Show me your..work aprons?

jasonification · #1 01-05-2021, 09:58 AM

I've got a Bucky's canvas apron I picked up new with tags at a thrift store when I first moved to Santa Barbara. It's been pretty good, MUSA, long bodied and deep pockets.

I live in a small apartment, so no real tool bench and want to have quick access to the most frequently used tools (allen keys, screw driver, pliers) without having to dig around the deep pockets.

Am thinking of sewing some webbing on to hang some tools. Wondering if other paceliners have modded their aprons?

I guess another consideration is with more tools, the apron can get considerably heavier and strain my neck more. hmm.

batman1425 · #2 01-05-2021, 10:22 AM

Look for an apron that uses shoulder straps that cross in the back then tie into the waist instead of hanging from your neck. Much more comfortable for long wear with loaded pockets.

I have a Silca work apron and love it. Shoulder straps, lots of intuitive pockets, comfortable to wear. I especially like the leg splits for extra mobility. I use it for all kinds of projects - bike and non-bike alike. After a few years of use, still holding up very well.

jasonification · #3 01-05-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by batman1425

Look for an apron that uses shoulder straps that cross in the back then tie into the waist instead of hanging from your neck. Much more comfortable for long wear with loaded pockets.

I have a Silca work apron and love it. Shoulder straps, lots of intuitive pockets, comfortable to wear. I especially like the leg splits for extra mobility. I use it for all kinds of projects - bike and non-bike alike. After a few years of use, still holding up very well.

Just googled it! Whoa, it looks way cool!

RKW · #4 01-06-2021, 06:16 AM

Only Apron you'll ever need.

parris · #5 01-06-2021, 08:28 AM

I'm cheap when it comes to work aprons. I have a few aprons from when I was working in the shops as a ski tech from the binding and ski companies. What I use now though is just a couple of inexpensive kitchen aprons that I picked up as Sam's Club a bunch of years ago. For my needs they work as well as anything.

hartmmike · #6 01-07-2021, 06:19 AM

Harbor Freight leather welder's apron $12.

robertbb · #7 01-07-2021, 06:22 AM

I can see it now....

"Apron wars", with custom stitched holsters... (as if tool box wars with kaizen foam weren't geeky enough)

Mikej · #8 01-07-2021, 08:16 AM

Mine has a mustache wax pocket, but I cant upload a photo since I only use 8mm film. Yeah, I am just that hip.

bikinchris · #9 01-07-2021, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by batman1425

Look for an apron that uses shoulder straps that cross in the back then tie into the waist instead of hanging from your neck. Much more comfortable for long wear with loaded pockets.

I have a Silca work apron and love it. Shoulder straps, lots of intuitive pockets, comfortable to wear. I especially like the leg splits for extra mobility. I use it for all kinds of projects - bike and non-bike alike. After a few years of use, still holding up very well.

My Wrench Force apron straps cross cross like that. It's more comfortable.

jasonification · #10 01-07-2021, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikej

Mine has a mustache wax pocket, but I cant upload a photo since I only use 8mm film. Yeah, I am just that hip.

Holy guacamole

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batman1425 · #11 01-07-2021, 08:36 AM

Duluth trading makes an apron out of their firehose fabric that has some nice features. I was close to getting this one instead of the Silca. I don't have any direct experience with their apron but can say that the firehose work pants I have are tough as nails.

https://www.duluthtrading.com/best-d...s-belts-aprons

R3awak3n · #12 01-07-2021, 09:08 AM

I will probably be judged for this here lol but they were on super sale before they were discontinued, I have a rapha apron. Its pretty nice but I never wear it, just hangs on the wall. I should sell it for a million dollars on ebay

OtayBW · #13 01-07-2021, 09:16 AM

Single use apron...
https://media1.giphy.com/media/KK2X0iKUBUzi8/source.gif

jasonification · #14 01-07-2021, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

I will probably be judged for this here lol but they were on super sale before they were discontinued, I have a rapha apron. Its pretty nice but I never wear it, just hangs on the wall. I should sell it for a million dollars on ebay

That sounds fiscally responsible!

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cgolvin · #15 01-07-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikej

Mine has a mustache wax pocket, but I cant upload a photo since I only use 8mm film. Yeah, I am just that hip.

POTD.
Surprised that no one has already said it must be Rapha.