Reddit mentions: The best safety jackets

Fellow male SoCal transplant here! First, get some flexible measuring tape, the kind used by tailors. Use this to measure your neck, chest, inseam, etc. Do this several times to make sure that you have a good set of measurements. Accurate measurements are key, since looser clothing means more heat leaving your body.

These measurements will make online shopping a hell of a lot easier. Winter clothes are expensive, so Amazon is your friend. I'll post a few of the things that I rely on for the coldest days below, all of which have been godsends. I have terrible circulation in my hands, feet, and ears so your mileage may vary, but you'd be surprised how much cold wind hurts your ears. My east coast native friends make fun of some of these things, but I'll take non-misery over judgment when it's ten degrees.

Carhartt makes some of the warmest, and cheapest, winter items. They're not fashionable, but they're durable and affordable. This hat is $8 and it's been warm enough to keep my ears and scalp toasty during walks to work. The Carhartt scarf is also a godsend. If you're anything like me, you never realized that a scarf actually served a functional purpose, but it'll make any coat significantly warmer by preventing heat loss. Carhartt and others sell wool socks that you'll be glad to have if you walk to work.

This next item is the dorkiest by far: an electric jacket. Just like an electric blanket with some added shame. There are some more high-end versions, but a few power tool companies make them for affordable prices. They're waterproof (ie snowproof), carry a charge for hours, and have different heat settings. [This Bosch one is $150] (http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-PSJ120L-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Softshell/dp/B00E1RWH72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413778229&sr=8-1&keywords=electric+jacket) and has good reviews. Milwaukee sells a newer model that also includes an in-pocket USB charger, which I recently saw at a Home Depot around here. The big advantage of the electric jacket is the heat settings: because it can be off or on low/medium/high, you're essentially carrying around four jackets. I never would have made it through Inauguration without this jacket.

Also important: gloves! Don't skimp on these. You'll want a pair that are waterproof but pliable enough that they won't make it impossible to
tie your shoes or pull out your metro card. I highly recommend these smartphone gloves. The fingertips are lined with silver threads for conductivity, so you'll be able to use your phone/trackpad in the cold. These are a great value, but they'll be the least forgiving of poor measurements so be careful to get this right!

Lastly, long underwear. I've never met a suit that kept my legs warm, so these merino wool underwear are amazing. A good pair of these will keep you warm on the coldest days but be breathable and soft enough to keep on under your slacks all day (or you can remove them at work, of course).

Most of these things are for the coldest days. You won't need anything like them most of the time, but you'll be glad when you have them. You'll also want an overcoat somewhat like this, some more stylish scarves, etc. For dress shoes, just be vigilant about cleaning the salt off! I'd never run into road salt before moving here, but there will be months where it's on all the sidewalks and it just ruins leather. Get some leather conditioner (I like this stuff) and apply it to your shoes regularly to keep them in good condition. Dry leather becomes cracked leather which becomes useless leather.

I hope this helps!

The implementation might be terrible (i'd like something that hits the side of my head where I drip sweat), but a well designed fan hat could make working in the heat much more tolerable. I'd love some kind of belt buckle which could blow air across the sex machine, maybe something that blows through a front pocket?

Makita fan jacket

cheaper

Something around your neck which blows air on your carotid artery might be the most effective.

I've had to work hauling chain motors shoulder to shoulder with a bunch of sweaty dudes in a 110 degree grid on a humid day before. If it was something I'd do regularly I would absolutely swallow my pride & buy fan clothes. There are few feelings better than taking a skinny compressed air nozzle & blowing cold air it into your work boots (and work pants) on a hot day, you can also blow between the cheeks for an infinite fart.

Thanks for the response. I checked them out but its mostly just rebranded Condor Brand bags they upcharge 150%-200% for. The only reason I know that is because I was looking at the Condor Rip-Away EMT Bag, Ebay, & MyMedic. Actually I think MyMedic is offering the smaller of the two bags for more. Nice site though, thanks for the suggestion! I wish I knew who's rebranded bag they are using for their main FirstAidKit.

