In the market for a strap vest
In the market for a strap vest
Any recommendations of a strap vest? Whats the top strap vest available today?
- Gordon Guy
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
I like this one.
http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_cat.asp?id=2
Includes a water bladder
Waist belt (Similar to a back back)
Elastic shoulder straps.
Many adjustments that allow it to conform to your body style.
Life time guarantee
http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_cat.asp?id=2
Includes a water bladder
Waist belt (Similar to a back back)
Elastic shoulder straps.
Many adjustments that allow it to conform to your body style.
Life time guarantee
Tom
In the market for a strap vest
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
I second these vests.Gordon Guy wrote:I like this one.
http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_cat.asp?id=2
Includes a water bladder
Waist belt (Similar to a back back)
Elastic shoulder straps.
Many adjustments that allow it to conform to your body style.
Life time guarantee
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
WingWorks. Extremely functional and built to last a lifetime.
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
I believe I would search for an older used Filson.
I ordered mine years ago w/o the fabric treatment and w/o the orange and it still works swell today....the less geejaws, the better on a vest.
I ordered mine years ago w/o the fabric treatment and w/o the orange and it still works swell today....the less geejaws, the better on a vest.
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
In all my searches that is the first time I have come across that one. I like it.....Gordon Guy wrote:I like this one.
http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_cat.asp?id=2
Includes a water bladder
Waist belt (Similar to a back back)
Elastic shoulder straps.
Many adjustments that allow it to conform to your body style.
Life time guarantee
Re: In the market for a strap vest
I have had alot of different vests/jackets and this is by far my favorite. If this one ever wears out i will buy another. Lots of storage, hydration pack and good back support.
http://www.badlandspacks.com/gear/packs ... -game-vest
http://www.badlandspacks.com/gear/packs ... -game-vest
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
Tom, what about loading? I am looking for a vest that is easy to load the birds in. I am looking for the loading style where it is almost front to back? Not sure how to explain that.Gordon Guy wrote:I like this one.
http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_cat.asp?id=2
Includes a water bladder
Waist belt (Similar to a back back)
Elastic shoulder straps.
Many adjustments that allow it to conform to your body style.
Life time guarantee
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In the market for a strap vest
I have a Wings Works that I like for training, guiding, or when on a long hunt from the truck. It's great if you need to carry a lot of weight. However it is a bit cumbersome, and if I'm going on a leisurely hunt with my personal dogs, I use a basic Filson strap vest. It has enough room for a basic first aid kit for the dogs, shells and to carry a few birds.
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
I believe I know what you're asking. The portion of the vest that holds birds is accessible from the side or at least very near the front pockets.Munster wrote:Tom, what about loading? I am looking for a vest that is easy to load the birds in. I am looking for the loading style where it is almost front to back? Not sure how to explain that.Gordon Guy wrote:I like this one.
http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_cat.asp?id=2
Includes a water bladder
Waist belt (Similar to a back back)
Elastic shoulder straps.
Many adjustments that allow it to conform to your body style.
Life time guarantee
Tom
Re: In the market for a strap vest
Pella strap vest is easy to load birds into. I like having 4 front pockets for gear and shells, big back pocket with straps to tie jacket on and water bottle pouches. I did have to make some modification to the vest as I found the belts for adjustments to long and the keepers on the ends of the traps are useless... best to cut them off. Vest is also made in USA.
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
I have an older version of the Pella and it is a PITA to load birds into.......and a limit of healthy Roosters barely fits. I do love it though. The water bottle holders are awesome, and it has the perfect amount of storage for a Midwest hunter IMO. I have had this one for 10+ years and it has held up great.
The newer version looks much better as far as loading.
The newer version looks much better as far as loading.
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
Wing Works, the Sherman tank of vests.
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
[/quote]Tom, what about loading? I am looking for a vest that is easy to load the birds in. I am looking for the loading style where it is almost front to back? Not sure how to explain that.[/quote]
That is one of the nice features of the WingWorks vest. Very easy to load birds in, even large rooster pheasants. It has a back pack style belt so the weight is on your hips. Nice when carrying 2-3 pheasants along with the the two 1 liter water bottles. And it has plenty of storage for about anything you would want to carry in the field. Plus they are build like a tank.
http://wingworks.biz/
That is one of the nice features of the WingWorks vest. Very easy to load birds in, even large rooster pheasants. It has a back pack style belt so the weight is on your hips. Nice when carrying 2-3 pheasants along with the the two 1 liter water bottles. And it has plenty of storage for about anything you would want to carry in the field. Plus they are build like a tank.
http://wingworks.biz/
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
I'll add another feature I really like about the wing works vest is the loop on back for carrying the clothes you strip off as you warm up.
Re: In the market for a strap vest
I am in the same boat of looking for one. I really like the wing works but its a bit expensive for me. The bucks bags one looked nice but I think I decided on the LL Bean partridge 2 strap vest. It has good reviews and is more affordable at $120 with free shipping.
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
Like many things, you get what you pay for. The WW will last you for the rest of your life.
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In the market for a strap vest
Waited to long!!! WW suspended their orders to catch up
Re: In the market for a strap vest
I am thinking about buying the LL Bean Partridge 2 strap vest as its a bit more in my price range and seems to have good solid reviews. I am very interested in the WW but just can't justify the cost vs my useage.
Re: In the market for a strap vest
I have the Browning Bird N Lite. I've only had it for a year, but so far I like it. Pretty good price compared to some of the other options.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/browning-bi ... rItemID%7D
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Re: In the market for a strap vest
My recommendation is to go with Wing Works. I am a very hard core bird hunter and am not "easy " on my gear. Wing Works is extremely durable, and very comfortable with the way it distributes weight. It is also very adjustable to get the right fit. There are also a lot of customized options available for it.
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In the market for a strap vest
I think he ended up getting the the q5 Centerfire. I got one too. I'm really happy with mine. I don't think you can beat the quality plus it's made in the USA.
In the market for a strap vest
I ended up choosing to go the WW but haven't been able to order it due to inventory