BECK® 501 Trucker Horsehide Vest — Chestnut Brown in brown horsehide, a motorcycle vest

Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928

BECK® 501 Vest

Trucker-Style Genuine Horsehide Vest

4.95 22 Reviews

$18,107.00

The 1960s denim trucker silhouette, cut sleeveless in chestnut horsehide that shows its miles. Pointed chest pockets, vertical seams, and hide that molds to you over decades — not seasons.

Color — Brown

Brown

Black

Size — 36

Construction & Materials

The BECK® 501 Trucker Vest in Chestnut Brown is the warm-tone version of the 501 Trucker vest — same 1.3mm front quarter horsehide construction and trucker silhouette as the black, in a brown that develops visible patina at pressure points and flex lines with wear. Limited edition. BECK®’s Northeaster Flying Togs label has produced horsehide riding gear in the USA since 1928.

Two concealed carry pistola pockets, 9 inches deep, with 500 Cordura lining. Two exterior zippered hand pockets with 200 Cordura lining. Two covered snap-down chest pockets. Rear snap waist tighteners. Oxford nylon lining. Perma Core thread by American & Efird (A&E). Antique-plated brass hardware. YKK zipper. Made in the USA.

1.3mm genuine front quarter horsehide — Chestnut Brown
Develops visible patina with wear
1960s trucker silhouette in vest form — limited edition
BECK® Northeaster Flying Togs construction since 1928
Perma Core thread by American & Efird (A&E)
2 concealed carry pistola pockets, 9” deep, 500 Cordura lined
2 exterior hand pockets, 200 Cordura lined
2 covered snap-down chest pockets
Rear snap waist tighteners + Oxford nylon lining
Made in the USA

Fit — True to Size

Order by chest measurement — cut with room for a flannel or hoodie without going baggy.

Runs smallRuns large

Sizing & Fit

Order by your actual chest measurement — the cut already allows for a flannel or hoodie without going baggy. Riding heavy layers all winter? Take one up. The full chart is in the Size Guide.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping and free returns within the USA on unworn gear. Full details at checkout.

Back view of BECK® 501 Horsehide Leather Vest showing clean panel construction and smooth grain leather.

BECK® 501 Trucker Horsehide Vest — Chestnut Brown

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Size chart for the BECK® 501 Trucker Horsehide Vest — Chestnut Brown with body measurements to help find your fit

Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928

BECK® 501 Vest

4.95 · 22 Reviews

$18,107.00

Color — Brown

Size — 36

Description

The BECK® 501 Trucker Vest in Chestnut Brown is the warm-tone version of the 501 Trucker vest — same 1.3mm front quarter horsehide construction and trucker silhouette as the black, in a brown that develops visible patina at pressure points and flex lines with wear. Limited edition. BECK®’s Northeaster Flying Togs label has produced horsehide riding gear in the USA since 1928.

Two concealed carry pistola pockets, 9 inches deep, with 500 Cordura lining. Two exterior zippered hand pockets with 200 Cordura lining. Two covered snap-down chest pockets. Rear snap waist tighteners. Oxford nylon lining. Perma Core thread by American & Efird (A&E). Antique-plated brass hardware. YKK zipper. Made in the USA.

1.3mm genuine front quarter horsehide — Chestnut Brown
Develops visible patina with wear
1960s trucker silhouette in vest form — limited edition
BECK® Northeaster Flying Togs construction since 1928
Perma Core thread by American & Efird (A&E)
2 concealed carry pistola pockets, 9” deep, 500 Cordura lined
2 exterior hand pockets, 200 Cordura lined
2 covered snap-down chest pockets
Rear snap waist tighteners + Oxford nylon lining
Made in the USA

The trucker.

The 1960s denim silhouette — sleeveless, in genuine horsehide.

Pointed chest pockets.

The trucker details, executed in hide that outlasts denim by decades.

Made in America.

Cut, stitched, and inspected in the BECK® workshop — since 1928.

Genuine horsehide

Denim style. Horsehide life.

Starts firm, molds to you, and wears in instead of wearing out.

The BECK Vest Line

Choose your BECK vest.

BECK® 566 Horsehide Motorcycle Vest — Brown

BECK® 566 Brown The foundation — warm tone $16,095.00 Chestnut front quarter horsehide · True to sizeSee the 566 →

BECK® 588 The heavyweight — side lace $13,352.00 1.4–1.6mm horsehide · True · laces adjustSee the 588 →

BECK® 882 Fitted Horsehide Vest — Black or Brown

BECK® 882 The fitted taper $16,461.00 Front quarter horsehide · Fitted — snug by designSee the 882 →

BECK® 501 Vest Brown The trucker — as a vest $18,107.00 1.3mm horsehide · True to sizeYou’re looking at it

Before you ride.

