OrganizationThis is far from a pocketless sack. Whereas some slings minimize the number of compartments for a more streamlined carry, the Large Headwaters is divided into three zippered sections, each...

The Fishpond Delta Sling Pack is a large-capacity bag that combines the features of a sling and a waist pack with a unique (and very comfortable) storage solution. OrganizationShaped like...

The Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Wader sets a new high-water mark in lightweight, packable design. The Middle Fork waders earned unanimous praise from our test team for packability and weight....

OrganizationThe main compartment on the Rock Creek holds two long (9”) fly boxes, and two interior pouches (one zippered, one open) hold a few leaders, weight, and strike indicators. There’s...

Sling packs are fine for short walks, but the imbalanced load becomes cumbersome over rough terrain and on longer distances. That’s when the balanced carrying capacity of the Kennebec Switch...

This smart-fitting wader hits all the notes: It’s light but tough, affordable yet serviceable–a real crowd-pleaser that offers most of what most anglers need and want. Fit The Ultralight Convertible...

The Orvis Ultralight Waders fill an important niche of the market — lightweight waders suitable for travel and summer conditions in cold-water environments. The Ultralights cover both bases admirably. The...

Inexpensive yet serviceable, these waders give occasional anglers an accessible way to get out on the water. Fit Cabela’s doesn’t offer these waders in multiple lengths, so the standard option...

Slings are great—unless you’re constantly swinging them around to access what you need. The Patagonia Vest Front Sling puts a few pockets right where you need them, and stashes lesser-used...