Why NOT a tool vest

[Michael Klein]

Hi everyone!
I am a new member of this community and I do not have much experience but I would definately share what I know and want to recieve advice from you guys. Thanks a lot.

 

[GERRITWHOEVERS@gmail.]

My old leather tool belt, as sentimental as I am to it, has bit the dust. I am thinking of a new strategy to move a a tool vest, like one of these Blaklader vests below. Only a few old threads here even mention vests, so I'm looking for some updated and first hand info.



Companies like Atlas and Occidental sell vests for $200-400; I'm not thinking along those lines.

Needs will be mostly in shop with woodworking projects. Looking for any negative comments from those who have used them after switching from a tool belt.

I've work this exact vest for the last 6 years now. I paid a pretty penny for it when I did. At the time, they were only available in the UK. I thought it was worth it considering I can't stand wearing a tool belt. It definitely was. I no longer have a need for this type of vest so I decided to upgrade to the Atlas 46 1837 vest. I've heard a lot of good things about Atlas 46 and they seem to make good products so we'll see when I get it.

 

[Al Borland]

No way I'm letting you climb or work above anyone or anything wearing that. And what happens when you trip/fall wearing that? Especially if some of the contents are pointy or sharp.
I'd make you take that off for safety concerns.

 

[CGarage]

Vests are WAY HOT. Unless in the Arctic North, and trying to conserve body heat, this would be a bad idea I fear.