[1.5 lb] I don't carry a bag as such I carry a Newswear Chest Vest,,,this looks like Military Hardware with four Pouches on the Front to carry Rifle Magazines,,,I usually carry it on my side and then on the front when I am shooting,,,,I can carry my Fuji XT2 with Grip in one pocket with a blower and soft cloth in the Flap Pocket,,, and the 10-24 F4 wide angle zoom in another pocket with the Godox TT350F flash,,, and in another pocket the 50-140 F2.8 Telephoto Zoom with the 2x Extender in the Flap Pocket,,, and in the last Pocket my 100-400 Zoom Lens with the 1.4 Extender in the Flap Pocket,,,,all right at my finger Tips and easy to change lenses,,,,This system is Waterproof and costs about $150 just google up Newswear Chest Vest,,,,it is not a system you would probably want to wear with a Tux or a Suit at a Formal Affair but probably could be done,,,,also all my Gear is enclosed in the pack on my side when I go into a Coffee Shop or Restaurant

[Nylon] This was exactly what I needed! I'm a small female photographer, around 5'5' 130 pounds. I was worried it would be too big, but it's all adjustable and fit well. I use to have a big messenger style bag I would carry around with me to change lens etc - but this was great to just have everything I need strapped to me! It held my body, 2 lens, batteries and cards! You could technically fit 3 lens if you carried the body around your neck. Very happy with this purchase, makes shoots much easier!

[Nylon] I just love this vest. The pockets are varied in size and perfect for needed accessories and the large pocket is big enough for my backup camera a mirrorless body with a small lens. When I wear the vest, I can easily get what I need unlike my backpack which I have to take off, or my sling bag which I have to reposition in order to reach inside. It's an intelligent design, comfortable, and very well made. And because it is completely adjustable, the vest will work in the winter over a bulky down jacket, and in the summer.

[Nylon] This is the best way to carry your gear in numerous different situations. I'm currently a photojournalist student after freelancing for a couple years and have 5 different bags to show for it. The Newswear is the BEST solution. If you're not in action, it can be carried like a shoulder bag, without the bulk and hugs your body. Although the straps are not padded, I've never carried so much gear so comfortably. You can also easily drive with it on. Great for transporting all your gear if you have a 1 cam system. Great for wearing/carrying all your gear with a 2 cam system and one body is tucked away. The body pocket is big enough for a D4 and my sync cable with room to spare. You can totally hold two prosumer bodies without their grips as well. I've also carried my gripped d800 WITH a small prime on it (AF-D models) in that pocket. The telephoto pocket is roomy for my 70-200mm 2.8. One of the two side pockets are big enough to carry two SB-910 flashes when they're L-shaped. The other pocket can carry my 16-35mm f/4 AND my 24-70mm without hoods on their sides. I've also shoved my Tascam DR-40 and a Rode Mic in their. Meaning, this works great for visual journalist. I accidentally purchased the small press pouch. I did want a second pouch for my headphones but the press pouch is for a belt system than the chestvest. All told, I love it. Each pocket has a flap pocket for cleaning cloths, batteries, notebooks, pens, phone, business cards, memory cards... you get the idea. I look forward to memorizing where everything is as this system is built for speed.

[1.5 lb] I was linked to a cool blog that had a list of working photojournalist's gear, among them was this chestvest I've never heard of before. I quickly looked it up on the net and was impressed with the company's goal. I reviewed everything they had to offer for information about the product. A week later, I had mine in hand. I was impressed with the craftsmanship so I quickly grabbed my gear and began to load it. After filling each pocket and there's a lot of them, I put it on and adjusted it for my 6' 5 size 50 frame. I immediately fell in love with it's comfort and ease of access to everything. The next day, I was assigned to cover an assignment in a crowded venue. The next benefit I noticed was being able to move around easily without bumping into people because all my gear was in the front, not hanging off the back! After that, I headed to my last assignment covering a high school football game. It was going to be a wet game and I was anxious to see how waterproof this was. It dumped a half-an-inch of rain during the game. When I finally got back inside my car, I checked inside each pocket for dampness. Each was bone dry. Very impressive to say the least. I am a photojournalist that works in the Pacific Northwest and am exposed to all kinds of weather. This is definitely the best gear hauling vest I've owned. I look forward to many years of use. If you couldn't tell, I highly recommend this vest for anyone that needs to carry a lot of gear in any weather conditions. Please do yourself a favor and get one. The price difference between the original and the waterproof is negligible. The amount of detail that is built into these is amazing. I really can't say enough about how impressed I am to the quality of this product. Enough said, I need to head back out to cover my next assignment!

[1.5 lb] i've worn the Newswear in the front. I was out for 10hrs and never had to take it of. A friend who goes out with to photography noticed that unlike other bags I wasn't taking it off or adjusting it. unlike using other backpacks or slings bags I don't ache or feel sore the next day. I wished that I had found this at least 3 bags earlier. i recommended it to a friend who's purchased it as well. I can't stop telling other photographers about it.

[Nylon] I was looking for something easier to carry additional equipment when shooting sports photography assignments. I ran into a friend who shoots for Getty Images at a college game we were both covering. After looking this over and getting his opinion of it, I purchased this from B&H after looking for it on several other sites due to pricing and availability. It is great for hauling extra gear-batteries, lens, body, flash head, LED light and doesn't get in the way when filled with the gear.

[1.5 lb] I have wanted to buy this chestvest for a long time. I saw it from a colleague who uses it all the time.
Before, I had a different camera, different optics, and the chestvest that I bought in Ukraine was enough for me.
Therefore, hands did not reach the purchase of this chestvest.
But when I changed the camera, and after it the whole line of lenses, the old chestvest could no longer accommodate all this.
From the very first time I really liked the workmanship - thick waterproof fabric, snake, fasteners. The volume and size of the pockets allow you to fit almost any set of reporter's photographic equipment - two SLR cameras, all the necessary lenses, a flash, and all accessories - batteries, flash cards, cords, a card reader, pens, a notebook, a smartphone and documents.
Although I have not been using this chestvest for long, I have already managed to appreciate its convenience in the harshest shooting conditions - at the front, during the battle.
The design of the belts allows you to evenly distribute the load, which is very important when you have to spend several days with the camera in your hands. Another important feature is the ability to periodically transfer the main load from the shoulders to the neck and vice versa.
I really liked the chestvest, with it I almost stopped using the case and backpack.

[1.5 lb] While I havent yet filled all the cavernous pockets with lenses, I did manage to get my 11-24 lens, bulbous cap & all, in one of the pockets with plenty of room to spare.  Clearly the other pockets will hold 3 more hefty lenses if needed, or a variety of peripherals, even my Graslon Prodigy flash diffuser.  I was able to don this vest without making any adjustments right out of the package.  Really distributes the weight evenly on both shoulders and around the waist.  Properly adjusted, does not interfere with my Spiderholster, allowing me to carry a ton of equipment and get to it fast.  As others have noted, carrying most equipment up across the chest allows sitting without removing the vest, which is really great for moving around in tight spaces and sitting down when needed, like courtside at pro tennis matches.   Highly recommended.