Has anyone tried the new Furtaker vest yet? I know that they are brand new and that this is not the busiest time of year for calling, but I figured somebody out there has to have one. If anybody has one, my 2 main questions are, 1)Are all of the pockets easy to get things out of or put things in without having to take it off? 2) Is the cushion comfortable and easy to fold up without having to take the vest off?

I am also interested in the FurTaker Vest and would like to hear from someone who has actually used it.

In addition to SPS's questions:

Can the D-Rings work well to attach binoculars?

Is it useable/comfortable to wear when getting in, out & driving the truck?

Anyone had a look at the rear view of the vest?

Fellows, I have not actually used one of the new vests, but was fortunate enough to see the prototype when I visited Foxpro. It is the real deal, IMO, and a lot of good thinking went into the design. I can't think of a thing I would change about it.

Hey guys I'm not positive but since I'm number 5 on the wait list and I haven't been contacted yet I don't think they are available to te gen public yet! Mike is a member here and Im sure if he sees this post he will chime in about it! Also if you haven't seen this check it out!

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/for...2588&page=1


Jay

I got mine Friday. It's going to work well. Has pockets for caller, remote, decoy, water bottle, magazines, calls and other stuff. It distributes the weight a lot better than a back pack. It comes with a seat also but I took that off because I have a better chair that I use. I got it in snow camo

I am awaiting delivery on my new vest. (I was #1 on the list and was contacted late last week.) Should be here today!

Can't wait; will post my thoughts as soon as it arrives.

Rsuty

well i just ordered mine dont know if i was on a list or not, but i hope i'm not on the super long backorder list, APC.com told me to place an order in aug...so i did ...got my fingers crossed now...good luck #1and #5....!

I forgot to post a review on the vest, but it arrived and I couldn't be happier. Plenty of room for all my junk and all in one place. Straps are fully adjustable, no noisy velcro, and well thought out.

My biggest reason for buying it was not having to move all my gear once I changes camo patterns. The vest is ready to go any time. A real time saver.

Go for it!

Rustydog

got mine yesterday..no feild test yet...but it seems to be a winner...carries an fx series call as if it wasnt there..weight is distributed evenly...comfy, nice azz pad,not thick material so it will be good for warm hunts....also i'm gonna use it for turkey...patterns a lil off for that but it will function fine...

Just returned from a field test , I was a little disapointed in a couple of features of the vest when trying it on in the house and useing some of its features but now after a morning hunt i am very happy with the vest and have nothing but good things to say to the guys @ FoxPro about this long awaited product .
here is the run down .
the fit is awsome it is fully adjustable so ill be suprised if anyone complains about fit issues .
The breast strap is a great touch as it keeps the vest from spreading apart at the top while riding a 4 wheeler or walking rough ground .
There are so many compartments to store and carry things i dont think anyone will be asking for more . one of the best touches i liked is the compartments just inside the vest kinda like a liner with pouches , its the perfect spot for head net and gloves and as with all the compartments you wont have to worry about sompthing falling out ( unless YOU dont put it all the way in)
deployment of any item stashed in the many hidey holes in the vest is easily done and done quietly . The remote pouch is awsome it has a magnetic flip cover and holds the remote like a vise , you WILL NOT lose your remote from this holder .
it sits at a great angle so it pulls out like a gun from a cross draw holster, quick and silent .
there is a great pouch for AR clips and xtra ammo as well as range finders or binos , Xtra calls etc .
The pouch for the caller even has room for a CS24. ( i prefer to carry mine ).
The real seller for me is the ruberised coating on the shoulder straps . In one fell swoop FoxPro has ended my life long problem of my rifle sliding off my shoulder , NO MORE it stays put, Huge thank you to them for that,WOW what a diffrence.
If for no other reason i would wear it just for that .
In the past i tried all types of slings and even my Claw sling would slide off my shoulder , riding a 4 wheeler with a rifle over your shoulder over rough ground was an act of futility , the vest stopped all that i am amazed.
Comfort ? I didnt even know i was wearing it , nice and cool as well , 60 degrees when i started this morning and 77 now , really didnt make a diffrence in my body temp .
well balanced as well .In and out of the truck , no problem at all , seat belt is not an issue .
The butt pad is awsome , nice and thick and comfy , I even set up on top of some of that big sharp scab rock and didnt feel a thing thru the pad .
I had a real problem with the location of the clips that hold and release the butt pad when you finish a stand, they are a little far back and i had a difficult time reaching them but after i did it a few times it became much easier, kinda like riding a bike??
All in all its a great tool for a caller , I am just so happy its finally available.
This is one accessory i think all predator callers should own , im sure it will help prevent things being lost or misplaced while hunting , Oh yeah thats another great thing i like about it , you just leave all your stuff in it when you get home and hang it up with all your other jackets etc. and the next time you gear up to go calling its all right there waiting for you.
Sweet product , Thanks FoxPro I love it . Jerry

