There are SO many pockets on this thing that I kept finding more every time I looked. Not only are there external pockets, but several inside the vest as well. I bought this to wear while geocaching so I don't have to cram my pants' cargo pockets full of stuff. This vest has a spot for everything - some pockets are deep, others shallow. There's a place for everything in this vest. Plus its material is lightweight and strong, so it's comfortable to wear.