Turkey vest re-purpose for a hunting pack

[boyne bowhunter]

It finally quit raining here long enough to put together a short video of how I use my turkey vest for carrying my gear in for a saddle hunt. I've mentioned this a few time here on the forum but I thought I'd put toegther a quick video of how and why it works for me.

The biggest plus is that keeps my gear organized and accessible. If you notice I can access everything in the pack without needing to remove the pack if I don't want to. Everything metal is stowed so there's little chance of any rattles off of brush and it having weight in the front and back helps level out the load I'm carrying. Another small plus is that it provides built in pockets to keep my hands warm on those cold morning walks. In the tree it hangs right in front of me and is out of the way for any shot opportunities while still readily accessible.

 

[Bwhana]

I used mine a few times to saddle hunt last fall as well. I would love to see a company create an all new saddle pack using a turkey vest as the initial template.

John H.

 

[swedin75]

Thanks for the video. I've been thinking about going this route, hate carrying a pack.
What kind of turkey vest is that?

 

[boyne bowhunter]

@swedin75 , that is a Cabela's Tactical Tat'r 2 vest. It's been used hard at this point and is still holding up well.

 

[swedin75]

Awesome thanks I'll have to check it out.

 

[Ontariofarmer]

Great video I used a tenzig 18 turkey pack with my kestrel and mantis last year after seeing some of your videos.
It works well and it’s cheap
I bought mine on amazon.ca for $80. It was on sale. Better deal than a $500 cdn pack such as a mystery ranch pop up
If you have limited funds it is great
I find the weight is balanced front to back nicely and no frame is necessary
I bought a hunting vest to try with my Jx3 for this year to do something similar.
Thanks for all the additional detail


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[BRAVEHEART]

Great video Joe!

 

[Jefferson10940]

Great video, amazing how much you are carrying! But you know my favorite part of this video!! Thanks as always Joe, btw your Michigan State HT shirt shipped today, tracking should be in your email

 

[boyne bowhunter]

Great video, amazing how much you are carrying! But you know my favorite part of this video!! Thanks as always Joe, btw your Michigan State HT shirt shipped today, tracking should be in your email

Thanks Jeff!

 

[Rg176bnc]

I used mine a few times to saddle hunt last fall as well. I would love to see a company create an all new saddle pack using a turkey vest as the initial template.
CHA-CHING!
John H.

 

[Squirrels]

I used mine a few times to saddle hunt last fall as well. I would love to see a company create an all new saddle pack using a turkey vest as the initial template.

John H.

The wheels are spinning....


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[Sheldon]

Thanks for the video. Picked one up this year to give it a go.


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[N1ChBryant]

Thanks for the video sir. Going to give it a whirl

 

[WHW]

My Primos Bowhunting vest works just as good hunting from a saddle as it did hunting from a hang on stand. I never make a hunt without it.

 

[aclawrence]

I really enjoyed saddle hunting out if my turkey vest last year. It’s a really old minimalist design.


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[shmelton]

So what are you fellas doing about your hunter orange during gun season? We have a 3 month gun season in GA and are required to have 500sq of orange. I don’t think a turkey vest would work to well. I don’t think most Upland vests would meet that either.


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[Weldabeast]

So what are you fellas doing about your hunter orange during gun season? We have a 3 month gun season in GA and are required to have 500sq of orange. I don’t think a turkey vest would work to well. I don’t think most Upland vests would meet that either.


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I wear safety sleeve and hat....they super thin lightweight material like a buff neck gaiter.

 

[Iron_llama]

So what are you fellas doing about your hunter orange during gun season? We have a 3 month gun season in GA and are required to have 500sq of orange. I don’t think a turkey vest would work to well. I don’t think most Upland vests would meet that either.


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I wore an orange vest or jacket over it, depending on how cold it was that day. I wear an orange hoodie underneath.