Fanny Pack wearers-what about a jacket?

[Helicopsyche]

I have a Mountainsmith Lumbar pack that I have used fishing, shooting, camping, surveying, and every other manner of use over the last 10yrs. The bag is still in good shape and going strong. It has straps I can roll a coat up in and a shock cord I use to hold my net. I think they are great the nylon dries quick and keeps all but the most torrential downpours out of the pack.

Link: http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.asp?categoryId=4

I have a classic series tour.

Adam

Standard Disclaimer: I have no interest or affiliation with the company, but I have been so happy with mine. Best thing I ever bought (except fly rods and motorcycles).

[pspaint]

You could try the chest packs instead of the waist packs. I have both and I like the chest pack much better. Fly Goddess pointed out some of the problems with the waist packs.

If you get a chest pack, with the back compartment, you can put your jacket in there. Many of them come with a D ring for attaching nets, too.

[Bamboozle]

I don't use a fanny pack but something very similar that I made myself that utilizes a web belt. I found some nice pouches designed to slip on to a belt to carry stuff and I keep my rain jacket in that. When I THINK it is going to rain I slip it on my belt and I'm good to go.

As far as a net goes that gets trickier. I have a collapsible net that I made a holster for. That also goes on my belt. If you have a regular net you may want to look for a fishing shirt with a loop on the back that you could attach your net to or have someone that sews add a loop for you.

[tigfly]

I just roll up my packable raincoat and put it in the back of my waders. The wader belt and lumbar pack keep it from sliding down. I also carry my two bottles of water there. That, plus the lumbar pack, take all the weight off my shoulders from a vest or chest pack and I feel much better at the end of the day. Also when I need to carry extra stuff I use a back pack, with most of the weight resting on the lumbar pack when the lumbar pack compartments are swiveled behind me. The only problem with the back pack is I feel the need to fill it up, don't ask me why.

[flybinder]

You don't mention,F-Fool, if the jacket you want to carry is for warmth or rain cover. If it's rain cover, I bought a Columbia Sports Wear rain jacket several years ago that "wads up" and fits into one of it's slash pockets and then zips closed.
The whole jacket, "packed", is about 8" long X 4" wide and with a hook on the zipper pull, I hang it off my vest in the back, or toss it into the back "extra spool pocket" of my vest. But, it should store quite easily,too, hanging off your fanny pack or, even in it!? The jacket's water AND wind proof and back when I purchased it, it was $19.95.(About 4 years ago, according to "SHE, who keeps track of my fishing expenditures" informed me just now!?!).
"The shirt, with the "locker loop" at the rear of the neck", is a great idea for the net location too, if the net's not too heavy. My trout/stream net is 21"/laminated wood and hangs off a shirt loop, when not wearing my vest, with no problems.

[fishin' fool]

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate your links and suggestions too. I hadn't thought of rolling or folding it up and putting it in my waders. I think the net can be easily figured out with a bit of trial and error, probably more error if the past is any clue. LOL.

Normand, I usually do wear the jacket, if it's already raining, cold and windy, or a combination of the three. There are times though that rain is expected and it's not quite warm enough yet to just get wet, especially when I don't know how far I'll be from the truck.

Fly Goddess mentioned wading too deep and soaking the pack, does that happen alot to you guys? That's one of the things that has kept a vest on me.

pspaint, I tried a chest pack a few years ago. It got repacked and sent back 30 min. after I loaded it up and put it on. I do like the idea, especially with the backpack ones, but I don't like the bulkiness on my chest, one of the main reasons I'm thinking of ditching the vest.

tigfly, I always fill the extra spaces up too and I'm not sure why either. most of it doesn't get used but I'm a what if kinda guy.

[Bamboozle]

Fly Goddess mentioned wading too deep and soaking the pack, does that happen alot to you guys? That's one of the things that has kept a vest on me.

FF:

I haven't worn a vest for more than 18 years; maybe longer. My version of a fanny pack has served me well in that time. Normally I try and avoid wading above my waist and where I fish that usually isn't a big problem. On those few occasions where it becomes necessary; I just slide the belt higher up or sling it over my shoulder.

Hardly anything is soak-resistant if you routinely wade to the tops of your waders. I can remember having the bottom of my SHORTY vest get wet when I wasn't paying attention. But a little avoidance on my part can usually keep things high & dry. I guess all of these years fishing in hip boots has taught me that!