Greenhouse gear: A mobile tool bag for the greenhouse and a warm coat for the winter

Utilizing a lumbar pack might revolutionize the way you move around the greenhouse. We also recommend a warm coat with ample pocket space to get through the winter and beyond.

A black winter coat sitting next to a camo-patterned lumbar bag with straps attached as if they were sitting around someone's shoulders.

Photos courtesy of Aborwear and OregonPackWorks

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the December 2025 print edition of Greenhouse Management under the headline “Stay warm, stay ready.”

Working in a greenhouse is tough, demanding reliable tools for the trade. Now is the perfect time to gear up for a productive new year.

Start 2026 warm and protected from the elements, or treat yourself to a new tool bag to get you through next spring and beyond.

 

Arborwear Cedar Flex Jacket

Made with a durable cedar flex stretch twill, this coat offers a dynamic range of motion with a warm, sherpa-lined interior. Adjustable cuffs on the sleeves and a removable hood make the jacket customizable for your comfort, and with plentiful pockets, you’ll have the extra storage you need to stay prepared for anything.

$185 at arborwear.com

Lumbar Pack with Suspension

Hold the world on your back with this handy lumbar pack. Growers with a laundry list of potential challenges across the greenhouse might find themslves with too much to carry. Let this versatile bag handle hand tools, metering and scouting equipment, water bottles, gloves and whatever else you need to bring with you. Features include a modular system for customization, tear-resistant polytricot PVC material, water-resistant Denier Cordura fabric and a suspension system that keeps weight distributed evenly over the wearer’s hips. Shoulder straps range from sizes small to large, with the waist belt ranging from 27 inches to 34-plus inches.

$315 at oregonpackworks.com
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