Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: mvelasco on November 24, 2012, 01:54:57 AM
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Looking to keep my eyes peeled for a good backpack for winter. The Simms lines look appealing but I'm not too sure if I want to drop that much on a pack. Anybody else have experience with items from sportcheck or from elsewhere?
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don't waste your money on the name...back packs are a dime a dozen and you can find some great deals out there, depending on what style and functionality you're looking for.
http://sportsjunkies.com/
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Thanks for the store blayde. Definitely have to check it out. Looking for something to handle the winter months.
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Thanks for the store blayde. Definitely have to check it out. Looking for something to handle the winter months.
Email me so I can get your number. Might just have a deal you may be interested in if looking for simms back packs...
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http://skyview.myshopify.com/
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ask any backpacker and they will all say you get what you pay for . i was backpacking europe this summer with a gregory z55 and it is a very good backpack that can hold a few fish . while travelling ive seen other backpackers who are just in pure pain because they got some cheap backpack with no back/arch support . i got mine on sale at mountain equipment in north van with tax for $170 . see that store and sportchek
if your fishing journeys are not short and a bit of hike i recommend something quality
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Second. Mountain Equipment Coop gives you a lot of bang for your buck in terms of getting a lot of pack for not that much money.
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definitely get the right back pack that suits your need...however, by looking around you can save money and get great quality from outdoor consignment stores and sale items from mountain co op.
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I have a backpack from when I was in middle school, its 15 years old now and it holds all my gear/food I need for the day. I guess im just tooo cheap to buy a new one :D
even has holes to drain water when its too rainy or when I have to chase down a fish. ::)
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Most important thing for me is a well padded waist strap.
If the weather is wet I put a drybag inside.
Also have an umbrella holder thingamajig I rigged up which attaches to backpack so I can leave my tackle and misc items out and open while staying dry.
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Usmc ilbe backpack.designed by arcteryx made by proper.they have a main bag and a smaller one depends on how much u plan on packing.
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For years I used a muli-compartment pack from MEC. I love all the compartments, I can keep everything super organised. For summer and fall fishinh when the weather is beautiful this is my pack of choice. However for winter steelheading it sucks. In heavy rain eventually the entire pack is water logged I boughy a rain cover for it but honestlu it's such a pain takinh the cover on/off I decided to invest in a waterproof pack. The only decent one around seems to be the Simms Rolltop. The main compartment is 100% waterproof which is what I wanted.
Careful with hippacks and other packs that look waterproof but do not have a rolltop closure. I bought the Simms Drycreek hippack thinking it was waterproof. After a few outings in heavy downpour I found out that the bag its self is (it has a rubbery coating) however the ZIPPER is only water RESISTANT. The result of this is the bag slowly filled up with water and saturated everything! I returned thr bag to where I bought it with no issues.
I would highly reccomend the roll top Simms. Yes it's pricey but the construction is top notch. I keep all my extra lures, line, clothing, food/thermos, etc in it. In my wading jacket I keep the bare essentials like my leaders, some extra lead, etc. It is a system that works for me. It nice to come home from fishing, open up the bag and everything is bone dry.
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I'd recommend you get a good fishing vest, leave the back packs for hikers.
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Like a beer is going to taste good coming out of your fishing vest. :P Same goes for any lunch you bring along :P
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Like a beer is going to taste good coming out of your fishing vest. :P Same goes for any lunch you bring along :P
LOL, I made a mistake of putting fish in it once.
Learned my lesson ;D
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I doesn't look fishy but it is the best design for fishing. You don't have to take it off to access it. When it is on your back it is completely out of the way. It is big enough to carry a day's worth of steel heading stuff. And it is only $20.
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Packs/Daypacks/FrontPanelZipLoad/PRD~5001-497/mec-right-hand-pod-sling-pack.jsp
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Have u looked into dry packs that they use for kayaking?
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I have a Sage Typhoon. Think that is what it is called. water proof and super comfortable. Easy to drop when you get "bit" Not cheap but I have not worn anything like it.
DF.
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One thing to keep in mind with backpacks. A good buddy of mine was hiking into the chehalis canyon in the summer looking for summer runs with a couple of buddies. He was using his waterproof backpack. Beautiful summer day wading the river and crossing to get to some runs when he feels his feet slide a bit here and there... odd but doesn't think to much of it. Next crossing is a bit deeper then the rest and half way he's under. The first thought to cross his buddies mind is "how am I going to explain what happened today to his wife and kids?" If not for sheer luck he managed to grab a branch/root of a log jam.
The waterproof pack lifted him off his feet. Sorry for the downer on a fun thread but I think everyone should be aware of what can happen.
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I wore a vest for years and always found when fully loaded it gave me a sore back after a few hours. I imagine this is due to all the weight being in the front. The convenience of having everything in immediately accessible pockets is hard to beat though. Another thing I didn't like about the vest is the compartments are not waterproof and my fly boxes, tackle in ziplocks, etc got covered in water droplets and had to be aired/dryed out when I got home.
I guess the bottom line is each way of carrying your tackle has it's costs and benifets. For me all the tackle I need immediate access to can fit in my wading jacket. Everything else goes in the pack. Having the weight in the back feels a lot more comfortable and doesn't give me a sore back.
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I wore a vest for years and always found when fully loaded it gave me a sore back after a few hours. I imagine this is due to all the weight being in the front. The convenience of having everything in immediately accessible pockets is hard to beat though. Another thing I didn't like about the vest is the compartments are not waterproof and my fly boxes, tackle in ziplocks, etc got covered in water droplets and had to be aired/dryed out when I got home.
I guess the bottom line is each way of carrying your tackle has it's costs and benifets. For me all the tackle I need immediate access to can fit in my wading jacket. Everything else goes in the pack. Having the weight in the back feels a lot more comfortable and doesn't give me a sore back.
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Everything I need gear wise is in my jacket. The pack is more for food, water and a loving thermos.
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Was web surfing for a water bottle that has a filter that can screen out 99.999 % of the bad thus making good healthy water to consume.
As long as the water source is fresh water ...tap water or lake river etc...
But one site with these filter bottles also had some back packs.
Teton 3400 (Teton Wilderness 55/Scout 3400)
Good comfort.
No stress on back or shoulders even after full day of hiking.
Unique sleeping bag compartment.
Smartly placed zipper pouches.
Has rain fly thus pack is weather proof.
$59.99
Eclipse Solar Pack
Solar charging panel
4 watts of charging power
Pack has multiple pockets for cell laptop net book apple device GPS unit CD player.
( this pack will keep your cell phone charged up & all the other space ya can put your food thermos etc..day pack.)
$119.90
Voodoo Tactical improved rucksack ( used by the US Special Ops )
Combined military/hiking pack.
Lots of pockets/ coil zippers to keep sand out.
Padded comfort back.
$149.99
Check out these packs on the web.
The Teton 3400 one looks really nice.