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06-25-2008, 01:16 AM
SCOTTEVEST Evolution Jacket at Treo Central (http://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/1460-1.htm)
Tue Dec 18, 2007 - 11:15 AM EST - By Jennifer Chappell
Overview
I've been known to drool over gadgets on a regular basis. SCOTTEVEST has clothing that I drool over. I'm not one to go shopping a lot for shoes, handbags, jewelry and clothes. I get the neccessities and that's good enough. Now in the area of gadgets and accessories however, I can never seem to have enough. Give me a shiny, new device anyday rather than a new dress or diamond earrings. The dress might be pretty and comfy, but chances are, I'd hardly ever wear it, and it would probably need dry cleaning. The diamonds would sparkle and get attention, but what else can you do with them?
There is some gear management clothing though that is very useful. I recently reviewed the SCOTTEVEST TEC Shirt, bought the SCOTTEVEST Tactical Jacket and the Black Microfleece Pullover, and was very impressed with all of them.
Now SCOTTEVEST has come out with a new jacket for us gadget freaks; the Evolution Jacket.
Design
Before the Evolution Jacket, there was the Tactical 4.0 Jacket which had 35 pockets and was field-tested by Special Ops, Secret Service, and other agencies which require functionality and concealed carry performance. Now there's the The Evolution Jacket, and SCOTTEVEST says that it represents a true evolution in SCOTTEVESTS's design.
The Evolution is very lightweight and is also waterproof. I got the jacket in an XL so my husband could wear and model it. The jacket is most likely for men anyway, although I'm sure a woman could wear one if she chose to. The XL is way too big for me though. My fingertips barely poke out of the sleeves. But I did put it on and wear it around the house, and I have to say that the Evolution is very comfortable. And it is indeed lightweight. The Evolution is breathable/waterproof.
The Evolution looks very nice. You might think that a jacket that is intended to carry gear would look geeky or dorky. The Evolution doesn't. The Evolution is actually quite stylish. It isn't what you'd consider in the "Black Tie" category of dress, but it would fit nicely in several environments including a business casual environment or a college campus. The Evolution comes in Black and the sizes are from Medium to XX-Large. As I said, I got the X-Large size. My husband is six foot, six and a half inches tall and weighs maybe 220 lbs., and this size fits him very well. I'm five foot, eight inches tall and I weigh, ...WHAT? You didn't think I was actually going to tell you that did ya?teehee! Anyway, as big as the X-Large was on me, I guess an XX-Large would be like a circus tent on my frame. I might could do with a Medium size. But, guess what? SCOTTEVEST now has gear management clothing for us girls too, so gadget gals, be sure to check those out.
Back to the design. As already mentioned, the Evolution is made of a breathable/waterproof material that is very lightweight. The exterior is very soft and feels so good. It feels kind of like a suede material. The lining of the jacket is a silky material that is very shiny. The lining is a nice, smokey gray color that has the SCOTTEVEST logo imprinted all over it. The jacket zips up the front and has a snap at the bottom. One of the things I like about the Evolution is that it's machine washable. That's very convenient because I don't know of anyone who likes making trips to the dry cleaners.
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Changes and Improvements
SCOTTEVEST made some changes with the EVolution jacket. Getting into the changes will also cover more of the overall design descriptions. There are more magnetic closures used for the Evolution. However, the company chose to move the magnet off of the chest area due to heart patients. Magnets can interfere with pace makers. SCOTTEVEST has a warning label sewn into the interior of the jacket warning of the magnet interference problems. The label is just inside, about half way down the left side, next to the zipper.
The Evolution has fewer, but more purposeful pockets compared to the Tactical Jacket, which had 35 pockets. The Evolution has 25 pockets. If you'll notice, some of the the inner pockets on the Evolution have red piping around them which is different from the Tactical Jacket. The red piping makes the pockets stand out as opposed to being so hidden. And I like how the company puts the little graphic lables on some of the pockets which show suggested uses of the pockets. Like sunglasses and MP3 player graphic labels. These labels can help you to remember where you put things.
SCOTTEVEST added sleeve pockets to the jacket because they had several requests for that. It's nice to know that a company listens to its customers and makes changes due to customer requests.
There is an alligator clip located on the left, inside the jacket which is for holding a straw for a camelback. The back pocket is designed to hold a water hydration system and a drinking tube can route through the Personal Area Network system.
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Features
Here are some of the features of the Evolution Jacket:
Personal Area Network
The patended PAN system provides a network of hidden conduits and convenient quick-release Velcro tabs so you can easily manage your device wires. Special collar loops and BudBuckets (small storage pouches just inside front collar that keep earbuds from bouncing when you move around) keep your earbuds within easy reach.
Removable Sleeves
Get two great products for the price of one! Zip-off sleeves give you two great looks and provide year-round comfort and versatility.
Removable Hood
The hood on this jacket can be completely removed for maximum comfort and versatility.
Weight Management System
Special SeV designs and fabrics in the shoulder area evenly distribute the added weight of your devices, resulting in more comfort and less hassle.
Magnetic Closure Windflap
Integrated magnetic closures provide simple, secure storage and quick access to pockets and wind flaps. Safe for use with memory storage devices according to SanDisk (leading digital memory manufacturer).
No-Bulge Pockets
Special pocket designs and construction methods create a streamlined look, so items in your pockets do not create unsightly bulges.
