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Lady1 Apr 17th, 2014 05:10 AM

Jacket with pockets
 
Does anyone know of a very lightweight jacket with inside pocket for women? It is a fall trip, but I get hot easily.

Hobbert Apr 17th, 2014 08:28 AM

I have a light jacket from Dick's house brand, Köppen. It was only around $60 and has done well in the rain. I like that the pockets have zips, too.

Lady1 Apr 17th, 2014 10:22 AM

I just checked those out. A little too casual for me. I was hoping for something a tad dressier that I could wear for dress-up as well.....something very all-purpose.

thursdaysd Apr 17th, 2014 12:03 PM

I buy mine from REI, which is clearly not dressy enough for you, but have you tried Travelsmith?

janisj Apr 17th, 2014 01:35 PM

yes, - travelsmith - like this one http://www.travelsmith.com/perfect-t...er=77563693428

Magellan used to have a terrific one that I think it was discontinued. But maybe they have new styles.

Lady1 Apr 18th, 2014 04:50 AM

OK. I just ordered the TravelSmith jacket. It had 2 reviews. One said it looked classy and elegant, the other said it looked cheap! We shall see. I've used TS a lot (but somehow missed seeing this jacket!) At least I know their return policy is good if the second reviewer was more right than the first.

Lady1 Jun 10th, 2014 04:54 PM

I ordered the TravelSmith jacket. Didn't like it's look on me. They had a vest with pockets on sale. Didn't fit well. Guess I'll give up the idea and just work with handbag across the body.

NewbE Jun 11th, 2014 09:48 AM

And keep your eyes open, maybe you'll find something you like when you least expect it. I have never liked jackets with lots of pockets made expressly for traveling--they're just too bulky once you load them up, for me. But I do have one that happens to work great for traveling, because it has two outer zip pockets and one internal zip pocket:
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/82557...ackaway-jacket

It's a winter jacket, though...

RoamsAround Jun 12th, 2014 05:41 AM

This company has a complete line of "travel vests": www,scottevest.com

They are very lightweight and have a variety of pockets. They worked well for us.

RoamsAround Jun 12th, 2014 05:42 AM

Oops, the website should be: www.scottevest.com

suze Jun 12th, 2014 09:08 AM

It's easy enough to have an alterations person add an interior pocket a piece of clothing you already own.

hetismij2 Jun 14th, 2014 01:49 AM

If you view the Scottvest site on a phone you get a 20% promo code if you get them to send a reminder to view the site on a computer.

Lady1 Jun 18th, 2014 10:05 AM

I have a denim jacket I like a lot and works for casual and a little dressier. Think I'll investigate getting a pocket added to it. AND keep my eyes open.
Thanks all!

suze Jun 18th, 2014 10:11 AM

It's a tip I think I first read about from backpacker-style travel on the Lonely Planet forum. Wehre people were adding secure interior pockets to various pieces of clothing they were using for travel (pants, skirts, etc.)


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