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DadGear Diaper Vest
Like that utility belt you always wanted, but for poop
By Dusty Overby
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Name: Dusty Overby
Email: doverby@gearpatrol.com
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About: Gents… my name is Dusty. To date, I have been resident amongst the masses of Gear Patrol devotees. Now, I have received a different calling. My charge is to shrug off the casual and carefree life of one who solely reads; I am to eschew the selfish pleasures man-info consumption, and to, instead, contribute mighty works of journalistic prowess suitable for the enlightenment of the Gear Patrol audience.
I’m sure that we would all agree that Gear Patrol shines as a bright beacon in the world of Men’s Lifestyle and Leisure. With numerous other sites and magazines vying for your attention, you read Gear Patrol because it cuts through the worthless flotsam and jetsam the other sites and blogs rehash day in and day out, bringing you a unique perspective on the latest gizmos and whatnots that matter to you. Well, it just so happens that I majored in gizmos and minored in whatnots.
Hopefully, my background and experiences will allow me to deliver piping-hot and tasty content direct to you from my areas of expertise. I was schooled in the beautiful Southeastern U.S. of A. There I spent only a modicum of time in actual class; instead wisely opting to hone other skills such as video game dominance (Ed: Dusty’s GoldenEye skills were unparalleled - full stop), media and entertainment studies, and indulging my competitive nature.
Post graduation, I sojourned for three years in southern Germany. There, I garnered a great appreciation for European culture as well as their longstanding brewing traditions/skills. Needless to say, travel is up there on my list of personal passions. Now I am back in the States where, by day, I work in sales and marketing in the construction industry. Also, I’m an on-again, off-again runner who enjoys many outdoor activities, preeminent among them being a fanatical, though rarely fantastical, golfer.
That being said, you may have to indulge some of my written idiosyncrasies. If my posts get too wacky, surely someone will let me know (Eric?). I plan to bring a bit of wit and wisdom to a community that clearly already has them in spades. Fellow readers, I shall do you proud by helping advance Gear Patrol in advancing you. After all, it’s a good bet that at least some of what entertains me just might entertain you too.
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Apparently, this is the time of year when the weather just goes crazy. It’s hot, it’s cold, it’s raining - who can know what’s coming next? Amidst this tumult, there will be a few serendipitous days of perfect spring weather in which to revel. That’s when I go digging for my long-standing spring/fall getup, the fleece vest.
So I’m not exactly a maven of style; when forced to choose, I’ll generally go with function over form (I can hear Torrey groaning at me from across town). It’s for that reason that I love to the good ole fleece vest. There’s nothing quite like it for bridging the gap between seasons by letting me shed my sleeves early. I suppose the chaps at DadGear must feel the same, since they decided to cross-breed the classic fleece vest with their man-approved diaper bags. The result is the Diaper Vest, which can get you off the hook from carrying around a bag at all.
The key to making the Diaper Vest work is the placement and provisioning of its pockets. Aside from those you see on the outside (which are pretty standard vest fare), the Diaper Vest hides two large, inner pockets that are perfect for stowing diapers and wipes. The vest is cut slim, yet through some magical design the pockets don’t seem to bulge when moderately loaded. There are fold-flat bottle pockets, should you require such, as well. However, my favorite thing about the Diaper Vest is the included changing pad that stows in a flat pocket against your lower back. It’s perfect for the Purel crowd.
Personally, I love taking my kids along on errands or jaunts about town. What I do not love is hauling a lot of crap to make it possible. The Diaper Vest is an easy way to stay prepared for any contingency. That, and it’s offered in the Gear Patrol color scheme. A very thoughtful gesture by the folks at Dad Gear. Should you live in colder climes, they’ve just released a full-sleeved fleece jacket version, as well.
Cost: $82
Editor’s Note: We know that Gear Patrol readers are demographically diverse. To date, we’ve covered only a smattering of products and topics applicable to men of the parental pursuasion. Want to see more? Let us know in the comments below or by emailing Dusty at doverby@gearpatrol.com.
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Dusty,
If you are choosing function over form, my question to you, does this vest also double as a tailgating vest? Imagine the beer, eh, I mean beverages that you could take with you to the game.
Well I do have the orange one, so, yes indeed. Perfect for a man-bottle.
Yes, I love DadGear. Make this a regular section.
I’d love to see more dad gear. As a new dad, I’m always on the lookout for anything to make my job easier, more fun or look better while doing it.
I’m not sure the diaper vest is right for me, but this is a good start!
Dave
Thanks for the feedback. I’m certainly looking to increase our coverage of products that dad will find useful. Keep an eye out for it and feel free to let me know if you’ve got tips or suggestion.