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41 of 41 found the following review helpful:
 Solid vest... I'm wearing it right now! Jul 02, 2008
By Mr. Ben
"ctsamurai"
This is my second photo vest, the first had too much mesh/"rip stop" that- while lightweight- meant it got snagged and actually ripped quite a bit. I was looking for something a little heavier, and this vest is made of a more "solid" heavy khaki. It is not physically heavy, though and the vest sits well on the shoulders. The waste snaps also help keep the vest tighter to the body so your equipment isn't swinging around on the vest.
I'm a news videographer, not a still photog (though I use a DSLR in my spare time). I can tell you that the lens pockets on this vest won't hold larger "L" type lenses, so this proobably isn't for the pro photog. They would easily hold the canon EF-S line like the basic 15-55mm or even the 70-300mm, but again, any of your 70mm wide lenses aren't coming with you in this vest (however, they are great for holding lav and stick microphones... score one for audio/video!). Also, the eppalets- while a nice idea- are not going to accomodate a 'real' camera strap as the loop on the shoulder is only about an inch wide. Still if you were carrying some other item on a string and you didn't want it around your neck, these would work... and if you still use a real camcorder, don't worry, the snap does not dig into your shoulder when you're shooting.
The vest is still taking some getting used to as it is not left-right simmetrical (my last vest was). The filter pockets are good for smaller items and the pockets along the breast/chest easy accomodate mini-maglites, multitools and other at-hand items (the left front pocket with the diagonal zip is an interesting "fast access" touch that I'm already digging). This vest also features a good number of pen pockets, something probably every profession could use. The final really good aspect of this vest is the large rear pocket. This is a good pocket for a light raincoat/poncho, cables, batteries or more tapes if the inner pockets don't do it for you.
This vest is right for my job, eliminating my need for an extra bag of gear. For those of you in EFP/ENG, I recommend this.
27 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Campco Humvee Vest Mar 16, 2007
By Turd Ferguson
I dont have this vest yet but plan on buying it. Just wanted to let the other reviewer and others know that the Campco vest has changed its name to Humvee, so it is one and the same.
Few days later...
Just received the vest. It has over 20 pockets including a large pocket on the back which is not pictured. Great vest for photographers and field biologists alike.
I got it primarily for biological field studies. Now I have a place for everything: kill jars, aspirator, pocket net, collecting jars, compass, GPS, maps, pens, pencils, spade, notebook, field guides (large enough front pocket for "The Sibley Guide to Birds"!), and more...
I use the back pocket to shove a rain coat in. The epaulets and raised neck portion come in handy for carrying binoculars or camera around your neck (a feature that is lacking in all of the field vests that I have been browsing).
A lot cheaper than other field vests yet has just as much or more room.
25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Too heavy/wrong material for safari; utility depends on your needs Jun 04, 2010
By H. Cunningham
I bought this vest and compared it to about a half dozen other leading candidates looking for a vest for adventure travel and safaris. My goal is to use the vest instead of a backpack to carry a small first aid kit, binoculars, extra photo batteries and lenses, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. when on hikes. Since I often travel in hot climates and in the rainy season or rainforest, and on trips with very specific weight limitations, the material of the garment was a primary criteria for me.
The fit of this vest was nice - it's sized a bit large and has pockets beg enough to accommodate binoculars, etc. Vents and sizing make it appropriate for hot weather, but the fabric is too heavy. The layout of the pockets and the utility of them is very good. The craftsmanship was less good - the velcro wasn't sewn on and I would have had to sew it on had I opted to keep this vest, and the seams were not totally sewn in some places with threads hanging. However, in the end I determined I would return it for the primary reason that it is cotton and too heavy to work in hot climates. In heat and in rain you need a quick dry material. I disagree with the reviews that refer to it as "lightweight" and "not too heavy" If you have a strict weight limit, this vest is very heavy - if you are trying to take 3 weeks of stuff in 30 or 40 lbs to meet small plane or other safari weight limits, you can't afford the weight of this one garment. Also, if you travel in rainy season or in the rainforest, there is no way this heavy cotton is going to dry in time for you to wear it again - and you need dry pockets if you are using it for photo equipment, batteries, etc.
Overall I loved the design but not the quality or the fabric. Similar vests with very similar designs are offered by Travelsmith, Magellans, and Eddie Bauer if you are looking. Fly fishing vests by a ton of companies may also work, depending on your particular application.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
They really need a photo of the back Nov 11, 2009
By Sandy the book nut
First off, this runs really large. My husband normally wears a large and he was swimming in the size large so you may want to go down a size to avoid an exchange. The back has huge vertical slits running from the top to about halfway down with a coarse mesh underneath. Even standing perfectly still the slits gap open. I understand that this makes it cooler in hot weather, but it also makes it incredibly ugly.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
vest Jan 07, 2009
By C. Mortensen
I had to return the original safari vest for a smaller size. The seller promptly refunded the original purchase and quickly shipped the replacement vest. A good experience and a good product.
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