[Basenshukai]

I'm currently wearing the vest down here ("down range - south") and I am getting real good use of it.

The various pockets, especially the utility pockets high on the front are good for notepads, pens and cellphones. The concealed carry pocket on either side of the vest (inside) are very handy and don't open unless you want them to. I'm using the velcro holster made by the local "Comando De Selva" manufacturer and it works very well. I agree that the 5.56 pockets might be better on the left side (as opposed to the right side) but, as we are carrying M9 Berretta's while in civilian dress, the 9mm magazines fit perfectly well on the left side pocket currently there. Since I would be making the magazine change from the left side, that works out well. I use the deep upper left side pocket found on the inside to carry my passport so that there is little chance that it would fall out (as the pocket is about 12 inches deep by about 7 inches wide and with velcro closures). Since there is quite a bit of media downhere from time to time, my vest makes me look more like a photographer than a "shooter". I'm happy with the vest, I think I'm gonna purchase the pants here shortly.