Clay Taylor

Clay Taylor and the Field Pro 10x Jacket by Big Pockets

Clay TaylorI’m pleased to have a BigPockets 10x jacket to match my 10X Swarovski ELs.” — Clay Taylor

Father Tom Pincelli

Father Tom Pincelli and the Rough & Ready Shorts by Big Pockets

Father Tom PincelliMy BigPockets Rough & Ready Shorts with their spacious pockets are perfect for birding in the Rio Grande Valley and anywhere else for that matter.” — Father Tom Pincelli

John Kricher

John Kricher and the Tropical Vest by Big Pockets

John KricherThe tropical vest is my second BigPockets product. I like what you offer for the obvious reasons—the big and many pockets—but also for the choice of fabrics so quiet yet really functional.” — John Kricher

Pete Dunne

Pete Dunne and the Field Pro 10x Jacket by Big Pockets

Pete Dunne“I’ve owned biking jackets that were used for birding, hunting jackets that were used for birding, mountaineering jackets that were used for birding… It’s about time someone designed a birding jacket for birding!” — Pete Dunne, Founder of World Series of Birding & Big Pockets Field Tester and Advisor

Bill Clark

Bill Clark and the Rough & Ready Shorts by Big Pockets

Bill ClarkI’ve worn my Rough & Ready Shorts to South Africa, Mexico and a lot of other places. I brought other shorts, but did not bother to unpack them. These shorts fit comfortably, dry quickly and have lots of pocket room. They’re wonderful!” — Bill Clark Internationally-Recognized Raptor Expert, Author and Big Pockets Field Tester

Kenn Kaufman

Kenn Kaufman and the Field Pro 10x by Big Pockets

Kenn KaufmanAs I criss-cross the country going birding and signing books, my BigPockets jacket not only is functional, but also looks good whether I am in the field or conducting a press interview.” — Kenn Kaufman

Debi Shearwater

Debi Shearwater and the Shorewalker Anorak by Big Pockets

Debi ShearwaterCould there be a better test than a pelagic boat trip off Monterey, California in January? I took a full wave and stayed completely dry in my Shorewalker Anorak.” — Debi Shearwater Founder and Director of Shearwater Journeys and Big Pockets Field Tester

Bob Ridgeley

Bob Ridgeley and the Big Pockets Vest

Bob RidgeleyAs the author of large tropical field guides, I am delighted to find that BigPockets garments feature pockets for my field guides. An additional bonus is how quiet and quick-drying the fabric is.” — Bob Ridgely

Paul Lehman, Jon Dunn, & Wayne Peterson

Paul Lehman, Jon Dunn, & Wayne Peterson Test Big Pockets Jackets

Paul Lehman, Jon Dunn, & Wayne Peterson “When the forecast calls for wind or rain, I reach for my 10x whether I am birding at home in Cape May or on Attu.”
– Paul Lehman
“On the Bering Sea remote, birding outpost of Gamble, I found that my 10x was great for layering. It keeps me warm and dry. The big pockets are an added bonus.”
– Jon Dunn
“I’ve worn my BigPockets Anorak from Antarctica to Pribilof Islands, Alaska. I won’t leave home without it.”
– Wayne R. Peterson

Shawneen Finnegan

Shawneen Finnegan and the Field Pro 10x Jacket

Shawneen Finnegan“I love my BigPockets jacket. The pockets are really handy. When I’m out sketching and painting in the field or photographing, I can carry all the supplies I need.” — Shawneen Finnegan