Review on 🎽 Rothco Recon Vest: High-performance Tactical Gear for Enhanced Performance by Mark Young

Bought this vest for occasional use during photography. And I mean every now and then. I never intended to use the vest often, but wanted it to be comfortable for the occasional occasions when I felt the need to wear it. So I didn't want to shell out a fortune. I also wanted good ventilation. So I spent some time browsing many websites, reading specs and reviews to find an inexpensive vest that I felt fit my needs. This recon vest works well. There are enough pockets to hold just about anything, as well as 2 D-rings for me to attach my clip-on items, like my spare Nikon microfiber cleaning cloth. I didn't use the large back pocket, but it's there when needed. Good size front pockets. When I have an 18-105 on my camera my 70-300 fits easily in a bag and is very easy to get in a hurry when needed. The other pockets hold my spare battery, Tiffen filter housing, extra SD cards and USB stick, flash, remote control, tape recorder, etc. You get the point. Plenty of pockets for all things I consider necessary so I don't have to take photos all day and night when needed. I definitely like the fact that it's very light and fully ventilated itself. Along with the price, this was one of the strong selling points. Light and inexpensive - and meets exactly these requirements. Being fully ventilated I can go outside on a hot summer day and my vest doesn't make me sweat. Overall, the build quality is above average. The main zipper was a bit difficult to open at first, but now it works quite smoothly. There were a few loose threads that I trimmed. Make no mistake, this is not a Domke, Tamrac, Lowepro or any other high end vest. But if your needs are not too demanding, then this vest might suit you. It was for me and I recommend it.