Comments on: SCOTTeVEST TEC Hat Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: williamray http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20202 williamray Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:21:33 +0000 #comment-20202 Excuse me, Judie. I got the spelling wrong. Should have been Beldar with an 'a'. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106598/">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106598/</a> Excuse me, Judie. I got the spelling wrong. Should have been Beldar with an ‘a’.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106598/

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20201 Judie Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:38:04 +0000 #comment-20201 Bill, you lost me on Beldor, but okay. ;) Would Beldor happen be this thug?: <a href="http://dnd.panthernet.cz/Images/postavy/beldor.jpg">http://dnd.panthernet.cz/Images/postavy/beldor.jpg</a> or this one: <a href="http://www.gamingguardians.com/avatar/avatarBeldorStrongblade.JPG">http://www.gamingguardians.com/avatar/avatarBeldorStrongblade.JPG</a> Either way, that would be quite a contrast... Bill, you lost me on Beldor, but okay. ;)

Would Beldor happen be this thug?: http://dnd.panthernet.cz/Images/postavy/beldor.jpg

or this one: http://www.gamingguardians.com/avatar/avatarBeldorStrongblade.JPG

Either way, that would be quite a contrast…

]]> By: williamray http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20200 williamray Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:04:45 +0000 #comment-20200 As a professional, I am going to recommend that you try to get some kind of contrast -- perhaps you could get a shot with you wearing the hat alongside Beldor in a similar hat. As a professional, I am going to recommend that you try to get some kind of contrast — perhaps you could get a shot with you wearing the hat alongside Beldor in a similar hat.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20199 Judie Tue, 17 Aug 2004 18:25:12 +0000 #comment-20199 Bill - maybe if I had struck my "magnum" pose? Or perhaps "blue steel"? Would that have helped? ;) Bill – maybe if I had struck my “magnum” pose? Or perhaps “blue steel”? Would that have helped? ;)

]]> By: williamray http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20198 williamray Tue, 17 Aug 2004 17:31:14 +0000 #comment-20198 <blockquote>The cap doesn't look as good on Judie and Steve though...</blockquote> As a professional photographer I feel compelled to point out that we cannot all be hat models. Although I look extremely good in hats and people often stop me on the street to say as much, some people just can't pull off the look. It is really nothing to be ashamed of . . . . Perhaps Judie and Steve should stick to swimsuit and lingerie modeling? While we are on the subject, why don't you post some of your latest pics?:cool:

The cap doesn’t look as good on Judie and Steve though…

As a professional photographer I feel compelled to point out that we cannot all be hat models. Although I look extremely good in hats and people often stop me on the street to say as much, some people just can’t pull off the look. It is really nothing to be ashamed of . . . .

Perhaps Judie and Steve should stick to swimsuit and lingerie modeling? While we are on the subject, why don’t you post some of your latest pics?:cool:

]]> By: scottevest http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20197 scottevest Tue, 10 Aug 2004 16:07:46 +0000 #comment-20197 Check out: <a href="http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=452">http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=452</a> By the way, if you haven't seen our logo contest, see <a href="http://www.scottevest.com/htmlemail/august_2004/pop_logocontest.html">http://www.scottevest.com/htmlemail/august_2004/pop_logocontest.html</a> Scott Check out: http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=452

By the way, if you haven’t seen our logo contest, see http://www.scottevest.com/htmlemail/august_2004/pop_logocontest.html

Scott

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20196 Julie Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:54:56 +0000 #comment-20196 In my opinion this hat is like any other article of clothing. It will look good on some people and not so good on others. Scott looks fine in the cap, as does a friend of mine that I gave one too. I also saw another review of the cap on Pocketnow.com and that reviewer looked fine. The cap doesn't look as good on Judie and Steve though... In my opinion this hat is like any other article of clothing. It will look good on some people and not so good on others. Scott looks fine in the cap, as does a friend of mine that I gave one too. I also saw another review of the cap on Pocketnow.com and that reviewer looked fine. The cap doesn’t look as good on Judie and Steve though…

