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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: KYTURKEY on April 15, 2012, 05:09:42 PM

Title: Vest Recommendations
Post by: KYTURKEY on April 15, 2012, 05:09:42 PM: Hey guys, looking for vest recommedations. I noticed yesterday mine is ripped. I have looked at cabela's and about all they carry on the website is the Tactical Tat'r vests. I had one of these a few years ago and hated it. Unless they have changed just about everything about them, they are out. I also looke at the Buclick Creek vest at Bass Pro, but have learned Bas Pro bought out Bucklick Creek and their quality is horrible. I like the Bone collector Turkeu Tuxedo, but have a hard time paying $150 for a vest that doesn't have at least one box call pocket. I'm kind of curious about the Gorilla Gear Gobbler Pack, but nobody around me carries it. Have any of you seen it in person? Input on this vest is appreciated. Have also looked at the Ol' Tom vest. If you have any suggestions, please help!!!

Thanks,
Patrick
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: PA Boxcall on April 15, 2012, 06:48:33 PM: Hard to go wrong with a Mossy Oak Super Elite. Looks like Mack's has them on sale too.

http://www.mackspw.com/Item--i-MOS4367TLS?src=D0711GBPE071120G&utem_source=googlebase&utm_medium=feed&

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Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: CDCorder on April 15, 2012, 07:54:32 PM: I used a super elite 2 for years until it was ragged. Bought the tactical tat'r 2 from Cabelas last year and love it. Not sure though how it compares to the original tat'r.

Clint
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: hunter22 on April 15, 2012, 08:21:00 PM: I am on my third Super Elite and really like it. Plenty of pockets and a comfortable cushion. I have the Mossy Oak Obsession pattern.
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: trb136 on April 15, 2012, 08:41:18 PM: Look at Ol Tom...the one I have has 2 boxcall pockets!!
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: KYTURKEY on April 15, 2012, 09:09:38 PM: Thanks for the input guys. I have looked at the Mossy Oak vests. Like the pockets and features. I don't like the full vest style though. To me it makes it too hot. I like the strap styles better. I do like the Ol' Tom time & motion vest the best out of the ones I have looked at in person. Just want to see what else might be out there I am missing before o go drop $140 on the Ol' Tom vest.

Thanks Again,
Patrick
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: Pixie Dust on April 15, 2012, 09:43:09 PM: I bought the I-beam Ole Tom from Macks ..I think I made a great Choice....
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: SurroundedByOutlaws on April 15, 2012, 09:58:17 PM: I have been using ol tom strap vest has 2 pockets for short box, 2 lanyards for locator calls, many places for pot calls, and even more for mouth calls. Only thing it could use would be a water bottle holder, other than that very lite and comfortable.
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: Porter on April 16, 2012, 12:49:44 AM: Ol Tom's or Cabela's Tactical Tatr are my two favorite ones. I went to the vest one with ole tom and glad I did. I was worried about the same... too hot but no issue so far!!!
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: jobugg on April 16, 2012, 08:40:28 AM: I got one of the turkey tuxedo's and it pretty nice other than not having a place for a box call. You can buy one on ebay for 50.00 brand new.
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: ronmexico on April 16, 2012, 10:50:33 AM: I've got an ol Tom, super elie III, a bps vest and one other strap vest that I can't remember who made it.

Ive been using the ol Tom the last 2 years, as it's a little more lightweight and has plenty of room for what I take with me. That being said, the super elite III is a fine vest, just a little warmer than what I was looking for.
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: stevelumma on April 16, 2012, 11:00:12 PM: I have a tote full of vests that I bought that didnt fit the bill. I finally settled on a hunters specialies suv, check them out, They have everything you could need , and they are a strap style. I have an ol tom in that tote....not enough overall room IMO , and the butt pad magnet wouldn't hold a picture on the fridge. I was having to re"snap" it after every branch I brushed up against.
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: ronmexico on April 17, 2012, 06:28:00 AM: Quote from: stevelumma on April 16, 2012, 11:00:12 PM
I have an ol tom in that tote....not enough overall room IMO , and the butt pad magnet wouldn't hold a picture on the fridge. I was having to re"snap" it after every branch I brushed up against.

I only 2-3 pots and strikers, mouth calls and a trumpet, so room isn't an issue for me.
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: sixbird on June 07, 2012, 04:58:40 PM: Good vest is hard to find...I've had a vest that I bought from Cabelas years ago that has a small innertube enclosed in a duck type material that couldn't be more comfortable. It has plenty of pockets and an ample game bag...Great vest but, as far as I know, nobody makes it any more...
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: Wingboneman on June 08, 2012, 02:15:39 PM: This vest will last anyone a life time Very Very tuff it is hand made by Carlton Savoy from La. I know people that have Carltons vest that are over 15 years old and still going strong and not wore out. He makes each one to fit you. My vest was a little over a 100 bucks but I'm no little man ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO had him make me one in orange to.
I have his number if anyone would like it PM me. some pics.
(http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/2Mules/vest002.jpg)
(http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/2Mules/vest003.jpg)
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: KYTURKEY on June 08, 2012, 02:36:03 PM: Does he have a website
Title: Re: Vest Recommendations
Post by: Wingboneman on June 08, 2012, 03:12:24 PM: Quote from: KYTURKEY on June 08, 2012, 02:36:03 PM
Does he have a website
No Web site, He is a old Squirrel dog man.