IRVING, TX – February 2026 – Avian-X®, the industry leader in turkey-hunting innovation, announces the launch of an all-new duo of turkey vests later this year, both designed with mobile hunters in mind.
Engineered with a unique backpack-style design, the Ridge Runner and Ridge Runner X turkey vests combine lightweight portability with smart storage, keeping calls, shells, and essentials exactly where users need them, and allowing hunters to mobilize and execute without hesitation. EVA-molded call pockets on both models protect frequently used tools, ensuring they remain within easy reach, while additional zippered compartments and organizers prevent rattling, shifting, or snagging in rough terrain. Comfort Plus padding in the shoulder straps and back panels pairs with a magnetic quick-deploy seat featuring a molded 2″ high-density foam pad for comfort during long sits. Adjustable bungees and waist straps give a personalized fit that’s perfect for the wearer. Built tough and finished in Mossy Oak® Original Bottomland®, each blends seamlessly into most environments—from spring woods to field edges and thick river bottoms.
With a few extra upgrades, the Ridge Runner X turkey vest elevates the run-and-gun-friendly system with extra warmth, organization, and carry capacity. Four zippered internal pockets hold small essentials, while dual fleece-lined handwarmer pockets take the edge off cold early-season mornings. Rounding out the design, a full-access rear game pouch provides ample space for trophy longbeards or decoys, making hikes out of the field faster and more efficient.
Both the Ridge Runner and Ridge Runner X turkey vests will debut with exclusive NWTF designs at the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show, held from February 12-14 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The limited-edition vests—200 of each model, totaling 400—will each feature a unique number patch from one to 200. The number one vests in each style will be auctioned off during the event’s dinner auction, while the number two vests in each style will be available for bids during the silent auction.
NWTF Convention and Sport Show attendees can check out these vests and a variety of other outdoor products launching in 2026 at the Hunter Specialties and GSM Outdoors booth #1313.
For more information about Avian-X-branded products, visit Avian-X.com.
If you have additional questions or media inquiries, please email [email protected]. You can also learn more and check out the entire family of GSM brands at www.gsmoutdoors.com.
About Avian-X®: Since 2011, X has marked the spot—for extreme waterfowlers and turkey hunters, at least. Known today for their realism and durability, Avian-X® decoys are meticulously crafted to mirror the real thing and evaluated in the most brutal conditions by outdoorsmen who grit through the toughest hunts on days when lesser hunters stay home. The brand fortifies its expertise with a long-standing commitment to educating and introducing future sportsmen and women to everything hunting has to offer.
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