Scottevest multi-pocket jackets and vests

**BruceBC** · 22nd April 11, 10:11 PM

Looks interesting but sometime too many pockets can be a mixed blessings.

I like the concept of the vest having experienced snowpants with a zillion pockets.
At last years winter olympics I was an official for the Nordic ski races. My role was at the finish line and being on the field of play I had to pass through five security check points to get to my job. The uniforms were amazing and included the best snow pants I have seen..... but... the pants alone had 9 pockets (one of which I did not find until this year). It got to the point when i was selected for a full search at a check point I would simply take my pants off and run them through the scanner. Btw the pants would hold my lunch, radio, 4 credential passes, pens/pencils, 3 note books, suncscreen, extra sunglasses, extra mitts and hat, camera, 3 water bottles, etc.

**chrisupyonder** · 22nd April 11, 10:17 PM

Would go well with one of these...

**English Bloke** · 22nd April 11, 10:19 PM

I could do with one of those. I'm always toting a lot of stuff which is why I love the Stillwater Cargo Sporrans. They are ace!

Nylon Version

Brown Leather Version

**Whidbey78** · 22nd April 11, 11:52 PM

Thanks or the link Ron.

I'm interested in the sportcoat they list here: http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/SeV-Sportcoat.shtml
It looks like it could be a candidate for a kilt-jacket conversion. Considering that when we have to get dressed up a bit I wind up carrying all my wife's stuff this could be a godsend.

**Riverkilt** · 23rd April 11, 08:28 AM

I like the travel vests with multiple pockets - allows me to spread my "stuff" out all over my body instead of having a lump of "stuff" in my lap. And, at my age I have to do pocket searches too - forgetting where I put whatever I'm looking for. But I know its there. About the same as rummaging in a crammed sporran, knowing something is in there and not being able to find it.

Course, I'm the guy looking for his keys when all the time they're at the bottom of the deep pockets of my Utilikilt - I just didn't reach deep enough....

**Dale Seago** · 23rd April 11, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Mike M.

The big key is having enough small pockets to keep metal objects from banging together. Like your flashlight, cell phone, iPod, and pocket knife.

Very handy for those working in executive/dignitary protection in a "low profile" role. You typically have to have a fair amount of gear at hand, but you may not want that to be obvious.

**carlb** · 4th May 11, 07:45 AM

I have multiple Scottevest products; an Evolution, a Fleece 5.0 (which combines with the Evolution to make a very warm winter coat) and an essential travel jacket. Fantastic for traveling. I can board an airplane with my iPhone, iPad, Kindle, headphones, sunglasses, boarding pass, passport, gloves, pens, a small notebook, a small digital camera with spare SD cards, and still have a little room leftover. Unless you really overstuff them they tend to hang well, even fully loaded, and all the weight it distributed very nicely. They've got lots of loops and holes and things so you can route earbuds and have very little in the way of exposed cords to bother you. I LOVE my Scottevests!

Originally Posted by Whidbey78

I'm interested in the sportcoat they list here: http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/SeV-Sportcoat.shtml
It looks like it could be a candidate for a kilt-jacket conversion. Considering that when we have to get dressed up a bit I wind up carrying all my wife's stuff this could be a godsend.

While a nice idea, I don't think this is really do-able. Scottevest stuff is constructed almost like two garments sewn together; an inside garment with all the pockets and stuff, and an outer garment that looks nice. Based on what I've seen of the sport coat on their site, it seems to follow this pattern. I just don't see any practical way to do it.

Now, the founder of the company, Scott Jordan, seems very hands-on and very interested in new products. I'll bet you could talk him into making a custom kilt jacket, at the appropriately outrageous price.

**carlb** · 4th May 11, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

Very handy for those working in executive/dignitary protection in a "low profile" role. You typically have to have a fair amount of gear at hand, but you may not want that to be obvious.

Adam Baldwin's character of Casey on "Chuck" has worn Scottevest jackets on a number of occasions. It would appear that he agrees with you.