It's a good vest, however
This vest is great, but not perfect. I am a Union Journeyman Wireman for the local 43. I purchased this vest because I can't stand when my tool pulls on my pants essentially forcing me to constantly tight my belt. I get, I'm ecstatic!!
So you adjust to fit your body, you will sweat in this be warned if this is something you can't handle. Start putting my tools in and notice immediately that the 2 higher pockets, essentially block your view of your tools, which until you get them where your used to, is annoying because you have push the pockets in to see the lower pouches. Also, if you put ANYTHING in them (i.e. Wire nuts, screws, flashlight, panel keys, etc) and bend over, 90% chance everything will dump. I am going to sew (yes sew, thank you USMC) some Velcro in side each of them to alleviate boyh issues, something I feel the should have done.
The lower pockets are deep, but this vest stated it would be great for Electricians, but the pockets are not divided. So my screwdrivers always end up laying on top of each with the one I need conveniently located at the bottom.. I was thinking, like how a camera bag had Velcro dividers... I may try something like that. Also, one thing to keep in mind is, your brain sees empty pockets and wants to put things in there so be mindful of the tools you are using, it gets heavy quick.
So as I have been using it more, my tools used most find their spots and seeing them becomes less important, but those pockets in front.. $160.00 should at least get me a button, something.... lol
The hammer loop on the back, I use all Milwaukee Battery drills that have a little belt clip on them. I used Limemans pliers oper and put a slight inward bend, essentially rounding out the outside piece of the clip to wrap around the hammer loop bar. At first the clip didn't sit all the way down due to thickness, that actually works good. Clip your weapon back there for easy access.
I don't snap the bottom as it the pockets to tight to your side and you bend sometimes the tools dump. And getting it to fit just right is a pain. You will do this at home, get to work, load it up, and find out you want to adjust again. Do yourself a favor and remove all the tools from the pouch, this will save slot of frustration.
All in all, I'd buy it again, but if their reading this, hint hint wink wink on my changes. You can reimburse me by sending the prototype.... lol
Joe DeJeses
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