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We got ScottEVests for a two week trip to several countries in Europe. Our luggage limitations were much more extreme than we have been used to under domestic flights. The vests achieved our goals: we traveled by plane with one small carryon suitcase and no backpack. Most of the “stuff” that would’ve been in a backpack, was stashed in vest pockets. Once we got to our destination, some of that was unloaded so the vest was not as bulky day-to-day. Wearing the vest with passport, phone, sunglasses, water bottle, portable charger, and much more, meant that we were “hands-free“ as we moved around — that was great. Also, great was the customer service when purchasing the vest. My husband got a men’s large. I was going to get a women’s large, but it was not available. The customer service rep very “delicately” suggested I might try a men’s medium. I’m very glad that I did. I understand that the women’s vests are more cinched at the waist, which would have exacerbated one of the downsides of the vest. Most people probably do need to buy a size somewhat larger than they think they need. Once you start putting a lot of stuff in the pockets, the vest really does get quite bulky. It really helps to practice loading up the vest and then rearranging things so that all the bulky areas are somewhat evenly distributed. I didn’t mind too much looking like a very stuffed sausage but tried to be reasonably symmetric! Unfortunately, the vest just has a one-way zipper. That meant that it was very uncomfortable sitting down with the vest completely zipped up. I basically just had to unzip it completely so that I could sit comfortably, but that meant that the heavy sides of the loaded vest were dropping off the side of the seat on the plane. If it had a two-way zipper, I think this would’ve been much less of an issue. Another improvement would be to have a larger RFID Passport pocket or one that’s oriented differently. It was a little tricky sometimes, maneuvering the Passport in and out of that pocket which has a Velcro attachment keeping it inside. (it’s a bit tricky to explain.) The vest does keep you warm. When we were at high altitude in the Alps, and wearing all of our layers, that was welcome. At lower elevations, it was sometimes a bit too warm. I suggest that the descriptions of the different vests are very clear about how much warmth they provide. I should note that both my, and my husband’s fully loaded vests felt very heavy on the hanger. But when we checked the weight of the loaded vests, they were really just 3 to 5 pounds. (So, “No. You’re not wearing 15 pounds of vest“) Overall, I felt like the vest was worth the fairly hefty price, and have recommended it to friends already, with the caveat mentioned above.

I did not think ScotteVests will fit me, spent lots of time measuring other vests I had etc... then, one day I decided to call customers service. Esther was genuinely helpful, gracious and experienced with the product they carry, I appreciated very much her patience in measuring various requests from me and was Super accommodating in answering all my inquiries. I received my vest within less than five days. The fit, the style are exactly as in the picture. I am a happy camper and Love my vest. Looking forward to get another one with the long removable sleeves. Thank you.

Don't travel without the cargo pants or vest. Good customer service.

The sizes run very small so I originally bought a medium even though I normally wear a small but even that was tight. I exchanged it for a large which fits perfectly with room for all the items I plan to put in the various pockets. I haven't traveled with it yet but plan to soon.

I am changing my review as SCOTTeVEST customer service reached out and applied my discount code manually. THey were extremely responsive and quick to help show this 75 yr old where I missed seeing the code to add. Completely changed my impression of the company. Thank you SCOTTEVEST I will be shopping again soon