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I'm not real happy with the choice in my local area so am looking to buy a hunting vest via mail order/internet.

Just looking for a high quality vest which includes blaze orange. Not looking for warmth, just utility, comfort and great fit. This would be for use in the field, not the range.

Any suggestions and especially comments about specific fit. Because it's crossing the border, returns are not really an option.

Well, I suppose I'm not much different than most. I have about half a dozen or two laying around. We should all get together and have a booth at a Pheasant's Unlimited dinner.

My latest and most favored choice is the very pricey strap vest from Orvis. The full name is Waxed Cotton Strap Vest and they are normally $199 but it's your lucky day and they're a mere $159 today.

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?...subcat_id=22671


I have not found another vest that has the spring metal open/close feature that this vest has on the shell pockets. I hunt hills, often very steep and brushy hills. I want to keep my shells in the pockets and the twigs and burrs out. This is the best rig I have found.

I use a Filson strap vest that has lasted for years. However this is deep Dixie and hot weather; in Canada you might want something a bit more substantial...Geo

Wing Works ... the best ... buy one you won't regret it.

http://wingworks.biz/

No offense, but I want my hunting vest for shooting, not overnight camping. Is there a wall tent in that thing?

okie dokie.

Canvasback, Check out the partridge Vest from L.L.Bean. I've tried many and like it the best. There are no brass buckles or zippers to gouge your gun stock. It is very well built. It has plenty of room for a days hunting supplies, and maybe a couple of grouse.I also like the full over the shoulder support. I have found straps pull down and form a false pocket on your shoulder causing poor gun mounting, ya that's why I miss them.
Dave

I like this Pella Bird 'n Lite strap vest, and they also make a full vest. The weight-bearing belt strap and side cinch straps are great for carrying the game bag weight. Besides the water bottle pockets, the big pocket on the back is good for carrying a Camelback water pouch -- I like this a lot to have ample water for dogs in the warm early season. Browning uses the same strap technology, but their version of the strap vest is higher with padding around the back side -- I like this better for being lighter and cooler.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6nwJ4OHYO8

I also have a small Quilomene vest with similar weight-bearing belt. It's designed for use with a Camelback, and worked great for me for years, but I switched for the added features of the Pella Bird 'n Lite.

Jay

If Filson still makes the "Original Hunting Vest" they work great but are warm early in the year and the price is obscene. I have owned one for over 30 years and it still serves me well. It has a front loading game bag, plenty of pockets and a pocket on the back up by your shoulder blades that can hold a sandwich and not get crushed. They are made of heavy canvas and the last few years tend to feel heavy at the end of the day. They didn't used to feel that way so I gather mine has gained significant weight from dirt and such over the years.

For warm weather I use their strap vest and I replaced the metal buckle with a plastic one. Filson has a couple of new strap vests that I have looked at and they are a cross between the Original Hunting Vest and the strap vest and are also well made with a front loading game vest.

Someone mentioned Bean and they make good gear but a Filson will be the last vest you buy. I know several folks who purchased the Wing Works and liked it.

I second Gunflint Charlie's suggestion, look at the Pella line. I don't know the model of my vest but is a more substantial version, has an excellent suspension system, holds two 20 oz. water bottles---one for me and one for the dog--- and has a deep back pocket for a rain jacket or snacks. Based on what you've said it may be a bit more than you want but their line of vests is excellent. My hunting involves some LONG walks for ptarmigan and prairie grouse so I like to leave the truck with everything I'll need for the day.

Steve