Ask TS --turkey vest?

[Deltatech]

I'm in the market for a new turkey vest and just wondering if y'all had any recommendations. It needs to be comfortable, have a good cushion seat/back rest and plenty of pockets/storage. Thanks!

[mshunter77]

There was a good thread on this last season. Somebody makes on that has a frame so that you don't have to have a tree to sit against. One of the guys here had one I believe.

[augustus_65]

In my opinion, there is not a single decent turkey vest on the market right now. I have an old little big horn outdoors vest that is well worn and probably needs replacing but I cant find a better vest anywhere. I think Little Big Horn is now out of business as I cant find them on line or in stores any more. I looked at every vest at the NWTF convention and was not impressed with any of them. My old vest has a full back pad and is made of a heavy duty canvas. It has adequate pockets for all my gear and has a comfortable seat cushion. It aslo has a heavy strap on top you can use as a handle or to hang the vest in a closet. I dont need a separate compartment for each diaphram call or see through plastic pockets. While I am a fan of Drake and Ol Tom products, their turkey vests leave something to be desired. They are lighweight which is a plus but the construction doesnt look like it will stand up to a full season of chasing turkeys around here, beating through swamps and briar patches. And by a full season I mean 45 days of hunting every day, rain or shine. I also dont like that the pockets open to the front of the vest instead of from the top. That is just asking to lose things when digging out a hoot tube before daylight. Like most hunters, I lean against a tree when I am hunting. My back gets sore first, not my rear end. Why not design a vest with a substantial back cushion. The Ol Tom I beam doesn't seem sufficient, but is still more substantial than anything else out there. If someone is familiar with a vest that meets these criteria please let me know, but I haven't been able to find anything lately. Sorry for the rant, but I am pretty dissapointed by what is out there now.

[champcaller]

Mossy oak super elite 3.

Only vest id use.

[skywalker]

Super Elite 3 +1000

[Curtdawg88]

Another vote for the Super Elite 3

[JLT]

Another for super elite. Well made vest

[jdbuckshot]

i got one of the original elites and i love those. it has the original mossy oak obsession camo.

my favorite vest are the light weight strap vest.

with the new turkey lounger seats, i just want something with a few pockets for calls water bottle, thermacell, etc. These seats are awsome and you can literally sit still for hours and be very comfortable.

i bought a old lynch on E-bay last year that i love. paid like $12 bucks for it.

[huntersmky]

I bought this one last weekend at the NWTF banquet. I like it so far.

http://www.waterfowlergear.com/Ol-Tom-T ... _1371.html

[ScottyLee]

i have an elite currently, it's been a good vest it's just worn out. been ripped, restiched, resewn in places. zippers stuck/broke. haha, it's just that time.

I've been looking at the ole tom turkey vests i like the i beam vest and the time and motion vest. i havent decided which one i'm getting yet though

[One Shot Payne]

I got this one last February and hunted in it on public land all season. I really like the amount of storage it has and the chair back is really comfortable. Well worth the money if you are planning on sitting still for a while... http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clothing ... 730722.uts

[DUCKAHOLIC]

This is not a vest but is the best thing to happen to turkey hunting in a looooong time http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product. ... BIK-517165. we ordered some 4 years ago when we were going to Texas and had them delivered to the outfitter.....I will not go in the woods without it

[bigoak]

I also have problems with my back hurting when leaning against a tree. I took a cushion from an older vest and stuck it in the big pocket in the back of the vest where you carry decoys. Problem solved! Find you a seat cushion that is about 1-2 inches thick and about 16 inches square and put it in that big back pocket. Never have to worry about it again. Very comfortable!

[LawDawg]

This is not a vest but is the best thing to happen to turkey hunting in a looooong time http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product. ... BIK-517165. we ordered some 4 years ago when we were going to Texas and had them delivered to the outfitter.....I will not go in the woods without it

you aren't even kidding. Those chairs are the bees knees.

[teul2]

This is not a vest but is the best thing to happen to turkey hunting in a looooong time http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product. ... BIK-517165. we ordered some 4 years ago when we were going to Texas and had them delivered to the outfitter.....I will not go in the woods without it

you aren't even kidding. Those chairs are the bees knees.

+100 million
I end up toting a bunch of crap to the woods turkey hunting now, but that chair will always be one of the things. I have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time if there is no action going on. I get uncomfortable, have to shift, make noise, etc. This chair makes that much easier.
I have the Ol' Tom strap vest. It caries all the junk I need with out the bulk of a full vest. And my favorite feature on it by far is the mag-attach seat. It's quick and easy to slap it up and go. Don't have to fool with snaps and buckles to get your seat up and out of the way.