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Typically, I bring a day-pack loaded with lunch, coffee supplies, water,
booze, etc and leave it stream side while I fish an area. When done with the area, I go get the pack and move along to the next spot. Anyone know of a good pack that will carry same but would be suitable to wear on stream, to eliminate the return for the pack? I'd think it would have to be water-proof (or close, anyway) and sit higher on the back to avoid dragging in the water. Thoughts? Thanks, Dan |
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![]() "Daniel-San" wrote in message et... Typically, I bring a day-pack loaded with lunch, coffee supplies, water, booze, etc and leave it stream side while I fish an area. When done with the area, I go get the pack and move along to the next spot. Anyone know of a good pack that will carry same but would be suitable to wear on stream, to eliminate the return for the pack? I'd think it would have to be water-proof (or close, anyway) and sit higher on the back to avoid dragging in the water. Thoughts? Thanks, Dan Dan, I've been using an Orvis Angler's Backpack for a few years now. It houses tubes for two 4pc pack rods, but I use one of the holders for my topo maps. It also has a quick access H20 holder. Mine has 2-pockets up front for quick access digital camera, and trail mix. The pack is light enough to wear while fishing, and you can cover quite a bit of area. I believe they're on sale at Orvis. I have the older version to this one: http://www.orvis.com/store/product_c...&feature_id=16 I also have a magazine that has the best fly-fishing packs, I could mail this to you if you would like. I'm done with the magazine. Or scan the article for you. -tom |
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"Daniel-San" wrote in
et: Typically, I bring a day-pack loaded with lunch, coffee supplies, water, booze, etc and leave it stream side while I fish an area. When done with the area, I go get the pack and move along to the next spot. Anyone know of a good pack that will carry same but would be suitable to wear on stream, to eliminate the return for the pack? I'd think it would have to be water-proof (or close, anyway) and sit higher on the back to avoid dragging in the water. Thoughts? Thanks, Dan That's a ton of stuff! My William-Joseph chest pack has a very ample backpack-style pocket that would probably hold it. It's not waterproof, but wears high, and contents should survive a MODEST dunking with minimal damage. -- Scott Reverse name to reply |
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![]() "daytripper" wrote ... Yikes! Are you fishing, or going on a picnic? /daytripper (who wonders what you pack for a weekend ;-) I typically bring what I want for an after-breakfast-to-just-before-dinner day on the water. Hike a few miles from camp and work my way back. Really isn't a ton of stuff, maybe what would fill a medium sized fanny pack. I just don't want to carry it in vest pockets and don't want to go back for a pack. Dan (base weight for a five day BP trip, sans fishing gear, is about 17 pounds) |
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On Apr 4, 9:18 am, "Daniel-San" wrote:
Anyone know of a good pack that will carry same but would be suitable to wear on stream, to eliminate the return for the pack? I'd think it would have to be water-proof (or close, anyway) and sit higher on the back to avoid dragging in the water. http://www.fishpondusa.com/packs.cfm |
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On Apr 4, 9:18 am, "Daniel-San" wrote:
Anyone know of a good pack that will carry same but would be suitable to wear on stream, to eliminate the return for the pack? I'd think it would have to be water-proof (or close, anyway) and sit higher on the back to avoid dragging in the water. http://www.fishpondusa.com/packs.cfm |
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On Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:18:26 GMT, "Daniel-San"
wrote: Typically, I bring a day-pack loaded with lunch, coffee supplies, water, booze, etc and leave it stream side while I fish an area. When done with the area, I go get the pack and move along to the next spot. Anyone know of a good pack that will carry same but would be suitable to wear on stream, to eliminate the return for the pack? I'd think it would have to be water-proof (or close, anyway) and sit higher on the back to avoid dragging in the water. Thoughts? Thanks, Dan Yikes! Are you fishing, or going on a picnic? /daytripper (who wonders what you pack for a weekend ;-) |
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![]() "Daniel-San" wrote in message et... "daytripper" wrote ... Yikes! Are you fishing, or going on a picnic? /daytripper (who wonders what you pack for a weekend ;-) I typically bring what I want for an after-breakfast-to-just-before-dinner day on the water. Hike a few miles from camp and work my way back. Really isn't a ton of stuff, maybe what would fill a medium sized fanny pack. I just don't want to carry it in vest pockets and don't want to go back for a pack. Dan (base weight for a five day BP trip, sans fishing gear, is about 17 pounds) I typically use my school book backpack. I can carry a ****load of stuff for me and my fishin buddy. It's cheap and doesn't get in the way. Bought it at Wally World, I think? Just ask Jeff Miller whose the best stream pack-mule he knows. Op |
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When I need to carry a daypack, I throw all of the essential FF stuff
into a chest pack. The chest pack I use has clips that snap right onto D-rings that are sewn onto the shoulder straps of my daypack. The whole rig is hotter and sweatier than most, but I carry a camelback bladder in the daypack to compensate. |
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Daniel-San wrote:
"daytripper" wrote ... Yikes! Are you fishing, or going on a picnic? /daytripper (who wonders what you pack for a weekend ;-) I typically bring what I want for an after-breakfast-to-just-before-dinner day on the water. Hike a few miles from camp and work my way back. Really isn't a ton of stuff, maybe what would fill a medium sized fanny pack. I just don't want to carry it in vest pockets and don't want to go back for a pack. Dan (base weight for a five day BP trip, sans fishing gear, is about 17 pounds) 17 pounds??!! hell, mark carries that weight in candy bars alone. i'm chagrined by his illness, but even disabled i suspect he can carry more than a healthy llama. jeff |
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