Vest or Back-pack

[ThicketThrasher]

Well I got my new backpack today after  quite a but of searching.  I got the Browning Hawthorne. I packed all my stuff in it and put it on to see how it felt. I believe it will be fine. I don't really like the way it secures my gun but other than that, I like it. I'm gonna load it down and go out scouting in the morning to see if it suits me or not.

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[ThicketThrasher]

Here is the pack with some turkey stuff in it. I have to figure a way to get my seat on here and I have found that there is absolutely no quick access to anything. So I have to find a way to tote a tube and mouth calls so that I can get to them quickly. Any suggestions?

[timberjack86]

I use a vest. I know where everything is located and can get to anything I want FAST. I carry a light cushion and  my one hen decoy in the back pocket. Last year I carried my gobbler out about a mile strapped across the back pocket of my vest. It worked great. I also carry quite an array of calls and like to know where each and every one is. In the vest I know.

[swamp_bird89]

Had the same vest for the past 5 years.....don't need one to kill a turkey, but I like having it like to spend all day in the woods.

[Woodsman4God]

Do any of you guys use a back-pack when turkey hunting. I have been thinking about switching from a vest to a pack. I guess the main reason is because of the way I hunt, sometimes being out all day and needing to carry a lot of water and food. Also to carry a video camera. A vest just doesn't seen to tote all that stuff very comfortably. My only concern is that I will miss my quick access to calls and such. What do you guys think?

I use a fanny pack with 7 pockets holds alot of stuff and is easy to carry and quick access

[agturkey]

Find you an eastman deluxe vest and you have a pad vet and all the storage you need.  Find a way to customize the lower hanging pockets.

[strut and spurs]

usually use a vest

[smitty1hunter]

I started using this one last year by Hunter Specialties. I needed something without a vest because I hunt in South Mississippi and Louisiana and it gets hot down here quick. In the late season I may just use my fanny pack, it gets that hot!

[Doublej]

Use a backpack last year, it was my first hear turkey hunting. Worked ok but I got a vest for this year

[turkey slayer]

Vest for me!

[mcgruff1533]

Vest with an attached, fold out seat.    It has more than enough room for decoys, calls, binoculars, a bottle or two of water and some bug dope.

It carries everything I need and still has some unused pockets.

[handcannon]

Gotta stick with my vest. I can find anything I need in my vest without looking for it. Everything has its own spot year after year.

[flintlock]

I like my old vest, not much too it, but that is why I like it! I throw 2 water bottles in the back and run on w/it.

[gobbler777]

my vest carries it all ... even kitchen sink

[Jay]

Do any of you guys use a back-pack when turkey hunting. I have been thinking about switching from a vest to a pack. I guess the main reason is because of the way I hunt, sometimes being out all day and needing to carry a lot of water and food. Also to carry a video camera. A vest just doesn't seen to tote all that stuff very comfortably. My only concern is that I will miss my quick access to calls and such. What do you guys think?

You almost have to use both at times. Usually it's just a vest.