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1. What is the guarantee on your products?
BestVests® warrants our vests to fit you to your satisfaction, and to be of good quality and construction. You may take up to 30 days to inspect and use your BestVests® vest, and determine that it meets your expectations. We want you to like it, and to tell your friends and family about the high quality vest you bought from us.
And later on, after you have worn your BestVests® vest for awhile and broken it in, if it does not give you the service and wear you expect, please let us know so that we can make an adjustment with you. We want to do the right thing.
2. How do I return a product?
We strive to provide the finest merchandise available; however, if you find it necessary to return an item, please return it to our address within 30 days. Before returning, get a Return Authorization Number (RA#) by emailing us at returns@bestvests.com.
Then send it post paid, insured, complete with all parts & in original condition to:
BestVests.com/ GC Marketing
711 Eastern Ave
Greenville, IL 62246
Please include your RA #, a copy of your order and a note with your request. Shipping charges are not refundable.
3. What do you do with my name and address after I’ve bought from you?
BestVests® does not give or sell lists of our customers to any group or individual. We believe that the privacy of our customers is of the utmost importance.
4. How are your garments sized for men and for women? And what about juveniles and smaller adults?
All of our vests are cut large, to fit over a heavy shirt. Please measure
carefully, and use the following table as a guide, for both men and women, as
well as for juveniles and smaller adults.
MANY of our customers find they need a size smaller than usual. We urge you NOT to rely on your usual size, but to measure yourself, just below the armpits. (If you don't have a tape measure, just use a piece of string or an extension cord or a bathrobe sash. Then measure that with a ruler or yardstick.)
For better fit, we have expanded the information on our sizing. For
many customers, the first two columns (Nominal size and their chest
measurement) are enough. But some people have more precise needs. We have
added the actual interior chest and waist measures (circumference) for each
size, and also the length (collar to tail hem, in back) for each size in each
style of vest we sell.
Accuracy: like most garments, the exact measurements
may vary from one sample to another. These measurements are within about 1"
for our entire stock.
We recently added Juvenile/Smaller Adult sizes in our Sports and our new Mountaineer
models, and also in our new Commando-style Travel Sweater. Same styles, but
arm and neck openings are cut slightly smaller to fit a smaller person's
frame. (Available color sets are different from those of the regular adult sizes.)
Comfortable fit: For any adult vest, we recommend 6-11" of overlap or slack between your chest measurement and the actual interior circumference of the vest. This leaves you with room for movement, for comfort, and for shirt and/or sweater. For juvenile sizes, we recommend 4-8" overlap. [* Exception: for the UltraLite model, see special note below the Chart.]
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Nominal Size
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Your Chest
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Vest Circumf
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Waist Circumf
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Length (collar to tail hem)
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Recommend 6-11" overlap
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Sport
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Saf
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Conv
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ULt
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MT
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S
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33-37"
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45"
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43"
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24"
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28"
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31"
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24"
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24"
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M
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37-41"
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48"
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46"
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25"
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29"
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32"
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25"
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25"
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L
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41-45"
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52"
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50"
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26"
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30"
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33"
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26"
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26"
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XL
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45-49"
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55"
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53"
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27"
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31"
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34"
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27"
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27"
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2X
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49-53"
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59"
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56"
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28"
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32"
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35"
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28"
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28"
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3X
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53-57"
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64"
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61"
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29"
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33"
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XX
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29"
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29"
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4X
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57-61"
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69"
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67"
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XX
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34"
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XX
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XX
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30"
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5X
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61-65"
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74"
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73"
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XX
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XX
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XX
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XX
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31"
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Juv: Rcmd 4-8" overlap
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XS-Jv
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18-22"
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26"
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26"
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XX
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X
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X
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X
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18"
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S-Jv
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22-26"
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29"
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29"
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20"
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X
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X
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X
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20"
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M-Jv
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26-31"
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35"
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35"
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22"
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X
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X
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X
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22"
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L-Jv
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31-36"
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41"
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41"
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24"
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X
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X
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X
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24"
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XL-Jv
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36-41"
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45"
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45"
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26"
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X
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X
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X
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26"
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* The UltraLite Mesh Travel Vest is cut for a closer fit than our others. Please measure carefully and use these sizes: S(32-36"); M(36-40"); L(40-44"); XL(44-47"); 2XL(47-50"); 3XL(50-53")
Which vests work best under different circumstances?
Cold Temperature: In cooler weather, the Convertible Travel
Vest/Jacket is our warmest--with the sleeves zipped in. The Convertible, like
our new Mountaineer Trail vest, zips up all the way to the collar. In
addition, the Mountaineer has a hidden hood inside the zipped collar. And if
you're looking for a heavy, rugged, snug-fitting sweater to put on under your
vest, take a look at our new Commando-style sweater, in black or military
olive drab.
Hot Temperature: In the very hottest weather, we recommend our
new Ultralite Travel Vest. Its upper half is nylon mesh, so it fully
ventilates. The Safari model is also popular in hot weather, because it's all
cotton and has a vented back.
Moisture: For canoeing or fishing, if you think it's likely that
you'll get soaked, consider either the Ultralite or the Sports vest. Both are
fast-drying, and the Ultralite won't absorb any water at all.
Travel Overseas: Our classic Safari model has the most pockets,
and the widest variety of pockets. It's made of soft stone-washed cotton and
will feel great even after a 13-hour flight. It comes to mid-hip and looks
stylish. (Well, reasonably!) If you plan to travel widely on foot or on
trains, the Convertible can allow you to pack one less garment. It's styled
much like the Safari model (mid-hip length, with vented back and mesh back
liner) but you can add the lined sleeves to make it into a comfortable jacket.
Activity: If you stand a good chance of taking a spill or
falling out of a boat, both the Sports and the Ultralite have pockets that are
100% securable--either with zippers or hook/loop flaps. All of our models
have pockets such as these, but the other models also have some slip-in
pockets with open tops.
Seated position: If your pursuits or your circumstances require
that you remain seated all or most of the time, we suggest one of our
shorter-length styles, such as the Sports, the Ultralite, or the Mountaineer
Trail vest. Whether you're on a bicycle, in a wheelchair, or on a horse or
motorcycle; it's hard to dig into your jeans pockets. These styles keep
everything above your waist.
5. How do you ship?
We will attempt to ship your order withinin 1-2 business days. Standard
charge is $6 for your entire order in the U.S. For next-day delivery, the
total charge is $28.00.
In most cases, we use Priority Mail for Regular shipping, so delivery
takes 2-3 business days, and they do deliver on Saturdays in most places. If
we need to do a factory dropship, we usually use UPS. (same charges)
For overnight, we use either Express or Next-day delivery services, and
we choose the carrier we think will get it there for sure--depending on time,
day, season, and destination.
6. Will a BestVests® vest make me into an intrepid explorer?
Yes.
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