Author Topic: Bird vest/backpack (Read 7833 times)

lewy · « **on:** November 13, 2018, 09:22:48 PM »

Thinking about ditching the ol vest and moving on to a pack/vest hybrid I see a few different models, any input? One worry I have is the shoulder strap of a pack being thick enough to be in the way while shouldering a shotgun? Thanks for your thoughts!

thinkingman · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2018, 01:15:54 PM »

I have a Buck's Bags strap vest and love it.
The strap does get in the way of a shotgun mount.
That must be why I miss birds....

jackson7 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2018, 02:18:33 PM »

Wingworks for long hunts. Carry water no problem. Little heavy for early season, might just be the dog supplies and miscellaneous I carry in it..
Short hikes usually use filson tin cloth hunting bag or light Duluth strap vest. Bucks bags makes some nice vests. Good luck.

ps no issue w the straps.

aaronoto · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2018, 04:52:42 PM »

WingWorks here as well. Great for longer hunts, but a bit overkill in other situations. You won't notice the strap when you shoulder the gun.

Q5 and Tenzing both make vests/packs that are more geared towards all day hiking and carrying more supplies.

Emptyhanded · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2018, 05:58:04 PM »

I have been using the LL Bean strap/backpack type vest for a couple months now and really like it. Like has been said, it’s probably over kill in most situations but it’s nice to have the extra storage. I like the straps because they have several spots I can mount my e-caller remote with the belt clip (dogtra). I have yet to get thrown off by the straps while shooting.

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John B · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2018, 07:01:08 PM »

Lots of good ones out there, straps are not very thick. I have the tenzing, I like it but it is hard to get larger birds (pheasant, grouse) in with one hand. Has a dromedary pouch, and two gear pouches. Can easily carry two boxes of shells in the front pockets. I'm interested in the Q5 vests, but they are pretty spendy. Cabelas has a strap vest that is pretty reasonably priced

tlbradford · « **Reply #6 on:** November 14, 2018, 08:18:34 PM »

I have been waiting on the badlands upland, or alps vest x to have a closeout sale. Leaning towards the Alps due to the layout.

Samloffler · « **Reply #7 on:** November 14, 2018, 08:41:32 PM »

I've been using the ll bean upland pack for a couple seasons now and have no complaints. The straps are thin enough they don't mess with my mount or shot.

My buddy has the badlands and really likes it. Having seen it in person, its a nice pack/vest, but I haven't worn it. I actually like the pocket set up on the badlands a little more than my ll bean.

lewy · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2018, 06:43:35 AM »

Sure appreciate all the input! Leaning towards tenzing, ll bean, badlands or alps

John B · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2018, 08:34:05 PM »

You're in Buckley? Me too. If you want, we could meet up so you can take a look at my tenzing/ try it on before dropping $180 on one.

joe_dumy · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2018, 08:43:27 AM »

I loe my wingworks. You can load it up or not. Carries great both ways. I am pretty sure I wont need to buy another for 15 plus years thats how well they are build. I have heard the Q5 is a good system as well.

AspenBud · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2018, 06:46:31 AM »

Another WingWorks fan. I’ve had one almost since they started selling them and recently upgraded to the larger game bag. I will use no other.

TVHunts · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2018, 07:17:07 AM »

I am on my 3rd season with the LL Bean technical upland vest and love it. Well worth the money to me.

merkelman · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2018, 01:28:24 PM »

LL Bean technical...

T-Bone · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2018, 06:05:32 PM »

LL Bean has a nice sale going on...Click on their website.

lewy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2018, 07:41:54 PM »

Thanks for the heads up

jagermiester · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2018, 05:49:15 AM »

Quote from: tlbradford on November 14, 2018, 08:18:34 PM

I have been waiting on the badlands upland, or alps vest x to have a closeout sale. Leaning towards the Alps due to the layout.

I just saw the Badlands at Sportco in Fife. The color was weird otherwise I would have bought it. What a great setup.
My new dream vest/pack

lewy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2018, 07:24:09 AM »

I ended up ordering the ll bean vest on sale, its pretty nice. I would have liked to put em all side by side and then picked but oh well. I would change a couple things about the one I ordered, one thing would be a water reservoir pocket. The other thing I don't love is that the shoulder straps could be wider, they touch on either side of my neck, seems like its built for smaller framed people. Nice pack tho!

Samloffler · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2018, 01:19:29 PM »

The ll bean has a water bladder spot. There is a Velcro flap on the piece that goes against your back, right under where the straps connect. Its hidden well.

The hose will go out above the strap on either side, again, it's hidden well.

Forks · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2018, 04:21:52 PM »

You will be happy with it. I run a 3L bladder and 2-30oz bottles on mine most of the time. Mine is 5yrs old and a little faded but can't see myself going with any of the others for what they cost.

merkelman · « **Reply #20 on:** December 20, 2018, 06:10:52 PM »

Great pack! I concur with Forks! He gets out a ton and his pack has held up well. I beat the crap out of mine and is fantastic. I also have three Mothertech packs. The Llbean is a near rip off...Jet Jockey might have an opinion on this too.

johnr060 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2018, 05:11:20 PM »

I run the LL Bean and its a great pack. Hard to beat for the price. I also had the Tenzing BV16 but switched to the LL bean. The tenzing had more storage, but the LL bean fits my style of hunting better.

merkelman · « **Reply #22 on:** December 24, 2018, 04:01:09 PM »

Quote from: johnr060 on December 23, 2018, 05:11:20 PM

I run the LL Bean and its a great pack. Hard to beat for the price. I also had the Tenzing BV16 but switched to the LL bean. The tenzing had more storage, but the LL bean fits my style of hunting better.

sent you a PM...

tlbradford · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2018, 11:52:17 PM »

Pulled the trigger on the Alps yesterday with some Christmas money. It hadn't showed up on Camofire this past 7 months so I went to blackovis.com and picked one up. $139, free shipping, and Rokslide10 coupon code saved 10%. The badlands color and being more expensive made me lean this direction. Can't wait to get some blood on the new set-up. I will let you all know what I think after using it a bit.

tlbradford · « **Reply #24 on:** December 29, 2018, 12:23:35 PM »

Received the pack in the mail today. Here are my initial thoughts after getting it adjusted. I wish the ammo pouches were a little further forward. They are further back than I would like. Sometimes with an O/U I want a fast reload. My only other concern is birds falling out of the pouch when sliding through fences, or one easily hopping out that might still be alive. Tough to tell how that will come about until I am in the field. Everything else is great. Great storage and great layout without going overboard.

Also Blackovis has a DEC20 code that gets you 20% off a single item.

Cab · « **Reply #25 on:** January 04, 2019, 08:46:31 AM »

I use this which is a duck hunting vest and I love it. It's the L.L.Bean Waterfowler Pro Vest Pack I use to design for LLBean hunting and those guys know what they are doing. They are die hard bird hunters and spent in insane amount of time in the field all over.

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