The only flaw I noticed when I pulled mine out of the bag, was the noisy zipper handles. But that was an easy fix. Since all of the zippers had those rubber FoxPro tabs on them, I cut the metal handles off with electrical pliers and looped the rope from the tabs thru the zipper. Instantly quiet. Great job on the vest FoxPro!!

does it have a made in the U.S.A. label

no made in usa label....its made in china.... but they finace all of our stocks and currency so its okay! just like buying american....!

still a good product....

no its not O.K.

geuss you didnt get the hint of sarcasim....

Ha ha we were installling some fans for a winery last week and they all had made in USA and right underneath that an inspected by jesus Gonzales and Ramon peddles and a few other Mexican names on ALL the fans. Made me wonder of USA was tue name of a plant in Mexico

I guess us Mexicans couldn't live here in the USA

I seen the add for the vests in an email i received a week or so ago. Are there any plans to make it in a different camo pattern other then prairie brush or whatever that camo is.

The camo pattern is Mossy Oak Brush and for whatever it is worth I have used a Primos Predator Vest in the same pattern for 5 years now and the pattern has worked in 8 different states for me. I have used it calling predators, crows and turkeys in the heat and in the snow and the pattern works well in most terrains. I may have to give the Foxpro vest a try.... although I have not worn out mine yet so we'll see.

ive got the primos vest as well. The pattern just sticks out to much for my liking in the terrain i hunt in ohio. If it was in break up or apg it would work great. im sure coyotes arent going to give two squats what pattern im wearing but id like to think im blending in as well as i can when calling.

I'm curious as to whether or not the shoulder straps are in the way when shouldering a rifle/ shotgun? That;s really my only dislike for any kind of backpack or vest. I've got a waistpack that I currently use but would be interested in this if it weren't for the staps. It looks like the adjustments would be right in the road of the butt of the gun. Hopefully not.

Thanks

The shoulder straps are not a hinderance,Just the opposite , they keep the rifle on your shoulder and from slipping. they work so well that i am now able to ride a 4 wheeler and the gun stays put on the shoulder, alot easier on the scope then in a rack bouncing around .I also used to use a set of waist/ leg packs , i never thought i would be willing to use anything else , I am a believer in this vest , its the best thing to come along for a predator caller in my oppinion . worth its weight in gold . In and out of the truck with it on ? no problem . Adjustments are no where near the butt of the gun by the way , unless your gun butt is up by your upper chest I.E. upside down ,LOL.

Thanks Jerry. I may have to give it a try. I was more concerned with the straps being inthe road when I had the weapon shouldered, as in shooting. I don't like for the straps to be between the butt and my shoulder.

Thanks again for the help.

Now i understand your concern . If you look at the pic of the vest there is a draw strap at the top of the chest , What this does is adjust the (shoulder, sternum) straps in and out on your shoulder for the fit you choose . I have mine pulled in and when i shoulder a rifle the buckles are just inside the butt stock . hope this helps , jerry .

