I owe this Nomad as well... I'm 6'4" and this is extendable enough to fit me perfectly. I did add a 3/4" foam pad that I cut to fit into the pouch on the back pad. There just wasn't enough padding on the back.
Thank you! I bought one and it came with no instructions so I was pretty clueless - 100% with feeling like you’re getting ready to jump out of an airplane haha
@@bkauffman0390 , You are correct on every point! If the sewing holds, this thing is built like a tank! But it still isnt heavy. Mine seems a bit large but in idaho we sometimes hunt turkeys in the snow and always with heavy clothes in the morning, so large is good. I'm 5'6 and 200 pounds, so rounder than you. It adjusts down to fit me in a t-shirt and will easily accommodate wearing a coat. Seat feels like it will be comfortable to sit on at least an hour at a time. I ordered mine through Sportsmans Warehouse. It was 50 bucks cheaper than Amazon and lucked into free shipping. 106 bux to my door and came a day early. Thank you agian!
@@coyoteodie4458 that's great, good luck! I believe PA sold turkeys to the state of Idaho years ago, to help establish a population. Maybe you'll kill a bird in Idaho with PA blood ha
@@bkauffman0390 yessir, there were some PA turkeys used in the transplant to start our birds. They've adapted very well! I had to rewatch your video to figure out the two attachments on the shoulder straps for the game bag. You could indeed use this as a day pack. One day only and not for overnight. And as an added bonus, AR mags will fit in several of the compartments! Not sure if this is turkey vest or web gear!
Well, it's been 2 years. Whats your thoughts? I wonder what the hell they were thinking not making a dedicated hydration bladder compartment. I tried the top bag and it just slides around. It's definitely not the day pack I had hoped. I ended up running it as a fanny pack. If you don't keep the bottom part loaded, it rides up on you. Maybe just my egg shape. The extra ammo compartment flap is built backwards. Long part should be on the bottom so it falls out of the way. But, it is indeed sturdy! Getting it loaded up for another season. I spent that much on it, I'm gonna use it! Hope all is well with you!
Good review! I got the same vest and the bag for the gobbler is a fail... aint nobody gonna use that! I actually dropped the top off and run it as a hip pack only. Pretty sweet rig that way. Seat is okay... but its a great minimalist setup.
Thanks and yes unless it's a couple mile walk back to the truck, where my arm gets tired from carrying a bird it's not going on the bag! Thanks for the comment, good luck hunting!
This video helped me decide I’m 100% investing in
Finally have had enough of my old vest this year....just saw Nomad selling these on season-end clearance and ordered one. Your review sealed the deal.
I owe this Nomad as well... I'm 6'4" and this is extendable enough to fit me perfectly. I did add a 3/4" foam pad that I cut to fit into the pouch on the back pad. There just wasn't enough padding on the back.
Nice Review! This was the only info on it I could find- I'm gonna buy one-Thank you!
Thank you! I bought one and it came with no instructions so I was pretty clueless - 100% with feeling like you’re getting ready to jump out of an airplane haha
Thanks for the good review.
It helped me make the final choice to make the purchase.
Thank you for this! I can’t wait to clap em up here in NH good luck brother
I bought this vest last year and love it but didn't even know about the game bag inside there zipper pocket on the back...lol. Great review!
Gotta love hidden surprises!
Great review my friend! Thumbs 👍🏾
Fancy
Great detailed review. Think you helped me find the exact vest i was looking for.
Glad I could help
@@bkauffman0390 , You are correct on every point! If the sewing holds, this thing is built like a tank! But it still isnt heavy. Mine seems a bit large but in idaho we sometimes hunt turkeys in the snow and always with heavy clothes in the morning, so large is good. I'm 5'6 and 200 pounds, so rounder than you. It adjusts down to fit me in a t-shirt and will easily accommodate wearing a coat. Seat feels like it will be comfortable to sit on at least an hour at a time. I ordered mine through Sportsmans Warehouse. It was 50 bucks cheaper than Amazon and lucked into free shipping. 106 bux to my door and came a day early.
Thank you agian!
@@coyoteodie4458 that's great, good luck!
I believe PA sold turkeys to the state of Idaho years ago, to help establish a population. Maybe you'll kill a bird in Idaho with PA blood ha
@@bkauffman0390 yessir, there were some PA turkeys used in the transplant to start our birds. They've adapted very well!
I had to rewatch your video to figure out the two attachments on the shoulder straps for the game bag.
You could indeed use this as a day pack. One day only and not for overnight.
And as an added bonus, AR mags will fit in several of the compartments!
Not sure if this is turkey vest or web gear!
Well, it's been 2 years. Whats your thoughts?
I wonder what the hell they were thinking not making a dedicated hydration bladder compartment. I tried the top bag and it just slides around. It's definitely not the day pack I had hoped. I ended up running it as a fanny pack. If you don't keep the bottom part loaded, it rides up on you. Maybe just my egg shape.
The extra ammo compartment flap is built backwards. Long part should be on the bottom so it falls out of the way.
But, it is indeed sturdy! Getting it loaded up for another season. I spent that much on it, I'm gonna use it!
Hope all is well with you!
Good looking setup 👍
Thanks
Have you been able to keep your box call quiet while on the move? I have the same vest and I didn't know if there was a trick to keep it from wiggling
I don't carry one typically.
Maybe put a paper towel between top and bottom. It would be annoying to contend with but would keep it from making noise
great review. thanks for posting. It's a shame that nomad does such a bad job at describing this vest on their site.
Good review! I got the same vest and the bag for the gobbler is a fail... aint nobody gonna use that! I actually dropped the top off and run it as a hip pack only. Pretty sweet rig that way. Seat is okay... but its a great minimalist setup.
Thanks and yes unless it's a couple mile walk back to the truck, where my arm gets tired from carrying a bird it's not going on the bag!
Thanks for the comment, good luck hunting!
are you able to take off any of the pockets?
Sorry I just saw this comment, no the pockets are all sewn on
Nice review. Seeing those shoulder straps are kind of wide at the shoulder, any issue shouldering your gun?
Kinda bulky, I don't remember it giving me much trouble this past spring though
It looks like it would interfere with shouldering your shotgun.
If you are a left hander it would
looks like your ready for some merriams buddy
You bet!