Orange vest help

Idahohunter · Sep 2, 2023

Anybody know of a good quality orange vest for tall poeple? I have bought and had to return multiple vests... they all have been way way too short, even the 2xl ones fit my chest but only come down to my belly button at best and it drives me nuts.

montezumarchery · Sep 2, 2023

Idahohunter said:
Anybody know of a good quality orange vest for tall poeple? I have bought and had to return multiple vests... they all have been way way too short, even the 2xl ones fit my chest but only come down to my belly button at best and it drives me nuts.

I have found it helps to wear clothes that actually fit under my vest.... I also have given up on finding one that fits (6'5" with 35" inseam, I'm all torso. Just come to terms with the fact that orange vests look goofy on you!

Bluehair · Sep 3, 2023

My ML vest is a surveyors safety vest. They’re a little harder to find without the reflective stuff, but they’re out there.

A bunch of pockets and zero complaints. They’re sorta like this one.

Cotton Duck Cruiser Vest, 10 pocket

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HikeHunt61 · Sep 3, 2023

Are you super concerned about being brightly lit? I use a flimsy mesh orange "vest", and make sure it is visible from behind but only slightly visible from front.

OLDHORNHUNTER · Sep 26, 2023

Idahohunter said:
Anybody know of a good quality orange vest for tall poeple? I have bought and had to return multiple vests... they all have been way way too short, even the 2xl ones fit my chest but only come down to my belly button at best and it drives me nuts.

What is the reason for the orange vest ? While you are hunting so you dont get shot or so someone can see you at All times ?

woodruffhunter · Sep 26, 2023

In Utah, it is: "so you don't get shot".

tracker12 · Sep 26, 2023

https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-vest-puffer-jacket-in-orange/prd/23838164

how bout this lol

HikeHunt61 · Sep 26, 2023

tracker12 said:
https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-vest-puffer-jacket-in-orange/prd/23838164
how bout this lol

LOL- it's out of stock- must be super popular with the flat brim crowd!

coloradoman · Sep 26, 2023

HikeHunt61 said:
Are you super concerned about being brightly lit? I use a flimsy mesh orange "vest", and make sure it is visible from behind but only slightly visible from front.

Just FYI
Mesh and camo orange vests are not legal in Colorado. Not knowing what state anyone is in is why I brought this up.

HikeHunt61 · Sep 27, 2023

Ya, never hunted Colorado. AZ and WY- and I only wear one for defensive purposes LOL...

Moosestock · Sep 27, 2023

The under armor vests are pretty good...my son is 6'4" and 220ish and it doesn't ride up on him at all plus they are pretty heavily well made with some nice big storage pockets...hope that helps

angus · Oct 13, 2023

Utah400Elk · Oct 14, 2023

I know they are expensive but, watch Camofire for the Sitka Ballistic Vest. It’s very nice, has lasted several years, and worth if for me at discount price.