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This year, I've bought a ScotteVest to use on the Camino.
Anyone here have one?
Feedback?
Anyone here have one?
Feedback?
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No waaaaay!Are you giving up your macabi, Annie?
I'll be curious as to how you like it, Annie. Please report back. I have to say that the girl in the video (who is pretty slim) looks like she's wearing a pumpkin /QUOTE]
Hahaha!
Well, that's why I'm asking.
I ordered it and will try it out and let you know.
There are SO many pockets that when you are walking the Camino, you wouldn't have to fill those top ones.
In St Jean I realised that it was always going to be an extra layer as I didn't feel comfortable wearing it as a shirt/single outer layer.
No, the straps didn't get in the way of anything. Here's a pic of me wearing the women's lightweight summer 'travel' vest which I bought in 2012; the link which @pudgypilgrim provided above shows a slightly different design so the style has changed since 2012. In the pic below it's hard to see the vest with all my paraphernalia (and I'm holding some of the photographer's gear) but the pack's hip straps cinch up under the vest. And I had easy access to all the pockets. Yes, there is a pocket there that can hold a water bottle, but I never used it for that, as I didn't like the look. And it helps if one is methodical about what one stores in what pocket or the other; I wasn't, and I spent a lot of time searching for things.Wouldn't all the stuff get in the way of the backpack's shoulder and waist straps?
Great minds think alike!Yes, I wondered about that. For my walk in Sept I used a Columbia Tamiami shirt as my outer layer. It has hidden pockets, too, but not so many or so large. But it was perfect for walking the second half of Sept-- sleeves rolled down in the mornings when it was chilly, then fastened up when it warmed up. The only thing I disliked about it was the stupid rod holder loop. Annie, if the Scottevest turns out to be too much, you might want to check out some of the Columbia shirts:
http://www.columbia.com/womens-pfg-...-tops&dwvar_FL7278_variationColor=100#start=2
But they definitely don't hold nearly as much as the vests do.
Thanks SY - I also had no idea what it was/is so had already consulted Dr Google!!And for those like me that wonder what a ScotteVest is, here the link http://www.scottevest.com/
SY
I've had one for years. I bought it super cheap through www.Magellans.com. I've used it a couple of times on flights and as far as going through TSA, that part is great. However, it is weighty on its own (at least the one I have is) and I find it too warm for me as I'm just too hot blooded (I've actually been thinking about selling it). As I recall you're easily chilled; so if the weight isn't a problem for you, you might do well with it.This year, I've bought a ScotteVest to use on the Camino. Anyone here have one? Feedback?
I bought one the Portuguese camino. Too hot when walking the caminos and too bulky with a pack. Its good for a packless day hikes, city walks, and plane travel, which is how I used it mine.This year, I've bought a ScotteVest to use on the Camino.
Anyone here have one?
Feedback?
I have this very problem with it, LOL.The advantage of this thing is that it has lots of pockets? Great if you're methodical and organised. If not, a recipe for public humiliation as you empty them all trying to find something. 2 pockets are plenty.
This year, I've bought a ScotteVest to use on the Camino.
Anyone here have one?
Feedback?
It arrived today.
I'm in love with it.
I'm going to take it and leave my jacket at home.
I'll take a fleece to wear under it.
HOORAY!
It arrived today.
I'm in love with it.
I'm going to take it and leave my jacket at home.
I'll take a fleece to wear under it.
HOORAY!
Can you do us a favour and post a review how it worked out on a walk with a backpack on your shoulders? I am on the fence, but as I can only order it online and not try it out before I would like to hear of the experience of others. Buen Camino, SY
And for those like me that wonder what a ScotteVest is, here the link http://www.scottevest.com/
SY
Yes, it is the best thing I bought for the Camino, after of course backpack and boots! I still use it a lot for traveling - it holds my mini iPad, the iPhone etc.etc. Only trouble is that there are so many pockets that you tend to lose things from time to time around your person! It is expensive, but I LOVE it.This year, I've bought a ScotteVest to use on the Camino.
Anyone here have one?
Feedback?
A fishing waistcoat will do the same job. Cheaper and lighter.This year, I've bought a ScotteVest to use on the Camino.
Anyone here have one?
Feedback?
Lol! I thought you might...
(Very tempted myself but they don't have it in my size. Phew!)
Can you do us a favour and post a review how it worked out on a walk with a backpack on your shoulders? I am on the fence, but as I can only order it online and not try it out before I would like to hear of the experience of others. Buen Camino, SY
Wouldn't all the stuff get in the way of the backpack's shoulder and waist straps? I have safari vst that I did consider using because of all the pockets but it's cotton and once filled with all sorts get really bulky. BTW, Macabis are on sale. Time to order if you are interested in the new model.
I bought one today. I'll post when I get it.On the topic of Macabis - has anyone tried the new Slim fit model? I wish they'd post some pics of the skirt showing the waist uncovered by a top!! Will the pockets hold as much? Will filled pockets look bulky in the Slim skirt given there is less material to hide under ?
I bought one today. I'll post when I get it.
Very envious! I ordered one but for some reason the postage was exhorbitant - as much as the skirt practically - so I refrained
Do tell us what it's like