Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: bluenoser on November 04, 2012, 05:17:24 PM
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How do you carry your gear?
I usually use a backpack but thinking of investing in a decent chestpack or fannypack because I do less float fishing than I used to and dont need to carry so much gear.
BN
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i use 2 seperate waist/lumbar packs. If you want to call them fanny pack go for it LoL but your supposed to wear them behind you. I use one for my gear stuff and one for fly/spey stuff, only thing that gets moved around is whether im spey or single handed fishing i use different tips/flies
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I still take my backpack most often because I like being able to stow lunch / rainjacket / etc in it. That said, I've been taking a sling-style pack more often lately. It goes over one shoulder and across your chest (think of the ammo slings in action movies), and when I want something I just rotate it around to my front to get what I need. Then when I'm done I rotate it back around to my back and out of the way.
Kind of like this (though mine is just a cheap adidas one):
http://www.fliesandfins.com/sling-pack.jpg
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Fanny pack all the way, had a chest pack, it got it the way all the time, backpack was too cumbersome and awkward to get gear out of... fanny pack has been great for both gear and fly, plenty of room, when u need something swing it around, otherwise it is out of the way.
Simms and Patagonia both make great fanny packs, I have the Simms and love it.
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Fanny Packer here. I used that cupcakes for everything, hauling around fishing gear, bathroom supplies, and even a food compartment. Mines an upgraded model with a beer holder and a toliet paper roll despensor. Fishing purses look appealing too.
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Look into Sling packs as well!
personally, i want to get the Patagonia Stealth Atom Sling Pack.
There is also the Snowbee Sling pack or Fishpond West Water Series!
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Fanny Packer here. I used that cupcakes for everything, hauling around fishing gear, bathroom supplies, and even a food compartment. Mines an upgraded model with a beer holder and a toliet paper roll despensor.
:D currently I have a vest but really want to find a satchel that will fit my needs better.
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:D currently I have a vest but really want to find a satchel that will fit my needs better.
X2 on the vest got everything I need in there been good to me so far
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Fanny pack all the way, had a chest pack, it got it the way all the time, backpack was too cumbersome and awkward to get gear out of... fanny pack has been great for both gear and fly, plenty of room, when u need something swing it around, otherwise it is out of the way.
Simms and Patagonia both make great fanny packs, I have the Simms and love it.
I found the same thing as you when it comes to the chest pack and the back pacts. I also had a vest which was great till my accident that left me with permanent back injury and the vest just made fishing painful. The fanny pack is what I use now when I do try to go fishing and I love it. I use the one made by Sage and it is big enough to carry what ever I need for drift fishing and I use a smaller one for my fly gear.
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:D currently I have a vest but really want to find a satchel that will fit my needs better.
Haha love the term satchel. Isn't that a man purse?
I pack light and just use the pocket in my waiders.
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I have a fishing jacket with two big pouches where I put two large fly boxes, and two more pockets where I put my pouch with all my tips in it and the other for my leaders. Then over top I have a Trophy XL vest with the large back pocket going around the whole waist line. I have all my gear fishing stuff in it and my bait. Then I have a backback on that I attach my rod cases to and put my reels, food, water, extra clothing etc inside.
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Haha love the term satchel. Isn't that a man purse?
I pack light and just use the pocket in my waiders.
Not a man purse it's a murse lol satchels are the best for hiking like I do. I had one in the past but for some stupid reason sold it lol. The Patagonia ones look really nice, I think one is going on the wish list.
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I use a combination of river vest and a man purse. I switch back and forth between the two depending on where I am fishing, and what I am fishing for. But for me, the man purse is the was to go. A loaded vest hurts the back after a long day fishing, my purse does not. Spend the money, find a good one. Simms makes nice ones, I also saw an Amundsen purse at army and navy that looked half decent, 60$ish..
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i use a backpack that also has a chair built into it. it carries all my gear, food and drinks while leaving my hands free to fish. it also allows me to sit down when my back or feet get tired and still continue to fish. there's never a comfortable log around when you need one.
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Is it still a satchel if it has rhinestones on it?
Just wondering if I could use one of my wife's old purses.
I pack light enough I could fit all my gear in one hand for gear or fly.
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Is it still a satchel if it has rhinestones on it?
Just wondering if I could use one of my wife's old purses.
I pack light enough I could fit all my gear in one hand for gear or fly.
My girlfriend has enough I'm sure she wouldn't miss one.
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My Vest fits everything I need. I might got to a backpack for the coffee and lunch while fishing.
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I use my vest, it carries my lure box, drift gear box, bait, fish, small thermos, garbage, snacks ,"pops" and more if I want.
The Stave always gives me a laugh for how much people bring with them for just chum fishing.
Huge multi things of wool, large totes of food supplies, fancy backpacks or carry bags full of just about every thing the tackle store sells,
loads of tarps heaters nets and on and on.
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I use a lumbar Pack ;D lol made by fish pond for my spey fishing its the beast pack i have ever buaght
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Prefer a vest. Lots of room to carry fishing and raingear. I can also pack out my fish if needed.
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Prefer a vest. Lots of room to carry fishing and raingear. I can also pack out my fish if needed.
Ditto.
I don't take anything with me that I have to set down and then go find it when I move. If I can't carry it on my back when I'm fishing, then generally I don't want it with me.
However when I am fishing the beaches in the summer, and not hauling around a ton of gear, I love my little William Joseph chestpack...mind you, I wear it slung to the side as a "side pack". Love the magnetic closures.
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I take my vest If I'm looking to keep fish but I use my pack more
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bcfisherman97...you pack alot of gear in unusual ways....your a young buck though so you could probably carry me on your back and still fish.
Manpurse LOL...I was thinking it but did not say it!
Ive got a bum shoulder so I started carrying less and less and fishing time has decreased to a couple hours each outing so I dont need to pack a big lunch.
What I'm really wanting is a waterproof waist pack thats functional/affordable and of the ones I've seen so far I havent been that impressed.
BN
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bcfisherman97...you pack alot of gear in unusual ways....your a young buck though so you could probably carry me on your back and still fish.
Yea I guess I do, well it helps being 6'6 and 195 pounds :P I carry rods, food, water, gear and clothing for both me and my dad. He's got a bad back and I don't like to see him with anything but a jacket and a rod during the day, makes it easier for him. I don't mind carrying our stuff for the time we are out on the river as long he's good for the day. Least I can do for the amount of places he takes me and the time we spend together.
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What I'm really wanting is a waterproof waist pack that's functional/affordable and of the ones I've seen so far I haven't been that impressed.
BN
Not too sure "waterproof" and "affordable" can go in the same sentence. :D
Here are a couple options:
http://www.sagebrushdrygoods.com/product_info.php?products_id=26&PHPSESSID=6c995f6279f6d914fd024bc517525a4e
http://cascadedesigns.com/sealline/packs-and-duffles/seal-pak/product
An affordable way would be to try and source a used,waterproof military surplus satchel.
Here's a place to start:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/browse/browse.aspx?c=163&s=146&d=122
I personally have all three of your options. Backpack,Vest and Hip Pack. I started with a vest and then tried to downgrade to carrying less stuff. I find if I fish gear I like the vest best.(I like to bring the kitchen sink) If I fish with my fly or spinning rods then I go with the hip pack(Amundson). Backpack I found just plain awkward, even though it's one with a small chest pack attached on front.
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bcfisherman97 ....it sounds your Dad did a good job of raising you....good job of feeding you by the sounds of it as well:)
I'll check out those links prairiefire....I hear you...waterproof,functional and affordable...maybe I'll have to settle for 2 out out 3.
BN
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Vest