Umpqua Rock Creek Chest Pack
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90
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Organization
8
Comfort
10
Adjustability
10
Ventilation
9
Water-resistance
7
Capacity
6
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Neck straps are comfortable
Holds a surprising amount of gear, given the small capacity
Great net carry
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Tippet holder is inconveniently placed
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Patagonia Vest Front Sling
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88
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Organization
10
Comfort
9
Adjustability
8
Ventilation
8
Water-resistance
6
Capacity
7
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Makes changing flies fast and easy
Optics pocket
Smart organization options
Light and well-ventilated
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No good place for right-handers to attach a net
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Simms Headwaters Large Sling Pack
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88
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Organization
8
Comfort
9
Adjustability
8
Ventilation
7
Water-resistance
7
Capacity
9
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Generous capacity easily fits three large fly boxes
Wide waist support creates all-day comfort
Lots of compartments keep you organized
Convenient, well-designed tippet holder
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The zippers bind up if you overstuff the pack
No dedicated water bottle holder
No effective way to secure a long-handled guide net
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Fishpond Delta Sling Pack
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87
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Organization
10
Comfort
9
Adjustability
7
Ventilation
8
Water-resistance
9
Capacity
4
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Large capacity
Comfortable carry
Smart, functional net storage
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Rides low (at hip or upper thigh) - bad for wading in deep water
Tippet holder sold separately
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L.L. Bean Kennebec Switch Pack
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87
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Organization
9
Comfort
9
Adjustability
6
Ventilation
7
Water-resistance
7
Capacity
9
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Can carry hiking and fishing gear
Ably supports a heavy load for on- and off-trail hiking
Creative conversion from hike mode to fishing mode
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Not equipped to carry boots and waders
Net storage isn’t convenient
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MSRP
$139.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Umpqua Tongass 650 Waterproof Waist Pack
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87
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Organization
6
Comfort
9
Adjustability
6
Ventilation
7
Water-resistance
10
Capacity
9
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Waterproof gear protection
Generous capacity
Supports heavy loads
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Few pockets and compartments
No net carry
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MSRP
$170.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Orvis Safe Passage Sling Pack
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86
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Organization
10
Comfort
8
Adjustability
8
Ventilation
7
Water-resistance
7
Capacity
6
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Compact size keeps users unencumbered and ventilated
Smart attachment system tucks retractable cables out of the way
Waterproof bottom protects gear when wading in deep water
Thoughtful organization keeps most tools convenient
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No good place for right-handers to attach a net
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