A long time back I heard Walter Parrott say at a seminar that he always removes his vest when setting up on a turkey. He said the vest would keep him from being able to turn as needed and the shoulder straps sometimes interfered with a good shoulder mount.
I remove my vest when setting up for those reasons. I usually use a chair of some sort and haven't used my vest cushion in years. The vest would be in the way in a lounger chair.
Who removes the vest and who leaves it on, and why?
Stopped using a vest 3 years ago. Hinders your movement stitting down, gets to hot in late may hunts, and like walter said, not good for gun mount. I use a glenda green satchel.
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When I set up, I unbuckle the vest and take it off. I still sit on the seat. If I need to turn left or right, I want nothing to restrict my movement. If I need to advance 20-30 for a better setup, I can do it much quicker if the vest is off. I also take the sling off my gun or tighten it so it can't snag anything.
Quote from: turkeymanjim on June 04, 2023, 03:12:08 PM
Stopped using a vest 3 years ago. Hinders your movement stitting down, gets to hot in late may hunts, and like walter said, not good for gun mount. I use a glenda green satchel.
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X2 ... Satchel ... NO VEST
Vest on. Back cushion comfortable, and if I have to move quick, I get up and go. Vest never gets in my way at all....
Have worn a vest for 30 years and can't say it has limited my mobility any while set up. I do have it unbuckled.
I wear a chest rig later and do like to remove it when set up. That big hump on my chest can impede shouldering and swinging in a gun.
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Quote from: turkeymanjim on June 04, 2023, 03:12:08 PM
Stopped using a vest 3 years ago. Hinders your movement stitting down, gets to hot in late may hunts, and like walter said, not good for gun mount. I use a glenda green satchel.
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X2 ... Satchel ... NO VEST
I get the heat part, but it seems you are just putting all the weight on one shoulder instead of distributing it over both. What am I missing?
Occasionally on a long sit, but I have a minimalist vest, rng200 and don't really notice it.
off
Vest on because I have a vest that has WIDE shoulder straps that Don't interfere with the mounting of my gun. I use a Chair 99% of the time and the butt pad aids GREATLY with EXTRA back comfort and support for those long sets. Most of my zippered vest pockets are easily accessible so the only thing that needs to be on the ground beside me is Glenda's Striker Holder.
Off more comfortable.
Back when I used one I usually took it off if time allowed.
Off.
Mine needs to be on and the straps buckled if it's going to work properly for the way I sit in it. It's not really a vest, more like a harness that has zippered pouches and a small pack on it. I don't notice it when I'm moving through the woods.
On, unbuckled.
Jim
Off when I use it.
Off. Use a lounger virtually 100% of the time. Have been experimenting with non vest options the last couple of years.
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When I hunted in a vest I kept it on - but have switched to a glenda green satchel and keep it beside me on the ground now - I'm freed up
Vest stays on, makes it easier to access my call and gear. Plus I wouldn't be able to use the butt pad or back support if it was off
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Sometimes remove it. Always unbuckle it and move shoulder straps out some. More freedom of movement. After burning up this last part of May, considering going vest free next year. At least in the warmer weeks....
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I remove my vest. Get out what I need. Lay vest down next to me.
In a blind it comes off, run n gunnin it stays on. I move so little and slow that it doesnt bother me, lol. Z
Depends. If I know I'm on a long sit in the afternoon, like watching a field or something similar, I take it off. Otherwise, it stays on.
I can't think of time I took my vest off when setting up on a gobbler.
Yes... :toothy12:
Generally vest is on... The padding on the back of my vest makes it more comfortable to lean against a tree. I do NOT feel it restricts my movement while sitting at a tree.
But, when I am hunting a large saddle, and might have to make a quick/decisive move, I often have the vest off. I wear my diaphragm wallet/necklace around my neck, so I always have a call on my person.
Last year, I took my vest off to make a decisive move... Which turned into another, and then another... When I killed the bird, I was some distance from my original position, & it took me some time to work my way back to my vest (with the bird) and to find my vest.
I've always kept it on but this year I had no choice to to take it off when the gobbler worked its way behind me. Now I will keep it off.
Both. Just depends on situation.
Haven't worn my vest in over a decade. But, when I did...... I left it on when set up.
