turkeyfoot
Old Mossy Horns
Hey I need my vest to tote my big umbrella ini am delighted to see such interest in a vest. I take it that some folks are still hunting turkeys versus blind siding them
Turkey vest
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oldest school
Old Mossy Horns
does anyone else call raisin cakes "fly " cakes? I heard that from some Chowan river boys many moons ago but it sure hasnt caught on around here. I get the damndest looks when I call them fly cakes. They assured me that the raisins looked like plump house flies.Hey @Ol Copper we're Sitka guys let's see fudge rounds, raisin cakes, nutty bars, honey buns ect..
mullet dredge
Six Pointer
This vest interests me. I have always liked the stadium seat concept and original Alps Impact since the old Bucklick Creek vests I had in late 90s/early 00s….before Bass Pro ruined them like they do everything else. Struggling to tell if this new Alps rig has some sort of rigid frame in the back/game bag bottom, a la Nomad Bull Lounger. If it does then it will be a hard NO for me. If it doesn’t then I will probably try one….or add it to my future Frankenstein vest pile.
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ALPS OutdoorZ Impact Vest Pro
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QBD2
Old Mossy Horns
Vests are so personal. What works for me won’t work for you, and vice versa. I’ve been using a rng 200 for a few seasons now. It carries what I need it to, and doesn’t have room for all the BS I don’t want to carry anyway…. It’s about as un vest as a full vest gets.
SnowMaker
Ten Pointer
I'd check the weight on anything made by Alps. I bought a few things from them during a good sale. They're all exceptionally heavy, turkey vest being the heaviest and most unpleasant. Thing is taking up room in a closet. All my Alps gear is getting replaced basically a piece at a time.
mullet dredge
Six Pointer
Let me guess, the Grand Slam w/ the ridiculously heavy, creaky metal seat frame?
This Impact vest re-iteration claims to have modular MOLLE type panels, which I think would be handy. I typically dont carry a boxcall and the box call sleeves included on most vests are wasted space and bulk for me. Would be nice to add or delete things like that as the situation calls for, or customize their placement on the panels to your liking. I have not hand my hands on the Tethrd M2 yet but I like the modularity it offers.
SnowMaker
Ten Pointer
Yup that's the vest I reference. Then I have 3 packs from them. All but 1 will be phased out. And it's the simple day pack that I'll be keeping. Hard to mess that up
hoyt85
Eight Pointer
I agree. The 200 keeps it simple. Allows me to carry just enough to get by. I like having a water bladder, and that one will hold a 2 liter. I carry two pots, 3 strikers, 2 mouth calls, a 101 shot, leather tote, wet wipes a couple of bars and I roll on. Doesn't matter if it's one mile or 12.
The alps grand slam is a good vest as well. I've had one I ran solely for 5 seasons and it's held up well. I haven't busted any zippers or pull tabs surprisingly. it's a tad heavy just bare bones but nothing crazy heavy imo. It will accept a 3 liter bladder. To be completely fair, other than some blood stains it still looks like it did when I took it out of the package. First thing I did was take that stupid kick stand crap off. The few times I've actually thought it would be nice to have hasn't equated to the extra weight over all those miles I'd have to tote it. The alps can be adjusted to where the bottom sits just below your waist so when you're climbing it's not bouncing off your legs.
I used to ration out a one liter bottle for all day hunts but I found after a few days of making some pretty big loops I'd kinda be dehydrated. Now, when I head back to the truck, whatever is left in my bladder, I drink when I'm on the home stretch to the truck.
If your concerned about layers. Get you a decent lighweight puffy vest of jacket and a pair of zip off long johns from KUIU, First Lite or Stone Glacier for those cool mornings. No need to have multiple layers to have to tote all day for 99% of the conditions you'll end up hunting in. For rain I just use the space rain jacket from Cabela's. It packs up real small and tight, bout the size of a baseball. Another option is a cheap poncho, that's worked good in a sudden down pour to keep everything fairly dry.
mullet dredge
Six Pointer
One major gripe I have with vests these days is they are all One Size Fits Most....and I am not "Most". I have two of the old Cabelas Tactical Tater 2's in Sm/Med that fit me great. Once again, Bass Pro ruined those vests when they cheapened them, made them OSFM, and did away with Mossy Oak. I added a sleeve in the game bag on one of mine to take a bladder, but the water bottle pockets were ample sized for two 32oz nalgenes. I have found that I tend to hunt much harder when well hydrated.
