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[james]

I was at the HUPS Christmas party last night and ran into long-time dive buddy and 2013 HUPS V.P. Terry Moore. He travels a LOT for work and has made a purpose built photo vest like nothing I have ever seen. Here is some info from Terry:

Just some info on the Jacket. It was made by a leatherman in Konduz Afghanistan. It cost me $150 for him to make. Its pockets were specifically designed to carry my camera, lenses, accesories, computer personal items etc etc. Since its a jacket, I have flown all over the place and never once have I been stopped and told I cant board the plane with it. Weight when full close to 50lbs. Countries flown in and out of USA, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Dubai, Afghanistan, FIJI, Guam, and many stops in between.

Terry is a pretty burly guy, and with the vest on - use your imagination. He says that he can actually walk down a plane aisle with it, but that he has to scoot sideways.

What do you guys think? I think it's pretty cool and definitely a way to "stick it to the man" when flying.

Cheers
James

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[ChrigelKarrer]

That may be something for me ...
I just flew from Rome to Muscat, back to Rome and then Rome San Jose Costa Rica with about 20 lbs inside my photographers vest and 40 lbs in a photographic backpack.
I always pray that they don't put my backpack on the scale and i learnd to show a "how nice to travel only with a light backpack" face while check-in even if my back is
screaming for help....
Anyway, a very cool vest!
Chris

[davichin]

That hardly looks like a vest ;-p . I also use a vest to fit everything I can. I am always thinking on making myself one with two pockets big enough for subtronics, which are the main big burden as the rest of the things (not counting the housing) fit in regular vest pockets or in my multipocket travel pants (another place with a lot of concealed room).