I quite agree that making best use of pocket does require a methodical mind. But, given that I only carry my keys (front right), my SAK (front left) and a lighter (back), why do I need a plethora of pockets? Last time I wore them, with my modest 'pocket kit' distributed as mentioned, I found myself being able to feel the things through the fabric but not have access to them. It wasn't the end of the world and, eventually, I'm sure I would get used to the double stacked pocket arrangement at both front and back of these trousers, but it was mildly annoying to find myself shuffling from pocket to pocket, trying to access my few essentials.
I have a similar grievance with a lot of the Fjallraven range of trousers where pockets appear in the most unlikely of places. The exception to that rule are their Numbers trousers which, for simple-minded, addle-brained confuseniks like me work just brilliantly. I still cannot quite work out how anyone could utilise all the pockets in a pair of Kodiaks without them either falling down because of the weight or the wearer being unable to move because of the clobber being carried.
In response to the other enquiry, being cotton, they would absorb a fair amount of water and, having taken them through a wash cycle, they do take a while to dry when hanging up on a line or airer. So I would say not the best choice for the damp; they are, however, beautifully made, comfortably cut and really pleasant on, if you can navigate the pockets!