Apis Tactical PRO Ventilated Beekeeping Jacket

Jacket

This is one of the best jackets I have ever owned! I can wear a tank top and shorts without the fear of being stung now while getting the breeze needed in order not to overheat!!! I have owned many outfits for my bees as I love my bees even though allergic to their bites. The bees are amazing to own and watch and I Thank your company for finally coming up with the perfect solution!!

Not as wonderful as I had hoped

After dealing with another popular brand that turned into a debacle, TWICE! I decided to go with this as I needed a new jacket right in the middle of our busiest time of year. I have had multiple brands over the years. None have lasted more than 2 seasons and none were Amazon junk. The fit seems right with the first order and that is a first for me. Albeit a bit short for my liking but much better length than most. I like the velcro cuffs, I will like the all the pockets once I get used to them. I like the vision through the veil. Not sure about how COOL it is. I keep ~20ish colonies in South Alabama and it is just HOT. I sweat through this just like all the rest. I dislike the elastic cinch system in the bottom of jacket. The spring thingies don't hold and I had to pull about 5 inches on each side to get it tight and tie a knot in the elastic. I feel like this is the first thing that fails, but we shall see. The velcro strip in back for the belt loop that I was very excited about, does not hold all day. The inner skirt is a bit odd and not sure it works as I have been stung in the back and also have had 5 bees in inside the veil in a few weeks! That is a record. Not sure how they are getting in but i suspect the bottom of the jacket. Longevity is the next big question and for the price it better last more than a couple seasons. For a backyard bee keeper with a few hives, this thing will be fantastic. For side liner or more, I am not so sure.

So breathable

I was hot and miserable in my full beekeeping suit. This jacket is game changing! Light weight, breathable, easy to get on/off, and most of all protected me from getting any stings. Perfect! I love the double zipper feature and all the pockets are handy.