The best vest-less system for turkey hunting (imo)

Crawl79

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Bino harness, with a couple calls and a gun. Jump out the truck and get after it.
 

Kurts86

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I’ve been pretty happy with the new Sitka turkey tool belt as a fairly minimalist turkey setup. It works for both ultralight mobile and as a good call organizer for blind based hunts. It’s by far the best pack Sitka has ever put together and it’s a more unique product than their turkey vest which is “better” but not great.
 
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Turkey season is only two months away thankfully!

What systems are yall planning on running this year?
 
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This thread has some pretty legit setups, I have enjoyed reading through them. I don’t do much differently from anything else I hunt, except I hunt turkeys with a rifle when I can. Way easier.
 

Macintosh

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Whats the reason folks dont like vests? Been using a Mother turkey vest for 20-ish years, have never felt any urge to do different. The retractable sit pad is nice bc its often wet and cold where I hunt, so it makes my ass cozierThats important. 😁. Then pulls out of the way when walking.
Aside from that, i just bring a couple ahells, a couple calls, and a locator call. Sometimes a collapsible decoy. The game bag on the vest is unobtrusive when mostly empty, and easily carries a decoy and/or a turkey, plus I can toss a hat or an extra layer in there. Ive tried a small pack and dont like it as much.
 

dtrkyman

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I went to a Sitka vest last season, initially was not sure about the layout but it turned out to be fine, the built in tote for carrying birds is nice!

Though I am considering carrying small game bags and butchering the birds in the field on long hikes?
 

Macintosh

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Whats the reason folks dont like vests? Been using a Mother turkey vest for 20-ish years, have never felt any urge to do different. The retractable sit pad is nice bc its often wet and cold where I hunt, so it makes my ass cozierThats important. 😁. Then pulls out of the way when walking.
Aside from that, i just bring a couple ahells, a couple calls, and a locator call. Sometimes a collapsible decoy. The game bag on the vest is unobtrusive when mostly empty, and easily carries a decoy and/or a turkey, plus I can toss a hat or an extra layer in there. Ive tried a small pack and dont like it.
 
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