The arrows are very easy to get to.........but the gear would not be ......unless you take it off (unless you have one of the bigger models) ! The bigger models have side pockets and bottle holders (basically a fanny pack)! With my CQIII an extra fanny pack would be no problem....but I've never needed one !

I can sit down with mine on.........but if I plan to sit long at all......I take it off !! And I think it would depend on your arrow length.......as to how low it would be for you !!

My only negative with them.......is when stalking some mule deer last year........I did a lot of belly crawling and the neck pad sticks up too high for that.............it kept pushing my head downward and nocking my hat off !! Besides that it is great and really comfortable ! I put a D hook on mine and if I take my climber ......I just clip in on up top.......put a bungy across to hold the bottom ..........and I'm off just like it's not there !!