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General Discussion => Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods => Topic started by: okiegobblers on March 05, 2012, 08:39:03 PM

Title: Turkey Vest
Post by: okiegobblers on March 05, 2012, 08:39:03 PM
Hey guys I'm going to get a new vest and want your opinion...What's your favorite one to wear?
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Post by: cannonball on March 05, 2012, 08:56:21 PM
Super Elite III for me.
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Post by: OLDSPUR on March 05, 2012, 09:15:58 PM
I like the limbhanger
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Post by: 870BkWht on March 05, 2012, 09:40:49 PM
Quote from: cannonball on March 05, 2012, 08:56:21 PM
Super Elite III for me.

X 2.  Mine is in MO obsession, but they make it in Bottomland as well.
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Post by: redleg06 on March 05, 2012, 10:18:39 PM
I think the Super Elite 3 is top of the line with quality but man it gets warm in the area's I hunt later in the spring and that thing doesnt breath much and tempts me to carry more junk than any 4 turkey hunters really need in the woods. I usually start out with a bulky vest full of all the new crap I bought (that call i had to have etc) in the offseason and end up with a really small vest with room for my mouth calls, a pot call and bottle of water... 

I bought a cheap Mossy oak vest (dont even know the name of it) from wingsupply.com and it's about all i wear now cause I just dont use that much stuff and would rather be comfortable.
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Post by: harleytom on March 05, 2012, 10:39:28 PM
Ol Tom I-Beam here
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Post by: tomtamer25 on March 06, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
I also use a super elite 3  love it
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Post by: mdtkyhntr on March 06, 2012, 03:35:19 PM
Limbhanger for me. It's the best vest I've hunted with.
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Post by: jblackburn on March 07, 2012, 03:35:43 PM
I recently got a limbhanger and it seems really good.  I like the pockets and the way it wears.  I have not hunted with it yet, but I am excited to this year!  My previous vest was a $5 clearance vest from Wally world, it was actually built fairly well, just not very many useful pockets.
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Post by: DeadEye09 on March 07, 2012, 04:45:42 PM
Ol Tom! Light and not too hot
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Post by: Gooserbat on March 07, 2012, 04:51:50 PM
After last year my old Super Elite II was simply worn out and while I liked it alot I went with a Time n Motion from Old Tom instead of a Super Elite III.
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Post by: jester on March 07, 2012, 07:39:36 PM
Bass Pro High Back Lounger, is by far my favorite vest of all time.  I have been using one since they were Buck Lick Creek about 6 years now and love them.  Where I hunt sometimes there arent any trees around, with it you just pull the seat down and your good to go.
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Post by: Headhunter270 on March 07, 2012, 07:46:52 PM
Super elite III great deal at wings supply
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Post by: remmy1187 on March 08, 2012, 03:15:03 PM
Currently using the super elite 3.  It works good for my hunting style and has plenty of room.
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Post by: cahaba on March 08, 2012, 03:26:40 PM
I have a Elite III and I like it but it does get hot. I think I will try an Old Tom next year.
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Post by: gunnerj on March 09, 2012, 07:56:15 PM
Just moved up from my Super Elite 2 to a 3. Best vest on the market. I wish it came in Nat Gear camo. I settled for M.O. Bottomland.
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Post by: Frank_T on March 10, 2012, 10:22:44 PM
Another vote for super elite 3 . Lots of storage and works great for me .
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Post by: Brshpile on March 10, 2012, 11:11:59 PM
Really in love with my new gorilla gobbler pack. Think it is the best on the market.
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Post by: jblackburn on March 10, 2012, 11:17:55 PM
Quote from: gunnerj on March 09, 2012, 07:56:15 PM
Just moved up from my Super Elite 2 to a 3. Best vest on the market. I wish it came in Nat Gear camo. I settled for M.O. Bottomland.

no joke, is there a vest in Natgear?
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Post by: bushwhacker on March 11, 2012, 09:16:47 PM
Quote from: jblackburn on March 10, 2012, 11:17:55 PM
Quote from: gunnerj on March 09, 2012, 07:56:15 PM
Just moved up from my Super Elite 2 to a 3. Best vest on the market. I wish it came in Nat Gear camo. I settled for M.O. Bottomland.

