{"product_id":"sc-full-bay-vest-gen-2-0-collar-separate-lightweight","title":"SC Full\/Bay Vest Gen. 2.0- Collar Separate Lightweight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Bay Vest – Original Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Bay Vest\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proven, full-length bay vest built around \u003cstrong\u003emobility, heat management, and real-world protection\u003c\/strong\u003e—not inflated layer counts or marketing numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design has been trusted for decades by hunters who understand that effective protection comes from \u003cstrong\u003ematerial quality, intelligent layout, and freedom of movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just stacking layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-Built Protection, Not Marketing Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Cross Bay Vest uses a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced protection system\u003c\/strong\u003e that delivers meaningful cut resistance and impact absorption while remaining lightweight, flexible, and comfortable for extended hunts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Para-Aramid Cut Layer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Proven cut resistance without unnecessary bulk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¼\" PolyFelt Chest Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e – Targeted impact absorption in the primary strike zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1000D Cordura® Outer Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e – Abrasion resistance for brush, terrain, and daily use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1000D Cordura® Inner Liner\u003c\/strong\u003e – Durable, comfortable, and long-wearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on excessive layering, this vest is engineered to provide \u003cstrong\u003emaximum protection per layer\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in a vest that performs in the field—not just on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Heat, Mobility \u0026amp; Endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight profile ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ehot weather and long bay work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent flexibility that allows natural movement and endurance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-length coverage without stiffness or overheating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-front design helps reduce exposure in the chest and neck overlap zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vest dogs can \u003cstrong\u003ewear all day\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just tolerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Cross Bay Vest is one of the most versatile vests available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrike Dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBay Dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced handlers also choose it for \u003cstrong\u003elightweight catch work\u003c\/strong\u003e where mobility is critical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does the job it was designed for—without needing added layers or upgrades to make it “good enough.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Southern Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before “cut gear” became a buzzword, Southern Cross was building vests that worked. This bay vest design has remained relevant because it’s based on \u003cstrong\u003efield experience, not trends\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo exaggerated claims.\u003cbr\u003eNo gimmick ratings.\u003cbr\u003eJust honest, effective protection that’s been proven over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Cross Cut Gear is Highly Cut Resistant, but Not Cut Proof.  No Cut Gear, from us or any company, can be guaranteed as completely puncture proof.  Our products are meant to serve as added layers of protection that can greatly reduce the odds of a life threatening injury however hog hunting is a potentially dangerous activity and injuries can still occur.  Southern Cross Cut Gear and any of our affiliates are not responsible for any injuries that may occur while utilizing our products. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease see our Blog linked bellow for more details\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Cut Proof??\" href=\"https:\/\/hogdoggear.com\/blogs\/new-hog-dog-gear\/100-cut-proof-cut-gear\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Cut Proof??\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDuPont™ and Kevlar® are trademarks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizing Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"t1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVest Sizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGirth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerrier (T)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e18-22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e15-25 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra Small (XS)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e22-26\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e25-40 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall (SM)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e26-30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e40-60 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium (MD)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e28-32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e60-80 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge (LG)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e32-36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e80-115 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra Large (XL)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e36-40\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e115-145 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouble Extra Large (2XL)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e40-44\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" class=\"td6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e145-175 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eWe \u003cb\u003erecommend \u003c\/b\u003eutilizing \u003cb\u003egirth measurements\u003c\/b\u003e over weight when selecting vest sizes.   While weight is sufficient in most cases, girth measurements tend to be the most accurate.  The illustration below will show you where to measure.    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eNOTICE for \u003cb\u003eOverlap Sizing\u003c\/b\u003e-  If you have a dog that falls in between on sizing our general recommendation is for \u003cb\u003ewider chested \u003c\/b\u003edogs to \u003cb\u003ego up\u003c\/b\u003e a size and \u003cb\u003eslender built\u003c\/b\u003e dogs \u003cb\u003ego down\u003c\/b\u003e a size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eThese are the \u003cb\u003etypical sizing guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e.  99% of dogs will fit into these standard sizes, however \u003cb\u003esome dogs\u003c\/b\u003e do have \u003cb\u003eunique structures\u003c\/b\u003e and may need a \u003cb\u003ecustom fit\u003c\/b\u003e.  If your dog does not fit into any sizes outlined below, please send us the measurements described at the bottom of the page and we will make a custom vest for you. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease utilize the guide below for taking measurements.   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Neck- Circumference around the middle of neck \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Girth-Around the chest, just behind the front legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Chest- In between the front to legs (inside leg to inside leg) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Length- The back of the front leg to the front of the rear leg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Rear Girth- Around the belly in front of the rear leg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3697\/5183\/files\/Sizing_Guide_1024x1024.jpg?v=1660052119\" alt=\"Custom Catch Vest Sizing Guide\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3697\/5183\/files\/sizing_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1660052165\" alt=\"Custom Hog Dog Vest Sizing Guide\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Cross Cut Gear","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ True Timber Kanati","offer_id":47808842629269,"sku":"sku-31807345229903","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ Hunter Orange (adds 7-10 days prior to shipping)","offer_id":47808842662037,"sku":"sku-39662960410703","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SM \/ True Timber Kanati","offer_id":47808842694805,"sku":"sku-30284552568911","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SM \/ Hunter Orange (adds 7-10 days prior to shipping)","offer_id":47808842727573,"sku":"sku-39662960443471","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MD \/ True Timber Kanati","offer_id":47808842760341,"sku":"sku-30284552601679","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MD \/ Hunter Orange (adds 7-10 days prior to shipping)","offer_id":47808842793109,"sku":"sku-39662960476239","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LG \/ True Timber Kanati","offer_id":47808842825877,"sku":"sku-30284552634447","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LG \/ Hunter Orange (adds 7-10 days prior to shipping)","offer_id":47808842858645,"sku":"sku-39662960509007","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL (adds 7-10 days prior to shipping) \/ True Timber Kanati","offer_id":47808842891413,"sku":"sku-39662961295439","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL (adds 7-10 days prior to shipping) \/ Hunter Orange (adds 7-10 days prior to shipping)","offer_id":47808842924181,"sku":"sku-39662961328207","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4175\/5797\/files\/sc-fullbay-vest-gen-20-collar-separate-lightweight-839285.jpg?v=1787690219","url":"https:\/\/conkeysoutdoors.com\/products\/sc-full-bay-vest-gen-2-0-collar-separate-lightweight","provider":"Conkey's Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}