[1.84 lb] 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.

[Touch-fastener] 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!

[1.84 lb] I'm a oversea's customer. It's not my first time purchase in B&H, very good experience! Thank you!

[Touch-fastener] I bought this to cover the ongoing protests in Hong Kong and am so glad I did. The build quality and water resistance is excellent - not only did the chestvest keep all my gear dry from heavy monsoon rains in September (which knocked out one of my Sony A7III bodies), it also protected everything inside when I was hit and sprayed twice by police water cannons (which fire 127kg of force at a 10 meter distance.) Impressively, all the electronics, gear and documents inside the vest survived no worse for wear (although I can't say the same for that Sony ... at least it started working after some quality time with a hairdryer.)


I really can't think of a better torture test for this product than getting hit with a police water cannon, and it passed with flying colors. The Foul Weather version is definitely worth the extra cash outlay.

Bonus: the colored dye and capsaicin additive laced into the water both washed out! Manufacturer tag recommends handwashing, but I machine washed it on gentle and hung to air dry.

I wish the shoulder straps were easier to configure, a bit more comfortable, and held their position better, but the overall design is excellent and well-executed. It held up very well while I was chasing protestors and police around Hong Kong in full gear. Front pockets make it easy to access phone/powerbank, lenses, flash, snacks, etc - the plastic clips and straps are useful for hanging carabiners & other attachments (helmet, respirator/gas mask, etc), although this will obviously affect your weight distribution.

This product is too bulky and high-profile for casual shooting or everyday use, but when you're covering heavy action and need to be mobile while carrying a lot of gear, this is one of the best options on the market.

[1.84 lb] It is the best of everything

[1.84 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!

[1.84 lb] 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.

[Touch-fastener] 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

[1.84 lb] I use this vest everyday I go to work, I can't walk out the door without it. Super convenient for carrying most of my lenses, spare batts and more. I also have a 2nd Newswear vest for my prime lens set.

[Touch-fastener] 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.