One of the joys of turkey hunting is the simplicity of it all. In the most basic form, all that is required is a decent understanding of bird behavior and their vocalizations and how to mimic them with calls, while possessing a modicum of woodsmanship. Early generations of turkey hunters carried a few calls, but they didn't get carried away with specialized gear because, the fact is, there simply wasn't any specialized gear for turkey hunting. You could say these pioneers of the sport were minimalists. No decoys, no special chokes or shotgun shells – just turkey hunting in its purest form.
While modern turkey hunters are flush with hi-tech assets, nothing will ever erase the fundamental value of understanding the basic stuff that built the sport – check those boxes on every hunt and you're on the right path. With this notion in mind, the folks at Blocker Outdoors decided to delve deeper into the concept of uncomplicating things and rethought the way hunters carry gear into the field. The result was the original Finisher Chest Pack, which quickly became a turkey hunter favorite.
Never ones to just sit back and celebrate success, Blocker product experts listened to a few suggestions from hunters and kicked the chest pack up a notch with the new Finisher Chest Pack Pro.
The Finisher Chest Pack Pro is exactly the kind of gear that takes the basic tenets of turkey hunting into consideration, while minimizing the burden of a cumbersome full-size vest. Afterall, the goal is to fool a stud gobbler, not play pocket roulette looking for the pruning sheers so you can clip that pesky vine dangling in your face.
The Finisher Chest Pack Pro is a straightforward alternative to the full-size turkey vest, perfect for run and gun hunters who want to optimize their loadout with unprecedented freedom of movement, as well as convenient, easy to view quick storage access. The simple, effective storage options for calls and other turkey hunting essentials include optional Thermacell and water bottle pockets that attach to the MOLLE strips, magnetic top-loading main pocket large enough for most full-sized binoculars, and zippered mesh pockets on the sides for additional secure storage. It wears super comfortable and unobtrusive with padded, adjustable shoulder and chest straps to achieve a custom fit.
"The thing about turkey vests is everybody prefers to set things up a little different, so we tried to build some variability in – not make the pockets too small for the variety of items hunters carry, for example," said Blocker VP of Sales Kevin Strong. "You have your extra shells in a pocket, but there is space for other things such as a headcover and a pair of gloves in the same spot. I tested this pack and to me it's like a work desk with everything you need easily accessed right in front of you, and again, the storage versatility is perfect because it allows the hunter to put things where they want them and not be restricted to very specialized storage pockets."
Finisher Chest Pack Pro FEATURES:
- Modular design that allows run-and-gun hunters to optimize their loadout depending on the hunt
- MOLLE strips on the side & bottom for optionally attaching the included box call pocket & water bottle/ Thermacell holder pocket
- Magnetic top-loader pocket large enough for most full-sized binos, 5 shell slots (3 large, 2 small), 3 mesh mouth call holders, and a zippered mesh pocket on the sides for more secure storage
- Zip-closure, structured pot call pocket holds 2 pot calls and an exterior stretch woven pocket for added storage
- Structured magnetic pocket for mouth calls, chalk, etc.
- Two striker holders with elastic top bands
- Zip closure stretch-mesh pocket on the back
- Adjustable shoulder & chest straps for a secure fit
- Detachable 1.5" thick structured foam seat magnetically attaches to your back for easy access
- PATTERNS: Mossy Oak Original Bottomland, Mossy Oak Greenleaf, Mossy Oak Full Foliage, Flint
MSRP: $129.99