Went to a small belt or "fanny" pack and wouldn't do it ANY other way, now.
I don't feel too restricted of movement in the rng200.
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I have always kept it on unbuckled. Never caused a problem with movement. If I am setting in a blind in chair which is not very often I will take it off.
What is the point of the vest if you remove the butt cushion from the setup.
Quote from: Gooserbat on June 05, 2023, 03:51:49 PM
What is the point of the vest if you remove the butt cushion from the setup.
Good question I suppose. I use a chair so I didn't take that part into consideration.
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What is the point of the vest if you remove the butt cushion from the setup.
To haul my 40-50lbs of completely unnecessary stuff.
Quote from: stinkpickle on June 05, 2023, 05:43:51 PM
Quote from: Gooserbat on June 05, 2023, 03:51:49 PM
What is the point of the vest if you remove the butt cushion from the setup.
To haul my 40-50lbs of completely unnecessary stuff.
I ditched the vest and went to the chest pack and Glenda Green inner tube cushion. Great decision.
Quote from: Gooserbat on June 05, 2023, 03:51:49 PM
What is the point of the vest if you remove the butt cushion from the setup.
Holds and organizes all my crap... Game bag to carry the bird out.
I am often hunting steep terrain with lengthy walks (downhill in, uphill out). I have tried totes, and birds over the shoulder, but a decent game bag on the vest is by far the most comfortable for me.
I am not uncomfortable sitting on the ground; I deplore that cushion banging against me while walking. Main reason I use a seat cushion is when it is wet. I do actually like the cushion on the back when sitting against a tree thought. (I am well aware that I am in the vast majority when it comes to my ambiguity about sitting on a cushion)
Unless its extremely warm I see no reason to ever take the vest off. It keeps my stuff organized and within reach, has the seat cushion attached, and allows me to get up and move quickly if needed without creating unnecessary movement and noise.
Off if I have time.
I still wear a conventional turkey vest and have for years. I always remove it when I set up if I have time. Sometimes you get caught off guard and have to move quickly but even then I try to remove it and set it beside me. I feel I have more freedom of movement without it and it just feels more comfortable. I use a Buckwing elevated turkey seat so do not use the seat cushion on the vest.
Keep it on and unbuckle when I sit..I like the seat and the back cushion. Have not noticed any restriction of movement. Shot a Gobbler this year that circled behind me, I had turn almost 180 degrees to shoot him.
Quote from: stinkpickle on June 05, 2023, 05:43:51 PM
Quote from: Gooserbat on June 05, 2023, 03:51:49 PM
What is the point of the vest if you remove the butt cushion from the setup.
To haul my 40-50lbs of completely unnecessary stuff.
All good points, on why/why not to wear. I like not to wear it to be comfortable and quiet. I have an over the shoulder cushion and sometimes use the vest cushion as well (rarely). When I know I'm in an area where the birds may be or have been, I'll setup and get comfortable w/o it on and keep everything close and ready to use.
If I strike when up when walking and he's close, it's game on and I wear it.
On, almost always. the back cushion makes the angle perfect with my chair. I have slipped it off for stealth reasons (I did last year on the bird I killed opening weekend).
I always keep mine on unless it's extremely hot or I'm using my Gobbler Chair. But I do often unbuckle the front of the vest.
Soon as I sit I remove the vest.
I always just unbuckled the vest when I use it. This year I used a chair and it does restrict movement, plus it's heavy and a pain to carry. Looking at maybe modifying my vest set up for next year. What kind of chest packs are y'all using?
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Quote from: Meleagris gallopavo on June 09, 2023, 06:46:39 AM
I always just unbuckled the vest when I use it. This year I used a chair and it does restrict movement, plus it's heavy and a pain to carry. Looking at maybe modifying my vest set up for next year. What kind of chest packs are y'all using?
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I am using the HS Strut Chest Pack. It is my lightweight, warm afternoon option. I would not be happy with it as my sole method of toting stuff. For mobile and hostile it is fine. But for those days where I do not know how far from the truck or how long I will be there, it does not have anywhere near the storage.
Water bladder in the back, plenty of room for all day snacks in the back too.
I prefer a vest with seat and game bag, but for long, warm weather hunts, this is a better option for me. I do have a tote in the back, which is not as near as good as the game bag, IMO.
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