bassjnkie Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) Hello, I'm looking at getting a chest/day pack. What should I look for and what should I stay away from? OR Should I go with a vest? Looking for suggestions. Thanks. Edited August 2, 2010 by DanielM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streamerstripper Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hello, I'm looking at getting a chest/day pack. What should I look for and what should I stay away from? OR Should I go with a vest? Looking for suggestions. Thanks. check out the william joseph stuff. Can be a bit pricier but great quality and features... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 If you get a vest do not load it down with crap!!!! I have mine loaded down with so much crap that my shoulders/neck are toast by the end of the day.. I carry a simple sidebag now and it's a huge relief on the shoulders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 As billm said! A vest can be a killer on the shoulders! I picked up a pack from uncle buck,a white river pack.2 front pouchs and a rear pouch thats removable.Lots of compartments and alot easier on the neck and shoulders! I think bps sells it!Not sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Seems we're all in agreement. A vest is an incorragement to stuff it full of stuff you won't use in all those pockets and then your neck and back gets sore after an hour of fishing. I actully put my vest down by the river bank any chance I get and fish without it on. I too am looking for opinions on packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Thanks, I'll go with the check pack. Other than William Joseph and White River, is there another brand to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torco Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I still use a vest. Although you have to be careful to not overlaod yourself. I have gotten better with not filling every nook with stuff and my shoulders have thanked me. Never fished with a chest pack but I have seen some guys on the river and they seem to be ready burst they have it so full. So I guess its really a matter of making sure what ever you carry feels comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin elia Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Hello, I'm looking at getting a chest/day pack. What should I look for and what should I stay away from? OR Should I go with a vest? Looking for suggestions. Thanks. Check out Fishpond. I use their vest and it has a lot of compartments. If you river fish religiously (especially for steelhead), then you should be prepared for all conditions. I pack as many items as I can comfortably fit in the vest. You should be looking for something with a lot of compartments and one that is well made. William Joseph and Simms are both good companies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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