Benefits and Styles of a Hunting Vest

When one thinks of a hunting vest the first thing that comes to mind is that it should be of a color that attracts attention; like orange. After all you are not the prey and do not want to become the hunted. However, many purchase the camouflage variety. A hunting vest should be comfortable and not hinder your arm motion, especially when the deer is in the crosshairs. Finally, a hunting vest should have enough pockets and storage place for a reasonable amount of ammunition and shooting supplies. This is why many use the GI Field Jacket. This jacket can easily hold 50 rounds of 12 gauge and 100 rounds of your preferred centerfire cartridges.

Holding supplies and ammo is the main purpose of a hunting vest. Centuries earlier the hunter with his bow and arrow would carry leather bags around his neck. This is not feasible today, but the same idea holds true, in that supplies need to be carried around other than in the hands.

Depending upon how much you want to spend, a hunting vest of varying capacity can be yours. A bird hunting vest will be bulkier because you need to carry shotgun cartridges. A bowhunter’s vest is available for those into this type of armament. Many brands are available including Browning, a famous name in the shooting world.

Whatever your budget can afford and whatever style appeals to you should be your choice in your first hunting vests. Later on you will be more familiar with what features you would like. In addition, the experienced shooter and hunter will eventually own many more than one hunting vest.

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