Scottevest Outback Jacket in lieu of sporran

[Riverkilt]

If you hike much you know a sporran can be irritating and limit what you can carry.

I just sprung for a Scottevest Outback jacket. While its intended to beat the extra baggage fees when flying (20 pockets) it also serves as a great alternative to a sporran when hiking. What I like most about it is what they call a weight management system. It hangs well and feels good even when loaded with camera and water bottles. Yup, even has a pocket large enough for my big camera so it doesn't have to hang from my neck and bounce off my belly when hiking.

The jacket is a bit long for kilt fashion, but that's not an issue out on the trail...and its a good thing in foul weather. I'm most pleased.





Detailed info, if you're interested is at http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Outback-Jacket.shtml

[Chirs]

While it may not be exactly according to standards, I think it looks good with the kilt (nice tartan!).

[Riverkilt]

Thanks, that's my Macdonald Lord of the Isles from Lochcarron, hand sewn by Kathy Lare...my first "tank" if an 11 ounce kilt can be called a tank - that's the only weight the mill had the fabric in back then.

[CopperNGold]

That jacket reminds me of my old journalism professor from the '70s. He could develop a roll of film in any bathroom in the world with what he carried in his many-pocketed vest. He taught his students to do it, too! Oh, I hope digital cameras die!

[Riverkilt]

Crack me up!

Was just surfing last night and found the Billingham photo vests from England...looks like they could replace a large camera bag. Expensive for sure - but with solid value that comes with craftsmanship.

They make them short so photographers can sit and crouch without conflict between all the stuffed pockets on the vest - but that "short" makes them a good prospect for wear with kilts.

[CopperNGold]

That's very close to his vest, Ron!

He carried all the chemicals, can opener, film roller, dark plastic and tape to cover any crack of light in doors and windows, a battery-powered red light (he made us do it in complete darkness, though, in case the batteries failed! ) and then used the toilet, sink and tub/shower to develop. String and clothes pins to dry. Courier to closest embassy or AP office. Very, very old school! I loved it!