When you’re seeking out a new jacket for hiking, whether it’s a waterproof jacket to keep the rain off, a softshell for blustery days, a fleece jacket that can double as a mid layer, or a cozy down jacket for winter hikes, you know you want it to have pockets. But how many pockets do you really need in your hiking jacket?
If a jacket doesn’t have enough pockets, reviewers will definitely complain, but does that mean every jacket should just have every pocket imaginable? And if not, where is the most practical place for your pockets to be? After all, picking out the perfect jacket and dropping a wad of cash on it only to discover you can’t easily access the pockets or they’re too small to fit your gear would be an expensive mistake.
