Rated from 100371 Reviews

"Delighted with the dog training vest. Exactly as described, a perfect fit, good length and delivered within the specified time. I would use New Forest Clothing again."

— E. A★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Product Details

Train with confidence using the New Forest Dog Training Vest II, designed to keep everything you need close at hand while offering all-day comfort. Lightweight, breathable and packed with practical storage, it's ideal for training sessions, field work and everyday dog walking. Designed to fit comfortably over additional layers, it allows complete freedom of movement whatever the weather.

Key Features

  • Lightweight construction
  • Sized to fit comfortably over layers
  • Removable treat bag
  • Chest pockets with secure zips
  • Spacious front pockets with magnetic fastenings and elasticated D-ring
  • Open hand pockets
  • Two internal pockets
  • Large adjustable rear pocket with poppers
  • Two rear pockets with elastication
  • Adjustable drawcord hem
  • Breathable mesh side and back panels

Performance

  • Waterproof Rating: Not waterproof
  • Breathability Rating: High
  • Thermal Weight: Lightweight
  • Insulation: None

Ideal For

  • Dog training
  • Dog walking
  • Field use
  • Gundog handling
  • Everyday outdoor wear
  • Layering throughout the year

Materials

  • Outer Fabric: 35% Cotton, 65% Polyester
  • Mesh Panels: 100% Polyester
  • Lining: 100% Polyester
- About the Brand
- About the Brand

New Forest Clothing represents the perfect blend of practicality, style, and durability. Our carefully curated collection includes everything from robust workwear to casual outdoor staples, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Our clothing is built to last, with an emphasis on comfort, functionality, and timeless design. We believe that good outdoor clothing should empower you to tackle any adventure while looking and feeling great. That’s why we’re passionate about providing exceptional value, helping our customers find the perfect balance between quality and affordability.

Product Features

Waterproof Rating: Not waterproof
Breathability Rating: High
Lightweight construction
Sized to fit comfortably over layers
Removable treat bag
Chest pockets with secure zips
Spacious front pockets with magnetic fastenings and elasticated D-ring
Open hand pockets
Two internal pockets
Large adjustable rear pocket with poppers
Two rear pockets with elastication
Adjustable drawcord hem
Breathable mesh side and back panels

Care Instructions
Machine wash at 40°C
Wash separately
Close all zips before washing
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean

Shipping

Royal Mail Free Delivery - Available for all UK orders over £75, Up to 5 working days, during peak times this make take longer

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - £2.95, Royal Mail 2nd Class Tracked,  3-4 working days

Royal Mail Tracked 24 - £4.95, Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked 1-2 working days

Royal Mail SD Next Day - £7.95 Monday - Saturday delivery, must be ordered before 3.30pm Monday - Saturday (Excluding Bank Holidays)

Royal Mail Express Free Delivery -Available for all UK Mainland orders over £150, Monday - Friday, 1-2 working days when ordered before 3.30pm

APC Express - £5.95, 1-2 working days when ordered before 3pm (90% of parcels are delivered next working day) (delivered Monday-Friday)

Royal Mail Tracked 48 Age Check - £5.95, Monday to Friday delivery. Required by law for age-restricted items such as knives. Delivery takes 2–4 working days after age verification. An adult must be present to accept the parcel, and proof of age may be required.

UPS - All overseas orders. Price will be calculated at the checkout. The price includes Duty and Taxes.

Returns

We think you'll love our products, but if you need to make a return, you can return an item you are not completely happy with for exchange or refund within 28 days of purchase. Terms and conditions apply.

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UK exchanges are free of charge. If you are returning a UK order for a refund there is a £3 charge for postage.

For further information including overseas returns please visit our Help Centre.

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When you choose New Forest Clothing, you’re not just shopping with any company - you’re supporting our close-knit, family team dedicated to excellence.

Unlike many online retailers, we stock every product listed on our website in our state-of-the-art warehouse. This ensures that every order is picked, packed, and shipped directly by us, without relying on drop shipping.

We strive to ship all orders placed before 3 pm on the same day (although during busy periods, this may vary slightly). While we don’t have a physical shop or showroom, our customer service team handles all returns and exchanges swiftly and efficiently. We’re proud to offer free exchanges, and if you’re in a rush, our instant exchange service ensures you get what you need as quickly as possible.

To make your experience seamless, we use cutting-edge technology to manage our order fulfillment process, ensuring every item is carefully checked, packed, and dispatched promptly. What’s more, we’re committed to sustainability - your order will arrive in eco-friendly packaging, reflecting our respect for the environment and the beautiful countryside that inspires our brand.

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Product Reviews

Customers praised this dog training vest for having "loads of useful pockets" and being "comfortable" even in warm weather. The vest is lightweight, well-made with good quality fabric, and shower-proof. Shoppers appreciated the large back pocket for dummies and training equipment. However, some noted sizing runs fitted and recommend sizing up for layering. The only common improvement requested was adding a hook for hanging.

  • It makes our walks so much easier. So many pockets for toys, treats, lead, keys & phone.
  • Fantastic vest really comfortable. Has lots of storage pockets you can keep everything you need.
  • Light weight, loads of pockets - my favourite is the big back pocket for dog dummy leads.
  • 5 stars: 40 (95%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Absolutely loveMy new NF Dog training gilet -

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My new NF Dog training gilet - well made, fab cut - loads of actually useful
Pockets - if there was one fault it doesn’t have a hook for hanging! But I can forgive it that for all the other plus features. Couldn’t justify the cost of a new Pinewood and on balance this is much nicer. Good one again and team
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Excellent looking training vest

Have been looking for a vest to replace my ancient every day training gilet. As we do agility I like to have a pocket at the back for rewards etc. Something lightweight and comfortable for hotter days; with zipped secure pockets for keys; phone etc, and this fits the bill! Ideal for sports; gundog and just dog walking.

Really nice fabric, and well made; plenty of pockets inside and out. Handy little treat bag with magnetic closure; could also be used to put poo bags in until you get to a bin! Looks very smart!

True to size. I tried over a sweatshirt and it is a comfortable fit, probably not over a jacket. However I think if I had gone up a size it would be too big.

Looking forward to road testing properly.

Was a nice purchase using a discount code and loyalty points; fast delivery from NF as usual.

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Really nice, feels really well made and

Really nice, feels really well made and comfortable to wear, fits well pockets are good and looks nice too 🤩

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Diane A. (United Kingdom)
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As always delivery was as promised

As always delivery was as promised. The vest is brilliant, plenty of useful, usable pockets. A means of hanging it up is the only improvement would make but I’m giving it 98% prefect.

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Kate S. (United Kingdom)
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Great lightweight training vest, but...

Because I'm quite tall I often find that the women's vests are too short in the body so ordered a mans one too. However, the woman's length was great so I actually exchanged the man's one for another one in the other colourway.
However. Although the little treat bag is a great idea, it's pretty much useless because the fabric is so floppy. If it was in a more rigid fabric, and if it had magnets that attached it to the sides of the pocket, it would become a pocket liner and be really useful.
Hence the four stars instead of five.
Otherwise this is a great piece of kit - plenty of useful pockets and a lovely summer weight, and why I've got it in both colours!

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Wow! It makes our walks so much easier.

It arrived the day after I ordered it which was great. It fits perfectly and is so comfortable, even in this heatwave we've been having. And it has so many pockets for me to put my dogs training toys, treats, extra lead, car keys & phone in, with pockets to spare. I really couldn't be happier.
I'm so happy in fact, that I'm getting one for my husband.
My dog trainer was so impressed that she's going to get one too. So it's a huge success.

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Gail S. (United Kingdom)
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Very pleased with quality, lots of useful pockets

Very pleased with quality, lots of useful pockets when dog training.
I am always impressed with your dispatch and delivery. Very prompt

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Hannah L. (United Kingdom)
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Perfect fit, comfortable & convenient

Does what it says on the tin. This is a perfect fit and I don’t leave the house without it anymore! Plenty of pockets to store everything you need!

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Karen L.B. (United Kingdom)
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Just what I needed

I am loving my New Forest Ladies Dog Training Vest. I have a Pinewood Sport Vest Mark 2 that I really rate highly but had stopped wearing it as the weather got too warm and I found it too heavy for everyday wear. I missed the ability to carry all the training equipment so found the New Forest Vest which has similar practical pockets but is less weighty and far cooler being a thinner material and mesh construction.
I will now be able to choose a vest to suit the weather conditions 😉

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Exactly what I needed

Exactly what I needed.
Sized up initially but had to return for my usual size, which was plenty big enough to wear over a thick sweater/coat

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just what l wanted good

just what l wanted good fit

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Vest is excellent

Vest is excellent. It was bought for my wife's birthday, and she's delighted with it. I took advice from other reviewers and bought one size larger to fit over a fleece or heavy jumpers, and this is a perfect fit. The only minor drawback (as others said) is the lack of a hanging loop...

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Kim

Quality material and well made. Perfect fit. Has lots of pockets which is great for dog walking.

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Good quality vest for the price

Good quality vest for the price with lots of detail, ideal for purpose I have worn it every day ! Sizing I went for 14 when I’m usually nearer 12 but found this just right to wear with extra thin layer over base top for cooler days

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Just what I wanted

Just what I wanted with plenty of pockets

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Sue

Beautiful gillet very practical and well made. Good quality fabrics fits a little smaller so I went up a size. Good value for money.

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Excellent for gundog training

Excellent for gundog training, so many useful pockets. Also perfect for ordinary dog walks. It's stylish, comfortable, fits well and just what I was looking for with all its pockets.

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Great product.

Good quality, loads of pockets with easy access when training.

Dark olive New Forest dog training vest with mesh panels and pockets

New Forest Clothing

New Forest Clothing represents the perfect blend of practicality, style, and durability. Our carefully curated collection includes everything from robust workwear to casual outdoor staples, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Our clothing is built to last, with an emphasis on comfort, functionality, and timeless design. We believe that good outdoor clothing should empower you to tackle any adventure while looking and feeling great. That’s why we’re passionate about providing exceptional value, helping our customers find the perfect balance between quality and affordability.

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