16 replies to this topic

[seebass]

http://www.cabelas.c...tand-vest.shtml

Looks pretty nice... Seems a bit pricey and overkill but sure looks comfortable and very convenient.

Anyone have one? What do you all think?

[ShooterJohn]

That seems like allot of stuff to wear. I have a bag that my ecaller goes into that holds some extra shells and a few hand calls. I have my seat cushion clipped to the bag. I don't take much I guess.

[Loopdog]

I like the kick stand and seat. Not sure if the kick stand is "Fat Guy" rated

[Frank]

Yeah, I suppose some, or even a lot of folks might like that, however I would not be one of them. Looks to complicated(? lol) and bulky for starters.

I use a small day pack that holds my e caller, with its own bag, & with 3 or 4 mouth calls inside it. T.P. paper, camera, light weight digital scale, very small flashlight, a little first aid stuff, and in semi threatening foul weather, a poncho. I carry my light weight shooting stix & seat cushion. I do not need anything else... Well, I'll take my rifle on occasion, but most times don't need it either.

[tawnoper]

To be honest, the only thing nice about that thing is the pad to sit on. All the other features are just a bunch of gooblety gook. If you want to carry a bunch of stuff grab a 20 dollar back pack.

If you go to Walmart or sometimes Target and go to the garden section they have those foam kneeling pads. They work great to sit on and are like 5 bucks. I've been using the same one about 10 years now.

[ehd]

and when you go off and forget the pad you dont have to worry about it. I got 4 or 5 of them out in the hills , i still make the circle and collect them up.

[Yateswell]

My $30 turkey vest does pretty much the same thing.

[Broncowilly]

It wouldn't hold me up!

[BCF]

Looks like a gimmick. I'd feel silly wearing that.

[kgp912]

Frank,

WHat is the digital scale for? What are you weighing in the field???

[ShooterJohn]

He's weighing his coyotes.

[Frank]

Yep, as ShooterJohn stated, I like to weigh the coyotes.

After weighing a few (after hoisting them by hand), you can usually get fairly close at guessing their weight before using the scale. Also, just looking at a picture of a dead coyote can be difficult to guess their weight, as pics are often deceiving.

Most folks are normally impressed with animals that are larger than average, especially those without antlers & not much else to judge the quality of the game on. Such as bear, pig, predators (& fish) etc.

What is funny to me is, I have seen a few folks deny (the above), only to watch them shoot the larger animal (buck or coyote) instead of the smaller one next to it. So like the old saying goes; Size (aka; weight) does matter!

[kgp912]

OK I thought you were speaking about one like you would measure powder or shot with. I now understand. I did ask the wife if I could weigh a big one that I shot on our bathroom scale and she just went in the house and locked the door. Guess that meant NO!!

[modoc squeek shooter]

Lol never ask the wife, it's better to ask forgiveness. Of course that's probably one reason I don't have a wife anymore LOL. ED

[atavuss]

OK I thought you were speaking about one like you would measure powder or shot with. I now understand. I did ask the wife if I could weigh a big one that I shot on our bathroom scale and she just went in the house and locked the door. Guess that meant NO!!

LOL!

[spearodafish]

Pretty elaborate contraption and a bit pricey for me. I personally don't sit long enough to need that thing. I find my legs go to sleep right about the 15 minute mark lol

[cruddymutt]

I use the foxpro vest. I carry all the gear for my son and I and I really like the organization.