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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: saltwaterhillbilly on September 04, 2011, 03:07:48 PM

Title: Upland Vest/coat?
Post by: saltwaterhillbilly on September 04, 2011, 03:07:48 PM: whats everyone using for a upland vest/coat to haul there gear and limit of the day in for themeself and there bird dog that has the proper amount of Blaze orange for WA states 400 sq inch rule? I'm debating on replacing and old walmart special vest i have and just want some opinions, any input is greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Upland Vest/coat?
Post by: Ironhead on September 04, 2011, 04:03:17 PM: Bird-n-lite strap vest for me.
Title: Re: Upland Vest/coat?
Post by: satchel3006 on September 04, 2011, 05:22:33 PM: Quote from: Ironhead on September 04, 2011, 04:03:17 PM
Bird-n-lite strap vest for me.

+1
Title: Re: Upland Vest/coat?
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on September 04, 2011, 05:42:27 PM: If it's hot I use my Pella strap vest. If it's cool out I have a Wall's jacket that I received as a Christmas gift one year that works pretty good.
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Post by: ribka on September 04, 2011, 05:56:49 PM: I like the mother's vests

http://www.flushandpoint.com/productdetails.asp?cat=Strap+Vests%2C+Hydration+Vests+and+Pack+Vests&ID=52&pID=464 (http://www.flushandpoint.com/productdetails.asp?cat=Strap+Vests%2C+Hydration+Vests+and+Pack+Vests&ID=52&pID=464)
Title: Re: Upland Vest/coat?
Post by: scottr on September 04, 2011, 08:50:08 PM: Bird n Lite vest (non-strap type)
Title: Re: Upland Vest/coat?
Post by: ORCA_SIX on September 05, 2011, 04:13:34 AM: Quote from: satchel3006 on September 04, 2011, 05:22:33 PM
Quote from: Ironhead on September 04, 2011, 04:03:17 PM
Bird-n-lite strap vest for me.

+1

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Title: Re: Upland Vest/coat?
Post by: SpringerFan on September 05, 2011, 02:36:39 PM: I use a few depending on weather and what I am hunting.

I use a Wingworks vest for grouse and early Pheasant. (see my avatar) Just wear a blaze orange shirt or a Cabelas wind stopper upland jacket under it to be legal.

When it gets colder I will switch to a bird-n-lite coat that has zip off sleeves.

I actually am tending to lean more to the Winkworks vest as it has great support and carries water for the dog. I just layer up.

Check them out. Great guy and is really rugged.
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Post by: whitey on September 06, 2011, 07:44:24 AM: I also have several options but My Mothers vest is my favorite.
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Post by: Andrew on September 06, 2011, 01:39:17 PM: Pretty much use my mothers upland day pack for 90% of my hunting. I'll use my Cabelas upland coat (gortex) when it is colder than snot, but ironically I've found myself throwing the pack on over it.

Packs are nice when you are climbing up and down since you can really adjust your loads and carry them efficiently. As well since I hunt 3-5 hours away from home often by myself I carry everything besides the kitchen sink for me and the dog.
Title: Re: Upland Vest/coat?
Post by: high country on September 11, 2011, 11:51:24 PM: Mothers or filson
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Post by: 87Ford on September 12, 2011, 12:20:05 PM: Filson
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Post by: SkookumJeff on September 15, 2011, 08:32:22 AM: Filson strap vest when it's hot, Filson hunting coat when it's cold, sometimes (rare) I use my Cabelas upland vest (see avatar). The Cabelas vest is used most when I'm dog training.

Skook