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badlands/ tenzing
« on: January 29, 2015, 06:55:57 PM »
I need to get a good upland vest. I was really set on getting a wing works but decided I don't want to do the water bottles it comes with, I want to use a water bladder. And as far as I can tell the wing works doesn't have a place to put one besides in the bird pouch. I like both the badlands and tending vests. Anyone have experience with them? What one would you recommend? Or would you suck it up and get the wing works ?

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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2015, 10:00:53 PM »
look at the Quilomene vests, second best next to the Wind Works IMO


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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2015, 06:57:29 AM »
My WingWorks is a little older but last time I checked you could fit one in the center water bottle holder near the game bag. They even sell bladders for it as well as items to secure it. See below...

http://wingworks.biz/category/order-hydration-bladders-and-bottles/

If the side water bottle holsters bug you they can be removed.

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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2015, 12:40:21 PM »
The llbean technical, which is essentially the mothers blows both of them outta the water!  I have two Mother Tech and one llbean. They are by far the most efficient. You can also get a 20% discount and free shipping to boot!  IM me if interested. I do quite a bit of Chukar and Hun hunting where I am gone for at least 6-7 hours and absolutely rely on my vest. JayBird might chime in too!http://m.llbean.com/product.html?#78256
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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2015, 01:33:38 PM »
I have the the llbean, badlands, mothers and columbia vests. The llbean is superior by far
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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2015, 01:59:57 PM »
Another vote for the LL Bean Tech. I run a bladder for myself and two 32oz bottles for the dog. My buddy runs a Wingworks, which has silly big shell pouches, and likes it, but i'll take my padded shoulder straps anyday. I also tend to be gone from the truck all day and it has room for everything and some.

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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2015, 02:24:48 PM »
Bladder over bottles any day!!!!  Agree with Forks!

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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2015, 02:27:36 PM »
look at the Quilomene vests, second best next to the Wind Works IMO


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too many gimmicks on this vest, imho

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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2015, 12:19:44 PM »
my preference is the wing works. I have often used a bladder under the vest itself for long walks. good luck. there is no wrong decision.

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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2015, 08:12:37 PM »

look at the Quilomene vests, second best next to the Wind Works IMO


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too many gimmicks on this vest, imho

Agreed about the gimmicks on the Centerfire vest, was looking more to the San Carlos or Upland vests

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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2015, 07:17:37 AM »
Just remember, the intent behind all that water holding capacity isn't all about you. If you have a dog with you it's for them too and however hard you work on your hunt they are working harder. Probably stating the obvious there but I know I've emptied out a couple of bottles for my dogs before on hotter extended days.

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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2015, 09:12:27 AM »
I have the Buck's Bags upland strap vest and I love it.
Came with a hydration bladder.
Just order a size larger than you think you need.
If you're local you can check mine out.
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Re: badlands/ tenzing
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2015, 08:50:35 PM »
Man, I cant speak highly enough of Wing Works. I agree with Aspenbud, this pack is made for long, tough walks and I use every ounce of water capacity to keep my dog hydrated. It will easily hold a bladder, and with all the weight from the water it wears well and is straight up bulletproof.
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