What's The Best Pack For Fly Fishing?

Choosing the right bag for fly fishing is crucial for keeping your essentials close at hand on the water. Hip packs are super popular, sling packs give you more storage, and backpacks offer added utility value and versatility. Follow along with Gearheads Michael and Laura to learn more about the different types of fly fishing packs.
Our in-house hip pack expert, Laura, shows us exactly how she packs her hip pack with her essentials, including a handful of easy-access items on the exterior. Michael talks us through his choice of a sling pack and explains the use case for fly fishing backpacks.
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Questions that our Gearheads get all the time that we answer in this video:
Q; Do I need a waterproof hip pack for fly fishing?
Q: What is the difference between a fishing pack and sling?
Q: How do I pack my bag for fly fishing?
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Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Considerations & Options
1:25 - Hip Packs & Submersible Packs
3:33 - How to Pack a Pack
5:26 - Sling Packs
8:09 - Backpacks
8:44 - Outro
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[@gingerpinoadventures]

We are just getting started with fly fishing! Thanks for your tips

[@johnshand6176]

Spoilt for choice in the USA! Jealous NZ down under fisherman. Kind regards, Subscribed.

[@JacobMurray-t4g]

What hoodie is that, with the chest pocket?

[@Nrussell11]

Went through all of these options....and I'm ultimately back where I started....with a vest

[@j0nmurill0]

I’ve used all 3 and each has its pros and cons. Ultimately I’m team hip pack, I tend to overpack when I fish with larger bags. I also tend to get a sore shoulder/trap when using a sling.

[@gregkosinski2303]

I get irritation too. I think the backpack/cheat pack combo is best for me. I can basically have all of my gear in the backpack, including the chest pack, and then when I’m ready to fish, the chest pack clips on and I have the stuff I access most right I front of me

[@user-ur.]

FP釣魚包，肩帶設計不好。小包包4L也是經常肩膀痛，你要自己去更換其他肩帶！ FP他左右兩邊細細掛繩，很像快斷裂，包包也沒有手提帶的地方。

[@-Awareness]

Fishpond brand for entry level? Pretty much at the top of the price range…

[@FD-dh2fu]

Thunderhead SUBMERSIBLE SLING or Orvis PRO Waterproof Sling 14L? Thanks

[@Pa_xis]

paxis pack is best