Whether you’re carrying a camera or cradling a shotgun, you can never have too many pockets. The Sherpa Vest is a fleece gilet with three big, deep YKK® zippered ones.
With a cosy 280gsm fleece body, this Swazi favourite is made to carry everything from lens caps to your phone, to a cheeky hip flask and more. It’s such a practical gilet; for example, skeet shooters will pull fresh shells from one pocket and dump the used hulls in the other.
If a fleece gilet that delivers warmth, freedom of movement and the flexibility to layer up and down with ease is what you’re after, get yourself a Sherpa Vest.
If you're ordering from outside New Zealand, your country might add its own duties or customs fees when your Swazi gear arrives - These charges are out of our hands, so just be aware that you might need to pay them to collect your parcel. If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking with your local customs office first.
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Product Specifications
Our fleece gilet offers warmth and versatility, with deep zippered pockets and a soft 280gsm fleece body. A perfect layer for hunting and outdoor adventures.
Key Features
Made from super soft 280gsm polar fleece
Full front YKK® zip to dump heat with ease
Large YKK® zippered pockets
Fleecy stand up or fold down collar
Internal drawcord in the hem for a snug fit
Fabric & Care
280 gsm polar fleece
Our 280gsm polar fleece is super warm, durable, and easy to care for.
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Ross D. M.Reviewed by Ross D. M., from Australia
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I recommend this product
Age Range
65+
Size Purchased
XL
Usual Size
XL
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Fishing
General Outdoors
Camping
Hunting
Rated 5 out of 5
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SHERPA VEST
Great vest, warm and fix great nice and long
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Sheldon J.Reviewed by Sheldon J., from New Zealand
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I recommend this product
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55 - 64
Size Purchased
4XL
Usual Size
4XL
Used For
General Outdoors
Farming
Rated 5 out of 5
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Best Vest
Do love a good vest !
Swazi ticked all the boxes with this one ....warm - good pockets- fits well.
Good enough to wear at work on the farm or going to town.
Need another in Navy now !
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Janet M.Reviewed by Janet M., from New Zealand
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I recommend this product
Age Range
65+
Size Purchased
2XL
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2XL
Used For
Farming
Rated 5 out of 5
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Cosy vest
Great vest that I wear under my raincoat keeping me warm and toasty and I love how the zip goes right up the collar so keeps my neck warm as well. I have two now. Just chuck it in the wash and dosen't take long to dry. I brought the mens one as it has bit more room
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Dan S.Reviewed by Dan S., from Australia
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I recommend this product
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45 - 54
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S
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S
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Hunting
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General Outdoors
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Sherpa vest
Awesome bit of kit, keeps you toasty warm while keeping arms free and great fit. I think I’ve worn it every day since I bought it!!!
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Donald M.Reviewed by Donald M., from Canada
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I recommend this product
Age Range
55 - 64
Size Purchased
3XL
Usual Size
3XL
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Other
Farming
Rated 5 out of 5
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Great Layering Choice
A great layering garment, tons of storage, lots of length. good addition to have to extend the comfort zone of a shell or lighter coat !
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