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Equinox Turkey Vest Reviews

Bob G.

Apr 5, 2022

4/5

This is a top notch

This is a top notch turkey vest. I have owned a lot of top of the line turkey vests (Old Tom, Tenzig, ALPS) and this on is the best I've used. It is extremely, comfortable, light weight, and well laid out. It weighs less fully loaded with my gear than some of my other vests completely loaded. I have not worn a more comfortable vest. This is minimalist style vest, but I was still able to haul 3 pot calls 4 strikers, an owl hooter, crow call, and coyote howler,1 box call, 5 diaphragm calls, license, small thermos, and pair of snips. And there was still room in the back to carry an extra layer or rain gear. Pros: Adjustable torso feature, pot call holder is water proof and operates quietly, seat set up is super comfortable and self stowable without having to take the vest off, best box call holder I've seen (super quiet). Very high build quality. Cons: These are the things that prevented me from giving this 5 stars. A turkey vest without shell loops to secure your ammo? Seriously Sitka...you designed a vest with some of the most innovative features I've seen, but not including some type of system to hold shells is a major omission in my opinion. The other issue is the color of the pot call holder. Its light gray and really stands out. As I said above, it's well made and functions great, but why would you make a pocket on a turkey vest in such light color? You could have make it in camo, or tan or olive drab and it would have blended much better. It's not a deal breaker... the 4 turkeys that I either killed or called in for a friend this spring didn't seem to be bothered by it. But a drabber color would make the vest much more concealable.

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Scott P.

Mar 19, 2022

5/5

I’ve never written a review

I’ve never written a review on here before, but this piece of equipment is worth reviewing! When I first saw it, I said to myself, there isn’t much to that! Where would I put everything? But after receiving it, the ability to strap decoys to the back and even a bird to the shoulder and then to the back (which I did this morning and it was the most comfortable mile and a half walk I’ve ever done) is invaluable! I bought this along with the rest of the Equinox Guard collection in timber (I hunt in MS in mostly pines mixed with some hardwoods) and I had a gobbler strutting and looking for me for nearly 30 minutes while he worked his hens who also couldn’t find me! The pattern, the functionality, the lightweight mobility of this vest…..I just can’t say enough! If you’re on the fence, buy now and thank yourself later!

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Ben H.

Mar 17, 2022

5/5

This is the standard for

This is the standard for a turkey vest. Sitka took the normal vest we are used to and stomped it into the ground. The fit, comfort, light weight are unparalleled. This is the Tesla of turkey vests. My one complaint is us Merriam hunters are packing in a long ways in open country. Most of us use a decoy. I would have liked to seen an option to carry a decoy and using a decoy bag is not an option. I might have something sewn on if my DSD doesn’t fit.

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Tim N.

Mar 3, 2022

5/5

Another great piece of gear

Another great piece of gear from Sitka. The vest is well thought out and adaptable to a variety of hunting situations. I love that the size of the vest can be adjusted to the clothing being worn. This is extremely helpful when hunting early vs late season turkeys when weather turns from cold to warm. The seat is a huge plus too. It is easy to deploy and comfortable to sit on. When you are ready to move the seat easily retracts and is held tightly in place so it doesn’t flop around while walking. As with most Sitka gear, the pockets are well thought out and placed strategically to allow for easy access to all your calls and gear. Quite simply a great product.

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Ricky H.

Feb 24, 2022

5/5

A very lightweight and form

A very lightweight and form fitting vest that adjusts better than any other vest on the market. The seat provides comfort for long sits and has great functionality for quick deployment, not bulky either. The pouches are great as they hold multiple diaphragm calls, a box call, and a slate call pouch that’s magnetic making it very quiet for quick access. The game strap makes carrying the bird out effortless and hands free.

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Matthew C.

Feb 24, 2022

5/5

The turkey vest is simply

The turkey vest is simply awesome and really fits the way I hunt. As a run-and-gun hunter, I like to keep it simple, compact and lightweight, so this vest is perfect. Like all of Sitka’s products, its thoughtfully designed and well built, and the minimal body coverage is ideal for the southern hunter like me who often hunts in 80+ degrees. Simply put, this product is a homerun!

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Jd O.

Feb 24, 2022

5/5

The vest was a perfect

The vest was a perfect fit for my active style of hunting turkeys. Lightweight for long hauls. Cool for our muggy Mississippi mornings. Adjustable for too many in-season trips to Waffle House OR when your son takes it and adjusts to fit him. I really love the fit; stays so close to your torso you forget you're wearing a turkey vest - until you need a call or extra ammo. Gone are the heavy, hot, horse-blanket vests of the old days -and I'm an old guy!

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Donnie W.

Feb 24, 2022

5/5

First let me say, the

First let me say, the new Equinox Turkey vest is not just another turkey vest! Very well designed with everything where it should be. All of my calls were easily accessed with some “out of the box” designs. Love the seat configuration and overall comfort was better than I’ve used in the past. I’m looking forward to getting back to chasing some gobbles in my new Equinox vest!

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Cory L.

Feb 24, 2022

5/5

The retractable seat in the

The retractable seat in the vest worked great for run and gun style hunts. It tucks up against your lower back and doesn't flop around and wack you in the back of the legs when you are on the move. The seat deploys in a just a couple seconds and adds comfort and a thermal layer when you have to wait out that long beard. I had ample storage for everything I needed, even for all day hunts. It has custom pockets for multiple strikers, pot calls, and diaphragm calls, along with a dedicated box call pouch. All of the call pockets are virtually silent.

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Clay H.

Feb 24, 2022

5/5

I give the Equinox Turkey

I give the Equinox Turkey Vest 5 Stars!!! This lightweight, compact turkey vest is perfect for my run & gun style of turkey hunting, while still holding all of the essential tools I need for a hunt. The sleek design allows me to be stealthy while slipping through the woods, and the tuck away cushion is the perfect combination of size and comfort if I need to wait out a bird.

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Beau M.

Feb 24, 2022

5/5

The Equinox Turkey Vest is

The Equinox Turkey Vest is a piece that I've been waiting for way too long. Every turkey vest I've ever used has been baggy, heavy, and has more pockets than I can count. This vest has a streamlined fit that doesn't bounce while moving quickly and just enough pockets. In addition, the small backpack attached to it is perfect for a water bladder, extra clothing layers, and snacks for the day.

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Christi

Jan 8, 2022

5/5

Just received this in the

Just received this in the mail (so I haven’t used it yet) but I’m very excited with how not bulky it is! It’s hard to find a vest that fits women but this is perfect for me. The shoulder straps are adjustable from small to XL.

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