Lumbar Pack Suggestions?

Dave G

Dave G

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After 5 days on the Deschutes I'm ready for a different system for carrying my gear. I currently use a Fish Pond waterproof sling pack with a net sleeve, but since the net sticks up above my head, it can make it tough to get through the brush. I have tried a few different belt mounted net holsters, but the net doesn't get along too well with the sling.

I tried on both the FP Switchback 2.0 and the Pro, but the shoulder strap kept falling off - and this was in the shop. I can't imagine why anythng would be different on the river. I also looked at similar types of packs by Umpqua and Orvis, but none of them seem to offer what I need.

The FP is almost what I want, but not quite. Has anyone else found a decent lumbar pack system that works?
 
I've been using the Patagonia Stealth Hip pack for a couple years https://www.patagonia.com/product/stealth-fly-fishing-hip-pack-11-liters/48143.html#

I haven't had any issues with the shoulder strap, normally once there is some weight in the pack it keeps enough pressure on the strap to keep it from sliding.

It's fairly minimal but there are a good number of attachments points on the outside that fit my needs just fine.

I just use a basic fishpond style hand net and it works just fine for the net holster but if it had a longer handle it would stay in place better. I keep the net attached to a lanyard in case the net falls out after getting hung up in the brush.
 
I had the same issue and started having serious neck pain from it. I've been really happy with the Umpqua Ledges 650 for quick trips and picked up a Rising All Day lumbar on ebay for longer hiking days, also been really happy with it.
 
The Patagucci Stealth looks good (and the fish in the video looked even better!). It has an integral net sleeve, so it might just ring all the bells!

Thanks!
 
Brute said:
OPST…waterproof
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I wouldn't underestimate how nice 'waterproofness' is, particularly for a waist pack that's likely to get submerged. But I understand it adds to the price and potential failure points (the zippers in particular).

My non waterproof bags are relegated to boat use only. Got tired of driving home with them sopping wet in the back of the car smelling worse than a wet dog and having to dry it and my gear out after each trip.
 
the_grube said:
I wouldn't underestimate how nice 'waterproofness' is, particularly for a waist pack that's likely to get submerged. But I understand it adds to the price and potential failure points (the zippers in particular).

My non waterproof bags are relegated to boat use only. Got tired of driving home with them sopping wet in the back of the car smelling worse than a wet dog and having to dry it and my gear out after each trip.
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What I like about my OPST waist pack is the roll top…no zipper
 
I also have my Patagonia Stealth. Now when new is out, old is much cheaper to buy
 
Back in the day Curt Davis Sr. was cutting several 70L packs and sowing em back up together to create packs ranging from 210-320L.

One time a guy fell over trying to walk up a hill cuz the pack was too big. Then Davis Sr. was forced to make em smaller.
 
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