]]> By: scottevest http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20195 scottevest Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:48:42 +0000 #comment-20195 I do appreciate the review and the opportunity to reply. Personally, I have a big head, at least that's what I have been told. It measures 23" in circumference. The hat fits perfectly on me. There are many different designs of hats available nowadays. I really like the way the hat looks on Judie. I agree that the flash demo is wrong in the orientation of the way the pocket is shaped, but that is not intentional. You can easily fit a credit card and some cash in that side pocket but you need to place it vertically, instead of horizonatally. I tried to upload some pics of me wearing the cap. Please excuse the hair. I know I need a haircut. Please let me know if you have any other comments. Scott;) I do appreciate the review and the opportunity to reply. Personally, I have a big head, at least that’s what I have been told. It measures 23″ in circumference. The hat fits perfectly on me. There are many different designs of hats available nowadays. I really like the way the hat looks on Judie. I agree that the flash demo is wrong in the orientation of the way the pocket is shaped, but that is not intentional. You can easily fit a credit card and some cash in that side pocket but you need to place it vertically, instead of horizonatally.

I tried to upload some pics of me wearing the cap. Please excuse the hair. I know I need a haircut.

Please let me know if you have any other comments.

Scott;)

]]> By: London-Drew http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20194 London-Drew Tue, 10 Aug 2004 10:46:57 +0000 #comment-20194 Thank you for the great review on the hat, I too need a hat for rain over here in London, when I don't want to carry an umbrella! One other consideration for all hats.. The little button on the top is a safety hazard. Bump your head on something and it will cause a laceration. My old Little League coach taught me that one and since then I yank off the little button with a pair of pliers.. Thanks, Drew Thank you for the great review on the hat, I too need a hat for rain over here in London, when I don’t want to carry an umbrella!

One other consideration for all hats.. The little button on the top is a safety hazard. Bump your head on something and it will cause a laceration. My old Little League coach taught me that one and since then I yank off the little button with a pair of pliers..

Thanks, Drew

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20193 Judie Tue, 10 Aug 2004 02:49:07 +0000 #comment-20193 Mountain - you should be able to store memory cards in the zippered compartment with no problem. :) Dreamer - How big is your head? I didn't think I had a big one until I couldn't wear this hat. ;) All - Since I am usually <em>doing</em> something when wearing a cap (riding a horse, 4-wheeler, hiking, or riding with the truck windows down, etc.), it is second nature to want the cap to feel like it is almost - for lack of a better phrase - "screwed on." The TEC Hat just didn't feel that way at all. I am seriously hoping there might be a future <strong>larger</strong> version because I really think it would be a FAB hat if it just fit me. In any case, if you have a smaller head - get this hat! The material feels and looks good, and the pockets (the zippered one in particular) are a neat addition! Judie :0) Mountain – you should be able to store memory cards in the zippered compartment with no problem. :)

Dreamer – How big is your head? I didn’t think I had a big one until I couldn’t wear this hat. ;)

All – Since I am usually doing something when wearing a cap (riding a horse, 4-wheeler, hiking, or riding with the truck windows down, etc.), it is second nature to want the cap to feel like it is almost – for lack of a better phrase – “screwed on.” The TEC Hat just didn’t feel that way at all. I am seriously hoping there might be a future larger version because I really think it would be a FAB hat if it just fit me.

In any case, if you have a smaller head – get this hat! The material feels and looks good, and the pockets (the zippered one in particular) are a neat addition!

Judie :0)

]]> By: Mountain http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20192 Mountain Tue, 10 Aug 2004 01:04:09 +0000 #comment-20192 I noticed this on the ScotteVest site and i'm glad I read your review. First off, I know badge/name recognition is important for ScotteVest, but two things bug me about their logo on the front. 1) you can't personalize the hat which to me limits its usefullness. And 2) anyone who see's that logo knows that you have something hidden in there that might just be worh swiping. Unlike a wallet, vest or pants, knocking someones hat off and running is a hell of a lot easier. The other thing that made me wonder is what you said about the key. I was thinking it'd be nice to keep SD/CF cards handy but now i'm wondering if that would work. As for the size, I keep my hair (whats left of it) close cropped, but i like a hat to fit low and snug. I've got about 3 favorite hats I wear all the time, and its because they fit so nicely. ScotteVest will hopefully realize that while pockets are nice, when it comes to hats, wearability comes first and foremost, even more so then with a vest. I noticed this on the ScotteVest site and i’m glad I read your review. First off, I know badge/name recognition is important for ScotteVest, but two things bug me about their logo on the front. 1) you can’t personalize the hat which to me limits its usefullness. And 2) anyone who see’s that logo knows that you have something hidden in there that might just be worh swiping. Unlike a wallet, vest or pants, knocking someones hat off and running is a hell of a lot easier.

