The Essence of Coolness - SCOTTeVEST

On the right hand side, there are three layers of pockets all with the mesh fabric. The lower pocket is very large, big enough for a flashlight to be held unobtrusively. The second layer had a pocket that totally surprised me. Fastened with Velcro, it drops behind the lower pocket giving you enough room for a tablet computer, magazine, or any large item like a camera. The top pocket is great for sunglasses or your iPAQ. What is neat about this pocket is that you can enter it from the top or through a zipper located on the side. Just below the shoulder area is another pocket for smaller items; like a cell phone or a pager. Of course there is a zipper for added security.

On the left side there are two layers of pockets with a third hidden behind the lower layer. The bottom grouping of pockets consists of five small pockets that can be used for memory card storage, credit cards, etc. Behind this pocket there is a rather unique pocket that is zippered at the top and is separated down the middle with a Velcro strip. Its design was to give you a choice on what it can hold and how you would use it. Very clever! The upper pocket, secured with Velcro is again large enough for a magazine or tablet computer.

Just above the upper pocket is a side zip pocket that would be used for your wallet. There was a note in this side entry pocket indicating that it was made that way because of the requests of customers to have a pocket for easy access for their wallets. Another indication that Scott is continually developing his products to meet the ever demanding needs that they have. It is refreshing to see that his focus is on the customer!

On both sides of the vest close to the zipper are tiny pockets at the top that can be used for storage of your ear buds. A well thought out design to neatly store them. There is a long narrow pocket on the left side zipper flap for a pen?just the right height and very smoothly hidden. Throughout the vest you will find neat slits that have really defined what this vest is all about...the PAN (Personal Area Network).

The PAN allows you to channel your wires through the lining of the jacket enabling you to connect to the different devices you are carrying. It is very clever, unobtrusive, and easy to connect your devices. One of the first things I did was to wire my vest and go for a walk listening to some music...it was cool!

The collar of the vest is another unique design that clearly has evolved to what it is today. First, the material is a soft velvet like fabric. The collar has been folded and fastened with Velcro to allow additional use of the PAN. At either end, there are elastic collar loops and a special rubber grips for holding earbuds. I was impressed with the grips because they do the job and allow for easy changes.