I probably have a half dozen or more vests. Canvas w/pouch and shell holders for upland game, a cotton one with cargo type pockets and shell holders for Africa (and have done my last African hunt), and others of various sizes and uses. Have has two with me on a sheep hunt in the Brooks Range in Alaska both down filled and stuff bag size for carry, convenience and in case one got wet. Great thing down: until it gets wet then is is about useless. When I am in the thrift stores, I am kind of drawn to the used vest areas. Some great buys, and you find a lot of different vests with lots of different uses. Found a sheepskin one a couple of years ago for $4.00. What a deal, as it is good enough for fairly cool weather over a flannel shirt. I like vests and wear them year round. They allow my arms to be free from extra material, and are great for shooting. I like lite weight denium ones for shooting at the range, and for bench shooting prairie dogs, as they hold glasses, pens/pencils, ear plugs and and assortment of little necessities. I don't fish, but have a used fishing vest just because it was used and cheap and I might just need it----maybe.
So here is to the guy who first ripped the sleeves off a shirt. AND look what Larry the Cable guy has done for the sleeveless look!
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