For the fellows who expressed concerns about the available camo patters for the vest, I don't think that should be a major concern. If you take a look around in the hunting fields, very few things are one solid color, with cedar and pine trees being a possible exception. In my opinion, except for the hunter trying to have all his clothes match, he is much better concealed in all his garments are different camo patterns, with slight changes from hat to top to bottom. Most of the bushes with leaves are many different colors. Having your vest in Mossy Oak Brush worn over other patterns shouldn't be a hindrance; it should help. Learning to stay still as a rock is far more important.

I received my Furtaker vest the other day in the mail. I haven't hunted with it yet but I will this Friday. After loading it up with my gear and lugging it around the house with my rifle here is my first impressions:

The material isn't what I expected. I thought it would be made of a heavier material. Maybe something like a good quality bird vest. The guys who expressed concern about it being too warm in hot weather dont need to worry about it. The reinforced shoulders are great.

Lots of pockets and the shell holders are great. I did notice the stitching on the inside of one of the pockets pulled out and didn't get stitched the right way. If it becomes an issue I will send it back and I'm sure FP will make it right.

The butt pad is over the top, very very nice!! The zippers seem to lack a little quality but time will tell. I'm not sure I would trust my remote to sit in the pocket without a string attached to it [which is conveniently located on a small D ring next to the pocket, nice!!] The magnetic flap is a nice touch.

The adjustment straps are good but I'm concerned some of the buckles may break when it gets really cold. The sternum strap is good, the D rings are great, the stretchy waist strap needs to better quality. I understand the reason behind the design [one size fits all], however that thing has trouble written all over it. At the very least a heavier piece of material and stronger buckle.

I'm one of those guys who packs a lot of stuff. Its not unusual for me to load up and walk a mile or better to make a stand or two. I'm also a guy who likes to have his pack sitting in the garage with everything loaded and ready to walk out the door in a minute or less. The only thing I couldn't fit was my binos. The main reason for purchasing the vest was to accomidate the Outlaw sling, which it does.

I really really like the design. I believe they are on the right track. I would pay an extra $20 to have better material and components. Perhaps my worries are unfounded. Only time in the field will tell....

how about the big boys anbody have any fit problems

Update: Had a little live field test last week. The vest works for sure. It took a little getting used too, but not a whole lot different than a loaded down bird vest.

I'm probably undersized now days at 5'10" and 165. The vest seems a little big for me, but it was warm and I wasn't wearing a lot underneath. It will fit better as I layer up come winter. I think it should accomidate most, at least the guys up to 2XL.

Big problem today while using my FoxPro Vest. When I put the Fury Remote into the pocket designed for remotes it was so tight that it turned the remote on, lights and all. Either I did something wrong, or something is terribly wrong with the design.

Has anyone else had this problem? I sure hope there is a fix because if not one day I'll be out of luck with dead batteries.

Rustydog

Rustydog - did it go on and stay on or just do that thing where it comes on for a second and if you don't hold the button down it goes back off?

Can the FoxPro CS-24B fit in a pocket of the vest? I like the looks of the vest but want to make sure it will work for me.

Only way to do that is if your pushing on the black scroll button while your inserting the remote into the pouch . Simply push the remote into the pouch with JUST your index finger on the top .
I also found that to remove the remote from the pouch if you simply squeeze the bottom of the pouch with your thumb and index finger the remote will come to the top .
this pouch holds the remote so tight i see no need to use the top flap.
In fact i have not used it at all and never had a problem with remote coming out .
YES the cs 24 will fit in the vest the pocket on the left side is for the callers .

Surely somebody else has bought a Furtaker vest in the last month. I'm looking for some more reviews and field tests before I decide to order. Anybody???????

I just got mine a couple days ago, I havent had it in the field yet but I've loaded my gear into it.

It doesent hold everything my ruck sack did but then again it does make it easier to deploy the caller & decoy.

Its fairly well thought out design, but it really lacks craftsmenship.

On the inside of every pockett there is a 1/4" of fabric that is freyed & starting to unravel, eventually it will frey all the way back to the zipper & it will come un done.

As was said before the zippers are a rattle trap, I cut all of the meatal pull tabs off & just retied the little fox pro cord's, back on to the zipper itself.

