Backpack For Fishing Tackle?

[A KGB Operative]

Hey everyone, I've been researching this for awhile now, and I can't really find any medium quality cheap sling backpacks to carry like utility boxes. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm looking in like the 20-30 dollar range, carry 2-3 medium boxes and couple water bottles. 

 

Thanks.

[fisherrw]

The TW ones are great packs.

[fishinphilly]

i used to use the bps bag which wasn't bad but it has no support for your back, but i put out a couple more dollars and got the cabelas backpack and i haven't gotten to use it yet but its 100% better but if your looking for something a little cheaper check out academy.com the flambeau kwirkdraw bag i have one like it for wading creeks for smallmouth fishing and instead of the 2 3600 boxes you could use 3 3601 boxes and they will fit but goodluck, let me know what you get

[Montanaro]

Abu garcia makes a nice little pack with a rod holder.

[BigSkyBasser]

I bought the BPS xps in blue it seems to fit the bill for shore fishing. I could imagine that you'd want a nicer pack if wanting to endure long hikes hauling a decent amount of tackle though as they have no support other than from the boxes you store in them. Fits your price range just fine though.

[Mumbly]

Some great suggestions made already but I wanted to add if you have a Dick's in your area you may want to check for the Spiderwire sling backpack they had on clearance up until a week or so ago. The link on their website is no longer valid as they sold out but you might want to check in store. I think it was clearance for $24 if i remember correctly.

[BaitMonkey1984]

Field and stream makes the best one in my opinion. Padded backrest. Front indiiviudal pockets for sunglasses and for tools. Holds 3 3700 boxes.

[Ringonu]

I have the spiderwire sling pack and it holds quite a bit and is comfortable. Picked it up for $18 at Field and Stream. I wouldn't want more weight on my back so the smaller pack is nice.

[Joedodge]

I have a tactical back pack. Plenty of pockets and space. And built very well I believe it a 5.11. Look on la police gear for great deals

[Felix77]

BPS had a sweet one which is on sale for $19.99 this past weekend.  Not sure how long that sales lasts.  It was camo and came in 2 sizes..  

[sprint61]

Just get a regular back pack a lot cheaper just because there not a "fishing back pack" and a lot more durable.

[Master Bait'r]

Love sling packs. When I'm standing in the river and I want to change something, a walk to the bank is a no. Pack light, don't waste time or motion and adapt quickly. You don't have to take it off, just slide it around and open it- acts as a catch basin too so you don't drop stuff. After river traipsing with a sling I could never go back. Cabelas, DSG and even a few other brand names have offerings in the $30 range that would do you well. It doesn't have to be fancy. Even check Amazon etc.

[Arobb2012]

Like Ringing and Mumbly said look for the spiderwire sling I picked mine up last year at dsg for 25 dollars. It holds 2 smaller Plano boxes. Mines came with a spiderwire box already so I just picked up a similar sized box for it. I think I have around 25-30 packs of soft plastics in it I think and a couple of weight and hook boxes and some other stuff. Overall it's a very nice bag.

[A KGB Operative]

Could you guys post a picture of this spiderwire bag next to a yardstick so i could get an idea and measure my current utility boxes to it?

[Arobb2012]

Spiderwire 360-1 sling fishing backpack

Includes medium utility box

Main compartment fits up to 2 medium utility boxes ( 10.2 in. x 6.7 in. x 1.7 in.)

2 spacious zippered pockets with 2 small front zippered slit pocket for smaller items

Front organizer pocket

Padded sling strap adjustable to left or right side

Sunglasses pocket

Front tool holder with Velcro® closure

Dimensions: 22.8 in. x 9.8 in. x 5.1 in.

Here is the dimensions from the dicks website.

[Kyle46N]

Love sling packs. When I'm standing in the river and I want to change something, a walk to the bank is a no. Pack light, don't waste time or motion and adapt quickly. You don't have to take it off, just slide it around and open it- acts as a catch basin too so you don't drop stuff. After river traipsing with a sling I could never go back. Cabelas, DSG and even a few other brand names have offerings in the $30 range that would do you well. It doesn't have to be fancy. Even check Amazon etc.

 

Dead on.   Can't beat a sling bag when wading or fishing from shore.   Been using some brand of sling my whole life, and that involves 28 years of river and stream fishing. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Check a local fly shop. I picked up a modular back/chest pack. Simar to the sling pack except the most used stuff is handy right in the front compartments.

[Fuese54]

look at the spiderwire venom tackle bag, it's a really nice bag and dicks has it on sale now for about $30.

[A KGB Operative]

I bought the yens fantasy bag off amazon. I could fit two full sized utility boxes in it, and my box for hooks and sinkers. It has a front zipper pocket for my pliers, two pouches for my fish scale, and another pouch for my soft plastics. I highly recommend the bag. Literally only 13 bucks on amazon and meets all of my expectations, also could switch which side the sling is on.

[ABW]

I just use an old school backpack. Works good enough for me.

[A KGB Operative]

I just use an old school backpack. Works good enough for me.

I wanted to have a sling for quick access. I didn't have one but this bag works wonders.