bucksnbeards
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What are some features in a turkey vest that you prefer? Big Pockets or Small Pockets? Which brand do you prefer? Any input is greatly appreciated.
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Turkey Vests
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deerhunter10
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I have cabelas vest but I like the primos to. a mixture of both big and small most have a big pocket on each side then some smaller pockets. mainly you just want a comfortable vest good seat and some padding in the back isn't a bad idea.
redhead turkey lounger. Will never use another vest with just a butt seat and back pad. Set up anywhere with back support. Don't need a tree.
I have never paid for a vest until last year and gave $20 for it. It had magnets holding the pockets together.
I suggest looking for light weight and very simple, and its gotta have room to hold a bottle or two of water. Too many pockets equals too many gadgets. Of course my turkey hunting style is simple, so a fancier vest may be needed if your style is more complicated than mine.
I suggest looking for light weight and very simple, and its gotta have room to hold a bottle or two of water. Too many pockets equals too many gadgets. Of course my turkey hunting style is simple, so a fancier vest may be needed if your style is more complicated than mine.
deerhunter10
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I forgot I have one like spur hunter also I have several vest best advice I can give you is to go and just try them out. find one that catches your eye and go for it.
Setterman
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JAY B said:
Same here, don't know where it falls in the pocket size discussion, but after owning every vest imaginable the Tatr II is hands down the best I have ever worn.
easy45
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I hate my vest, just has two big pockets and everything falls out of them, gonna get me a new one this year
Spurhunter said:
x2 It makes a real difference.
droptine said:
I said redhead turkey lounger, but its actually a bucklick creek. Sold by BPS anyway.
Lawrence
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SUPER ELITE III
comfort and efficient space/pockets as well as weight and how hot it is.
I use the original Little Big Horn vest with the built in frame and not sure i could ever use something else. It is a tad heavy but makes up for it in comfort.
There are few hunts i have a vest on the whole time, most times I need to move quickly and i just ditch the vest to lighten my load.
I use the original Little Big Horn vest with the built in frame and not sure i could ever use something else. It is a tad heavy but makes up for it in comfort.
There are few hunts i have a vest on the whole time, most times I need to move quickly and i just ditch the vest to lighten my load.
The turkey lounger is a tad heavy and a tad hot, but the extra comfort is well worth it IMO.
woodsman87
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I have a super elite II and had the regular super elite before it. Both are just good all around vest. Maybe a little heavy, but I have had mine for years and like them.
I am currently using an older model Tarantula vest, made in Utah. I think they went out of business or were bought out, thus no longer available. There was a day that I had to have the latest and greatest vest with 100 pockets to carry every call and gadget known to man, and a cushion, but not anymore. My hunting style does not warrant it. I run and gun and get pretty aggressive when chasing turkeys, so lightweight and simple works for me. My suggestion is a vest that is made well, lightweight, simple, yet effective and capable of carrying what you consider essential for a typical turkey hunt. This will vary amongst hunters. Some turkey hunters think their entire hunting closet is essential, thus warranting some of the more elaborate vest styles that accommodate all the stuff. Best of luck in your choice.
bigasports
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Setterman said:
X3
Lawrence said:
X2
Vermin93
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I have the Super Elite III Treklite vest. The Treklite material is lighter and more breathable than the material on the regular Super Elite III. I really like it for warmer hunts.
The Super Elite III Treklite is 100% polyester.
The regular Super Elite III has a shell that is 60% Cotton/40% Polyester and a lining that is 65% Polyester/35%Cotton
Super Elite III Treklite Turkey Vest
The Super Elite III Treklite is 100% polyester.
The regular Super Elite III has a shell that is 60% Cotton/40% Polyester and a lining that is 65% Polyester/35%Cotton
Super Elite III Treklite Turkey Vest
TheAirMan
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I have considered getting the Cabela's one no telling how many times. I have used a RedHead Striker for more years than I can remember. I really like it except the place it has for strikers isn't a pocket. It just has elastic loops then a flap that goes over them. The strikers could fall out the bottom. They might not ever but I don't trust it enough to chance it.
I like my Russell super elite trek lite. Really comfortable and lots of storage. sold at bass pro but can get a better deal on ebay.
Setterman
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TheAirMan said:
They will if there is anything learned after 20+ years of turkey hunting anything that isn't tied on, nailed down, or surgically attached will jump for freedom as soon as it gets a chance. I've never used the vest you speak of, but just have a lot of experience losing stuff in the turkey woods. It really is miraculous how fast stuff vanishes.
KillMode
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Cabelas tacital tater 2 its awesome big boy cushion too
Setterman said:
Yes, definitely carry extra strikers because those things leave first chance they get, usually right before a love sick gobbler starts hollering and I've left my box call at my last setup and ripped the reed on my mouth call...
Jarred525
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I just have a cheap one. The thing that has made a big difference for me is this chair, the gobbler lounger:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas- ... l+Products
Last season started 3 months after I herniated a disc in my back and I would have never made it without this thing. I also use it to deer hunt some. Get a nice padded strap for it to carry around.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas- ... l+Products
Last season started 3 months after I herniated a disc in my back and I would have never made it without this thing. I also use it to deer hunt some. Get a nice padded strap for it to carry around.
bought my son a super elite III a few years back from Bass Pro - seams were not sewn correctly & vest literaly came unravelled. Took back to Bass Pro they said would have to be returned to manufacturer after literally 20 calls to Mossy Oak apparel to no avail, had my wife sew it all back together
ruger7mag said:
I tried several on last year at Bass Pro and just wasn't sold on them and ended up buying one from HS Strut at Walmart.
camodipped
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I have found that I fill up whatever pockets are available and never use most of the stuff I carry. I went to an Ol' Tom, vestless shirt last year and love it. It has a spine pad and the seat that hooks to your belt. I did have to get a belt pocket for a box call, but everything else will fit in the shirt pockets. Nice set up for run and gun.
make them gobble
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i have the mossy oak vest super elite three and have gone thru 2 of them in 10 years of hunting every morning
JChunts
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I have a little big horn outdoors vest. Best I've owned. The shotgun holder strap on the shoulder has a metal bracket inside which makes it great for hands free calling with a slate. I have hunted with it about 5 years now. I just did some patch work sewing on the strap that had started to come undone. The company is out of business now. I guess i'll have to take real good care of it!