The straps that hold up the seat cushion are a PIA to reach & un clip. So what I did was, tie on a piece of 1/8" bungee cord to the end of the seat strap's & tied the other end to the 2 D ring's below the front cargo pocketts one on each side.

What this does is, The bungee holds the seat tight against your back but with a push with your hands you can flip it over & now its pulling tight against your rear.

You just walk to your stand, reach back with both hands & push back against the top of the seat & it will flip over & hold tight against your butt, then you just sit down.

Its kinda along the lines of the Speedy Yote seat Cabelas sells, that was what I was trying to duplicate, but without actually having a speedy seat to copy I just made my own version of it.

Best of luck, Lee

had mine for months now and finally took it out to feild test....overall it functions great and is well thought out...i paid $100 for mine but feel its only worth $50....i'm used to badlands packs...there zippers and buckles just dont feel like quality badlands shizz....the ammo holding side worked great and was used today to grab more shotgun shells in a hurry, the call side holds a fx3 no prob, but i wish the hand call holders were on the ammo side, the remote pocket is not compatable w/ fx3 remote at all but it worked, the decoy pocket is roomy, but hard to deploy w/out taking pack off,azz pad is perfect and can be adjusted to keep from flopping when walking. 3 out of 5 stars for sure...if it was built out of qaulity materials i would give it 4-4 1/2....manage to shotgun one of the pair i called in today, didnt get the vest in the pic...lol

There's nothing better than actual field testing the design of any new product. But it sounds like a great product could be alot better with some minor design changes.

+1

I've been field testing mine for several months now. Likes: Being able to carry my CS24 in it. I like the stretch cord for the remote. I like all the extra pockets. The seat cushion is very comfortable. Dislikes: No back support. Magnetic flap is pathetic and weak. Waist belt is flimsy, not adjustable, and I expect will break soon. The overall quality of the vest is average. I paid $100.00 and I agree with shanedogg it should be closer to $50.00 for what you get.

$50.00 sounds about right for the quality of it.

I'm kind of suprised that FP would put their name on something like this, I know its made in China & all but C'mon, even they have to have some sort of Quality Control.

For $100 I was expecting something more along the lines of a Tactical vest with pouches & pocketts on the chest.

The pockets on the inside of the vest are pretty darn small aswell.

The zippered pockett on the front face of the right side pocket is a joke, I can barely fit my liscense & tags in there.

Oh well, I paid my $100 already, I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for a $50 refund check.

Lee

Why were you expecting something like that? I dont recall it ever being described as being like that or having them features.

What I meant to say was, for $100 I would expect it to be more along the lines of a Tactical vest. Atleast the quality of it.

I bought it, now I'll make the best of it.

Lee

Fox pro put their name on it because it was made in china for ten and resold for a hundred. I think people forgett that Company's are in the business of making money. With that said if fox pro takes all the complaints/suggestions they can again redesign the vest and make some changes and I'm sure once again people will be lining up to buy the fox pro name. Everyone forgets that the first generation of every product weather it be a hunting vest or a car/truck WILL HAVE bugs defects and downfalls.

Well, I've had mine out on a few hunts now, I like it, it holds pretty much all my gear.

Today the right front pockett pulled loose from the seam where the waist buckle is sewn to the edge of it.

Now I gotta call A P Calls tomorrow & send it back for a replacement.

Lee

I just got off the phone with Jared at Fox Pro & they will take care of it completely.

They will send me a "New" vest, along with a return label, for me to send my old vest back to them.

Big thumbs up to Fox Pro for their customer service

I'll post up in a few weeks when the "New" vest arrives & let you guys know about it.

Lee

I've been looking on the new Foxpro website for 20 min's and the vests are not on there. What's up????

Just FYI I am looking at buying a Foxpro E-Call and the # 1 reason is Made in USA if the Vest is from China that SUCKS I will not be buying one. I have been trying to buy more Made in USA lately. Thats just Me.

From what I was told, Fox Pro stopped production on the vest's due to the poor quality of the finished product, basically they had a bad batch come from the factory.

Again, what I was told was, they've made alot of changes & upped the quality of the vest.

