Sitka Turkey Tool Belt

[Meyerkbw]

https://www.sitkagear.com/products/turkey-tool-belt/earth?variant=12332&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw17qvBhBrEiwA1rU9w-qenCGJej4EjjDbdaRKugv6mjTwMYPm4mE2GR7DLO5_E9iQWDUFWBoCloMQAvD_BwE

   Anyone order one of these? They are pretty pricey at $230, but Sitka has a 10% off deal dropping it to $207 with free shipping. There's quite a few videos on YouTube. It seems like a pretty nice minimalist option.

   

[WVhuntEER]

I got one as a gift so I'm looking forward to trying it out!

[Meyerkbw]

I got one as a gift so I'm looking forward to trying it out!

Now that's a great gift! Do you hunt with a long box? I've got a 12 inch Marlin and I'm wondering if it'll squeeze in the box compartment? If not, would it fit in the main zippered compartment perhaps at an angle?

[WVhuntEER]

Haha yep it was! I am more of a mouth call/pot call guy but I will go check in a bit how mine fits and let you know. ??

[WVhuntEER]

I got one as a gift so I'm looking forward to trying it out!

Now that's a great gift! Do you hunt with a long box? I've got a 12 inch Marlin and I'm wondering if it'll squeeze in the box compartment? If not, would it fit in the main zippered compartment perhaps at an angle?

I went and tried it with one of my box calls. It has a magnetic flap that also has a piece of elastic paracord to secure the call. If you turn your call on its side the handle of the box call should be out of the way allowing you to put your call in the pouch and use the elastic to secure it. Hope this helps.

[troutfisher13111]

I'd like to know when it's loaded with all your gear and a water bottle, how much it sags over your butt and bounces around. That has always been  my gripe with Fanny packs.


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[Meyerkbw]

Thanks WVhuntEER! That would work. I think you mean a inch or so on the paddle would stick out the side? That'll work for me! I appreciate you checking.

[Meyerkbw]

I'd like to know when it's loaded with all your gear and a water bottle, how much it sags over your butt and bounces around. That has always been  my gripe with Fanny packs.


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I agree. The key part will be "what's loaded up". It's meant to be a minimalist pack. I like to hunt with 1 or 2 pot calls, 1 or 2 box calls. By the time you add strikers, a knife, a water bottle and lunch, gloves, face net....it can add up quickly.

[10th Legionaire]

I bought one as well.

I have loaded it up with about everything I would typically carry in the woods; three pot calls&strikers, box call, two mouth calls, three extra shells, pocket knife, water bottle and two locator calls. If I carried food to the field it would only be a couple power bars and a snack bag of trail mix.

I think it carries well and I have room to spare.

Just as an add, my headnet is part of my hat and I wear my gloves not carry them.

[troutfisher13111]

I bought one as well.

I have loaded it up with about everything I would typically carry in the woods; three pot calls&strikers, box call, two mouth calls, three extra shells, pocket knife, water bottle and two locator calls. If I carried food to the field it would only be a couple power bars and a snack bag of trail mix.

I think it carries well and I have room to spare.

Just as an add, my headnet is part of my hat and I wear my gloves not carry them.

Doesn't flop or bounce around??


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[WVhuntEER]

Thanks WVhuntEER! That would work. I think you mean a inch or so on the paddle would stick out the side? That'll work for me! I appreciate you checking.

That's exactly right. The paddle was in the way for it to close but when you turn it sideways it shouldn't be a problem. It will stick out a couple of inches but it should work. 

[WVhuntEER]

I bought one as well.

I have loaded it up with about everything I would typically carry in the woods; three pot calls&strikers, box call, two mouth calls, three extra shells, pocket knife, water bottle and two locator calls. If I carried food to the field it would only be a couple power bars and a snack bag of trail mix.

I think it carries well and I have room to spare.

Just as an add, my headnet is part of my hat and I wear my gloves not carry them.

Doesn't flop or bounce around??


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When I get a chance I will load it down and test it out for you.

[10th Legionaire]

I bought one as well.

I have loaded it up with about everything I would typically carry in the woods; three pot calls&strikers, box call, two mouth calls, three extra shells, pocket knife, water bottle and two locator calls. If I carried food to the field it would only be a couple power bars and a snack bag of trail mix.

I think it carries well and I have room to spare.

Just as an add, my headnet is part of my hat and I wear my gloves not carry them.

Doesn't flop or bounce around??


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I have not done extensive testing but in walking around the yard it seems pretty stable.

I'm sure running up and down hills and hollers it going to move around some. Can't be as bad as a vest and cushion bouncing around in the excitement of a move on a bird.

[Greg Massey]

Could you use clip on suspenders to help keep it up? If needed ..

[Meyerkbw]

Thanks WVhuntEER! That would work. I think you mean a inch or so on the paddle would stick out the side? That'll work for me! I appreciate you checking.

That's exactly right. The paddle was in the way for it to close but when you turn it sideways it shouldn't be a problem. It will stick out a couple of inches but it should work.

I just got to thinking about this and remembered that almost all long boxes have a handle that sticks out on the bottom just as long as the paddle. I've never seen a longbox without a handle.