When life as a photographer throws you a go-big-or-go-home moment, rise to the occasion by packing a large assortment of indispensable gear in your Women's Foul Weather Digital Chestvest from Newswear. It is well designed, with a long center pocket that will hold many telephoto lenses such as the Nikon 80 to 200mm zoom or the Canon 70 to 200mm lens (without lens shade attached). This black Chestvest features four main compartments supplemented by four additional accessory pockets inside each flap. For comfort, weight is distributed over a large area. Photographers will appreciate the touch-fastening fabric closures and adjustable one-size-fits-all buckles.

Holds DSLR, Telephoto, and Extra Lenses    4 Main Compartments    4 Accessory Pockets Inside the Flaps    Weight Distributed over Many Areas    Touch-Fastening Fabric Closures    Adjustable Buckles for One-Size-Fits-All

Designed to fit the female figure
Extra-large pocket allows the storage of a digital camera body (without lens attached)

Designed for extreme weather such as hurricane force rains, blowing desert sands, torrential downpours, or blizzard conditions

Spot clean with a cloth and warm water

Camera weight is distributed over many areas including the chest, back, waist, and shoulders, freeing your body from stress points

Pockets secure camera gear with large patches of hook-and-loop fasteners

Adjustable buckles and straps make for a one-size-fits-all design that quickly adjusts to any body type

Adjustable straps allow the bag to fit over winter clothing when the temperature drops

Made from durable, stain-resistant, waterproof nylon

Strong and durable fabric

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Could this accommodate a Z9 with a Smallrig cage? If not, any recommendations?

A: Yes, this Newswear Camera Body Pouch can accommodate a Nikon Z9 equipped with a SmallRig Cage for the Z9.

Q: 2. Does Newswear make a women's foul weather digital chestvest? I see a men's version but not a women's. (Which is troubling.) Also, it's not clear from this picture whether there is also a waist strap, or if you have to have the chest straps on at all times. Is there a waist-only strap option?

A: Yes, Newswear does make a women's foul weather chestvest but I purchased the one shown here almost two years ago (not listed as foul weather ) and it's some of the best money I've spent on photo accessories! I always use it when I'm in the field and I've had it in the elements in Yellowstone in Jan and Feb, in the sand dunes in Death Valley and out in the rain - never had a single issue with it.It does have a waist strap in addition to the shoulder straps. The straps are all adjustable and I carry lots of gear in it (70-200mm lens, filters, etc). It's much better on my back than a backpack and I'm 5'7', 120 lbs. I don't think they make a waist strap only option and the shoulder straps cannot be removed (they are sewn in at one end). To me, the shoulder straps help distribute the weight of all the gear more evenly than just around the waist. But you could just fold down the shoulder straps and use the waist strap if you wanted to.If and when this wears out, I will purchase another Newswear Chestvest!! Hope this helps.

Q: 3. I am wondering whether the compartments are lightly padded?

A: Not really. The material is a nice thickness, but is not padded

Q: 4. In terms of the size of the pouches, how does this Womens Digital Vest compare to the Newswear Womens Medium Chestvest?

A: Both have the same amount of pouches. The Medium version has two longer pouches and two smaller ones. And the Womens Digital Chestvest has one long and the three smaller ones.They are very similar but the Digital can hold telephoto lenses like the Nikon 80-200mm zoom or the Canon 70-200mm lens (without lens shade attached). And the Medium can hold most telephoto lenses like the Nikon 80-200mm zoom lens and the 300mm F4 as well as the Canon 70-200mm zoom lens and the Canon 300mm F4 telephoto.

Q: 5. What are the dimensions of each pocket? Size wise, how does it compare to the Documentary Chestvest? & it is waterproof ( like the Doco version)

A: Dimensions: Two Side Pockets - 5 1/2" inches wide, 6" inches high, 3" inches deep Two Center Pockets- 5 1/2" inches wide, 9.5" inches high, 3" inches deep Exterior Dimensions- 26" inches wide, 10.5" inches high, 3" inches deep It is water resistant. That means that in a rainstorm the gear inside will stay dry during 30 minutes of constant rain. Not longer. For full waterproof, see Mens Foulweather Digital Chestvest.

Q: 6. Am considering this bag for wildlife photography. Are the flaps held down by Velcro? Like the look of the product, but am concerned about noise.

A: Yes. The flaps are held down with velcro and they open loudly. When I shoot wedding ceremonies, I keep the flaps open by folding them back and tucking them in between the pocket and my body. This works for eliminating the noise but opens up the lenses to the elements if you're outside.

Q: 7. Will both straps go over the right shoulder? I have a pacemaker on my left side and any straps over the left shoulder with chaff again the pacemaker.

A: This is a great vest and very adaptable---I just tried it on like this and because the shoulder straps adjust you can do it and feels fine. The waist strap you could also cinch up so the hips would take a little more weight. It could be that the pulled over strap would come up to high on the neck, so i would maybe sew up the strap against the regular fitting side just lower off the shoulder and more onto the chest. You could also try crossing the straps across the front instead on the back where they are designed to cross over----all in all, I think you make it work fine. Good luck.

Q: 8. Will you be stocking the Newswear Women's Foul Weather Waterproof Digital Chestvest anytime soon?

A: Yes, we will be selling the Newswear Women's Foul Weather Waterproof Digital Chestvest, see product code NEWFWDCVBLK.

Q: 9. Does it come with a waist belt or as it is labeled as a pouch do you have to wear it on your own belt?

A: The Newswear Large Utility Pouch (Black) does not include a waist belt. This bag has a belt loop, so you could attach it to your belt.

Q: 10. What is the purpose of the removable strips on the Velcro on each of the pockets?

A: The strips of Velcro are for securing the camera gear in their respective pouches for quick access and secure storage.