HUMVEE Cotton Safari Vest with Extra Pockets

I don't have experience with other vests, so this won't be a review based on comparisons. I got this to carry lenses and small accessories while shooting sporting events, mainly racing. I was initally concerned about the sizing (L), but it was spot on for me. I would say it runs a little large compared to this same alpha size in standard men's clothing.It's very comfortable to wear, and even with equipment in the pockets (albeit not a lot of it), it remained comfortable for the 8 hours per day that I wore it. Ventilation is adequate, but not spectacular. That could have something to do with the black version, as I was in the California sun all day, although it was not particularly hot. I recommend the lighter color. It was not available at the time of purchase.There are enough pockets on this to satisfy almost any photographer. I carried a 24-105 and a 70-300 lens, switching them out as needed. I never felt either were ever in jeapordy due to the depth of the two front pockets I used - one on either side. There is a nice touch on the left front side, with it having three deep pockets one behind the other. There is also a large pocket on the outside rear that can hold a large lens, or in my case a sweater for shifting temperatures throughout the day. The zippered pocket on the inside in the same area can be used to secure similarly sized items if you're concerned about the security of items in the outer pocket.There is a plethora of small pockets on the front chest area, most with strong velcro closures, but several wth zippers. I understand that you don't want contents falling out of the small/medium pockets, but some of the velcro closures required two hands (hold the pocket with one, pull the velcro with the other), or a hearty pull with one hand. That may change over time as the velcro wears. It was not enough of an issue to give it less than 5 stars.All in all, a very complete photographers vest at a great price, especially compared to the others I looked at, mostly in the $100 to $150 range. After several longs days of wearing this vest, I can find no flaws at this point. I obviously can't comment on actual durability, but in examining the seams, the vest appears well put together, and I expect it will last a long time. The other thing to consider is that the construction is not so complicated that it can't be repaired by a competent seamstress.I would highly recommend this to anyone considering this type of garment - it's a great value!

I just love this vest! I use it for my photography adventures. I am able to equal out the weight of my equipment (lenses mainly) with the pockets available. I like not only the amount of room but also the location of the pockets. What I mean is that you don't have to twist and turn to get to one thing or another. The smaller pockets are easily accessible without needing to get past or around the larger items. That is more helpful than one might realize. To be able to access everything with ease, will make your next excursion much more comfortable if your not having to fight to get something you need, fast. The pockets can be close meaning when you need to bend over or reach down to pick up something, you don't have to worry much about those expensive lenses falling out. Some pockets have zippers, some have velcro, and some are buttons.It is a bit long, but that was good for me. I am 5' 7" and I weigh about 110lbs. So weight distribution is an absolute must! I ordered a medium and the shoulders are a perfect size so I never feel like it might slide off. It's the oversized length that gives room to make those deep pockets. And because it hangs low, the heavier items don't feel like they are pulling your head and chest over.The material feels very well made. The inside, on your back anyway, has a mesh layer. And on the outside, the solid vest material has a couple of vertical slits from the top ALMOST all the way down, which exposes the mesh and allows for airflow, very nice! I say 'almost' all the way down because spanning the waist area, from one side to the other, is yet another pocket!So, overall, this gets the highest grade from me. I recommend it to anyone who needs a comfortable, sturdy, and a very versatile way to make it much easier to go on any kind of excursion.

I was able to get the Medium size beige for $20, which may have been some mix-up, but if I had to pay $40 or more - as priced today - I wouldn't have purchased it. I use it as a photographer's vest. It is a decent product, it fits nicely and has many pockets to fit all my photography accessories. However, the fabric is very light and feels like it would rip easily, if pushed, and it also folds and creases too easily, making it harder to access the pockets. Also, it seems like you never have the right size pocket, but that is subjective. On the other hand, if it were made of thicker fabric, it would have been way too hot to wear. As for sizing, It must be sized to be worn on top of other clothing because I am size L to XL and the medium I ordered fits me just fine, when worn over just a T-shirt. Finally, the main front zipper was not working - had to file it and it will still only open when the pull tab is pulled straight up, away from the chain.So far I've worn it 8-9 times over 5 months and it has been holding fine. I will update this review it wears out prematurely.

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This is a high-quality vest with numerous pockets as advertised. I travel a lot with heavy photographic gear and it is immensely useful. You can rely on this vest being exactly as advertised and then some. I also found the sizing quite true to form. I am a slightly heavy woman and the large is generous for me. I usually wear a women’s XL and even the medium would have fit me although I appreciate the generous fit of the large So I can stow extra gear and still zip it up comfortably. Enjoy!

Great product

La tela no es tan resistente como pensaba, a los pocos días ya estaba rasgada, trabajo en el área de informática, en suporte técnico y me útil por las 17 bolsas que tiene, pero lo único malo es que la tela, como ya mencione, no están resistente, las bolsas pectorales ya tienen agujeros en las orillas por tanto jalar el velcro para abrirlas. Recuerdo que hace algunos años la tela era de tipo mezclilla y resistían mas.

I ordered the small vest but it is much too large. I am a small woman, so I expected some slack in the fit, but it was far too loose and far too long. I also found the zippers to be quite balky. I had intended to wear it when I did photography. The pockets were well-designed and there is lots of space for gadgets and items. If it had fit better, I would probably have kept it.