Waistpacks

[mcwillja]

I am looking for a good quality but under $100.00 waistpack for steelhead fishing. What do some of you guys on here recommend. Links or pics would be appreciated.

Jason

 

[jabink84]

william joseph surge i have one and love it.http://www.williamjoseph.net/products/product_3.aspx

 

[dano]

I carry a lot of stuff and have this.
http://www.amazon.com/William-Joseph-School-Fanny-Pack/dp/B0011EF9XM

But, I saw this at a shop and like it better than the one above
http://www.williamjoseph.net/products/product_34.aspx

 

[mcwillja]

Thanks guys those are some nice packs. I like the old school pack.

 

[boychick]

Simms dry creek pack is great. Keeps the rain and snow out. When wading deep, if the bottom of the pack gets in the water your gear doesn't get soaked!

 

[jdaddy]

boychick wrote:
Simms dry creek pack is great. Keeps the rain and snow out. When wading deep, if the bottom of the pack gets in the water your gear doesn't get soaked!

I concur, though the zipper did fail pretty early on for me.

 

[CLSports]

I have the William Joseph pack as shown in the 1st link above. I use it as my steelhead pack and I like it very much. Sometimes I tend to weigh it down with too much crap and it feels like it slides down and I need to keep tightening it, but other than that it is great. Zingers built in, tippet holders, plenty of inner mesh storage pockets, 2 water bottle holders.

 

[mcwillja]

Do you guys like the magnetic zippers? I am afraid to lose gear with those. I would prefer a zipper but if you all like the magnets I may give it a shot.

Thanks again for the responses. There are so many packs out there it is hard to choose.

 

[Deuterium]

I have the Sage large Typhoon waist pack. It is over your price point, but the small is close and probably can be found under $100 if you shop around. If it is as good as the large, it is worth considering.

http://www.sageflyfish.com/DXL-Typhoon-Waist-Pack.html

 

[Bruno]

Fish pond has some great stuff. Lasts for ever

 

[brianb]

I have used this one for a year or so with no problem. I really like the rigid back of the main pouch. This will ensure the main compartments are easily accessible and visible.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63714?feat=1193-GN2

The only thing I did not like about it is the lack of a water bottle holder which I fixed by purchasing something like this http://compare.ebay.com/like/200680531118?_lwgsi=y&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar from ll beans and attaching it with a caribeaner

 

[jabink84]

love the magnets...was very skeptical for the same reasons as you stated. I have taken it on 100+ trips and never had it open by itself....(sometimes i leave it open from stupidity but even then when walking sometimes it closes itself.
magnets are plenty strong and it makes it nice when your hands are cold.

 

[thebassman]

I would look at the Fishpond WaterDance Guide Pack.....LOVE IT and it is right at $100. Also look at the Fishpond Blue River.....another great pack!!!

 

[mcwillja]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I settled for this one from LLBean. for the price and size 450 cu. inches you can't go wrong..I hope.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63714?pi=1037755&qs=3012739_g_shopping&subrnd=0

 

[brianb]

its a good waist pack you will enjoy it

 

[mcwillja]

Brian,

Is there a waterproof pouch on that pack. I heard there was but I couldn't find anything in the description?

 

[brianb]

one of the side pouches is "waterproof" I have never tested this though. also i think the front pouch as a waterproof zipper but i don't believe it has a rubber liner inside like the side pouch

 

[Breeze717]

I've been using a Simms headwaters pack for over a year, love it.

 

[IloveBrookies]

The Fishpond Arroyo Chestpack is a great one. It's small but has enough storage for just about any daytrip, and it can be slung over the shoulder or worn on the chest.