BIG KAHUNA Safety Vest Class 2 ANSI OSHA Hi Vis Reflective Vest

So first of all, I work at Amazon constantly doing repetitive tasks which involves lifting heavy and light packages that can sometimes be cumbersome. I thought I'd buy this vest because I was looking for something better than what they supply you and something that had pockets. I work around a lot of velcro and the vest work supplied would always get caught on the velcro. I don't have this problem at all with this new vest and I've been wearing it for roughly two months. Although when I got the vest I did notice that there were a few left over threads from production, but nothing a pair of scissors couldn't solve. Over time you may notice more stray threads show up but it's not a big deal for me since it's not that bad and the vest is still fine. I put 5 stars for all 3 aspects in this review. It's lightweight to a point where it's strong enough to hold up pretty well but not intrusive. Durability has mostly been summed up above but I have yet to try to wash this. Even though it has directions intending to be washed, I think it will last longer if you just be careful what you get on it -it's only ~$18 after all. Warmth is not necessarily applicable to this vest since it has no warmth providing materials in it. I don't get hot it this vest when I'm busily working. As far as size, I'd say the size chart (which you can find on the manufacturers website) is fairly accurate. What you definitely don't want to do is get the size you usually wear for t-shirts. I usually wear a large so I got the large vest and it ended up being way too big. I sent it back and got a small and it fits perfectly even with a hoodie or jacket underneath and zipped up. I'd definitely get a much larger size if you needed to wear this vest over a heavy coat like a Walls. This vest has 4 exterior pockets; 2 on the chest and 2 at the hip, 2 interior pockets; 1 at each hip, 2 "mic loops" they're called but I use one of mine for my badge retractable that are located on the shoulders, and the zipper itself is nylon with a metal alloy pull which has a pull extension on it. One of the chest pockets has a dedicated phone sleeve (although a little small) and the other has stitched divisions for writing utensils or whatever fits. 3 of the exterior pockets are held closed by velcro that looks a little sketchy so just be careful when you open them. I might suggest running a stronger stitch around the velcro on each side or installing a zipper if you're going to be using them a lot. The exterior hip pockets have grommets at the bottom of them for some reason so any small parts you put there won't stay for long, but if your going to be swimming in this vest at least the water will drain out of those pockets haha. The zipper occasionally sticks when zipped up all the way but nothing so bad that it requires hours to get it undone. I do wish the zipper was a little bit longer but I'm glad it's not up to my neck so I don't get bit by it. Overall, this vest not only met but exceeded my expectations and redefined my idea of a what a vest can be. I know I listed many things here that may sway your interest but I wanted to provide an all-inclusive review of my experience so far. I would highly consider buying another one of these if I needed to.

I’ve been using kwiksafety vests for years and all my employees use them as well (around a 100). The colors are vibrant, the material is durable but light and form fitting, and the features such as pockets etc are always convenient. I’ll be buying these for many years to come I hope this helps

I bought this for work approximately 6 months ago and have used every day on the field. So far it has been one of my favorite vest due to all the pockets. I started a new job that required a vest with multiple pockets and meet a class 2 safety requirement. So far the vest has held up excellent. However, one of the fabric tabs ripped after a month of use. I contacted kwiksafety and they sent a replacement. The company has excellent customer service and stand behind their product. Additonally, my coworkers bought similar vest (with less pockets) for twice the price of this one. I always have them asking where I bought mine because of the nicer layout of the pockets.

This is a great vest and has lasted me a very long time! The size I got fits okay, however my one complaint is that I need a bigger size than what they make. The reason I need a bigger size is due to multiple layers of clothing I wear under the vest. If they offered one more size up I would rate 5 stars. I would still recommend this vest to others though.

Highly visible, not expensive, fits great

Good material 👌

For the money, it's "okay." I went for this for the pockets. I'm an auto insurance damage appraiser. I spend my day in a large salvage facility and am required to wear the safety gear due to heavy equipment and the busy nature of the yard. The vest seems reasonably well made but I've already lost my camera and my phone into the mud several times. The pockets are next to worthless. They're too shallow and they are loose. The Velcro closures require situating and aligning to clasp the pocket closed. Each time I lean forward, I lose whatever's in the pockets! Even the low pockets! In a busy work invironment, there's no time to fiddle with a pocket each time you stow your equipment. The top left pocket does have a decent divider for pens and markers that's worked well. I'll keep looking though, before repurchasing another for my particular needs. "Your mileage may vary."

Great quality. These are the only ones to buy.

Gute Weste! Tollen Farben und Leuchtfähigkeit. Viele Taschen! Nur die Passform hätte ich mir mit ein bisschen besser bzw. enger vorgestellt.

Great quality vest! The pockets are really handy and convenient. It is comfortable to wear and I am happy with the fit.

Good quality product.. super comfortable fitting

Unico problema è la misura troppo grande. Ma bellissima. E materiale alta qualità.

Hacia meses que tenia la vista puesta en el chaleco pero mi talla tenia un precio subidisimo. Normalmente gasto la talla xxl, dejaron la talla l/xl a 14,99 euros. Perfecto hasta para llevar justo con una cazadora debajo, el caleco esta muy bien hecho muy práctico con bolsillos, no he visto nada de calidad parecida. Me va a resutlar ideal para la bici urbana en verano. EDITO: SI LO METES A LA LAVADORA SE VA EL REFLECTANTE UN LAVADO Y QUEDA LA MITAD....