07-22-2013, 10:45 PM
Personal preference. I have a killer hydration back pack with all the pockets needed for fishing. I take it on longer trips. Have a smaller one for Uinta hikes. Con, I have to take the pack off to get what I need.
Slings, I have two and probably mu favorite, but limited space, meaning can't haul water and a rain jacket takes up a lot of room in it, but a great alternative to a vest.
Chest packs, nice. Puts everything right in front. But it gets in my way.
Fanny packs. also great and a lot of them come with a place for a water bottle. Cons, it is hard on my hips and if I accidentally wade too deep, contents do get wet.
I still use a vest but as you said, I haul only minimal.
William Joseph or Orvis Slings are pretty nice.
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Slings, I have two and probably mu favorite, but limited space, meaning can't haul water and a rain jacket takes up a lot of room in it, but a great alternative to a vest.
Chest packs, nice. Puts everything right in front. But it gets in my way.
Fanny packs. also great and a lot of them come with a place for a water bottle. Cons, it is hard on my hips and if I accidentally wade too deep, contents do get wet.
I still use a vest but as you said, I haul only minimal.
William Joseph or Orvis Slings are pretty nice.
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