I've been looking for an ANSI Class 3 Jacket lately, preferably 3 season style as I am in California and very rarely does it get cold enough to warrant heavy clothing at least in the areas I will be operating in. I am going with ANSI Class 3 Jackets because of the high visibility and many others in Non CAP SAR Teams (I'm on one) wear them over their uniforms. What I'm looking for is a good balance of quality and cost, detachable hood, pockets on the inside and outside.
My research has shown me a couple of options I am now considering.
Reversible Jacket with many pockets, can be worn as vest http://tsasafety.com/product_details.php?key=681
Waterproof Thermal Jacket http://hivizsupply.com/store/product.cfm?pid=745643474B177A
Right now I'm leaning towards the reversible jacket. Does anyone else have any other jackets that you'd consider?
I have this one and used to wear it for highway operations while on the ambulance.
http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=JA534
I looked at gall's and liked their stuff but I specifically want Orange personally.
May be a limited scope for ANSI with the NHTSA shift to yellow.
This one - http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=JA006 - is pictured in orange, but listed in the menu only in lime green.
It seems like they have discontinued most of their orange products. I can't find the jacket my old CC had. I think it was this one - http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=JA171 - but in orange. I know he had custom lettering on it.
It is, however, not a Class 3 garment.