Blaze Orange Vest Recommendations for Whitetails?

[TNbowhunter]

I hate using cheapo blaze orange vests when rifle or muzzleloader hunting (no upland game), and I'm looking to upgrade this year. Does anyone have one you just love (or hate) that might provide some guidance here? I've compiled a list of possibilities I've found, which includes:

High-end softshell vests:

1. First Lite Catalyst Vest - $112 - On sale right now (down from $140). Probably a great vest, but carries the First Lite price tag...
2. Orvis Upland Hunting Softshell Vest - $129 - Love every piece of Orvis clothing I own, but they price their stuff high...
3. Kuiu Guide DCS Vest - $159 - Looks awesome, great features, but $159 for a blaze orange vest feels like madness.

Nice mid-range vests:

1. King's Camo Men's Softshell Hunting Vest - $63 - This looks comparable to the high-end softshells but without the high-end price tag. Wonder if it's poorly made or just doesn't have the big-name-brand mark-up that First Lite, Orvis, and Kuiu all do...https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/cabelas-blaze-pro-guide-ii-vest-for-men
2. Cabela's Blaze Pro Guide II Vest - $80 - Decent, probably overpriced for what it is.

Not really considering (overpriced):

1. Sitka Ballistic Vest - $100 - Read a review about it holding stink, and it's also the smallest and least full-featured.
2. Sitka Stratus Vest - $239 - Highest price, but probably not a great value.

What am I missing? Any thoughts/recommendations for or against on any of these?

 

[Still Kicking]

If you can wait a bit, vests seem to go on sale more than anything else. I've bought 2 Kuiu vests both on sale and happy with them.

 

[krub6b]

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/redhead-reversible-blaze-vest-for-men

redhead used to make a blaze orange vest that was a single layer of fleece for around $30, it was a basic vest with no pockets and a buckle closure on the front, fleece is probably the best option for a blaze vest from a quietness standpoint

 

[TNbowhunter]

If you can wait a bit, vests seem to go on sale more than anything else. I've bought 2 Kuiu vests both on sale and happy with them.

They're on sale for $120 today (link here). Worth buying at that price?

 

[Zero One Actual]

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Check eBay for items like this. Not sure what size you are.

 

[USMC5831]

Kuiu Peleton vest comes in blaze, cheaper than guide vest, also windproof.
Rivers west vest also comes in orange.

 

[Blacksmith]

I've used a cabelas vest for yrs w/front and inside pockets and game bag but I really like a $4 mesh cheap one, just enough to be legal and not so bulky and big.

 

[five]

Once it gets cold, I use a reversible camo / orange one by woolrich that I've had for a looong time, similar to this:

woolrich mens large blaze orange camo B1 | eBay

<p>woolrich mens large blaze orange camo B1. </p><p>Orange side stained . Measurements in images </p>

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[kyler1945]

Orange Aglow - The Choice in Visibility

Blaze orange hunting vests, safety panels, and game bags. Our gear is lightweight, durable and cost effective.

www.orangeaglow.com

Answer.

 

[Dcomer55]

Midway USA has their own brand blaze orange vest. Just ordered one for my wife. Definitely would say size up.$45

It looked to be warmer than my FL catalyst

https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1...MIroDDqaCQ-wIVC-TICh2rIQavEAQYAiABEgKvt_D_BwE

 

[BTaylor]

Do you still need to wear all that orange if you just expect to maybe get off a few brush shots?

 

[Still Kicking]

Do you still need to wear all that orange if you just expect to maybe get off a few brush shots?

You are required to wear solid blaze orange (or pink) hat and vest in Illinois for firearm hunts. I won't comment on the pink law which passed last year unless copious amounts of alcohol are consumed.

 

[woodsdog2]

I’ve used a blaze camo Cabela’s guide vest for years. This was back when they made/sourced better clothing and gear. If I ever have to upgrade I’d look at a forester’s style vest from JimJem or something similar.

 

[kbetts]

I have an old thick cotton one from LL Bean. I hope to take it to my grave.

 

[thedutchtouch]

I have a cheap Walmart vest I throw on over top when orange is needed. Hadn't out a lot of thought into actual orange clothing, but some of these options look nice...

 

[Weldabeast]

Since I switched from using a backpack to a vest that had pouches I needed to reach into regularly, wearing my normal mesh orange vest over the top wasn't gonna work for me anymore. I started using safety sleeves...they are same material as the lightweight neck gaiters. Just pull it on over the top of ur outer layer.....1 sleeve and a orange hat. We are required to wear 500sq inches....I don't know how many square inches that a sleeve and hat covers but no fwc officers has ever questioned me....3 pack for 15 bucks if I remember correctly

 

[The_Fit_Ness_Monster]

Pro tip: only bow hunt and stay out of the woods while rifles are in there and youll never have to worry about orange.

 

[Weldabeast]

Pro tip: only bow hunt and stay out of the woods while rifles are in there and youll never have to worry about orange.

Then I loose 4 months of hunting....what kinda pro are u...pppssshhhhh

Hehehe

 

[Weldabeast]

Hunting woods that are archery only and don't require orange is my loop hole but it's not open yet...couple more weeks

 

[The_Fit_Ness_Monster]

Then I loose 4 months of hunting....what kinda pro are u...pppssshhhhh

Hehehe

4 months!? I only lose 18 days including primitive season