Women's Upland Vest?

[SeventhSon]

Well the wife has decided that she would like to accompany me on a few trips to the Pheasant fields this year (no way would I take her chukar or grouse hunting she would divorce me afterwards), so we've got a nice little 20 gauge pump ready for her but when we went to a few stores to find a vest we had no luck at all finding a woman specific vest.
Even the Men's medium (no smalls at any of the stores but plenty of XXL's, are we really THAT big gentlemen?) were WAY too big for her.
I see that Cabelas does have Women's line of Upland gear, but I wanted to hear from anyone that may have some experience regarding a GOOD vest made for women.

[AHGSP]

While they are not made specifically for a woman, they have them in a very small size that would probably be just the ticket and they are running some Specials right now.

http://www.mothertech.net/

[CVan]

Me and my wife both got a carry light jacket with removable sleeves from Pella. It is not made in America I think china. That didn't seem to affect the price. It is still nice to wear as you can adjust the load.

[ezzy333]

My wife wears a medium vest and I have an xx large. Since they are worn over your winter clothing I want them big and that isn't a problem when its warmer. That is at least one size bigger than we would need if it wasn't for the heavy clothing.

Ezzy

[gonehuntin']

Get her one that doesn't make her butt look big or she'll never hunt with you again. There's two hints.

[stonegripper]

Try www.filson.com
Great Quality and they are having a sale.

My wife has Filson vest she loves.

http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp ... age=family

[ezzy333]

My wife likes her Blaze Orange vest we got at Farm King for 25 dollars. Does everything that she wants or needs. I wear the same vest as do several of the kids. They are good quality, bright orange, and cheap. My last one lasted for 30 years and if this one does I just don't think I will buy another one.

Ezzy

[SeventhSon]

Great tips thanks everybody!

[liszali]

Thanks for the help, after talking to a few people we decided to try the new OmniHeat from Columbia, it should be here next week, and we will see how it does.

[Byrdgirl]

I'm a little late with this but I'd thought I'd throw in my suggestion. I have a nice vest from She Safari. You can buy women's upland clothes directly from their website or I believe Ugly Dog carries their brand as well. It's nice gear and it fits great.

Looks like the vest is on sale right now too.
http://www.shesafari.com/v2/upland.php

[Gertie]

This is what I have and I love it. The price hurts a little but once in a while you can catch them on sale. Good luck!
http://www.filson.com/products/women-s- ... oduct=1011

[ezzy333]

There is no way I would buy a vest that isn't a front loadeer for the game bag. I do not want to take the vest off everytime I use it. Looks a little heavier than my 25 dollar one too which I don't like.

Ezzy

[Gertie]

It is fairly heavy but I like that. It's tin cloth and is basically indestructible. I don't have to take it off because the openings in the back are easily accessible by just putting my hand behind my back. Personal preference I suppose. I also picked it up in the spring about half off and have been real happy with it.

[marysburg]

I have a Cabela's strap vest which I have used for the past 8 years for dog training and hunting, but there is an adjustment buckle on the strap which would not interfere with gun mount if one were 6 feet tall and male; however, it does cause a problem for a 5'6" tall woman. I had the local shoe repair sew the strap at the correct length, and eliminate the buckle. I also have gone to using a filson half vest which I love, but miss the wonderful pockets on my strap vest. If strap vests had the adjustment buckles on the back of the vest, it would be a better configuration for women and youths. Ditto for bib waders-the buckles are a nuisance for gun mount.