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Random thoughts....I like the wing works but its a bit much for quick pheasant release site hunts. and not enough blaze.I mainly use a filson strap vest. I like all the features but HATE the waxed cotton.I want to get away from waxed cotton, I hate that chit, but everything else is so flimsy looking.cabelas seems to have taken a real nose dive in quality recently, many of their bird vests look more suitable for people that think they know how to fly fish.I don't care for quilomenes, all that velcro is joke.the LLbean vest looks promising.. but waxed cotton again.I just want a durable, lightweight, breathable early season vest and I am striking out does one exist?Let me know about the beretta, I was looking at them online today.
I love my mother tech packs! They are no longer made, but llbean copied their design. Check out the upland technical pack. I just received my second one yesterday with some improvements over the prior. All the load is distributed properly and has tons of useable space especially if you hunt wild birds and generally don't see your truck for at least 4-7 hours. Hands down the only way to hunt chukar as i put a 3 liter bladder in it and can comfortably hold lunch, snacks, and enough shells for a long hunt. This is also a better way to layer for the elements. If it is freezing in the morning I can wear a light jacket and remove as the day warms up and store it.
Quote from: merkelman on November 05, 2013, 04:38:57 PMI love my mother tech packs! They are no longer made, but llbean copied their design. Check out the upland technical pack. I just received my second one yesterday with some improvements over the prior. All the load is distributed properly and has tons of useable space especially if you hunt wild birds and generally don't see your truck for at least 4-7 hours. Hands down the only way to hunt chukar as i put a 3 liter bladder in it and can comfortably hold lunch, snacks, and enough shells for a long hunt. This is also a better way to layer for the elements. If it is freezing in the morning I can wear a light jacket and remove as the day warms up and store it.,X2 on the mothers vest
We've covered vests pretty well so far. How about jackets? I was looking online at the Cabela offerings and thought the 8-1 had some promise. I like the ability to go from temps in the 20's to the 50's while not freezing or sweating my arse off.So many of the upland jackets I've looked at would too warm for many of the hunts I do in E. WA (after things warm up in first few hours).
Columbia ptarmigan jacket is excellent, vent-able, front loading pockets, water pockets in the back for the dogs water that keeps it secure. I have the first edition and am more than happy with it, I tired the 8 in 1 on at cabelas and was not impressed at all. Gimmicky
+++ on the Mothers vests I have two of them. Mothers closed their doors when the big distributers copied their design. Also really like my Pineo, it's very well built with lots of room. https://www.pineofalconry.com/product/dog-training-and-wing-shooter-vest/
If anyone is interested I think I have a couple Mothers vests that I don't use and am willing to sell. If youre interested shoot me a PM and I'll see what size they are when I get home.
Also really like my Pineo, it's very well built with lots of room. https://www.pineofalconry.com/product/dog-training-and-wing-shooter-vest/
I have a Pella Bird-n Lite vest that is nice but sometimes can be a little warm. http://www.pellaproducts.com/list_products/Last weekend I used my Filson Strap Vest for the first time. It is light weight and keeps me cool but doesn't carry much. Works well for hunting coverts out of the truck but would not be a good all day choice. The Wing Works are bad ass and worth the money. This would be my choice if I was investing in a do-all vest.As for jackets, I rarely wear a hunting coat unless it is really cold and/or snowing. Otherwise I layer under my vest with a windstopper jacket or light shell.
