How do you carry your gear?

**skyphix** · 11-10-2009, 01:30 PM

A backpack I found on clearance at Eddie Bauer ($10) that has enough bungee to hold what I need it to is only used on full day or long hike in trips. Otherwise, cargo pants.

**Kollman** · 11-11-2009, 08:42 AM

I hear you on the simplifying things. I flip between a lumbar pack for when I am carping and/or need the water on hot summer days and then go to a whatever I can stuff in a pocket or hang off my jeans the rest of the time. I catch about as many fish and don't sound like a circus coming to town.

**JB in SC** · 11-12-2009, 11:11 PM

A spool of tippet, a dozen or so flies, hemostats, nipper, camera sometimes...fits in two shirt pockets. Less is more.

jdm5047 · 11-13-2009, 01:11 AM

I have some obscure product made by Sage, but its just a waist pack with a few pockets. Fits 2-3 boxes, tippet & leaders and any other gadgets I need. In some circles, it could be called a fanny pack :shock: but I love using it. I have and occasionally use a vest but I have found that 75% of my fishing can be done with the contents of the small waistpack. I spin it behind me when I'm fishing, but have the forceps hanging close for quick access.

I certainly prefer the minimalist approach to fishing, it certainly simplifies fishing. I find it no coincidence, though, that the consensus in this thread is "less is more". The small stream fishing mentality can apply many fishing situations.

**rsetina** · 11-13-2009, 01:15 AM

I'll be getting a nook sack from Recycled Waders soon and that will be my new minimalist bag.

**JB in SC** · 11-13-2009, 10:02 AM

Rick,

I'd be interested to know how the new bag works out. I wonder if a Nalgene will fit (I think so) with a few other items. If so, it would make a nice pack for those "more than minimal" days on stream.

JB

**rsetina** · 11-13-2009, 02:58 PM

JB, I'll let you know how it works out and if a Nalgene bottle will fit in it. It's only 3 inches wide but since it's a soft side it might. I was thinking a filtering water bottle would be just as good and refillable. Plus I wont have to carry the extra weight in water. I've really started to go more towards the minimalist style of thinking.

**rayfound** · 11-13-2009, 03:38 PM

Minimalist, to me, means least amount of effort to hit the stream... as such, my vest fits the bill.

I leave it packed with my regular fly box, tippet spools, reel, floatant, fishing license, etc...

I grab that and My rod tube and I'm ready to fish. In the spring, it just stays in my car for afternoon quick trips.

**ZeissMan** · 11-15-2009, 09:11 PM

I have been using the Filson strap vest for several years.
Seems to keep what I need, and maybe a little more.
Just got the Recycled Waders bag and it is great for a couple of boxes.
Wear a running pack with water bottle on my waist.
~ ZM