Vest for metal detecting

[KyKatt]

I am trying to find the best type of vest to use detecting. I have one new hip and one old(maybe getting new one before long) carrying a pouch that straps
around my waist and by the end of the day hips are hurting bad. Can you help me out on trying to selecting one? I hope you can provide some pictures if possible.


Thank you Ole Western KY Digger

 

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[Geobound]

I've seen loads of good metal detecting vests, but don't use one.

Try looking on Google for metal detecting vests or even fishing vests, there are loads of good options.

Minelab even makes one (or at least they did), but it all depends on how big you want it and how much stuff you want to carry?

 

[Tpmetal]

x2 on fly fishing vest, seen some people using these

 

[relic nut]

I have the Relic Elite pouch and really like it. It is very durable and well-made. I also have a couple hunting vest that I like.
I tend to switch back and forth some just to do something different. If I'm going to have to walk very far to hunt, I like the vest better.
Since I'm a carpenter by trade, I sometimes get tired of the pouch. It reminds me too much of my tool belt.
Go to your local sporting goods store and there are many different kinds of hunting and fishing vest to pick from. I like ones with big pockets.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

I picked up a multi-pocket fishing vest about a year ago.

I confess, it's still brand new.

 

[lookingharder]

I sometimes use a Dove hunting vest if I have to do a lot of walking. I think I paid about $15 at Walmart. My pin pointer and Lesche hand tool fit in the back pouches fine and there are several small pouches for my finds..

 

[OZARKS]

I recently grabbed one of these vests, works good so far https://www.amazon.com/Mrignt-Travels-Sports-Jacket-Khaki/dp/B00NIMPUCA/?tag=treasurenet01-20

 

[Palmetto Pony]

I was looking for a vest as an option to use over my pouch and like others I also concentrated on fishing vests. That was before I discovered photographers vests. Many, many pocket configurations and levels of quality available. For a equal level of quality in materials used they also seem to run a little less expensive than same quality level in fishing vests.

 

[sprailroad]

I do use a vest now 75% of the time. It has really come in handy. One that I have is a concealed weapons vest, it's a little heavy, and at first it almost felt like I was putting on a "flack vest", but in some "so-so" area's, I feel better about it. I looked at fishing vest, and it felt like I was wearing a "halter top"? Palmetto had a good thought about a photographers vest? Could work. Relic nut and lookingharder's comment about a "hunting vest" might be the ticket. And has got me to thinking about them again. At first I dismissed them only because I did not need a large back pocket that you might stuff a dove or pheasant or something in, but now, when tromping around out in the woods or fields to far from the car, what a great place for a different size coil when you wish you had one. Good thoughts all. For an added bonus, wearing one can also hide a "muffin top".

 

[relic nut]

I do use a vest now 75% of the time. It has really come in handy. One that I have is a concealed weapons vest, it's a little heavy, and at first it almost felt like I was putting on a "flack vest", but in some "so-so" area's, I feel better about it. I looked at fishing vest, and it felt like I was wearing a "halter top"? Palmetto had a good thought about a photographers vest? Could work. Relic nut and lookingharder's comment about a "hunting vest" might be the ticket. And has got me to thinking about them again. At first I dismissed them only because I did not need a large back pocket that you might stuff a dove or pheasant or something in, but now, when tromping around out in the woods or fields to far from the car, what a great place for a different size coil when you wish you had one. Good thoughts all. For an added bonus, wearing one can also hide a "muffin top".

I have one that the large game compartment on the back zips off. This one is also made of mostly netted material which makes it much cooler in the summertime.

 

[sprailroad]

I have one that the large game compartment on the back zips off. This one is also made of mostly netted material which makes it much cooler in the summertime.

You have got me wanting to look at them again, Thanks for the input Relic. I view it as another part of detecting gear.

 

[USMC Reaper]

I use a tactical vest

 

[Tpmetal]

I use a tactical vest

Somehow that doesn't surprise me given your apparent past, I myself never even thought of using one. good idea

 

[bowwinkles]

Katt, you might consider the skeet vests that have the shot gun shell pouches in the front that are mesh and the back of the vests are mesh also so it can be worn during the warm weather. The mesh pockets allow the fine dirt to fall out of pockets so at the end of a hunt you have just finds in your pouch and not a lot of dirt. I am pleased with mine. those shell pouches hang a bit low which makes it very convenient to use.

 

[Ammoman]

Considering some of the areas i detect, i don't think any of the above mentioned vest would do. I may need to look at a bullet proof vest!

 

[Palmetto Pony]

Not pushing the photographers vest by any means, just wanted to add this. Just so everyone knows the variety of styles offered, most come with a large pocket on the back just like a game pouch on hunting vests. They're also have styles with vented backs or solid. These are what, IMHO, makes them most appealing to our hobby. They cover many of the desirable features that everyone has pointed out with the other various types of vests.

Do an Ebay search for them and then compare them by running similar searches for hunting vests, shooting vests and fishing vests. Kinda like window shopping to help figure out what appeals the most. Be aware that many of the really inexpensive vests (no matter which style) are usually very thin and cheap Chinese made vests. Look for name brands that are used but are in very good shape and offered at a good price (again, no matter which style chosen).

 

[against the wind]

Year's ago I used a photographer's vest. Lots of pockets but it gets hot in the Summer. Today, I go with a military web belt, pouches, and holsters for my pinpointer and lesche.

 

[USMC Reaper]

Considering some of the areas i detect, i don't think any of the above mentioned vest would do. I may need to look at a bullet proof vest!

Well there is pocket or two for those types of hunting also. The good thing is that souls don’t weigh much when you dig em out and take em.

 

[BigWaveDave]

I’ve got a fly fishing vest that I use on cold days, like in the 50’s.....
It’s got 27 pockets, and also a foam rubber thingy that I think was to put fish hooks on, but I threw it away.
Each time my cell phone rings, I miss the call, cuz I can’t find the phone, the pockets have pockets, I know it’s in there, but I can’t find it fast enough.
And this one time, my propointer 9 volt battery died, and it was a half hour before I could locate my spare battery....
Oh, and if I need a smoke, panic sets in when I forget which pocket the lighter is in.

 

[KyKatt]

Thanks everyone for the help! Never thought about some of the items ya'll mentioned. Old Western KY Digger