Photographer's vests???

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It depends on the vest for waterproofing - I know many of the cheap and popular brand vests are generally aimed at being summer clothing in style -- but there are some rugged ones (check the vest guy link provided earlier) with much more weather proofed vest designs.

In the end I suspect a vest user is going to end up like any one with bags -you'll get a few for different occasions. Light ones for short trips - heavier duty ones - more weather proof ones - etc.....

 

[Alex_B]

It depends on the vest for waterproofing - I know many of the cheap and popular brand vests are generally aimed at being summer clothing in style -- but there are some rugged ones (check the vest guy link provided earlier) with much more weather proofed vest designs.

In the end I suspect a vest user is going to end up like any one with bags -you'll get a few for different occasions. Light ones for short trips - heavier duty ones - more weather proof ones - etc.....

Never have seen a vest which would keep my gear try for hours in hard rain ... but then again I might not have searched intensely enough!

And on weddings and other formal events I try to blend in a bit ... so the clothing aspect does not really allow a vest

 

[table1349]

It depends on the vest for waterproofing - I know many of the cheap and popular brand vests are generally aimed at being summer clothing in style -- but there are some rugged ones (check the vest guy link provided earlier) with much more weather proofed vest designs.

In the end I suspect a vest user is going to end up like any one with bags -you'll get a few for different occasions. Light ones for short trips - heavier duty ones - more weather proof ones - etc.....

Never have seen a vest which would keep my gear try for hours in hard rain ... but then again I might not have searched intensely enough!

And on weddings and other formal events I try to blend in a bit ... so the clothing aspect does not really allow a vest

My shirt won't keep me dry either but I still wear one. That's why one of these big enough to go over the vest comes in handy. Comes in handy with out the vest as well.
Trail Model Rain Jacket: Rain Jackets | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean

 

[Overread]

It depends on the vest for waterproofing - I know many of the cheap and popular brand vests are generally aimed at being summer clothing in style -- but there are some rugged ones (check the vest guy link provided earlier) with much more weather proofed vest designs.

In the end I suspect a vest user is going to end up like any one with bags -you'll get a few for different occasions. Light ones for short trips - heavier duty ones - more weather proof ones - etc.....

Never have seen a vest which would keep my gear try for hours in hard rain ... but then again I might not have searched intensely enough!

And on weddings and other formal events I try to blend in a bit ... so the clothing aspect does not really allow a vest

To be fair most photographic bags that I know of are not that weather proof either - they all need their own cover to make them water tight (which has always surprisedme - esp when companies like lowepro always go on about their great zips - of course they do make their dryzone range which are water tight enough to survive submersing in water)

 

[Alex_B]

To be fair most photographic bags that I know of are not that weather proof either - they all need their own cover to make them water tight

Always actually annoys me, that is why on many occasions I am using Ortlieb bags.

 

[Alex_B]

but I think we are going astray from the OT now

 

[Alex_B]

My shirt won't keep me dry either but I still wear one. That's why one of these big enough to go over the vest comes in handy. Comes in handy with out the vest as well.
Trail Model Rain Jacket: Rain Jackets | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean

This is actually my favourite, really keeps you happy for hours in heavy rain, even with a heavy expedition backpack :
Luster Jacket - BERGANS OF NORWAY

 

[NickStevens]

If you want to look like a NURD they are great

I agree......they always look a bit SWAT team to me....

Swap the S for a T

Yea that works too :lmao:

 

[DBA]

I wouldn't be caught dead in one.

If you want to look like a NURD they are great

I agree with this for landscape/out-and-about photography, however a vest is usually required when shooting at a credentialed event. For example in my field (Motocross/Supercross/Arenacross) they require you to wear one of the Alpinestars or Thor media vests. I actually like the Alpinestars' one and would probably "forget" to turn it in however they hold your drivers license for that very reason.

 

[.SimO.]

I use one much of the time now for landscape work. I vastly prefer it over a backpack or shoulder bag. I am using a moderately expensive model originally designed for fishing use. It has two large zippered pockets on each side, which works out pretty well, and also a large back "cargo" pocket, which can hold things like a jacket, rain gear, snacks/food,etc.

Sounds like someone needs to make and sell "The Derrel Vest". I expect a video with action shots of you wearing it.