I like the traditional Filson upland vest. If I need to carry more then a back pack. I also like the canvas surveyors vest from Forestry supplies, this is good in thorn brush. The other styles are too tactical looking for me and fewer pockets means less fumbling around and also reduces the tendency to carry too much stuff.

"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli