Men's 9 Pockets Work Utility Vest Military Photo Safari Travel Vest Workwear Jacket

I spent hours online shopping for a reasonably priced travel vest that would make it unnecessary for me to carry a purse during a 3 week trip to southern Europe, and avoid the predations of pickpockets. First my husband and I ordered 2 vests from another company, and neither of them fit either of us. Next I got him a vest that fit him just fine, but which I had doubts would be right for me, even in a smaller size. I gave up shopping for a vest designed exclusively for women--very expensive, not nearly enough pockets, and very limited selection of colors. When I found that one very highly regarded travel company was touting "unisex" vests, that convinced me to go back to looking for one geared toward me. So glad I I ordered this one, which is perfect as well as very reasonably priced.. The inside zipper pouch (there's just one) is roomy enough for an RFID zipper bag into which I can easily fit my passport, a case for a few IDs and credit cards, and some cash. In the zippered outside pockets there's plenty of room for my large cell phone and a good mini-charger in one, a folding scarf in another, a folding sunhat in another, and sundries like pocket size tissues, hand sanitizer, dental floss, etc. in yet another, while still being remarkably lightweight. I love the fact that it is hip length, rather than waist length. I can comfortably wear it zipped or unzipped.I ordered a size L, charcoal gray (almost black), which will look great and like an "outfit" worn with jeans, a skirt or skort, yoga pants, a casual dress, even my waterproof black nylon overpants for boating and water recreation. I normally wear a large or extra large women's t shirt or top. (I don't like tops feeling tight across my shoulders), and it fits great. The length reaches my hip, and the vest fits comfortably even when zipped. I might decide to take out the sunhat and the scarf for our flight and put them back on an as need basis to limit the bulk, but it's perfectly comfortable even packed with everything I need.I suggest Amazon add savvy women travelers to the list of groups to whom to highly recommend this product. It has the tunic length many women prefer and, although there's only one inside pocket, it's large enough to be truly useful.

I love this vest. Good color and plenty of pockets.

it is the best of all my vests, but it could have more pockets

Edited my first review. This best is OK. Zipper opposite to most men's jacket. Pull tab is on left not right. When you look in mirror you see all these silver zipper tabs. Would have been better in black. I went up in size and it's too big. I think it suggested you do that. There are 9 pockets. 2 side pockets do not have zipper but are deep pockets I actually missed them first time I tried on. No inside pockets. I am not likely to use because of the front zipper , the appearance of all the silver zipper tabs in front look odd to me and the size. My fault on the size. The 2 side pockets without zippers would be easy to pick pocket or have stuff fall out when removing vest. I think there are better choices. I will stick with my Orvis version.

Too small and too short. Cheap fabric. Zipper set for women

Very light, and worth the money!

3rd time buying, worn out two already. That oughta tell ya something.

I like that it is of good quality, lightweight and does not feel cumbersome. It has a very nice feel. The zippers are smooth thin and do not get in the way of pen or pencil pocket clips. I am a writer and do research. I use the vest to hold pens, pencils, magnifying glasses, and other writer's paraphernalia when in the field. I have two vests, one a medium size to go over light warm weather shirts and one a large size to fit over bulkier colder weather clothing. I would not hesitate to buy even larger sizes if appropriate to conditions. For me, theses vests present an excellent value for the low price.