no joke, is there a vest in Natgear?
there used to be one on their website, dunno if it's still available or not though.
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Post by: bushwhacker on March 11, 2012, 09:29:10 PM
jblackburn, there's a nat gear vest on the midway usa website for 59.99. Also anyone looking for a super elite 3, macks prairie wings has them on sale for 65 bucks.
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Post by: turkeytromp on March 12, 2012, 03:49:23 PM
I have been using the HS Strut deluxe SUV vest and love it, however next season I'm going to get the ol'Tom time & motion I-beam vest only because I have all of the ol'tom gear now.
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Post by: ctwny1 on March 12, 2012, 04:08:53 PM
Ol'TOM
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Post by: John Y on March 12, 2012, 05:18:07 PM
Ol tom I beam here.
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Post by: redleg06 on March 12, 2012, 10:48:56 PM

I realized after an afternoon of scouting on Sunday that it was time to get a lighter/cooler vest so I went and bought and Ol Tom Time and Motion vest....

Tired of sweating it out with my other vest and I just dont carry enough crap to need the 50 pockets. 
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Post by: jakebird on March 13, 2012, 05:04:32 AM
I wear a guide series vest from gander mountain. Its probably pushing ten years old, but i've just never found a need to switch yet.
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Post by: CallMaker on March 13, 2012, 08:40:30 AM
I wear a Super Elite III  ....It has plenty of room and the seat is thick enough to be comfortable.  It does get a little warm in the late Spring but I just open it up.
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Post by: ssramage on March 13, 2012, 10:44:04 AM
I wear an Ol Tom Essentials vest and like it so far
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Post by: GregN on March 13, 2012, 05:45:23 PM
Hi Folks - not to highjack the thread (Okiiegobblers, hopefully this may help you out too), but it seems more than a few of the folks here using the SuperElite III mention that it can get "hot" to wear in warmer temps. 

Just wondering if the newer SuperElite III in TREKLITE would solve that problem? 

Any treklite users care to comment?

I'm in the market for a vest and the SuperElite III TREKLITE sounds great; but if its hot to wear, I'll go with a stap vest (Cabelas Tactical Tater II)

Thanks for the feedback,
Greg
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Post by: MossbergMike on March 14, 2012, 10:18:44 PM
I have a H.S. Strut not sure of the name that's the brand. I keep it as empty as possible. This is only my second season turkey hunting but I want to be lite on my feet if i have to run and gun. I carry one box call snips, zip ties two pot calls, one box call and 3 mouth calls. A home made blind and a bottle of water. and a crow call.  This keeps me lite and also is a very comfortable vest.
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Post by: Turkeykiller12 on March 18, 2012, 09:07:00 PM
Bob dixon limited edition vest here! Best vest I've ever worn!
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Post by: Lenny870 on March 19, 2012, 11:11:44 AM
I love my Tactical Tatr'2 it has a lot of pockets, it is really comfortable to wear cause its not too bulky and has a really good seat I reccommend it 100%
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Post by: gobblerguide on March 20, 2012, 10:47:46 PM
I do like the elite 3s pocket layout but i have an old Cabelas vest with the stadium type seat that lets u sit without a tree that i use most.
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Post by: PANYHunter on March 23, 2012, 09:29:52 PM
I have been using a tactical tatr for the last 6 or so years. After the season last year I bought a tac tatr II on sale. I like all of the improvements they made and  can't wait to use it. Last couple of years I have used the tatr for bowhunting whitetails and don't want to carry a pack.
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Post by: budtripp on March 23, 2012, 10:57:34 PM
Guess I'm a lil behind the times...I'm still using the original super elite vest I bought slightly used when I was 14 lol  :gobble:. But why not it still does what I need it to and other then a few barb wire rips in the game bag, it's in pretty good shape. Although it does get hot as heck later in the season :angry9:
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Post by: Mimosa Gobbler on March 26, 2012, 10:14:49 PM
Tactical Tat'r II on sale now for 79.99!