The other thing that made me wonder is what you said about the key. I was thinking it’d be nice to keep SD/CF cards handy but now i’m wondering if that would work.

As for the size, I keep my hair (whats left of it) close cropped, but i like a hat to fit low and snug. I’ve got about 3 favorite hats I wear all the time, and its because they fit so nicely. ScotteVest will hopefully realize that while pockets are nice, when it comes to hats, wearability comes first and foremost, even more so then with a vest.

]]> By: TheDreamer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20191 TheDreamer Mon, 09 Aug 2004 20:43:58 +0000 #comment-20191 One of the 'better' hat reviews I've seen....I usually have to find out the hard way if a hat will fit my big head. ;) Even my parents can't get it right...I'm one of those kids that still forgets to wear a hat....a few years back I said that I lost my good hat when I totalled my car (well, I could've gotten it from the wreckers...but it was full of broken glass so I didn't feel like reaching in for it.) Anyways...for Xmas they bought me a new hat....only they chickened out on getting the largest size available....so the hat isn't big enough for me, and too big for anybody else. :( <em>Meanwhile, I'm the kind of guy that doesn't like trying clothes on...which kind of makes it hard to find hats to fit....</em> The Dreamer. One of the ‘better’ hat reviews I’ve seen….I usually have to find out the hard way if a hat will fit my big head. ;)

Even my parents can’t get it right…I’m one of those kids that still forgets to wear a hat….a few years back I said that I lost my good hat when I totalled my car (well, I could’ve gotten it from the wreckers…but it was full of broken glass so I didn’t feel like reaching in for it.)

Anyways…for Xmas they bought me a new hat….only they chickened out on getting the largest size available….so the hat isn’t big enough for me, and too big for anybody else. :(

Meanwhile, I’m the kind of guy that doesn’t like trying clothes on…which kind of makes it hard to find hats to fit….

The Dreamer.

]]> By: stevelink http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20190 stevelink Mon, 09 Aug 2004 18:30:44 +0000 #comment-20190 HI, Judie and reviewers. Thanks for the detailed review of the ScotteVest hat! As a hat "collector" with a very large head, I am grateful that your photographs indicate that the cap is more of a "beanie" than a proper-fitting baseball cap! It would barely cover the bald spot on the back of my head! :-( And your point about your credit card or license disappearing with the first wind gust is well-taken! As usual, your reviews are complete, honest, and to-the-point, which I why I subscribe to your site! Thanks again, Steve <a href="mailto:ss.mba@verizon.net">ss.mba@verizon.net</a> HI, Judie and reviewers.
Thanks for the detailed review of the ScotteVest hat! As a hat “collector” with a very large head, I am grateful that your photographs indicate that the cap is more of a “beanie” than a proper-fitting baseball cap! It would barely cover the bald spot on the back of my head! :-(
And your point about your credit card or license disappearing with the first wind gust is well-taken!
As usual, your reviews are complete, honest, and to-the-point, which I why I subscribe to your site!
Thanks again,
Steve
ss.mba@verizon.net

]]> By: BluesFan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/08/09/scottevest_tec_hat_review/comment-page-1/#comment-20189 BluesFan Mon, 09 Aug 2004 17:51:37 +0000 #comment-20189 I've noticed this trend with other hats. I am like you guys in that I feel a hat should go down to or very close to where your ear connects to your head. It should almost wear like a pair of glasses, resting on your ears. Just my two cents. I’ve noticed this trend with other hats. I am like you guys in that I feel a hat should go down to or very close to where your ear connects to your head. It should almost wear like a pair of glasses, resting on your ears.

Just my two cents.

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