IRVING, TX – March 2026 – Just in time for the run-up to spring season, Avian-X®, the industry leader in turkey-hunting innovation, is showcasing its latest innovation built specifically for mobile, run-and-gun-style hunters.
Launched last month and debuted in a limited-edition Mossy Oak® Greenleaf run at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tennessee, the Ridge Runner and Ridge Runner X turkey vests feature field-ready designs serious turkey hunters demand when the woods come alive.
“Our Ridge Runner line of turkey vests balances lightweight mobility with smart storage in a unique backpack-style design,” said Josh Lomax, Brand Manager. “Calls, shells, gloves, remotes for your motion bases, everything has its place, and every pocket serves a purpose. and other essentials right where hunters need them, even during long active days in the field. EVA-molded call pockets cushion and protect, and zippered compartments and internal organizers prevent gear from rattling, shifting, or snagging in thick cover. When it comes to long, active days in the turkey woods, every must-have box is checked.”
The standard Ridge Runner and Ridge Runner X models, both finished in legendary Mossy Oak® Original Bottomland® camo, feature Comfort Plus padding in the shoulder straps and back panel, paired with a magnetic quick-deploy seat with a molded 2″ high-density foam pad to deliver supportive comfort right where it’s needed most. Adjustable bungees and waist straps provide a customizable fit, whether hiking, stalking, or hustling to head off fired-up gobblers.
The Ridge Runner X vest builds on this stealthy, run-and-gun-ready platform with added warmth, organization, and carry capacity. Four internal zippered pockets keep small items secure, while dual fleece-lined handwarmer pockets take the edge off chilly mornings. A full-access rear game pouch rounds out the design, offering ample room for a harvested longbeard or hands-free decoy transport during the hike back to the truck.
To learn more or shop the new Ridge Runner and Ridge Runner X turkey vests, click here. For more information about Avian-X-branded products, visit Avian-X.com.
If you have additional questions or media inquiries, please email marketing@gsmorg.com. 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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