Allows me to carry everything I need to do my job as a professional news photographer, but the material is not very durable.  Shortly after getting it, I noticed a rip in the back pocket running almost the entire width of the pocket.  I used to be able to carry my shotgun microphone in that pocket.  i can't do that anymore.  Still, for what it costs (way less than other professional photography vests), it's not a bad deal.