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Carry Vest

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What would you folks recommend for a light weight vest that would be pretty long and have some decent pockets on it to carry while I'm out riding my motorcycle? I found one the other day that was made by ranger joe or something in a surplus shop, but they didn't have anything in my size.

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I found mine on Ebay. Look for photographer's vest, fishing vest or, safari vest.
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If you want to go really "tactical" then the Royal Robins 5.11 vest is the only way to go. It is made out of a fairly heavy fabric and has all the pockets you would ever need, yet doesn't make you all that much hotter.

I love mine - I don't have to carry a diaper bag for my 4 month old when I wear it. For some reason, people who see diapers sticking out of the pockets don't think CCW cover garment... And it does work when I ride my motorcycle. Got mine for about $50 from an online vendor.
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leather vest

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This company offers many different options....

http://www.coronadoleather.com/
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Hay Photoman. You just made the 10,000th post on TexasCHLforum! Not bad for 11 months and one day.

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Cool. think we'll make 400 members before the 1 year anniversary?
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well over 400 by the 1st anniversary. 411 now & still time to go. It has been great to watch this grow. Wish I had found it sooner & could have been one of the1st instead of 239.
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longtooth wrote:well over 400 by the 1st anniversary. 411 now & still time to go. It has been great to watch this grow. Wish I had found it sooner & could have been one of the1st instead of 239.


I'm glad we met, and that you pointed me to this forum. Looks like it has great potential.

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Tried the 5.11 tactical vest - it hung way too much low and kinda flopped around on me unless zipped. It also said 'shoot me first.' Finally sold it on eBay. I guess it works for some...
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couzin wrote:Tried the 5.11 tactical vest - it hung way too much low and kinda flopped around on me unless zipped. It also said 'shoot me first.' Finally sold it on eBay. I guess it works for some...
I have one and like it. Looks much less tactical with diapers and wipes sticking out of the pockets...
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Kalrog wrote:I have one and like it. Looks much less tactical with diapers and wipes sticking out of the pockets...
A little too old for that - I would have to borrow a kid...

Be careful you don't draw down on someone with a teething ring... :wink:
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couzin wrote:
Kalrog wrote:I have one and like it. Looks much less tactical with diapers and wipes sticking out of the pockets...
A little too old for that - I would have to borrow a kid...

Be careful you don't draw down on someone with a teething ring... :wink:
I don't know... that drool could be slippery and I might hit you with that semi soft gel filled ring! Bet you wouldn't like getting that all over your face.

honestly, I keep everything in specific places so that doesn't happen. Nothing goes ON the belt but the SD stuff. Everything else goes in pockets.
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Post by Lodge2004 »

I have the 5.11 vest and feel it is very well made, but too heavy for casual wear. I keep mine fully stocked (minus firearm) in the closet for those late nite runs to the "stop-n-rob" or if needed as a last minute emergency. It's a great wearable bug out bag.

I'm still looking for a lightweight vest.
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Post by Charles L. Cotton »

I have a simple denim vest I bought from Cavenders that's pretty handy. Actually, I have two, one lined and one unlined. They are just long enough to work well with IWB holsters and a mag carrier that rides high on the belt.

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