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Sling pack, Chest pack or Vest

For an all around tackle carrier I think the vest is best for me. However as I stated, when fishing a small WTS in summer, I go with what will fit in my shirt pockets. I have a chest pack that I use on occasion, but sometimes it feels like I have a baby slung on my chest. And of course the vest is the easiest to off/on when having to undo your waders to take a piss.
 
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jmoore said:
I think you are wrong that guides are only for lazy people. You can learn a lot from a good guide.

My point was, that a guide could carry your gear for you. With all your whining about the perfect bag not being invented, I was beginning think you were too lazy to carry your own gear.
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That is debatable being shown something and learning it on your own are two different things. I guide can never teach you conditional fishing (allowing the conditions to dictate your approach) That can only be self taught. A guide can only school you on what the conditions are on that particular day and tomorrow the conditions will be different.
 
jmoore said:
I think you are wrong that guides are only for lazy people. You can learn a lot from a good guide.

My point was, that a guide could carry your gear for you. With all your whining about the perfect bag not being invented, I was beginning think you were too lazy to carry your own gear.
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who pissed in your cheerios and since when has someone whose asking for recommendations being lazy?
 
[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]If your carrying any kind of weight for extended periods it belongs distributed in one place on ur body and one place only.[/COLOR][COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]Not your chest[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]Not your shoulders[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]Definitely not over one shoulder[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]It belongs on your waist/hips. Any one who's backpacked, hiked or camped hauling any kind of weight knows the importance of a good pack that places that weight were it needs to be, your hips.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]Going from a vest to a hip belt took ALL the ache out of my back and allowed me to fish all day never giving my back a single thought.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]A waste pack with a shoulder strap is the way to go if you want everything on you all the time. To access those packs you simply reach down w/one hand unclip the waist belt and instead of falling away the shoulder strap causes the bag to swing to the front of your hip for easy access. [/COLOR]
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]When wading deep you have two options, unclip the waste belt and use the shoulder strap to slide the bag up your back for say a crossing or something or go all the way and put the belt over one shoulder like a sling if you need it up high for an extended period.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]Maybe it's not fashionable but it beats the snot out of an aching back![/COLOR]
 
sunsignarcher said:
Going from a vest to a hip belt took ALL the ache out of my back and allowed me to fish all day never giving my back a single thought. A waste pack with a shoulder strap is the way to go if you want everything on you all the time. To access those packs you simply reach down w/one hand unclip the waist belt and instead of falling away the shoulder strap causes the bag to swing to the front of your hip for easy access.
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Even for being relatively younger, a full day wading will make my back ache as well - have any suggestions of hip packs and/or different features you deem necessary/unnecessary?
 
I used a kifaru omni belt and a tailgunner II wich they don't even make anymore so I can't really help you there. I would imagine any waist pack that incorporates a shoulder strap would do they job.

As as far as features go you have to adapt to whatever you get. Nothing really compares to a vest for organization and capacity but being comfortable comes first.
 
They apparently don't make the one I use anymore, but this is close..I love it.......fits everything I need and has more space...no aching back, and easy access.......I used to use a vest, it would get hot, and there are so many place s to put things I would have top search for them as I would forget where they were.....
http://www.fishpondusa.com/product/detail/blue-river-chest-lumbar-pack/2026

Haaaaaaay, and if you think I look gaaaaaay, I don't give one shit what you think, I'm perfectly secure with my sexuality.........Just in case you were gonna ask me out in a PM, I'm married to a woman:)
On the wading deep side, I wear waist waders, I don't like wading deep, and am happy to repair a leader...it takes all of two minutes with a "fanny pack", as my tippet is hanging on a spool.......

Vests are fine, wear one if you like, I don't think you look gay, I accept all equally......
 
lightenup said:
They apparently don't make the one I use anymore, but this is close..I love it.......fits everything I need and has more space...no aching back, and easy access.......I used to use a vest, it would get hot, and there are so many place s to put things I would have top search for them as I would forget where they were.....
Fishpond | Product | Detail | Blue River Chest Lumbar Pack | 2026

Haaaaaaay, and if you think I look gaaaaaay, I don't give one shit what you think, I'm perfectly secure with my sexuality.........Just in case you were gonna ask me out in a PM, I'm married to a woman:)
On the wading deep side, I wear waist waders, I don't like wading deep, and am happy to repair a leader...it takes all of two minutes with a "fanny pack", as my tippet is hanging on a spool.......

Vests are fine, wear one if you like, I don't think you look gay, I accept all equally......
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Looks very nice Miss. :rofl:
 
LU Can you post a picture of you and your satchel? Never mind I found one.

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Tom I have 2 sling packs I bought this winter. An umpqua and the simms large sling pack. Each has some strengths and weaknesses. One concern I have about both of them is the net. I like to use a net and the sling pack has a net ring but when I swivel the pack Around the net seems to get in the way.. I just picked up a smith net holder that attaches to you wading belt. Will see if this solves the problem but I'm torn on which pack go use right now:)
 
MACFLY said:
Tom I have 2 sling packs I bought this winter. An umpqua and the simms large sling pack. Each has some strengths and weaknesses. One concern I have about both of them is the net. I like to use a net and the sling pack has a net ring but when I swivel the pack Around the net seems to get in the way.. I just picked up a smith net holder that attaches to you wading belt. Will see if this solves the problem but I'm torn on which pack go use right now:)
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Use which ever purse goes with your outfit Maam:rofl:
 
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