Description The Shortie, like our Vertical Pocket Vest, is made from a tough nylon mesh that's lighter than conventional vest fabrics and provides much better air circulation so you're more comfortable on hot day...
Review Abstract The Patagonia Shortie Vest is “well worth the money,” according to consumers. This “well built” vest features a mesh body that makes it ideal for summer and rough, wet, weather conditions. Circulation is “good” and provides a “comfortable” fit during any activity. The numerous pockets allow “efficient” and “easy” access to items.
Reviewed by: Scott Kelley(Unregistered User)
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30 days a year
, from Napa Valley, Ca.
Body of Water: North Umpqua River
Favorite State: Oregon
Favorite Country: USA
Summary: Overall the best vest I have owned. the length is perfect and for a big guy it fits and adjusts well. I would reccomend this vest.
Strengths: Lightweight, versatility, room for everything and then some. Dries fast and easy to find things.
Weaknesses: Horizontal zipper pockets make it hard to pull boxes out for use. Several times I have fumbled my favorite flybox into the water, especially when it is cold and/or dark. The mesh lining can be uncomfortable when wearing the vest by itself during hot summer days.
Similar Products Used: None
Review Date May 2, 2000
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Value Rating 3 of 5
Reviewed by: Andy Baker(Unregistered User)
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30 days a year
, from Kailua, HI, USA
Body of Water: South Platte, Cheesman Canyon
Favorite State: Colorado
Favorite Country: USA
Summary: A good choice for warm weather fishing like we have in Hawaii. If you can deal with the load distribution problem, then this vest will work for you.
I'm not sure about the cost of this product, since its priced right up there with some of the top-of-the-line vests from a variety of manufacturers.
Strengths: lightweight, dries very easily in wet weather, good circulation, good use of pockets and carrying capacity.
Weaknesses: Like most mesh vests that I've found, the weight is not distributed very well. Once you load the back pocket with a rain jacket, lunch, water and then hook on your landing net, the veswt will ride off the shoulder. If, you don't mind adjusting your vest and drinking your water to lighten the load, the vest works fine. Cost
Customer Service: Haven't used
Similar Products Used: Reinvest, Orvis Super tackle pack
Review Date May 1, 2000
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: peter brown(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
, from Auckland, NZ
Body of Water: Nelson Lakes
Favorite City: Nelson
Favorite State: Sth Island
Favorite Country: NZ
Summary: Patagoni is the best freshwater flyfishing gear available on the market - in quality and design. It is expensive but I have only had to buy the gear once
Reviewed by: Andy(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
Body of Water: Great Lakes Tributaries --
Summary: The vest is built like a tank. It will serve you well unless you are a gearhead who carries too much. It does cost more than comparable vests.
Strengths: The vest is very well built. It is comfortable in summer or rainy/snowy winters.
Weaknesses: The pockets will not easily hold my largest fly boes. Could use a few more pockets.
Customer Service: Patagonia is always been excellant for me.
Similar Products Used: Orvis vest
Review Date November 24, 1999
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: chris(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
Summary: The word out on this vest is that Patagonia is discontinuing it--which means that you should take every opportunity to purchase one while you can. The design is very similar to the Re-invest but with a mesh body which makes it excellent for the summer or tough, wet conditions where you wear it over a Dry Coat or SST.
Patagonia has placed lots of pockets on this vest to make getting to things very easy and efficient, without adding much in terms of bulk or thickness onto the vest. That said, if you are like Jim Watt of Fly Fishing Video Magazine, where your vest easily outweighs any fish you will likely catch, then this vest is not as well suited as say, the Simms Guide Vest.
If you want to purchase this vest for difficult, wet conditions (e.g. winter fishing), be sure to try it over your fleece and possibly with also your rain protection to make sure that the vest gives enough clearance for easy casting.
Strengths: Light Well organized Lots of thought in the design
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