The new vest's will be delivered in a few weeks, wether they are still made over sea's or not I don't know, I've heard both stories.

I'll let you guy's know more as soon as my new vest gets here.

Lee

Does anyone know if there is a license loop on the back for the tag license?

The quality/utility of the "Furtaker" vest is pretty much irrelevant to me. It's simply too D@mn expensive.
I'm not gonna/can't spend $100 on a hunting vest.
And it's not "Made in America"
'nuff said.

Any word about when the vests will be available and has the quality issues been taken care of?, would sure like to order one.

Just got a UPS notification, It looks like my new vest will be here on the 11th.

I'll post up my findings.

Lee

Any updates?

My replacement vest showed up a while back, it was not a "new" vest but an old style vest that had been double stitched to reinforce it.

Alot of the same problems were still there. I thought to myself, this is the same exact vest I already have.

I called & spoke with Mike, from Fox Pro & it turns out I got one of the First repair jobs, Fox Pro is sending me a replacement as soon as they come in.

Pretty much all of this falls on the over seas manufacturer & their lack of quality control. Whether FP continues to use the same manufacturer or not remains to be seen.

Fox Pro is going to redesign the entire vest, but first they need to repair/replace all of the current vest's.

When that comes out, hopefully everything will be corrected.

As long as there are guy's like Mike Dillon at Fox Pro, who will take more than a few minutes to speak with me & work with me on issues, I have with their products, I'll keep buying their calls & other products.

I took a little bit of my time & took pictures of both my old vest, my current replacement vest & I typed up a lengthy email with all of the pictures in it, showing my issues, the weak points, the strong points & a couple of my additions I've made to the vest to suite my hunting style & sent that to Mike.

10 minutes later I got an email from Mike thanking me for taking the time to put all of that together, he told me he was going to forward all of it, to the manufacturer to make the necessary changes to improve the vest.

So in closing, I would say hang in there & wait for the New Vest's to be released.

If you have a current Fur Taker Vest & it has failed then get in touch with Fox Pro & they will take care of you.

Lee

Is there going to be a recall or is it just on a case by case bases?

As far as I know, they arent going to replace your vest unless it has ripped, broken or otherwise failed.

If your vest has failed, then give them a call or email them & they will take care of it.

Best of luck, Lee

Ok. Thanks BPS

When will the new vest be out?

I got one of the new ones. It came from Fox Pro as a replacement for one of the cheaply made ones I originally bought that fell apart. I've had mine for about 2 weeks. Jared was really great in making sure everything was right. I am pretty sure I some at Sportsman's Warehouse.

First time on the forum! Glad to be a part of PM. I received my Furtaker Vest last January, wore it out half dozen times, and like many others, the seams started to pull away.
I contacted Foxpro and even though it was not purchased through them, they put me on a list so that when they receive shipment of the new ones made in the "USA" they will ship me out one with a return label for the one made in "CHINA". All in all, its not going to cost me anything in shipping and handling and i am hoping for a better product in return. Way to go FOXPRO! Great customer service and kudos for acknowledging the fact that a sub-par product made it to retail. Foxpro said keep wearing the old one for now and i should have my new one in a month or so. I will let you guys know how it turns out!

If the new ones are good...I will definitely buy one.

Will a 24b fit in the caller pocket?

the cabelas turkey tatr vest with a kickstand will make you forget about any other vest on the market. check it out...

Anyone or everyone have the new replacement yet from FoxPro? I'm still waiting for my snow camo replacement and curious if they have been shipping them yet or not.

I got my MO replacement about 2 weeks ago. They did a great job on the replacements and they are made in the USA.

I got mine yesterday, and it went back yesterday.

It was made very well, the features and the quality was definitely there.

It just didn't fit, One size does not fit all. I am a big guy, (ok fat), With a T shirt on, it just made it around my gut. Even if I lost some weight, with a winter coat on it would be a tight fit.

I really liked the vest just wish they had different size's or a way to adjust it.

Will a 24b fit in the caller pocket?

Ok, I just called Foxpro and they said the 24b will fit. It is tight, but it will fit.