Travel Waistcoats (1 Viewer)

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rautospoon

Member

• Sep 5, 2006

• #1

Hi, Does anyone have any views or thoughts on these, in relation to bird and insect watching ?

What are considered to be the "best" makes / suppliers, avalability in UK etc. The new one from Country Innovation and the Tilley version both look excellent but are "hellish expensive" ! I would prefer a " neutral colour" for summer or warm weather use.

Any information or recommendations would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

 

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christineredgate

Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th

• Sep 5, 2006

• #2

I bought one for £5 from a farmers market/country fair.Lots of pockets,and a neutral beige colour.From a photo I guess it looks no different to the Country innovation ones,but the quality I should think would be lacking.But it does the job,holds all the lens caps etc,(and looks the part!!!).

 

Mickymouse

Ubuntu Linux user

• Sep 5, 2006

• #3

I've got one I bought in a sports shop a couple of years ago and its great, mine is navy blue, they didn't have any green ones at the time I bought it, the brand is Regatta which doesn't mean anything to me and it cost £19 if I remember right, when it eventually expires I shall certainly get another.

Mick

 

Johnny1

Well-known member

• Sep 6, 2006

• #4

I recently bought one from www.thearmystore.co.uk/acatalog/Regatta.html OS IV Waistcoat £18-99, . It's excellent with loads of pockets 10+ including a mobile phone pocket. It also has a collar which prevents binocular straps etc. rubbing your neck. I wear mine either over a shirt/ t.shirt or underneath a coat when the weathers cool.

 

graham catley

Well-known member

• Sep 12, 2006

• #5

I had a Country Innovation version which completely disintegrated after 13 months of use and I mean dropped to bits with the cotton just wearing away--I now use Rohan more money but I have had the one I am still using for 5 years and there is not a sign of wear--the new version though has a silly water bottle attached!

 

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ceasar

Well-known member

• Sep 13, 2006

• #6

Johnny1 said:

I recently bought one from www.thearmystore.co.uk/acatalog/Regatta.html OS IV Waistcoat £18-99, . It's excellent with loads of pockets 10+ including a mobile phone pocket. It also has a collar which prevents binocular straps etc. rubbing your neck. I wear mine either over a shirt/ t.shirt or underneath a coat when the weathers cool.

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So! That's what a waist coat is? We call them vests on this side of the pond.
Cabela's has a big selection of them. You can also get a long sleeve version called a "safari jacket." Some have lots of pockets, some do not. The ones with many pockets are popularly used for fishing etc.

Bob

 

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Chris Oates

Why does a Black-headed Gull have a brown head...

• Sep 14, 2006

• #7

I've got a Craghopper Gillet which is extremely useful - it's very lightweight for summer use over a Tshirt and handy in winter for providing pockets when you are wearing waterproof trousers & coat which don't have many pockets.
The gillet along with my Paramo wind smock are my most used clothing items - if you have big hands get an ex military one.... the Craghopper pockets are not big but there are plenty of them.

 

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boger

Active member

• Oct 2, 2006

• #8

Try REGATTA they make the best outdoor clothes for a sensible price, good materials and workmanship, so buy the best and save some money for other things. Nobody ever asks what brand your waring so go on save money.

 

Keith Reeder

Watch the birdie...

• Oct 2, 2006

• #9

Johnny1 said:

I recently bought one from www.thearmystore.co.uk/acatalog/Regatta.html OS IV Waistcoat £18-99.

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Yep, that's the one I've got too - it's excellent.

 

JohnnyH

Aldershot till I die!

• Oct 2, 2006

• #10

Keith Reeder said:

Yep, that's the one I've got too - it's excellent.

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Me too, top bit of kit for £20!

John.