9 Best Fly Fishing Hip Packs of 2024 - The Wading List

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Almost twenty years ago, the original Waterdance was born. Since then, it has been a first choice for guides across the Rocky Mountain region and around the world. In its latest configuration, the Waterdance Pro Guide Pack builds on a laundry list of terrific features. Two large main compartments offer enough room for three to four large fly boxes, countless accessories, and an extra layer if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Fishpond Waterdance Pro Guide Pack

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Orvis Guide Fly-Fishing Hip Pack

From deep mountain canyons to saltwater flats, the thunderhead lumbar is built for your next big adventure. The Thunderhead Lumbar is a fully waterproof pack built with your comfort and personal gear in mind, even when you are in the worst conditions. If you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes. Fishpond designed this bag for anglers who brave conditions in search of the moment it all goes off.

Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar (Eco Shale)

The new switchback pro represents the next generation of fully customizable carry systems. When the feedback on the Switchback Wading Belt System began to roll in, Fishpond knew the concept was here to stay. With the same super customizable modularity, you’re familiar with, the Switchback Pro builds on that foundation with added capacity and functionality.

Fishpond Switchback Pro Wading System

Hip Packs for Fly Fishing

Patagonia Guidewater Sling Pack Review

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9 Best Fly Fishing Hip Packs of 2024 - The Wading List

The perfect light pack for a few hours on the stream or for wading the flats. Puts the weight on your hips not your shoulders leaving your upper body the freedom to cast and fish unencumbered. TPU coated 500D nylon fabric is completely impervious to water and weather. Main compartment features waterproof YKK Flexseal zipper, rated from.05 to 0.4 bar of water pressure. Internal zippered and stash pocket organization. Padded, adjustable waist belt.

Orvis Waterproof Hip Pack

The Simms Freestone Hip Pack is comfortable, modular and designed to carry everything you need. The Freestone Hip Pack is the ultimate answer for keeping go-to gear and accessories in place and ready for rapid deployment.

Simms Freestone Hip Pack (Pewter)

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