The #300 Quilted Nylon Vest from New York based workwear specialists Snap ‘n’ Wear is cut and sewn in the Bronx from polyester-filled Nylon Taffeta. Substantial enough to wear as an outer layer, yet slim enough to still fit comfortably under a jacket, the vest is a nicely versatile option for the colder months ahead (and by “ahead,” I mean basically already here). Five colors are available, and the price per is almost too low for its own good (almost). Don’t forget to size down.
For price and purchase info, visit Army Navy USA.
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Nice. Wish it had snaps instead of a zipper though.
Would seem a little more in-line with the brand name too.
I had my eyes set on the Western Mountaineering Flash vest, which seems to be in a class of its own. This vest however is 1/5 of the price. But I still want the flash vest.
You seem to know you way around obscure stockits of American made goods, do you know any shops that carry Gung Ho/Stan Ray/Earl Apparel?
I enjoy checking your blog on a daily basis, but I tend to forget to compliment on your hard work.
Hey Simon,
Thanks for the kind words.
In the US, you can get Earl’s from Seven’s Paint: http://sevenspaint.com/search/results/429e1b8f4d331f6faa0b459972d6104b/
They don’t have ecommerce, but I’m pretty sure you can all in.
Your other option will be to order them from Japan through Rakuten:
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search?pf=&pt=&f=0&fs=0&vm=2&sm=0&st=&tl=0&k=earl%27s+apparel
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search?k=stan%20ray&tl=551177&f=2&sm=2
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search?k=gung-ho&tl=551177&f=2&sm=2
Hope that helps,
bb
Nice price! Too bad I am a size small and the smallest they have is a small..
I have ordered Style 100 thermal lined quilted vests for years. Have given others your website info so they could order also. NOW I can’t find the perfect vest for outdoor workers. The nylon shell vests ride up and b/f you know it the darn thing is sliding up around your chest. Our rig drivers HATE the nylon shell b/c of this problem. Thank You for your time.
Richard Merker
Hey Richard,
The Light-weight #100 vest is still available. You can get it here: http://www.armynavyusa.com/gc/customer/product.php?productid=72&cat=10086
Snap-n-wear also makes a heavy-weight version, called the #310, which you can get here: http://www.armynavyusa.com/gc/customer/product.php?productid=772&cat=10086
There’s also a S’n'W cotton duck vest, which you can get here: http://www.armynavyusa.com/gc/customer/product.php?productid=771&cat=10086
And then here are several other Union-made duck vest options:
http://www.theunionshop.org/men/Jackets/lined_arctic_vest_.htm
http://www.theunionshop.org/men/Jackets/761.htm
http://www.theunionshop.org/men/Jackets/workhorse_vest.htm
Hope that helps,
bb
Nice Site. Wondering if you could help. I’m looking for a vest similar to this post. Let me know if you know of anything else. (i posted a link below to pictures of one I’m looking for.)
http://www.justjared.com/2009/10/24/brad-pitt-is-a-brash-biker/