William Joseph Ultralight Fishing Chest Pack

The rip stop nylon material is lightweight and in my opinion wouldn't hold up to the fishing conditions encountered Steelhead fishing the Great Lakes. However, it is very stylish and even as small as it appears it can hold a couple of medium sized fly boxes and miscelaneous gear.

I like the pack overall. It is very light and comfortable. I do not like the torso straps, they do not adjust well and I worry that the magnets will wear out fast (only time will tell). Also the nylon is very thin and may not last very long, but you have to expect this from such a light pack. This pack has alot of storage space for how light and compact it is,I can fit a compact jacket and cap in the rear pocket and fly boxes, tippet, etc. in the front pocket. It also has two built in retractors (one on each pocket, would be nice if they were both on the same side of the pack), a forceps pocket, and two removeable water resistant pockets (advertised as waterproof but they are not).I modified my torso straps and retractor setup and would now give it 5 stars but as it comes only 3 or 4. I think it would be hard to find a better deal on a chest pack. Many packs on the market offer less space and still weigh more and are less comfortable.

Decent product for a few hours on the water in warm weather when covering a lot of stream area as light weight reduces shoulder strain. For a full day when a water bottle, lunch and rain parka needs to be carried there is not enough space. However, when used in conjunction with a fishing vest it is a good addition for balancing the load and helping to provide everything one needs for a hard day of stream fishing,

I thought I would try this for my long walks or hikes with my dogs. Great for the little stuff you need to take along. I can stuff the leashes, their folding water bowl, cell phone, hat, and a long line in the back pouch. The front pouch provides easy access to their rewards for returning to me off a fascinating track or scent. Has enough extra room to include a glove or other lightweight articles and treats for training tracking, etc. Love it!!