Ol Tom essentials vest?

[Swampchickin234]

Am looking at getting a lightweight vest to Cary a few calls and have a seat. To those of you who have these , do you like them?  Thanks


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[Gobble!]

Not a fan of the ol tom vests. I spent way to much time fixing the sewing in the I-beam I owned.

[Swampchickin234]

Not a fan of the ol tom vests. I spent way to much time fixing the sewing in the I-beam I owned.

so it didn't hold up to you very well?  Or you just didn't like it?  I've had really good luck with durability on my ol tom clothes    I just har never owned a ol tom vest.  I like my super elite 111and I love my old field line from wal mart probably even more, but I am looking for a lightweight vest that is in a vest form.  And I'm just not big on the beard buster belts and fanny packs lol


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[mgm1955]

Have 2 Ol' Tom vests and am very happy with their set-up and durability.

[Swampchickin234]

MGM which do you have?   When the super elite wears out ill prolly get there cotton 1.  I like the look of the I beam, but I really want something simple like the essentials.  It seems like it would be very lightweight and I wouldn't carry a bunch of crap


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[davisd9]

Love my ol Tom!

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[WV Ridge Reaper]

Love my ol Tom!

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[Gobble!]

Not a fan of the ol tom vests. I spent way to much time fixing the sewing in the I-beam I owned.

so it didn't hold up to you very well?  Or you just didn't like it?  I've had really good luck with durability on my ol tom clothes    I just har never owned a ol tom vest.  I like my super elite 111and I love my old field line from wal mart probably even more, but I am looking for a lightweight vest that is in a vest form.  And I'm just not big on the beard buster belts and fanny packs lol


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The sewing in multiple areas was coming undone and I had to resew it. Not something that should happen on a $150 vest. I have some of their clothing and it holds up fine.

[bammerslammer 50]

I used that vest last season. Everything about it was great but the seat. It was uncomfortable for me. I went back to the bucklick creek vest bass pro has for the comfort. I wish bass pro would improve the quality of that vest. I'd give 200.00 for it if it would last as long as some others do.

[Illini Tom]

this will by my 4th season with the ol tom time and motion strap vest and would rate it a 10 outta 10
lightweight and durable with enough gear and call specific pockets for the essentials
seat isnt the greatest but i carry my short-legged webbed seat and leave the vest seat up for a backrest

[Gobblefite]

this will by my 4th season with the ol tom time and motion strap vest and would rate it a 10 outta 10
lightweight and durable with enough gear and call specific pockets for the essentials
seat isnt the greatest but i carry my short-legged webbed seat and leave the vest seat up for a backrest

X2 great turkey vest

[arkrem870]

I have had the strap vest for 5-6 years. It's not a quality vest.... Mine has been sewn, re-sewn, and zip tied together to keep it operable

[StruttinGobbler3]

I used an Ol Tom Essentials last turkey season. It's a nice vest, and I like the way it is designed and laid out. I had no issues with durability, but I only used it for one season. Sold it recently. I had no major complaint with the vest, except that it was not designed to carry all the gear that I take on a days hunt. I now have a Cabelas Tactical Tatr 2, and I am well pleased with it so far.

[Swampchickin234]

I appreciate y'all's replies. Since I've never had a super light weight vest, I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger(now wait till it gets here). I specifically wanted a vest to carry only a few calls for when I walk in on public ground. I like my others but man they get hot and I end up carrying way to much crap.  So I decided I'd get a lightweight vest with a the bare necessities then have my other for when I don't walk as much


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