How long does the break-in take?

Heavy and stiff for the first few wears — then it gives and molds to you. The density is the point.

Can I put patches on it?

The 501's back has vertical trucker seams — patches work, but check the back-panel photos or ask us first.

Should I size up to wear it over a hoodie?

No — order by your actual chest measurement. The cut already allows for a flannel or hoodie. Riding heavy layers all winter? Take one up.

Shipping and returns?

Free US shipping and free returns on unworn gear. Full policy at checkout.

The BECK® Vest Line

Four vests. Built for different riders.

Model Built for Fit Leather Layering Price

BECK® 566 Brown First serious vest · patch-ready · CCW True to size Chestnut front quarter horsehide Hoodie-friendly $16,095.00

BECK® 588 Heaviest hide · side-lace tuning True · laces adjust 1.4–1.6mm horsehide Adjusts around layers $13,352.00

BECK® 882 Close to the body Fitted — snug by design Front quarter horsehide T-shirt cut $16,461.00

BECK® 501 Vest Brown The trucker silhouette, as a vest True to size 1.3mm horsehide Mid-layer room $18,107.00

Questions

Before you ride.

How long does the 501 Vest take to break in?

Heavy and stiff for the first few wears — then it gives and molds to you. The density is the point.

Can I put patches on it?

The 501's back follows the trucker pattern with vertical seams — patches work, but check the back-panel photos or ask us before your stitcher starts.

Should I size up to wear it over a hoodie?

No — order by your actual chest measurement. The cut already allows for a flannel or hoodie. Riding heavy layers on a bagger all winter? Take one up.

What's the shipping and return policy?

Free shipping and free returns within the USA on unworn gear. Full details at checkout.

Every Review

All of them. Unfiltered.

Finally got my hands on the brown horsehide

I wanted a chestnut brown vest that would actually change with wear and this one is already getting darker along the creases after a couple months of weekend rides. The two concealed carry pockets are deep and sit flat against the body, and the zippered hand pockets are handy for keys and a phone. Took a few rides to stop feeling stiff but that was expected with horsehide this thick.

Chestnut brown patina is something else

Three months of daily riding and this vest looks completely different from when it arrived — in the best way. The chestnut color deepens at the flex points and where my arms brush the sides. You don't get that kind of character with dyed cowhide.

Bought the brown after seeing my buddy's black one

My riding partner picked up the black 501 last fall and I've been watching that thing develop over the winter. Decided I had to have one but went with the chestnut brown because the patina on the brown version looked even more dramatic. Ordered a size 44 — fits snug through the chest but I knew from reading the sizing guide to go true to my chest measurement. The first weekend ride was a little stiff, but I was already feeling it loosen up by the second stop. The back is one solid piece, no center seam, which was important to me because I'm planning on mounting my club patch. BECK hardware throughout and the stitching is tight and even everywhere I've looked. This is American-made gear and it shows.

Brown horsehide ages better than I expected

I was on the fence between black and brown for a while. Went brown because I figured it'd show patina better, and I was right. The chestnut finish on BECK's 501 starts shifting after just a few weeks of wear — crease lines darken, the front panels pick up texture from wind and sun. Fit is the same solid trucker cut as the black, with that dense front quarter horsehide that takes time to soften up. The concealed carry pockets are roomy enough for my full-size carry and the YKK zippers haven't given me a single problem. If you're a brown leather guy this is the vest to get.

Fit is spot on perfect

Fell in love with brown horsehide a few years back this is my first vest and I absolutely find it stunning.

Brown horsehide has a way of winning people over. We’re honored your first horsehide vest came from us, and we hope it serves you for many years.

5 stars: 21 (95%)
4 stars: 1 (5%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Finally got my hands on the brown horsehide

I wanted a chestnut brown vest that would actually change with wear and this one is already getting darker along the creases after a couple months of weekend rides. The two concealed carry pockets are deep and sit flat against the body, and the zippered hand pockets are handy for keys and a phone. Took a few rides to stop feeling stiff but that was expected with horsehide this thick.

Chestnut brown patina is something else

Three months of daily riding and this vest looks completely different from when it arrived — in the best way. The chestnut color deepens at the flex points and where my arms brush the sides. You don't get that kind of character with dyed cowhide.

