The All-Purpose Science Suit is a unique suit of armor found in the Followers’ Safehouse, which you can access after getting the Idolized reputation with the Followers of the Apocalypse.

Quick tips on getting the armor:

• The safehouse key can be acquired from Julie Farkas. After getting the maximum reputation with the Followers, Julie Farkas will give you the key to the Follower’s safehouse the next time you talk to her.
• Max Followers of the Apocalypse reputation required. To get the key from Julie, you must max out your reputation with the Followers of the Apocalypse. To do so, follow the guide here.

Acquisition

Before you go anywhere, make sure you get the Followers Safehouse key from Julie Farkas. If you don’t know how to do that, check out this guide.

First, make your way to the Followers Safehouse, located northwest of the Strip.

Once there, enter the safehouse.

Go to the room on your right.

The armor will be lying on the middle bed.

Statistical Analysis

The All-Purpose Science Suit doesn’t have an exact non-unique counterpart, however, it gives a +5 bonus to your Science skill, while also providing a DT of 13, the same DT as the Courier Duster. 

Due to the ease of acquiring this armor, it’s one of the best early-game light armors you can acquire, as long as you are willing to grind out a reputation with the Followers of the Apocalypse.

Gameplay Tips

• Acquire this armor early on in your playthrough to make use of its higher-than-average DT during the early game.
• The low durability of this armor makes it prone to breaking quickly. If you want to use it long-term, grab the Jury Rigging perk to make repairs cheaper and easier.