Favorite upland vest
 

Whats your favorite upland vest? I have just been using an old Columbia one that my dad had and really like it, but was wondering what everyones opinions were.

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I have a Columbia vest with the shell tubes. I really like it. I also like the pockets for carrying extra items like a cell phone and camera. A place for a water bottle would be nice. I usually just put a water bottle in the game pouch. I may get a new one with the pocket for the E-collar transmitter. For early season, I would like either a mesh or strap style vest. The Columbia gets pretty warm during early season.

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I hunt with a MAd Dog . It is a half vest with wide straps for support. MUch cooler during dove season and I just put a orange vest over it for quail.

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I use the Cabelas Ultimate Field Dog System Vest About $70.00
It has 2 transmiter pockets,plenty of room & you can add a hydration pack

Just my $.02

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I have had a bunch of vests, but the one I will stay with is a Quilomene.
http://www.quilomene.net/vests.htm
Gselkhunter

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I have been using a strap type vest that I got from Cabela's for the last ten years. Today I got a new Filson strap vest to replace it next season.

SH

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I also use the Cabela's Ultimate Field Dog System with the hydration pack, I love it, really nice vest.

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I use an HS Strut turkey strap vest that I picked up on sale for $15. It has lots of pockets and plenty of room. I use it for everything rabbits, dove, quail, rattlesnakes,etc (everything but turkey). Not very traditional but it works.

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The one I am currently wearing. I bought it at Wal-Mart. Works great for me.

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I currently use a Boyt vest with a stitched in velcro remote transmitter holder. I have had it for 4 years now and it is just starting to show wear.

When the Boyt gives out I will probably buy a Filson. The Filson upland jacket I have will hopefully last me at least 30 years. I'm really impressed with the Filson tin cloth fabric.

-Mathewsconquest2

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My father gave me a Filson upland bird hunting vest about 15-years ago. The vest is still in good shape. I use it every year.

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I have been using a Gamehide for several years. I've never found one yet that had all the features I want so I usually tell my wife how I want them altered and she does it for me. I can't use a sewing machine so it helps to have a wife that understands.

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I have the Cabellas vest as well. The hydration system is the ****. I love it on those hot days for the dog. Comfortable and durable ,well worth the money.

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I really don't look for name brands. I look for a light wieght yet durable (no netting), with front loads and big pockets.

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Has Anyone ever used the pella vest or coat? It has a padded waist belt in it to help carry your loads. Just wondering what thoughts were on them.

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Heres what I think of filson.

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Have a bad experience. Nice to see you are so passionate.

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I use a McAlister vest It work great for me.

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Another vote for Filson here. You get what you pay for.

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[8D]being out here in Ca. where its usually warm, I went to a strap style vest over twenty years ago. first one was a more fabric type, think it was made by Black Sheep?
Black something or other?
I then got a Filson, plain jane no orange. But, I left it outside my room one dove opener after cleaning my birds, when I remembered, it was gone.
My good friend wanted another type of Filson, and gave me his Filson strap with the orange, for $20, been using it since, I throw in a boda bag for water(2litre) for the dog mainly, all my empties, and of course birds in the game bag.
I carry my calls, knife, choke tubes, cleaning rod(collapsible), hemostats in the right pocket and ammo in the left.
The first one I probably used for close to ten years, this one, now about seven. They're as rugged as all get out!
The filson burner must have had a customer service hangup, because their products, basically can't be beat, for durability at least!
If I were to purchase a new strap vest, I'd seriously consider the Quillomene!!!

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Quilomene. Hands down the best I've ever used.