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I've been meaning to do a quick update on this for a while now. I used it in anger for the first time at Blenheim International Horse Trials which was an earlyish start and a long day traipsing the cross country course. I was carrying two bodies and everything else I needed fitted easily in the pockets. After a while I gave up on the monopod and strapped it to the back where I had a 2L bottle of water in the pouch. By the time it was loaded up there was quite a bit of weight and I was apprehensive about how it would be after a few hours but the the load bearing is superb. I went the whole day without any discomfort and found it much easier than lugging a bag around.

The pockets are arranged so that they are not in front but more to the sides although they do not impede arm movement, the good thing about this is that I was able to lie prone to get some shots without the pouches getting in the way or worrying about breaking or crushing kit.

If you are looking to carry kit at at sports events, airshows or even hiking around and do not want the embuggerance of carrying a bag or the hassle of having to keep taking a rucksack off and on again, this is the rig you need.

Hope this helps.