Edit: So I found the Main back an hour later. Its a BlackHawk Brand bag called a S.T.O.M.P. II. I'm thinking of getting it on ebay for cheaper. Thanks! This might have worked out well after all. I'm going to go look at a few reviews. Cheers.

The major risk is the meter blowing up, so that's what you protect for. One of the utility guidelines is 4 calorie PPE for 240V meters and 20cal for 480V meters.

So if we figure 4cal for house meters then 70E would want:

• Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants or arc-rated
  coverall
  
  
• Arc-rated face shield (see Note 2) or arc flash suit
  hood
  
  
• Hard hat
  
  
• Safety glasses
  
  
• Hearing protection
  
  
• Heavy duty leather gloves
  
  
• Leather footwear
  
  I'm a firm believer in simple PPE, because the more steps and bullshit the less likely guys are to use it. I would do it so you're putting on 3 things:
  
  

1. Get an arc-rated long-coat.
   Super easy to put on, no screwing around with pants and suspenders. Look around you can probably find it for below $150. This 12 calorie on Amazon is a steal, this is normally a $500 coat.
   
   
2. Get a face shield & hardhat combo.
   It stays on it's own hardhat, so again: Easy to put on and off. That 10 calorie model is probably about as cheap as you're gonna find. If you want more protection or one that isn't tinted green they get more expensive from there.
   
   
3. Get a class 0 insulated glove kit and Youtube the proper use and care.
   Your hands are almost always gonna be the closest point to any arc flash, and there's a good chance they will need much more than 4 calorie protection. We know the insulated glove & leather protector combination is fantastic arc-flash protection, even though it doesn't have an official rating. You also get the added benefit of shock protection through 1000V.
   
   If you don't want to deal with the extra care necessary for insulated rubbers, I'd go with arc rated leather gloves. But be aware: Those offer zero voltage protection.

I have a packable Columbia rain coat that is pretty nice, I can't really call it BIFL though because I've only had it a year and I think it's discontinued. I got stuck in a storm on an 18' fishing boat on Lake Erie and it kept my torso dry. Everything else was soaked. It's not really fashionable but my friend used my 3m raincoat. That thing is definitely BIFL. I've had it since 2012, have used it for work, and it lives balled up in the back of my truck but had never leaked. I got it from an old employer so I can't give you a brand or anything, but this is the closest I could find on Amazon. It's nice too because the hood stows away in the collar.

Occunomix LUX-TJR-YM Occulux Premium Breathable Rain Jacket, Medium, Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QNZL5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1ovLybXSBRR4D

I wish, they are the only big power tool company to not sell out to another company. Some of their nicer tools are still made in Japan.

IMHO the 18/36v LXT system is the best way to do higher voltage tools, I don't have to deal with the massive flexvolt batteries on a normal tool.

They are also the only one of the big three that makes a Cordless Fan Jacket If you work in the heat this thing is amazing. One of my favorite tools, I wear it everyday. I would replace it immediately if it stopped working.

Just a few of the reasons I chose Makita, I also have 11 tools 12 batteries and 2 dual chargers and 2 fast chargers. So I might be a bit biased.



Makita for 18v Milwaukee or Bosch for 12v

Jeans. Boots. Welding jacket (which is awesome on multiple levels, more on that in a second). That's about it but this is SoCal so heat is going to be your biggest enemy.

I have spare socks in my bag and one extra set of jeans with two shirts but that's about it.

No Sam Fisher for me, thanks.

I'd highly recommend a welding jacket for anybody, be sure it's the all-leather variety. They're great because they're durable as hell; I've worn one almost every day that it wasn't summer for the past six years and mine is still going strong even after using it for welding for two years. They're fireproof (ok so not really but at the point they're not fire proof your ass is medium rare anyways). They're protection against a lot of different scrapes, cuts, bumps, and other trouble; I've had someone slash at me with a knife and my coat protected me. They're fairly low profile, they're cool in summer, warm in winter, they keep the rain off, they're generally pretty inexpensive, the color blends in to a lot of different environments, you can shear leather off if you need it for something, and they make great pillows.

