the problem with fly fishing vests
Fly fishing vests can be useful but dedicated camera or birding vests are designed for the job and are better suited to the to carrying things like extra lenses. I've ended up spending a lot more over the long haul attempting to save a few dollars and not being happy the the make-do solution. Then I ended up buying something else to try again. Paying a bit more up front but getting the right tool usually ends up cheaper.
I'm using a Big Pockets brand vest. It looks really geeky, especially when loaded, but holds everything I need.
One thing to note is that with a loaded vest you will need an extra sized rain coat or a poncho to fit over the bulk. Camera bags, backpacks or hip packs are coated for weather protection. Vests aren't.
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