Good handler vest

[bgdawgrr]

I am looking for recomendations for a good training vest for myself. I have seen Boyt's vest. Call me cheap, but don't need a $100 vest. Especially in orange. :D What I am looking for (actually two of them). One light weight for summer (nylon wind breaker type) and since I live in Washington, a heavier one that is water resistant when we have our liquid sunshine this fall/winter.
My requirments are simple. I need the pocket in the back for a tug, a clip on the shoulder for a leash, and a couple pockets for treats and stuff. Don't need the vest to be a substitute for my gear bag.;)
If you know anyone who makes them or has them on a site, please let me know.

[Judi W]

Look in a sporting goods store for fisherman's vests. They work great for training, photography, or taking along lunch!

In the summer when I am wanting to wear a light pair of shorts, I tie on a carpenter's nail apron - which holds quite a bit of stuff as well as has the tie for me to snap thing to. (about $3 at Home Depot)

[Muckdogs]

They have a good selection of vests at Cabela's

[bgdawgrr]

Thank you Judy. That opened up a new world of possiblities and left me saying "I should have thought of that";)

[fbkeays]

Originally posted by Muckdogs
They have a good selection of vests at Cabela's

I got my "tracking" vest on sale at Cabela's. It was a fishing vest. I got the lightweight, mesh on the back style. It has a ton of pockets, both inside and outside. My only complaint about is that some of the pockets use velcro to close and the stitching is coming off of the velcro.

[Leader]

Judi,
You couldn't get me into shorts and an apron for ANYTHING in the world, hot or not:D ...I use a fisherman's/hunters lightweight cotton vest for summer and a sleevless quilted vest I got at a service station on the highway here in France...back zipper compartment and all. Just great and only about $20 :) cheap me!

[Judi W]

Hey - it's a carpenter's apron!!!!! Made of heavy canvass, about 8 inches with two pockets designed to hold nails and it ties around your waist. Where did I get the idea? From the GUYS in ScH tracking. One pocket holds your treats and the other your articles.

I live in a very hot climate and although I have a selection of about 4 vests I'm not adding a layer when it's 90 degrees or so even at night.

Naw, it is not a kitchen apron......... I don't even own one of those.

[Leader]

Judi,
I wasn't referring to the genderness (?????????????) of the apparel, but more what goes into it and what can be seen:D

Leader;)

[Judi W]

Whew!!!! I was afraid you thought I was wearing a ruffled flowered thingy and of course the picture that makes made me laugh myself! I should try that sometime and watch the faces....

I live in a desert clime. Sturdy shoes, a tee shirt and cargo shorts with pockets are the general wear until it cools off. Yeah, we look a bit strange, but the training field has never been fashion conscious anyway.

[Leader]

You can say that again....I wear lumber jackets (work for a forestry school) heavy gortex shoes or boots, hunting gloves and my fabulous sleeveless jacket in winter......hours spent in the cold/rain can be bad for the complexion.....right?:D