Hunting & Fishing

Orvis Women’s Ultralight Convertible Wader Review

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...

Patagonia Vest Front Sling Review

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...

Simms Headwaters Large Sling Pack Review

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...

Umpqua Rock Creek Chest Pack Review

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...

Simms G3 Guide Wader Review

The Simms G3 Guide waders proved that they are, first and foremost, aptly named. They have the durability and functionality to serve anglers like guides who are on the water...

L.L. Bean Kennebec Switch Pack Review

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...

Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Wader Review

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....