I love that the weight is distributed, I can definitely wear my pouches for far longer than i could with regular suspenders. Over all a great and high quality product!

I first bought the black 701 vest to replace my occidental tool belt. I wanted a modular system because of the work that I do. I’m a carpenter, and the work I do changes regularly, so it’s nice to unclip one accessory and clip on another. I bought the black vest knowing that the hi-viz was coming. I do volunteer work that requires five basic PPE, and one is hi-viz. having a hi-viz vest helps in that the vest wouldn’t cover my shirt and the hi-viz vest is rated higher then the shirts is wear. I carry A LOT of weight and barely notice it.

This Diamondback 701 Hi‑Viz Vest is a solid step up from lugging around a heavy tool belt all day. I’ve worked in plants and industrial sites for years, and spreading the weight across your shoulders and torso actually takes a load off your hips and lower back. On busy job sites with forklifts and moving equipment, the hi‑viz color plus the built‑in reflectors help you get seen, which is a real safety win.[toolbelts +1]
The mesh material is lighter and more breathable than a standard vest, so it’s not as suffocating as some of the cheaper ones, but it’s still a layer. If you’re already sweating in a hot plant or outside in the summer, you feel it after a couple hours, but it’s manageable. The fit and layout let you move freely, and it doesn’t get in the way when you’re climbing ladders or working in tight spaces.[finehomebuilding +3]
Build quality feels solid for the price. Stitches and straps hold up to rough use, and I’ve seen guys run these for years on job sites without them falling apart. The only things I’d tweak are a bit more shoulder padding and better airflow, but for an industrial electrician who’s on their feet all day, this vest is a worthwhile upgrade over a traditional belt setup.

As allways the best toolvest

Really comfortable