Perfect for travel, and in my case, for photography out in the field. Pockets for all the things I need at a moment's notice, making my backpack much lighter.
Men’s Multi-Pocket Outdoor Vest – Quick-Dry Mesh for Active Use
Men’s Multi-Pocket Outdoor Vest – Quick-Dry Mesh for Active Use
Khaki / S
$54.95$80.95
Wear your gear.
Free your hands.
A sleeveless vest with eight functional pockets and quick-dry mesh. Pliers, spare line, phone and fly box ride on your chest, so the bag stays in the truck and your hands stay free.
“I’ve already got a bag for all that.”
Most people do. And it's on your back, or back at the truck, when what you need is the pliers or a different lure. So you stop, swing it off and rummage. This vest puts eight functional pockets on your chest instead, with the small stuff right where your hand already goes. Keep the bag for the long days. It just gets a lot lighter.
Perfect for travel, and in my case, for photography out in the field. Pockets for all the things I need at a moment's notice, making my backpack much lighter.
Six reasons to wear your gear instead of carrying it
Everything within reach on your chest
Pliers, spare line, phone, snacks: the multi-pocket front keeps them on your chest, not back at the bag. Reach, grab, and your hands go straight back to the rod.
Eight pockets, each with a job
Eight functional pockets, with zip pockets sized for lures, tools and small essentials. Everything gets a place of its own, so you stop digging through one pocket for all of it.
Your phone stays flat
An internal mesh pocket holds your phone flat against you, inside the vest. It's there for the photo or the map, and out of the way when you cast.
Breathes when it's hot
Quick-dry mesh panels move air when the sun climbs, and the inside is open mesh too. You get the pockets of a jacket without wearing one.
Nothing binds your cast
The sleeveless cut gives you full shoulder movement for casting, reaching and hiking. Nothing pulls at your arms, cast after cast.
Layer and go
Lightweight with a front zip, it goes on over a T-shirt or a light jacket in one motion. The same vest from the cool start of the day to the warm afternoon.
Three numbers that tell the story
8 pockets
functional pockets, so the lures, the pliers and the phone each get a spot of their own instead of sharing one.
1 layer
doing the job of a tackle bag, a daypack and stuffed pants pockets. Zip it on and it all comes with you.
S to 5XL
in all seven colors. The size chart gives the vest's own chest, shoulder and length measurements.
A backpack and cargo pockets vs. this vest
Bag + pockets
The Activearo vest
Carries the day's gear
Yes, that's the job
Yes, eight pockets of it
Getting to the pliers
Stop, swing it off, rummage
Reach to your chest
Where your phone lives
In the bag or an armband
Flat in the inside mesh pocket
On a hot day
Bulky on your back
Quick-dry mesh that breathes
Mid-cast
Straps across your shoulders
Sleeveless, nothing binds
Pieces to remember
Bag, armband, pockets
One piece, done
Long day with lunch and spare layers? Bring the backpack. The vest holds everything you reach for in between, so the bag stays shut.
Straight from the reviews.
We'd rather you heard it from the people wearing it. A few lines from customer reviews of this vest, word for word.
Fits well and comfortable.
My fishing trip essential TBH
Love to go fly fishing with this vest. Thanks guys, for real!
Reviews of this vest on Activearo, quoted as written.
Details that do the work
Most vests make you choose: plenty of pockets and too warm, or cool and nowhere to put anything. This one is built around three parts:
- Multi-pocket front. Eight functional pockets, with zip pockets sized for lures, tools and small essentials. Each thing gets a place of its own, right where your hand already goes.
- Quick-dry mesh. Breathable mesh panels move air on warm days, and an internal mesh pocket keeps your phone flat against you instead of loose in a bag.
- Sleeveless, front-zip cut. Full shoulder movement for casting and hiking, and on and off in one motion over a T-shirt or a light jacket.
Quick-dry, not waterproof: it's made to carry your gear and let air through, not to keep rain out. When the weather turns, wear it over a lightweight jacket.
Made for days with your hands full
FishingFly fishingHikingHuntingField photographyTravel
Good questions
What size should I order?
Go by the size chart on this page rather than your T-shirt size: it gives the vest's own chest, shoulder and length measurements for S to 5XL. Two verified reviewers found their first size too small, so if you're between sizes or plan to wear it over a jacket, take the size up.
How many pockets does it have?
Eight functional pockets. The zip pockets up front are sized for lures, tools and small essentials, and an internal mesh pocket holds your phone flat against you.
Is it waterproof?
No, and we won't pretend otherwise. It's made of breathable mesh and polyester to carry your gear and let air through, not to keep rain out. When the weather turns, wear it over a lightweight jacket.
Won't an extra layer be too hot?
That's what the mesh is for. Quick-dry mesh panels move air while you wear it, and the sleeveless cut leaves your arms free. On a warm day it goes over a T-shirt and that's all you need.
Can I wear it over a jacket?
Yes. It's lightweight with a front zip, and made to layer over shirts or lightweight outerwear. If you'll mostly wear it over a thicker layer, take the size up.
Is it just for fishing?
No. Reviewers wear it fishing and fly fishing, one verified buyer uses it for travel and photography out in the field, and it's made for hiking and hunting too. Anywhere you'd rather wear your gear than carry it.
Which colors can I choose?
Seven: Khaki, Black, Gray, Orange, Army Green, Red and Navy. Same pockets, same mesh, same cut in every one.
How do I wash it?
It's machine washable. Empty every pocket first, then follow the care label on the vest.
What if it doesn't fit?
Start a return within 30 days of delivery. If it's the size, check the chart against a vest or jacket that fits you well before you order again.
How does shipping work?
Standard shipping is free on every order. Every order also gets a tracking number, live within 24 to 48 hours of dispatch.
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FAQs
Sizing can vary from piece to piece. If there's a size chart on the page, that's your best guide. Not sure, or between sizes? Email us your usual size or measurements and we'll point you to the right one. Quicker than guessing.
Yes. If it doesn't fit or isn't what you expected, send it back within 30 days of delivery for a refund or exchange.
Every piece is picked for real field use. Trail, water, and hunt, not the shelf. Check the specs on this page for the exact materials and features so you know what it's made for.
Ask us about fit, fabric, or specs, email info@activearo.com or use our contact page and a real person gets back to you.
Once it ships, you'll get a tracking link by email so you can follow your package the whole way. You can also track anytime at activearo.com/apps/parcelpanel with your order number.
Most of our apparel: machine wash cold, hang dry, skip the bleach and the iron. Always follow the care label on your specific item.
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