One thing hunters have in common is that we love our gear. And why not? It follows us into the field right along with our dogs and our passion for the outdoors. Maybe it’s a special knife handed down for generations that you use to process game the way your uncle taught you; perhaps it’s a simple lanyard and whistle that you have used to call every bird dog you have ever owned. For many of us, it is our bird vest to which we attach nostalgic value. A good vest carries everything we need to enjoy a day afield and, if successful, it holds our quarry close to our back so we can feel the warmth of a productive hunt and anticipate the meals to come. It is a piece of equipment that is with us through every moment in our upland shooting life.