Humvee Photography Utility Vest for Men & Women - Perfect for Safari, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, & Travel - 100% Cotton Gift

Medium weight cotton vest, pockets lined with polyester, which is nice, and its well made. Used for a photo vest, to use in hot weather or cold with a wool sweater under it and a light nylon poncho over it all in winter. Use outdoors in the wild not at the zoo. Its cotton, not waterproof, it will sweat up, but anything will. Vented back, lots of pockets, washed it, came out rumpled but fine. I prefer rumpled. Its not a concealed carry vest, which is good, since those look like you are carrying which in my opinion is stupid unless you are law enforcement or in a dangerous job, then it looks right. Everyone feels threatened from birth, by nearly anything, carry a gun wear a common CWP vest, you might as well have a bill board and make someone else who is carrying feel threatened. Some CWP vests are nice in build quality, for an urban hiking vest light. This more bulky vest has enough pockets for small cameras, snack, little bit of water, knife, phone, DSLR is around the neck on a neoprene strap, light extra lens, pad for GPS and navigation, but bear in mind, more weight on the shoulders of a vest, you might like a backpack better, you can sit that on the ground. Camera vests have a weight limit, in reality. Its not a suitcase but in an airport lightly loaded, its dropped in the security tray with all the metal gear and a bag. Your pants pockets are empty. Back vest pocket good for folded water proof light weight poncho. Got a hat with some brim out of Mexican Palm straw water proofed a bit, you can put zip locks in a few pockets left open. You can get by ok in the rain with time to get out a mylar space blanket. Rain can last a while but often it can be better to sit than risk slipping down something with water running under your feet. Most of the time in the swampy wild, I tend to prefer my eyes as best protection. Learn to use those, they are a number one double barreled gun. Alone, you do not have a gun behind you in someone else's hand. Any pistol is going to be in a shoulder bag, with a belly strap, not in a vest. I think this is a good wilderness vest if packed right, with the minimum gear, a light nylon pancho, space blanket and cord, whistle, fire gear and whatever cell is covered in the area and a spare battery.Alone, communication is key and even a locator device is ok if its extreme. Even a six hour hike alone can be sketchy. Vest can have enough light primary gear plus cellular to get it done. Again, its not waterproof and hike in the rain in tropical areas, it will soak the sweat, waterproof the camera pockets and electrical gear and put that very light poncho in the back. If the vest stinks and you got some experience with your eyes, and have to rinse it out, and let it dry on your back the next day, you wore it right. I wear an extra large in this vest if its over a T shirt, with the side snaps loose, but over a sweater in winter, and long sleeve shirt, a XX in this vest is ok because I bulk up, one size up, and the vest runs large. If its just for looks buy the size you are, its large enough. If you got a pot belly, go big bubba. You can put an extra snap on the side or some Velcro and cinch up as well.

This is my third Humvee vest and the 7th vest I have purchased for photography. 5 of the 7 have been lightweight, less expensive nylon/polyester. The two that have not fallen apart are this Humvee and my first Rothco "Uncle Milty," made of cotton and similar sturdy fibers. The natural fibers need treatment for water resistance and are heavier.The design with deep pockets is ideal for photo gear, and the zippers and velcro are larger and sturdier than most. The pockets are just right for lenses, batteries, cell phone, etc.My only complaint is about the epaulets, which are now just a fashion statement. On the lightweight Humvee, the epaulet lifted to hold a camera strap in place on your shoulder. This one is sewn on the full length and unsnaps to allow only a cord or very thin strap. Too bad. Still, I'm happy overall.

#1: It fit dead bang like a vest should. I am a big guy 6'3" 300lbs and this 3x large fits perfect for a vest. Just loose enough where I can fill the pockets and wear a jacket or hoodie under it if need be.#2: I am a photographer and yes it has plenty of pockets for everything. Inducing Larger lens's and speedlight flash. And I can get to the equipment in my pockets much quicker than in my pack, Or even leave the pack in the car and till have a couple of different lenses and the flash.3: I noticed several people complaining about the light weight. I don't know I like the light weight and fact that it breaths. I tend to be working when I wear it and don't want to get hot. And though it's not made out of stop rip material like my BDU shirt seems bloody well sturdy to me. Light weight good! Heavy is hot n bad.lol And though it's light weight it's not cheaply made.4: It's Fun and yes professional! Carrying a pack in a pain in the hind quarters, Wearing a vest is just plain fun, it's quicker to grab my camera and vest when in a hurry. And in all honesty yes it makes me look a little more like a professional photographer rather than just a neanderthal with a camera. lol. I'm probably even going to get Stirling Photography patch made for it.