Great to have these pockets for stuff when working on a roof.

Great to have these pockets for stuff when working on a roof.  Read Less

I bought this vest to eliminate the need to carry a purse during low-cost airline flights. I decided to travel only with a smal...  Read More

I bought this vest to eliminate the need to carry a purse during low-cost airline flights. I decided to travel only with a small bag that counts as a personal item, and my regular purse was too large to fit inside it along with needed change of clothes, toiletries, etc. I have a sturdy, safari-style vest with multiple gusseted pockets, but it was going to be an overkill for this trip. As other reviewers pointed out, all pockets are flat with no gusset, which I actually found beneficial as the vest remained streamlined. During the trip I wore the vest on top of a thin hoodie, and I wore my regular sized fleece jacket as the outermost layer with no problem. The open pass-through pockets under the armpits were great, as I was able to carry a small water bottle and snacks in them without adding another (albeit small and disposable) bag that could count against luggage allowance. I would not use it as a work vest because of its lightweight construction, but for occasional travel it is going to be fine, especially if you unzip the front zipper while seated. It is a one-way zipper, and the bottom tends to pull if the pockets are loaded. I usually wear women's size 8-10, and a medium vest fit perfectly on top of a lightweight hoodie. It was very handy to have all necessities right on me instead of digging into a purse, and I may even travel with this vest even when I can carry my purse onboard.  Read Less