i have used a sling pack for the past couple of years. I gave away my vest. i'd look for a sling pack that works with a day pack if you want to carry lunch, water, rain gear etc to a stretch of river away from your car. if you want to downsize to a day pack, you'll limit yourself to a couple of fly boxes and essential tools and from time to time you'll have left something you "need" in the car or at home. i have been trying to downsize further to no pack. flies in a poly bag. a spool of tippet. various sinking tips in a baggie. still struggling to have the right stuff when I need it, but it certainly is liberating to go weightless.

if you'd like to discuss further, PM me ?


garthman