If you hike much you know a sporran can be irritating and limit what you can carry.

I just sprung for a Scottevest Outback jacket. While its intended to beat the extra baggage fees when flying (20 pockets) it also serves as a great alternative to a sporran when hiking. What I like most about it is what they call a weight management system. It hangs well and feels good even when loaded with camera and water bottles. Yup, even has a pocket large enough for my big camera so it doesn't have to hang from my neck and bounce off my belly when hiking.

The jacket is a bit long for kilt fashion, but that's not an issue out on the trail...and its a good thing in foul weather. I'm most pleased.





Detailed info, if you're interested is at http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Outback-Jacket.shtml