With so much gear and so few pockets, what’s an EDCer to do? You could carry a bag around or try to pare down your carry to fewer items, but those solutions often come with their own set of problems. It’s a dilemma all too familiar to the folks at SCOTTeVEST, who produce apparel with pockets galore for those of us who carry a bit more than the average Joe. They’ve taken all their experience from hiding pockets in stylish clothes for over 20 years and brought it to their newest jacket specifically designed for everyday carry: the SCOTTeVEST EDC Jacket. With 30 pockets total and technical performance to match, this might be the last jacket you’ll need for your EDC.
If it’s part of your carry, there’s a spot for it in the SCOTTeVEST EDC Jacket, thanks to its 11 pockets on the exterior and 19 more inside. The exterior pockets are optimized to access items you need frequently or at a moment’s notice. Zippered side-entry hand pockets secure smaller items, like keys (which can be conveniently clipped to an integrated loop for even more security). High-volume chest pockets accommodate larger, bulkier items and comfortably distribute load for otherwise unwieldy things, like a water bottle. The other chest pockets can accommodate a concealed carry, while a small zip pocket on the sleeve can stash away essentials you want separate from where you’d put your hands.
The inside of the jacket is where SCOTTeVEST can really flex its organizational muscle to set it apart from your run of the mill tactical jacket. With 19 pockets cleverly distributed throughout the interior, it can effectively take the place of a travel bag so you can have more gear with you while carrying less. Each pocket is carefully specialized for common EDC and travel items, too. For example, you have a phone pocket on either side, multiple pen slots, an RFID-protected pocket for your wallet or passport, a tablet sleeve, a soft sunglasses pocket, and a camera compartment, just to name a few.
With so many pockets, it’s important that the jacket is properly loaded and balanced. Careful sizing and positioning of the pockets work together with SCOTTeVEST’s weight management system to distribute the load evenly and comfortably across your shoulders. The pockets and fabric also prevent the items from “printing,” or showing their outline through your clothes, so you can carry confidently and discreetly.
Pockets aside, the jacket’s design and materials make it functional as a three-season jacket. It’s made of a 92% poly/8% spandex matte softshell fabric, which dries quicker and offers a comfortable amount of stretch compared to organic materials like cotton. The matte softshell provides some warmth and water resistance, while its stand collar and adjustable cuffs help seal out wind. Half-zips with snap button closures at either side of the jacket extend down to the hem for easier access to your pants pockets, waistband, or CCW as well.
The SCOTTeVEST EDC Jacket is available in Black for both men and women and in a wide range of sizes (from S-XXXLT). If you like to be prepared but don’t want to resort to carrying a bag, this jacket might be what you’ve been looking for. You can pick one up from SCOTTeVEST at the link below.