It's smaller than many of the suggestions but I don't have my kit designed to deal with more that FIRST aid. The idea being that I've got enough minor supplies (band aids etc) to take care of a few incidents and then enough of the larger or more substantial things to deal with a single event. I used a list from the red cross that I found online to populate the pack if memory serves. It also only includes things I've been trained to use (typical civilian CPR and First Aid training).

I really like the bag itself and if I grab it to head out on foot with my everyday backpack (5.11 rush12) I can utilize the webbing system to combine the two.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00AEM35U6

You do not need pants. I just use jeans, and the the apron over a jacket. Here is what I use:

Get one of these for sure.
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Face-piece-Reusable-Respirator-Assembly/dp/B000FTEDMM/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_y
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00328IAO0/ref=oh_details_o03_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gloves - I bought a few pairs. You will use them up at first, till you learn what not to hold on to :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MRQAJG/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jacket has some options. Sleeves and an apron:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AKIRIA/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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http://www.amazon.com/Welding-Sleeves-Leather-Elastic-Resistant/dp/B002GI9A3C/ref=pd_sim_hi_48

or a plain jacket, but look around. This price on amazon seems high. You might be able to find something like this locally for less.
http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-770488-Leather-Welding-Jacket/dp/B002VECL3W/ref=pd_sim_hi_42

And I use this :http://www.amazon.com/Miller-Genuine-Leather-Indura-Welding/dp/B003IL2RCM/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1382001569&sr=1-10&keywords=miller+jacket

I’m a small woman 5’1 90lbs and my company bought these for us and it’s nice and warm. The small fits perfectly.

Last year I bought this heated jacket.. It sure helps out!

Luckily this year I bought a house with a garage.

Ok...quick Amazon search. This is basically it. Mine's the RealTree camo but without the vest as in this picture. Battery and charger look the same as mine. She paid $250 for hers. It IS wind and water resistant...I forgot that part. It's worth every single penny! This ad says six hours with the battery. Mine goes 8 to 10 hrs easy.

I would recommend Something like this. Light weight body with leather sleeves to protect your arms.welding jacket

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCHJ075D1-L-Heated-Quilted-Jacket/dp/B075GPFRWC

Pretty sure other brands make them as well.

i was just looking for a cheap long sleeve FR shirt for TIG and I can give some insight. pretty sure this is the cheapest welding jacket on Amazon

so not totally their fault. they're just not given many choices.

ended up going with the blaze orange one since the flames are tacky

• I used to use one of these when I worked line service.
  
  
• Carhartt has some nice arctic gear.
  
  
• There is always a heated jacket too

I recently started teaching myself to MIG weld in my garage, and went with these products:

• Gloves
  
• Helmet
  
• Jacket
  
  I can attest to them being quality products, especially considering their price. I didn't get a cap, because I didn't really know that was a thing... but I just wear a baseball cap backwards and it seems to work fine.

Makita version on amazon US... https://www.amazon.com/Makita-DFJ201ZL-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Jacket/dp/B01HPPUTQW?th=1

and some cheaper ones: https://www.amazon.com/DEWBU-Workwear-Cooling-Jacket-Whisper/dp/B07SW52N7R/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_469_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=FWJQ67DJ0CERJNAQ53ZK&th=1

Welding wear should be your friend... Like so: http://www.amazon.com/Welding-Jacket-Navy-Cotton-Nylon/dp/B00374IBC0

Not sure what you mean by green sleeves, last time I was freshly tattooed and welding I just wore my cotton welding jacket and tried to make sure it wasn't getting too dried out by the cotton rubbing on it.

Allow me to blow your mind.

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