Bought the brown after seeing my buddy's black one

My riding partner picked up the black 501 last fall and I've been watching that thing develop over the winter. Decided I had to have one but went with the chestnut brown because the patina on the brown version looked even more dramatic. Ordered a size 44 — fits snug through the chest but I knew from reading the sizing guide to go true to my chest measurement. The first weekend ride was a little stiff, but I was already feeling it loosen up by the second stop. The back is one solid piece, no center seam, which was important to me because I'm planning on mounting my club patch. BECK hardware throughout and the stitching is tight and even everywhere I've looked. This is American-made gear and it shows.

Brown horsehide ages better than I expected

I was on the fence between black and brown for a while. Went brown because I figured it'd show patina better, and I was right. The chestnut finish on BECK's 501 starts shifting after just a few weeks of wear — crease lines darken, the front panels pick up texture from wind and sun. Fit is the same solid trucker cut as the black, with that dense front quarter horsehide that takes time to soften up. The concealed carry pockets are roomy enough for my full-size carry and the YKK zippers haven't given me a single problem. If you're a brown leather guy this is the vest to get.

Fit is spot on perfect

Fell in love with brown horsehide a few years back this is my first vest and I absolutely find it stunning.

Brown horsehide has a way of winning people over. We’re honored your first horsehide vest came from us, and we hope it serves you for many years.

Perfect

Snap-down collar is the reason to pick it over the cafe models. Low-sheen horsehide that buyers rate above Vanson, Schott and Aero at a much lower price; arms move well in riding position. Size up if you layer.

10 Stars Hands Down The BEST

This is by far the highest quality vest I ever owned and I probably owned 8 different brands. Nothing compares to legendary. The horsehide trucker is absolutely genius. Well done.

bought 2 BECKs in one month

I ordered the BECK trucker jacket received it loved it then ordered the brown trucker vest. incredible quality. super happy with my purchase.

BECK 501 Vest | best vest ever

highest quality horsehide vest i ever owned

beautiful unique cut love it

I cannot say one bad thing about my new BECK trucker cut. The horsehide is beautiful I went with the brown. cannot wait to ride in it when the ground thaws out a bit.

compliments galore

finest vest I own. picked up both black and brown. compliments galore. every time I wear them.

Very Satisfied, Great Unique Look

such a unique look and great horsehide. One suggestion would be to get better quality pictures, I would have bought it a lot sooner!

I agree, we lack on our picture quality and we just flat out suck with it. Thank you Mike

Vest

Great horse hide vest

absolute beauty

You guys need to make more! How can I give it a 5 star when I had to wait 2 weeks! Just joking! Love you guys and only trust the one and only Legendary USA - Capt. Riz

Ya'll will be blown away

arrived today and i want to give a big shout out to the legendary family you guys once again crushed it! this is a game changer and thank you for all the help. . . this is Roy (Big Pierce)

Well worth it

I just want to thank you guys for thinking outside the box and really making the highest quality gear around. yeah I mean for the price it's actually reasonable given the quality of the horsehide and craftsmanship. GO AMERICA GO LEGENDARY!

Outstanding Vest - Do Yourself A Favor And Get One

What an outstanding vest. Highest quality I've seen in a horsehide vest. Functionality is incredible and I'm enjoying breaking this vest in. Truly Oustanding. TY, Cliff Sr.

Bought Black Next Week Bought The Brown

I thought about this idea for a while, and have even looked for trucker style vests in the past. Never seen a horsehide one, so was super excited to make this purchase. Super high quality HH, butter soft, I think it came well conditioned, and the fit is perfect.

MADE IN USA - Exactly what I was looking for

The horsehide itself is totally highest quality I've seen in a very long time. I just got it last week so I only been out riding wtih it twice. Just was to thank you for making such a great vest. With so many foreign producers it's rare to find someone like Legendary keeping the biker culture alive. I will send some pics this weekend. Thank you, Tom Burns

Incredibly Well Made. Serious Work Here.

I literally just ordered the Black one, my most is on the chestnut brown, it's excellent and the craftmanship is genius. Hands down my new favorite cut. I wear vests on and off the road, this checks all the boxes. Love what BECK is doing. 5 Stars for sure. - Jeff

The smell will captivate you

I love HH and the second I opened it up I was living my best. Hands down amazing thank you LGND!

Just Arrived Today! I got #6

Ok, WOW - Blown away, and super happy with the quality and design, I put it on and felt the horsehide as I zippered her up and buttoned her. I love the feeling of pre-broken in HH. This was such a classic idea to re-create in a vest. I also own the lastest BECK 737 Trucker jacket and I was super happy when they launched this. YOU CANNOT FIND HIGHER QUALITY HORSEHIDE AND DESIGN ANYWHERE. Best part is made in America and that means a damn lot to me. I'm not even sure I am going to where this when I ride, I may just keep it in my bag and thrown it on when I go to a bar stop on a run lol.