The Alps GS and Impact used to be sized as well, as did the Bucklick Creeks of yesteryear. Think they have gotten away from that.
The Alps GS and Impact used to be sized as well, as did the Bucklick Creeks of yesteryear. Think they have gotten away from that.
sunrisephantom
Spike
Hunted the Sitka vest last year after buying it from a buddy. Very pleased with it. Well built, not baggy, carries what I need, and not hot. Need to pick up a spare.
Packfan
Eight Pointer
The older I get, the less I want to carry…
That being said, I just entered the chest pack game. The new Ol’ Tom pack came in the mail yesterday and should serve me well on states that I hunt where I need to fly to coupled with either a Glenda Greene inter tube cushion or one of the folding camp chairs that I took the legs off of that acts like a rocking chair.
Anywhere that I can drive to hunt, I have been very pleased with the Nomad bull longer that I picked up 50% off last winter. It is by far, the most comfortable vest that I’ve ever hunted out of.
I’ve never been satisfied with any setup due to neck and shoulder pain. I had the shoulder fixed two weeks ago and already feel 20 years younger.
That being said, I just entered the chest pack game. The new Ol’ Tom pack came in the mail yesterday and should serve me well on states that I hunt where I need to fly to coupled with either a Glenda Greene inter tube cushion or one of the folding camp chairs that I took the legs off of that acts like a rocking chair.
Anywhere that I can drive to hunt, I have been very pleased with the Nomad bull longer that I picked up 50% off last winter. It is by far, the most comfortable vest that I’ve ever hunted out of.
I’ve never been satisfied with any setup due to neck and shoulder pain. I had the shoulder fixed two weeks ago and already feel 20 years younger.
bigdrumnc
Ten Pointer
I know a guy…… pm me
TobyScreams
Twelve Pointer
I had a sitka and it never even made it to the woods. eBay got it.
Helium
Old Mossy Horns
I need something good for hauling minerals…. To freshen the turkey salt licks
mullet dredge
Six Pointer
I’ve got a solid color one on deck for this spring. High hopes for it, definitely like the sizing and streamlined aspect.
I think we have just about covered the present day turkey vest market in this thread. Anyone have any experience with the Grounded Vest? Or the Badlands? That’s two I haven’t ever put my eyes or hands on….
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oldest school
Old Mossy Horns
I really liked the MO Mr Fox vest that I bought last year. Fortunately others liked it more than me. 
Datrip
Six Pointer
I like the looks of that thing. It will probably be introduced in Nashville next week.This vest interests me. I have always liked the stadium seat concept and original Alps Impact since the old Bucklick Creek vests I had in late 90s/early 00s….before Bass Pro ruined them like they do everything else. Struggling to tell if this new Alps rig has some sort of rigid frame in the back/game bag bottom, a la Nomad Bull Lounger. If it does then it will be a hard NO for me. If it doesn’t then I will probably try one….or add it to my future Frankenstein vest pile.
ALPS OutdoorZ Impact Vest Pro
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Brad_Colvin
Eight Pointer
I got the Grounded vest last spring and really like it. I have 4 vests and the one I'm not selling is the Grounded. The layout works best for me and I like what the founder stands for.
Thutty-thutty
Eight Pointer
Sorry man I never seen this reply. The satchel is a Brossie but Glenda Greene makes the best money can buy. I may get one of hers eventually. The Brossie has did great for me since 2021.
Winnie 70
Ten Pointer
Andrewd, I posted this on a few pages back about a turkey vest....I have a Tom Teasers Quick Sack that is perfect for all the calls, etc. I carry. Google it and you can see a picture. Think Rural King has it on their site. Cabalas carried it few years ago but not seen it in their store lately. Mine has been converted to a snap release strap so can be worn over shoulder or around your waist. When I sit down just reach the snap and it laying right there beside me. I got away from the vest because all are excess weight, and too hot later in the season. I hunt in a camo shirt most of the time and like to travel as light as possible. The Quick Sack has compartments for several box calls, pots, binos, bottle water, and other items....check it out think you might like it.