouder of theirs than Wal Mart?

I was weighing the water bottle holder as an optional deal breaker but didn't realize it had a stock loop as well. Isn't it crazy some of the things we take into consideration when buying our hunting gear?
 

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