The best thing about fly fishing in the summer is that you can travel light. The waders come off and it’s time to wet-wade another great way of lightening your load on the river is by using the best fly fishing hip pack.
I stopped carrying a back or sling pack quite a while ago and it made a huge difference. My shoulders were now free for casting, I was carrying less weight, and my time on the water became a lot more comfortable.
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Detailed Fly Fishing Hip Packs Reviews
FishPond Thunderhead Hip Pack
Best Of The Best
Specs
- Capacity: 10 L
- Pockets: 5 +
- Waterproof: Yes
- Material: 1680D TPU coated recycled nylon
Pros
- Super durable and long-lasting
- Fully waterproof so everything stays dry
- Tool attachment points and a net holder
- A good amount of storage space and number of pockets
- Comfortable to carry
- Can be worn as a hip or sling pack
Cons
- Very expensive price
- Hard to open the zipper
Review
First up is the FishPond Thunderhead hip pack and it’s the best fly fishing hip/sling pack you’re likely to find in my opinion.
This fly fishing sling pack is made of tough 1680D TPU coated recycled nylon and is fully waterproof the waterproof zippers it comes with means it’s submersible too, so nothing inside is ever going to get and it’s going to last plus it’s lightweight.
The pack features two zippered pockets, one leading to the main compartment which has a good amount of storage space. You’ll find a clear stash pocket and another zippered pocket which makes organizing your fly fishing gear easy and there is enough room for multiple fly boxes.
On the outside, the waist pack features a front pocket that is perfect for pre-made leaders or sink tips plus it features loads of attachment points on the pack and the shoulder strap for the fly fishing gear you need to use most – like nippers or floatant.
This fly fishing waist pack also features a slot to carry your net in on the back panel, so you really can take all the gear you need with you. The one thing it’s missing is a place for a water bottle.
From a comfort perspective, this fly fishing pack is excellent. The waist pack comes with fully adjustable waist straps and a shoulder strap that can be worn on your left or right shoulder as a sling pack. The one-shoulder strap is important as it stops these fly fishing packs from slipping while you’re wading in the river.