I was a big fan of SCOTTEVEST’s technology enabled clothing long before I began writing for tech sites. It just appealed to my inner geek. I got one of their classic vests, as well as their mid-weight jackets, long before most people had heard of the company and wore them for years.

Those jackets were among some of the earlier designs Scott and Co. offered but were already highly functional. I had not, however, seen any of the more recent designs other than through occasionally browsing the online catalog and posting news on Gear Diary.

Judie was sent one of their more current jackets, the Evolution Travel Jacket in a Small, but she thought it was a little snug. I had long had my eye on this design, but unfortunately I am a size medium. Fortunately Elana (my wife) is a size small, and while she doesn’t carry a lot of gear, she usually has enough with her that this seemed like it might be a good fit for her. Judie was kind enough to send it to Elana, and it arrived today. While Elana hasn’t seen it yet, I have no doubt she is going to like it… a lot. For my part it let me see and appreciate how SCOTTEVEST’s products have evolved over the years. What do I think??

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I love SCOTTEVEST Clothing. I love the design. I love the functionality. I love how GREAT the clothing is every day, but especially while traveling.

Over the years the SEV design technology has gotten better and better. The current features are amazing. Clear touch fabric that allows a traveler to see and control their iPod and cell phones through the fabric, SeV’s patented Personal Area Network (PAN) to manage wires and earbuds, magnetic pocket closures so your devices don’t fall out and weight Management Systems to balance the weight from these added devices.

Well SCOTTEVEST have become fully aware that it isn’t just geeks like us who love their clothing. No, their stuff is awesome for anyone who might be traveling. In fact, my father-in-law Mark took my old, beat up SEV vest with him on a recent safari in Africa and found it to be remarkably useful. As a result, they have introduced a new line of Travel Clothing with TONS of Pockets and Features that will make moving from place to place easier than ever. As they explain-

If you’re like most travelers, the new airline luggage fees are an issue of annoyance. SCOTTEVEST/SeV, licensed by TEC-Technology Enabled Clothing, provides clothing that helps eliminate that extra carry-on. Each piece is designed to carry a multitude of electronic devices and other travel items – all contained in a hidden, interior pockets.

Their newest item? The Pack Windbreaker. (pictured above) It has 17 hidden pockets and packs into itself for ease of travel. Available in five colors it has an MSRP of $75 and can be ordered here.

More details on SEV’s new focus after the jump.

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According to the press release the Freehands Gloves for Techies were created after their designer grew tired of answering his iPhone with his nose. This year the company has added models of gloves that look trendy and you won’t be embarrassed to wear. There are 7 men’s styles and 5 women’s to choose from. Each glove is insulated for winter wear. Pricing ranges from $18 to $40.

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As much as some of us might like to avoid it winter is coming.  There’s no stopping it.  Do you want to be able to hit the slopes this season and bring some of your technology with you?  There are plenty of clothing items which enable you to do so.  Jackets with built in controls for your iPod, helmets with headphones built in, heated boots and more.

Here’s two items which recently caught our eye.

Hard Mountain Refugium Jacket with Ardica System

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ScottEVest, makers of that really cool technical clothing, with all the hidden pockets has launched a newly redesigned web site.

To celebrate the launch you can save 20% on your ScottEVest order between now and noon, today, October 23rd only,  by entering the promp code NEWSITE when you check out.

If you’ve been thinking about picking up some new ScottEVest gear now just might be the time.

Check out the new web site here.

I’m currently training for what will be my 12th marathon.  This time I’ll be tackling the 26.2 mile distance down at the Outer Banks Marathon in North Carolina.

In addition to running 11 other full marathons I’ve run quite a few other races in my running career.  One of the items that goes with every race is a runner’s bib.  The paper bib, which has the runner’s number on the front, is fastened to your shirt via safety pins and serves to identify you amongst the swarms of other runners.

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If you are one of the many millions of Star Trek fans around the world, and aren’t afraid to publicise the fact, then this may be just up your alley. Cufflinks.com have expanded their lineup to include several new Star Trek designs, including emblems from Starfleet Command and the Klingon Empire.

From the Press Release:

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the officially licensed CBS Star Trek Cufflinks, Cufflinks, Inc. has expanded the Star Trek line of products to include 7 additional designs for Trekkies everywhere.  Attached are jpegs of the new designs.  If you should need high res images or more information, please do not hesitate to let me know.  Star Trek Cufflinks are available to be viewed at www.cufflinks.com.

While some of them stand out more than others, the Officially Licenced Star Trek Cufflinks would be my choice, they look quite classy and only Trekkies, Trekkers and Niners are likely to spot them. If you understand the Niners reference, you need at least one set of these.

Check them out on the Cufflinks website.

There’s something almost desperate and definitely lonely about this shirt, but at the same time it’s geeky enough to be amusing.

Picture yourself telling a lame joke that falls flat, and just as if you were the star of a sitcom – a track is cued up and ready to go wah-wah-wah-wahhhh. Or how about if you had just figured out the solution to a challenging problem and cheering erupted – not from the people standing nearby but from your t-shirt. Or picture yourself about to do something tricky with a drum-roll starting up as you began.