Deep Pockets
These deep, roomy storage pockets are specially designed to keep items from falling out, even if you forget to zip them up tight.
Tue Dec 18, 2007 - 11:15 AM EST - By Jennifer Chappell
Overview
I've been known to drool over gadgets on a regular basis. SCOTTEVEST has clothing that I drool over. I'm not one to go shopping a lot for shoes, handbags, jewelry and clothes. I get the neccessities and that's good enough. Now in the area of gadgets and accessories however, I can never seem to have enough. Give me a shiny, new device anyday rather than a new dress or diamond earrings. The dress might be pretty and comfy, but chances are, I'd hardly ever wear it, and it would probably need dry cleaning. The diamonds would sparkle and get attention, but what else can you do with them?
There is some gear management clothing though that is very useful. I recently reviewed the SCOTTEVEST TEC Shirt, bought the SCOTTEVEST Tactical Jacket and the Black Microfleece Pullover, and was very impressed with all of them.
Now SCOTTEVEST has come out with a new jacket for us gadget freaks; the Evolution Jacket.
Design
Before the Evolution Jacket, there was the Tactical 4.0 Jacket which had 35 pockets and was field-tested by Special Ops, Secret Service, and other agencies which require functionality and concealed carry performance. Now there's the The Evolution Jacket, and SCOTTEVEST says that it represents a true evolution in SCOTTEVESTS's design.
The Evolution is very lightweight and is also waterproof. I got the jacket in an XL so my husband could wear and model it. The jacket is most likely for men anyway, although I'm sure a woman could wear one if she chose to. The XL is way too big for me though. My fingertips barely poke out of the sleeves. But I did put it on and wear it around the house, and I have to say that the Evolution is very comfortable. And it is indeed lightweight. The Evolution is breathable/waterproof.
The Evolution looks very nice. You might think that a jacket that is intended to carry gear would look geeky or dorky. The Evolution doesn't. The Evolution is actually quite stylish. It isn't what you'd consider in the "Black Tie" category of dress, but it would fit nicely in several environments including a business casual environment or a college campus. The Evolution comes in Black and the sizes are from Medium to XX-Large. As I said, I got the X-Large size. My husband is six foot, six and a half inches tall and weighs maybe 220 lbs., and this size fits him very well. I'm five foot, eight inches tall and I weigh, ...WHAT? You didn't think I was actually going to tell you that did ya?teehee! Anyway, as big as the X-Large was on me, I guess an XX-Large would be like a circus tent on my frame. I might could do with a Medium size. But, guess what? SCOTTEVEST now has gear management clothing for us girls too, so gadget gals, be sure to check those out.
Back to the design. As already mentioned, the Evolution is made of a breathable/waterproof material that is very lightweight. The exterior is very soft and feels so good. It feels kind of like a suede material. The lining of the jacket is a silky material that is very shiny. The lining is a nice, smokey gray color that has the SCOTTEVEST logo imprinted all over it. The jacket zips up the front and has a snap at the bottom. One of the things I like about the Evolution is that it's machine washable. That's very convenient because I don't know of anyone who likes making trips to the dry cleaners.
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Changes and Improvements
SCOTTEVEST made some changes with the EVolution jacket. Getting into the changes will also cover more of the overall design descriptions. There are more magnetic closures used for the Evolution. However, the company chose to move the magnet off of the chest area due to heart patients. Magnets can interfere with pace makers. SCOTTEVEST has a warning label sewn into the interior of the jacket warning of the magnet interference problems. The label is just inside, about half way down the left side, next to the zipper.
The Evolution has fewer, but more purposeful pockets compared to the Tactical Jacket, which had 35 pockets. The Evolution has 25 pockets. If you'll notice, some of the the inner pockets on the Evolution have red piping around them which is different from the Tactical Jacket. The red piping makes the pockets stand out as opposed to being so hidden. And I like how the company puts the little graphic lables on some of the pockets which show suggested uses of the pockets. Like sunglasses and MP3 player graphic labels. These labels can help you to remember where you put things.
SCOTTEVEST added sleeve pockets to the jacket because they had several requests for that. It's nice to know that a company listens to its customers and makes changes due to customer requests.
There is an alligator clip located on the left, inside the jacket which is for holding a straw for a camelback. The back pocket is designed to hold a water hydration system and a drinking tube can route through the Personal Area Network system.
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Features
Here are some of the features of the Evolution Jacket:
Personal Area Network
The patended PAN system provides a network of hidden conduits and convenient quick-release Velcro tabs so you can easily manage your device wires. Special collar loops and BudBuckets (small storage pouches just inside front collar that keep earbuds from bouncing when you move around) keep your earbuds within easy reach.
Removable Sleeves
Get two great products for the price of one! Zip-off sleeves give you two great looks and provide year-round comfort and versatility.
Removable Hood
The hood on this jacket can be completely removed for maximum comfort and versatility.
Weight Management System
Special SeV designs and fabrics in the shoulder area evenly distribute the added weight of your devices, resulting in more comfort and less hassle.
Magnetic Closure Windflap
Integrated magnetic closures provide simple, secure storage and quick access to pockets and wind flaps. Safe for use with memory storage devices according to SanDisk (leading digital memory manufacturer).
No-Bulge Pockets
Special pocket designs and construction methods create a streamlined look, so items in your pockets do not create unsightly bulges.
Deep Pockets
These deep, roomy storage pockets are specially designed to keep items from falling out, even if you forget to zip them up tight.