WanderLust Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Looking for a new backpack for my fishing gear. I have several plano boxes, tackle systems but really like the backback for my shore based activities... What's everyone use? Cabelas Pro Angler looks pretty good. TW also carries one... I read the TT review of the Lowpro Dryzone Rover but seems more towards photography than fishing. Thanks! Quote
Fat-G Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I use an Ogio backpack my dad got free at a Nascar race he had to cover. I just looked online and it's an $80 backpack! Jeez, I didn't know it was that nice. Anyway, I like it. It has a lot of compartments for extra stuff too. Quote
Revo_Carrot Stix Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I've had BPS XPS Stalker for 2 years. It has served me well. The 2011 model has evolved with some great features. Mine is loaded up and it is very comfortable with both shoulder straps. I can't imagine carrying anything else to be honest. http://www.basspro.com/XPS-Stalker-Tackle-Bag/product/10221672/-1763635 Quote
JigMe Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Cabelas Pro Series Angler pack is what I use, and it serves me well. I got it on sale last year for $49.95, if you want to wait until fall then Cabelas usually have them on sale. Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 Cabela's hands down. Quote
WanderLust Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 I like that cableas has the storm pocket for your cellphone & camera. Anyone use the Deluxe model? Quote
kLuo Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I've had BPS XPS Stalker for 2 years. It has served me well. The 2011 model has evolved with some great features. Mine is loaded up and it is very comfortable with both shoulder straps. I can't imagine carrying anything else to be honest. http://www.basspro.com/XPS-Stalker-Tackle-Bag/product/10221672/-1763635 what great new features are on the new xps stalker? I hate the new color scheme, I wish that I bought one when they were still gray. Quote
Revo_Carrot Stix Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I've had BPS XPS Stalker for 2 years. It has served me well. The 2011 model has evolved with some great features. Mine is loaded up and it is very comfortable with both shoulder straps. I can't imagine carrying anything else to be honest. http://www.basspro.com/XPS-Stalker-Tackle-Bag/product/10221672/-1763635 what great new features are on the new xps stalker? I hate the new color scheme, I wish that I bought one when they were still gray. I have the khaki version from the year before the gray. The rain cover is built in (mine is separate), water bottle holder (mine doesn't have one), and ext tool storage (again, mine doesn't have this). The blue isn't that bad. If you don't like the color, just wait a year...BPS will change it. Quote
Super User South FLA Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 I have lugged my WFO backpack just about everywhere from canals to the everglades trips to county parks and beach trips and LOVE IT, tried all the impostors with the cheap zippers and materials from Browning to BPS models and they could not hold up! You won't be disappointed! http://www.wfosportfishing.com/backpackdetails1.htm Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 I've used my XPS Stalker bag all over the place down here. Taken it all over the Bahamas while walking the beaches surf fishing as well. It's certainly a larger bag. If you fill it up all the way, it isn't the lightest thing in the world. The bag that South FLA posted really looks interesting also. I may look into one of those myself. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 i use my issued assault pack its huge and durable. you can get em from rangerjoes.com or cheaperthan dirt theres tons of diffrent sizes they work perfict i just empty mine out on drill weekends smoke granade pouches hold my bug spray to for added bonus haha Quote
GrundleLove Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 This is what I use and its great. Very Durable. http://www.***.com/Okuma_Backpack/descpage-OKBP.html Although, I will say that i might switch to the Cabela's or the Basspro stalker one. Quote
WanderLust Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 i use my issued assault pack its huge and durable. you can get em from rangerjoes.com or cheaperthan dirt theres tons of diffrent sizes they work perfict i just empty mine out on drill weekends smoke granade pouches hold my bug spray to for added bonus haha Thats not a bad idea... btw, thanks for serving! 8-) Quote
FISHUNTER Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Academy H20 Xpress Tackle Backpack. $49.99. Can't beat it. Quote
GrundleLove Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 So I was looking at the new BP XPS Stalker tackle backpack and decided that the blue and orange colors make my eyes bleed. But then i noticed the colors from the old one, ash gray and red (hot) So i was thinking, how would one go about changing the color of the new XPS stalker? Spray Paint? Cover it with patches? I mean I'de love to have it its just ...man its ugly. Quote
central.PA.bass Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I use an OGIO snowboard/skateboard backpack.. It hold a punch of plano boxes and it has a ton of storage! Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 2, 2011 Global Moderator Posted February 2, 2011 I looked at that at the store and it IS very big! As a co-angler I wanted something a little smaller but still hold everything. I ordered the front loader one, but its on back order. Mike Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 i use my issued assault pack its huge and durable. you can get em from rangerjoes.com or cheaperthan dirt theres tons of diffrent sizes they work perfict i just empty mine out on drill weekends smoke granade pouches hold my bug spray to for added bonus haha Thats not a bad idea... btw, thanks for serving! 8-) thanks im deploying this nov to afganistan so m gonna fish like crazy this summer cuz ill be gone for a year im gonna end up missing 2 hunting seasons but only 1 summer of bass fishing Quote
WanderLust Posted February 4, 2011 Author Posted February 4, 2011 i use my issued assault pack its huge and durable. you can get em from rangerjoes.com or cheaperthan dirt theres tons of diffrent sizes they work perfict i just empty mine out on drill weekends smoke granade pouches hold my bug spray to for added bonus haha Thats not a bad idea... btw, thanks for serving! 8-) thanks im deploying this nov to afganistan so m gonna fish like crazy this summer cuz ill be gone for a year im gonna end up missing 2 hunting seasons but only 1 summer of bass fishing My nephew just returned from there. Godspeed and best of luck on the water. I really thinking about the cabelas Deluxe Angler however in my local adventures I may find a better choice. Quote
Pa Angler Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Take a look at the OpenWater Ranger Backpack. I have one and it's awesome. http://www.meltontackle.com/products/openwater-ranger-backpack.html Tight Lines Pa Angler Quote
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