I dunno…maybe providing your own feedback is a good thing if you live alone and in the middle of nowhere, but otherwise – isn’t this what family and friends are for? I guess at $39.99, it’s less hassle than getting a room mate.

Think Geek Personal Soundtrack Shirt

Scott Jordan and “his Frisbee catching poodle Lucy” (a total doll!) are about to embark on a bus tour half-way across America to find out what’s in your SCOTTeVEST? This is your opportunity to create a video to show Scott what you use his products for, and win cool prizes – or possibly even be in his next catalog!

We’ll be traveling from our hometown of Ketchum, Idaho to San Francisco, California, and back. I hope to meet many customers along the way. We’ll be asking you to show us What’s In Your SCOTTEVEST? (or WIYS, for short). We were inspired to do this after noticing that (without encouragement) many people are submitting videos on YouTube showing what they are carrying in their SCOTTEVEST. We will be launching a contest, with prizes worth over $4000, along with the bus tour.

You can visit Scott’s special bus tour site for more information, and you can enter the What’s In Your SCOTTeVEST: Unload and Upload video competition by clicking here. If you are along the route and want to participate, send him a note now!

Who knows? Maybe Scott and Lucy will come see you.

I just received an an email from Scott Jordan pointing out that he has posted pictures and video of a brand new style SCOTTeVEST on his personal blog.

We are finally getting ready to launch a new product, the Tropical Weight Jacket.  It is not yet available, but you can see lots of images below.  Please help us select the best ones.  Thanks!

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Although the temperature may be struggling to get out of the 20’s in many areas of the country soon our thoughts will turn to spring and the need for sturdy shorts to hold our gear. Specialty retailer LA Police Gear has a closeout on navy colored heavy duty shorts with 8 separate pockets

5.11 Tactical ™ Shorts are special purpose-built shorts designed to carry bulky items and remain durable. Like all 5.11 Tactical ™ clothing, only the finest components are used in construction – from the 100% Cotton Tactical Canvas to the Prym® snap and YKK® zipper. The short has double fabric in the seat and thirty-six bartacks (reinforcement stitching) at stress points for superior strength.

These shorts are as functional as they are comfortable. The 5.11 Tactical ™ Shorts feature seven pockets in all – two front slash pockets, two bellow thigh pockets, one cell phone/knife/magazine/ flashlight pocket, and two back pockets. These roomy compartments will store your gear with ease. Look for the original – our heavy-duty utility strap, is ideal for holding longer items such as a flashlight or baton in the deep pockets. With its incomparable quality and toughness, 5.11 Tactical ™ Shorts are the perfect garment for warm weather duty.

These shorts are a steal at $4.99 per pair. Unfortunately they’re only available in either skinny 28/30 waist or “portly” 54. Heavy duty duty bar tacks at every possible stress point practically guarantee you’ll never rip these babies.

5.11 Tactical Shorts – $4.99 (Sizes 28, 30, 54 only – sorry)

Last night, my friend Joel emailed to say that he thought I would be a perfect candidate for an upcoming geek/techie makeover edition of the Maury Show; I didn’t know whether to laugh or be insulted, since he mentioned that I might get a new wardrobe out of the experience. I don’t think that I need a makeover (does anyone ever think that?), but I do know what the perfect wardrobe option should be for any stylish geek or techie – especially now that cold weather is fast approaching.

Fellow geeks and techies, I present to you the new SCOTTEVEST Signature System, a dual jacket solution which will keep you looking great and comfortably warm when the wind is biting and it’s freaking cold outside.

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Scott Jordan just sent an email (complete with personal video greeting) listing the special prices available during SCOTTeVEST’s latest sale. If you’ve been waiting to place an order for a pair of his awesome Ultimate Cargo Pants (which look good on everybody!), or a Performance T-Shirt (long and short sleeved), a Q-Zip, or a Polo, then now is the time to pounce!

Take a look at these deals…

SCOTTEVEST is celebrating Summer by giving our loyal customers a chance to stock up on SeV Summer clothing at 40% off. All sales are final—no returns or exchanges, but with prices like these, you can’t lose. Act fast, because we’re sure to sell out of some colors/sizes and won’t be restocking until 2009.

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The video Scott Jordan has just released to promote their new site and moving sale made me laugh out loud. After getting tickled, you can save 20% by entering the secret code. Watch the video and SAVE BIG on his awesome products!

Link: SCOTTeVEST

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I first saw a post regarding a concept shoe with convertible heels on Book of Joe back in 2005, and now it looks like an easier to operate variation of the same idea has actually come to pass. Say hello to CAMiLEON, a company which produces women’s shoes with heels that can adjust from a pratical walking height of 1½” to a sassy 3¼”.

CAMiLEON’s heels contain “mechanisms that hold it into place for both the high heel and low heel positions and a stainless steel rod, which runs through the entire length of the heel. The portion of our heel that is stowed underneath the arch region of the shoe, when in the low heel position, is actually made out of aluminum. Additionally, every heel is coated with 6 coats of paint, resulting in a beautiful high-gloss finish. While essentially every other brand of high heel shoe attaches its heel to the shoe with nails, or nails and glue, we attach every heel with four screws.”

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