I have thought about a vest like that for hunting. But, when I was in the army, I had a vest and didn't like it. For me, I like a big belt with suspenders. Very similar to the old military web gear with a butt pack. Just use a little more padding under the belt, depending on how much weight you want to carry. It has worked for me, but may not work for you in your application. YMMV. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />