Another Vest/Backpack Question And Option

[lastchance]

I've been lookng to buy a vest/backpack for fly fishing, but here's another idea. Does any use a traditional vest and buy a back pack separately? If so, what back pack do you recommend for fishing?

[jmccall]

My initial thought is that it would greatly limit access to your vest

[lastchance]

I hadn't thought of that.

[TyroneFly]

My initial thought is that it would greatly limit access to your vest

+1

I use a vest to force myself to carry only what I need, though I do admit to having gadgets that have never seen the light of day.

If I did use a pack I would probably use a fanny pak mounted just blow my chest, but then I wouldn't wear a vest as it would impede access to the vest pockets.

[NJTroutbum]

If I need anything more than my vest or hip pack, I use my larger camelback/backpack.

[Bruce Norikane]

I like Ralph's method. When carrying more than normal, I use a backpack with fishing stuff clipped to the front straps.

When using my vest, I carry heavy stuff, like a water bottle in a small waist bag which replaces my wader belt.

[foambug65]

I would love to see some pics of backpack vest combo rig .... As I am trying to work a solution here too...