What SCOTTeVEST does

SCOTTeVEST is a privately held, direct-to-consumer apparel company founded in 2001 by co-founders Scott and Laura, headquartered in Ketchum, Idaho. The company designs and sells multi-pocket garments — vests, jackets, hoodies, and shirts — built around its proprietary "Pocket Science" technology platform. This includes a weight management system for even load distribution, RFID-blocking pockets for passport and credit card protection, dedicated tablet/laptop pockets, and configurations offering up to 42 pockets per garment. The product line spans men's and women's travel vests ($199, 24-26 pockets), travel jackets ($274, 22-24 pockets), pack windbreakers ($149, 19 pockets), and hoodies ($154, 18-21 pockets), all rated 4.8 stars on the company's e-commerce site.

The company's go-to-market is exclusively digital and direct-to-consumer: its primary sales channel is scottevest.com, supplemented by Amazon marketplace and a corporate orders program for bulk/enterprise buyers. Pricing is one-time purchase with a 2-year warranty and a $1,000 Pickpocket Guarantee. Retention is driven by the SeVIP loyalty program, founder-led customer engagement (Scott's direct email is shared publicly), and continuous product R&D over 20+ years. Customer use cases cluster around travel, everyday carry, tech-gear organization, and activity-specific consumers (photographers, parents, theme-park visitors).

The business is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional capital, no public listing, and no acquisition history. Marketing relies on owned social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok), press coverage including GQ and Henry Ford's Innovation Nation (2021), and earned-media artifacts (Shark Tank appearance, though no deal was closed). The company claims to be the first online-only clothing company, an early-mover positioning in DTC apparel e-commerce.

Name

SCOTTeVEST

Legal name

SCOTTeVEST

Website

https://scottevest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCOTTeVEST is a privately held DTC apparel company founded in 2001 that designs and sells multi-pocket garments — vests, jackets, hoodies, and shirts — using proprietary weight management and RFID-blocking technology aimed at travelers, everyday carry users, and tech-gear consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Functional Apparel

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Backpacks, Bags & Load-Carriage Retail (CRAMAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Gear Retail (CRAMAMAA), Tech & Utility Accessories (Phone Cases, Watch Bands, Key Holders) (CRAAAJAK)

Keywords

• Multi-pocket clothing
• Travel vests jackets
• RFID blocking apparel
• Everyday carry garments
• Functional travel clothing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ketchum

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Apparel Sales: Direct-to-consumer sale of multi-pocket clothing including vests, jackets, hoodies, shirts, pants, and accessories. One-time purchase model with warranty and guarantee programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SCOTTeVEST designs and sells apparel — vests, jackets, hoodies, and shirts — built around a proprietary "Pocket Science" system featuring multiple specialized pockets (up to 42 per garment), an even weight-distribution system, and RFID-blocking compartments. The company positions its garments as a hands-free alternative to carrying a bag for travel, everyday essentials, and tech gear.

Product overview

SCOTTeVEST is a clothing company specializing in garments with specially designed pockets and features. The product portfolio includes vests (Best Travel Vest for Men with 26 pockets, Best Travel Vest for Women with 24 pockets, Q.U.E.S.T. Vest), jackets (Epic Travel Jacket for Men with 24 pockets, Epic Travel Jacket for Women with 22 pockets, Pack Windbreaker with 19 pockets, Tropiformer 3D Jacket), hoodies (The Cotton Hoodie with 21 pockets, Chloe Glow Hoodie with 18 pockets), and shirts (The Charlotte Chambray Shirt, Beachcomber Shirt). All products feature multi-pocket designs with RFID blocking, weight management systems for even distribution, and are marketed for travel, everyday carry, and tech gear organization. The company offers a 2-year warranty and $1,000 Pickpocket Guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Cotton Hoodie Everyday cotton hoodie featuring 21 pockets engineered for organized carry of phone, wallet, passport, glasses, keys, earbuds, and tablet.
• Chloe Glow Hoodie Top-selling hoodie with 18 pockets designed for everyday carry, combining comfort with storage capability.
• Pack Windbreaker Packable windbreaker with 19 pockets, engineered for travel readiness and weather protection.
• Women's Pack Windbreaker Women's packable windbreaker with multiple pockets for travel and everyday carry.
• Best Travel Vest for Men Men's travel vest with 26 pockets, including RFID blocking pocket, side seam zippers, glasses chamois, key holder, and tablet pocket.
• Best Travel Vest for Women Women's travel vest with 24 pockets, designed for travel with RFID blocking and multiple pocket configurations.
• Epic Travel Jacket for Men Men's travel jacket with 24 pockets, designed for comprehensive travel storage and organization.
• Epic Travel Jacket for Women Women's travel jacket with 22 pockets for extended travel and everyday use.
• The Charlotte Chambray Shirt Chambray shirt designed with pocket functionality for everyday carry.
• Q.U.E.S.T. Vest for Men Men's vest with specialized pocket design and weight management system for comfortable all-day wear.
• Beachcomber Shirt Casual shirt designed with pockets for beach and everyday use.
• Tropiformer 3D Jacket Innovative jacket with 3D pocket configuration for versatile carrying options.
• RFID Travel Vest for Men Men's travel vest with built-in RFID blocking pocket to protect passport and credit cards from high-tech skimmers.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Peak Design: Brand built around everyday carry (EDC) organization - bags, phone mounts, and accessories. Comparable because it sells to the same EDC-aware consumer with a similar emphasis on organization and pocket/storage engineering.
• Tom Bihn: Boutique maker of travel bags and EDC gear with a strong reputation for pocket-rich organization. Comparable as a niche, design-led brand selling organization-forward products to travelers.

Direct peers

• Ministry of Supply: DTC tech-enabled apparel brand using performance fabrics and engineering-led design, selling directly to professional and travel consumers. Highly comparable as a premium DTC apparel brand differentiated by functional technology rather than fashion.
• Cotopaxi: Outdoor and travel gear brand with apparel and bag products aimed at adventure travelers. Comparable as a values-driven DTC brand targeting travelers who want functional, multi-use gear.
• BauBax: Maker of travel jackets and apparel with integrated pockets, device holders, and built-in accessories. Closest direct competitor in the 'wearable utility' jacket category, including a Shark Tank origin similar to SCOTTeVEST.
• Outlier: Technical apparel brand known for functional, well-engineered garments with hidden pockets and load-carrying capability. Comparable for its engineering-led, utility-first design philosophy and DTC model.
• Bluffworks: Travel-focused apparel brand whose core proposition is wrinkle-free, multi-pocket, anti-stain clothing for travelers. Directly comparable in target customer (frequent travelers) and functional value proposition.
• Western Rise: DTC apparel brand designing versatile, travel-ready clothing with technical fabrics and functional pockets. Comparable as a premium DTC apparel company targeting travelers and minimal-pack consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Lululemon: Global premium athletic apparel brand with strong DTC and community-led marketing. Overlaps in the premium functional apparel category and could credibly enter the multi-pocket travel apparel niche at scale.
• Patagonia: Established outdoor and travel apparel brand with deep R&D and brand authority. Comparable as a broad incumbent that could expand into multi-pocket travel garments leveraging its existing outdoor/travel customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/scottevest
• Facebookfacebook.com/scottevest
• Instagraminstagram.com/scottevest
• Pinterestpinterest.com/scottevest
• TikToktiktok.com/@scottevest
• Xx.com/scottevest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scottevest-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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