Wanted to share this deal.

[deerbasshunter3]

ScentBlocker turkey vest. $49.99. Gander Mountain.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=ScentBlocker-Torched-Turkey-Vest&i=839246

[Marc]

That is actually my kind of vest.  Some of these "tactical" turkey vests seem to weigh quite a bit with nothing even in them.

I currently have an old Lynch vest...

3 things I am looking for that mine does not have:
1) Box call pocket
2) Shell loops
3) Magnetic fastener for seat (as opposed to snaps)...

[deerbasshunter3]

I currently plan to just use my backpack, or at least get a fanny pack. I am tempted to get a vest though. That is a reputable brand at a good price. I almost feel like a vest is one of those things that new turkey hunters are told they have to get.

[Dr Juice]

Looks pretty good. Thx for the head's up. I would buy it if I needed one. Thx again.

[MEbeardlover]

This vest is identical to a Russell Athletic model I have in Mossy Oak. I removed the buckles and installed a zipper. Also, the horizontal pocket for strikers is terrible; you will lose strikers. I installed extra snaps there for more security. It is a good entry level vest, overall.

[zelmo1]

  Thanks for the info. That is what I like about this site, people helping each other. Maybe there is hope for our planet. God Bless, Al Baker

[sbraham]

I currently plan to just use my backpack, or at least get a fanny pack. I am tempted to get a vest though. That is a reputable brand at a good price. I almost feel like a vest is one of those things that new turkey hunters are told they have to get.

You will probly get over the backpack or fanny pack phase pretty quick. The convenience of a vest is too much. The key is getting a good quality vest with nice seat and padded back. Not knocking the pack users but you will notice that most use a vest and there is a reason for that

[Marc]

I currently plan to just use my backpack, or at least get a fanny pack. I am tempted to get a vest though. That is a reputable brand at a good price. I almost feel like a vest is one of those things that new turkey hunters are told they have to get.

You will probly get over the backpack or fanny pack phase pretty quick. The convenience of a vest is too much. The key is getting a good quality vest with nice seat and padded back. Not knocking the pack users but you will notice that most use a vest and there is a reason for that

I agree...  For all my other hunting I find a backpack to be the best option...

However, for turkey hunting, I do not care for it (or a fanny-pack):
 

• You have to take it off and on to run & gun when sitting against a tree.
• You have to dig around in the backpack to find what you need.
• A vest can be organized so that everything is quickly and easily accessible with minimal effort and/or movement.
• The seat cushion certainly provides some comfort, but more importantly keeps your butt dry...