I'm wondering if anyone has tried using a jacket with secure pockets instead of carrying a day bag? Last trip to Europe was several years ago and I had a purse (with all the security features). But I now love a tactical hoodie and all of the secure pockets . . . so wondering if anyone had experience/stories about not carrying a bag and using secure pockets instead? One less thing to carry would be really nice!
Posted by
WestCentral MN
393 posts
I have used both. The jacket was a ScotteVest. It's fine if you need the extra layer. When it's warm, it doesn't work because you need to take the jacket off. Also, you sometimes have to remove it when passing through the security to enter various sites. I'd say it depends on what time of year you are traveling and where you are traveling. If you need a jacket/hoodie in that place at that time of year, I would use the jacket/hoodie. I don't like carrying a purse, but when I travel when it's warm out, a jacket/hoodie to carry my necessities isn't an option.
Posted by
Arlington TX
747 posts
I just was on a tour with a woman who had a red jacket, looked somewhat lightweight, that was by ScotteVest. It had an amazing number of interior pockets here and there! She owned one of their vests too and really liked them. I think they are pretty pricey.