Hip pack

[mike b.]

I’m pondering the addition of a hip pack to my vest lineup.

[malcolm robertson]

I recently bought one of the Simms Dry Creek roll top fanny packs.  They were on sale for about half price.  I bought it with the intention of using as a water-proof bag to carry the dslr.  So far it has worked well for that purpose.  Because of its design, it doesn’t have a great deal of features or offer much in the way of divided storage.  If you don’t mind throwing everything in one compartment and your looking for a dry bag, it may be perfect.

I have used a Patagonia Hip/Chest pack for a while now.  It can be worn around your waist, or on your chest.  I’ve bonefished with it, fished in the surf for Albacore with it, and used it on  mountain streams where I didn’t need much in the way of flies or gear.  While it offers  a fair amount of divided storage and organization, it really pales in comparison to some of the fanny packs that are on the market now.  It all depends on how much stuff you want to carry and how organized you want to be.

Hope this helps.

[Joel Thompson]

Hey Poudre! How’s that snow treating you? Just remember the more snow the better the river flows in the summer.

Those Simms Dry Creek packs are pretty sweet. I have one for my camera that I love and just ordered the one your looking at on a pro-deal. If you are looking for a good deal check this out.

http://www.mrfc.com/MadisonRiverShopping/SearchResult.aspx

That should take you right to the pack you are looking for!

Moosedog

[mark s]

I’m considering getting one of these as well.

[Cameron Mortenson]

fishmich…I have a Mountainsmith Tour lumbar pack (it is a generation or two back from the one they offer today).

[Billy Belsom]

I also use the mountainsmith tour and am very pleased with it. Holds everything I need for fishing, and the straps are the perfect size to hold my rolled-up rainjacket under the pack.

[mike b.]

Thanks all for the feedback.

[Zach Matthews]

I use a Fishpond Dragonfly as my hip pack.

[Tim Pommer]

I did a few alterations on my Mountainsmith and it works well.

[Zach Matthews]

My solution to the waterproof issue was to buy C&F Designs boxes, which are themselves waterproof.

[mike b.]

Thanks for the feedback…I was looking at some of the Fishpond packs in the shop and became impressed with the design…the shop is bringing one of the Simms packs in on order, when it comes in I’m going to compare it side by side with the Fishpond, and go with the one that seems best.

[none]

My solution to the waterproof issue was to buy C&F Designs boxes, which are themselves waterproof.  I don’t like dunking my pack but when necessary, now I can.

The small boxes from C&F aren’t waterproof are they?

I think the new mid size is water proof

Jay

[Tim Pommer]

No, only the big C&F boxes are waterproof.

[Zach Matthews]

The new mid size is waterproof, the little ones definitely are not.

Zach

[mark s]

I just decided to pick up the William Joseph Emerger Hip Pack.

[Ian Crabtree]

The redesigned Sage hip pack looks pretty nice. I haven’t seen one in person though. Looks to be pretty similar to the Fishpond designs.

I’m still searching for the perfect hip pack, and I haven’t managed to find one yet.

[Carter Simcoe]

That does look nice, Ian, for $80 is probably a pretty fair price too.

[mark s]

The William Joseph was like 55 bucks from Sierra Trading Post, usually about $100.

[Carter Simcoe]

unfortunately I’ve heard quite a few negative reports about how that stuff holds up and I’m pretty hard on my packs.

[Tim Pommer]

I got this one and it seems to be doing great.

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