Photography Vest - Spring, Summer First Travel Choice

Link Delight Online Shop · Jan 20, 2014

Photography vest is suitable for a variety of outdoor activities.
1 Climber (sweat quick drying, three-dimensional cut, loose and not tight, anti-tear)
2 Foot (quick-drying, soft and comfortable, walking with ease)
3 City Leisure (UPF40 + UV resistance coefficient)
4. Drift (fast dry, loose and comfortable)
5 Travel (wearproof, dirtproof, easy to clean, fast drying)
6 Fishing (wearproof, quick-drying, large pockets and greater capacity, access to convenient)

This classic photographer vest style design, multi-function large capacity of the three-dimensional pocket design, is convenient and practical. Retractable rear, two wear design. Comfortable and breathable mesh inner lining, non-stick body perspiration. Exquisite workmanship, big fabric density, enough material.

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Warhorse · Jan 20, 2014

Looks like it would be hot, on a warm sunny day.

Link Delight Online Shop · Jan 21, 2014

Warhorse said:
Looks like it would be hot, on a warm sunny day.

Maybe it looks hot on a warm sunny day, but it is comfortable and breathable mesh inner lining, non-stick body perspiration. So you can rest assured.

fokker · Jan 21, 2014

What would you use the pockets for that wouldn't fit in a camera bag? It's not like you'd walk around 8 pocketfuls of spare lenses.

sm4him · Jan 21, 2014

Actually, I *love* my photography vest. In my opinion, it IS a little hot in the summertime--perhaps in a more moderate clime, it would be fine, but around here where it's normal for temps to be in the upper 80s/low 90s, and the humidity is sometimes 70-80%, yeah, the vest is too much.

But in the spring and fall, it's terrific! As to what you would put in it that you wouldn't put in a camera bag, the point of it, to me, is to not have to carry my camera bag. With the vest, I can go on pretty decent treks and not bother with a bag.
I'll put my long wildlife lens on my camera, then put my macro lens and 50mm in the vest, along with an extra batteries, some cards, a cleaning cloth, a small notebook and pencil, snack, and sometimes my Kindle. Probably a few other things too that I've forgotten. Then I use a fanny pack for a couple of water bottles, and I can be out all day long. When I carry my camera bag for that long, I tend to get a backache, but with the weight distributed over the vest, it doesn't ever hurt my back.

Overread · Jan 21, 2014

Yep a vest and a bag are two very different things. A bag is good for holding large amounts (esp bulky items) but when things are in the bag they are slow to get at; you have to stop and unsling the bag and open it up. There are a few fancy bags that try to make access quicker, but half the time there is little if no actual gain for gaining access to the main compartment - although the kind that let you slip a DSLR with lens out of the side pocket do provide quick access to one camera and lens setup.

Vests on the other hand offer much quicker access to things; great for being able to keep on the move or remain standing and get access to accessories or larger items. Weight distribution has also been mentioned and is another bonus - spreading the weight out over your whole body front and back instead of just all focused on the back.

They are different tools for different situations (although also quite complimentary as well).

Link Delight Online Shop · Jan 21, 2014

sm4him said:
Actually, I *love* my photography vest. In my opinion, it IS a little hot in the summertime--perhaps in a more moderate clime, it would be fine, but around here where it's normal for temps to be in the upper 80s/low 90s, and the humidity is sometimes 70-80%, yeah, the vest is too much.

But in the spring and fall, it's terrific! As to what you would put in it that you wouldn't put in a camera bag, the point of it, to me, is to not have to carry my camera bag. With the vest, I can go on pretty decent treks and not bother with a bag.
I'll put my long wildlife lens on my camera, then put my macro lens and 50mm in the vest, along with an extra batteries, some cards, a cleaning cloth, a small notebook and pencil, snack, and sometimes my Kindle. Probably a few other things too that I've forgotten. Then I use a fanny pack for a couple of water bottles, and I can be out all day long. When I carry my camera bag for that long, I tend to get a backache, but with the weight distributed over the vest, it doesn't ever hurt my back.

Yes, I fully agree with your point. Vest and bag are two different things, they all have their own advantages, and for me I perfer to choose the photographer vest.

Link Delight Online Shop · Jan 21, 2014

Overread said:
Yep a vest and a bag are two very different things. A bag is good for holding large amounts (esp bulky items) but when things are in the bag they are slow to get at; you have to stop and unsling the bag and open it up. There are a few fancy bags that try to make access quicker, but half the time there is little if no actual gain for gaining access to the main compartment - although the kind that let you slip a DSLR with lens out of the side pocket do provide quick access to one camera and lens setup.

Vests on the other hand offer much quicker access to things; great for being able to keep on the move or remain standing and get access to accessories or larger items. Weight distribution has also been mentioned and is another bonus - spreading the weight out over your whole body front and back instead of just all focused on the back.

They are different tools for different situations (although also quite complimentary as well).

Yes, you are right, they are different tools for different situations. For me I perfer to choose the vest.