Any backpack recommendations?

[soflabasser]

On 12/3/2018 at 6:12 PM, Joshua van Wyk said:

Hi,

So I am in the market for a new fishing backpack, as my last one retired. Any recommendations? I'm looking for something less than $75, and I know a lot of you bank fisherman will have some good recommendations.  

Walmart sells decent backpacks for under $30. I have one that is several years old and has done a great job keeping my tackle in good condition. You can always buy a fishing bookbag for much more money if you want but you should do just fine with a decent normal bookbag for land based fishing.

[Joshua van Wyk]

I ended up ordering the Ugly Stik Sling backpack,  its identical to the Spidereire one and I got for half the price.  It should be here tomorrow, I'll let you guys know how it is!

[soflabasser]

Sounds good, Ugly Stick makes very durable rods so I hope their bookbags are of the same quality and durability the Ugly Stik brand is known for.

[FishTank]

I have been using a Simms Waypoint Sling pack that I got new this year.  It was sort of life changing when it comes to bank fishing.  It holds just enough but obviously not everything.  I like to be able to travel/hike light and not to have to set my stuff down all the time. 

 

[NYWayfarer]

12 hours ago, Joshua van Wyk said:

I ended up ordering the Ugly Stik Sling backpack,  its identical to the Spidereire one and I got for half the price.  It should be here tomorrow, I'll let you guys know how it is!

I have seen these at Dick's. They look nice and sturdy. You should be happy with it unless you want to take a lot of gear.

 

The price can't be beat, especially if you got it on a flash sale.

 

I had my eye on the Kastking pond hopper sling bag. https://www.amazon.com/KastKing-Hopper-Fishing-Tackle-Storage/dp/B07F2GM3NQ I like the molle straps in the front above a slash pocket. perfect for carrying tools. Problem is I won't pay $40 for it when there are cheaper, serviceable options like this Ugly Stick bag

[greentrout]

 

fishing by foot is very popular in houston, tx...here's another option for the lurkers ... when you want something more than a worm binder and want to move fast ...

 

 

 

 

[NYWayfarer]

1 hour ago, greentrout said:

 

fishing by foot is very popular in houston, tx...here's another option for the lurkers ... when you want something more than a worm binder and want to move fast ...

 

 

 

 

I like it. Almost exactly like what I carry. Rebel Mossy Oak anglers satchel. Got it for $6.98 from Dick's during a flash sale.

 

 

 

It fits 2 size 3600 boxes in the main compartment and 1 3500 in the front. It came with 1 3600 box.

[JeepFisher]

On 12/17/2018 at 10:20 PM, Joshua van Wyk said:

I ended up ordering the Ugly Stik Sling backpack,  its identical to the Spidereire one and I got for half the price.  It should be here tomorrow, I'll let you guys know how it is!

It's junk then (unless they updated them).  I had 2 different Spiderwire backpacks.  Liked the concept and they started out well, they just werent durable.  Lots of parts started ripping on both and the zipper on one started jamming.  

[Koz]

I just saw that Dick's has two of the Plano A-Series back packs on sale for $39.99 each. Each backpack also comes with 5 Plano 3600 Stowaway utility boxes making these pretty good deals.

 

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/plano-a-series-fishing-backpack-16plousrstcklbckptbx/16plousrstcklbckptbx

 

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/plano-a-series-2-0-tackle-backpack-18plousrs20tcklbctbx/18plousrs20tcklbctbx

 

**UPDATE**

 

Dick's sent me a $10 cash card the other day and I decided to use it on the Plano A-Series 2.0 Backpack (the second link above).

 

It seems to be well made and the main zipper is heavy duty. Four Plano boxes fit inside and the fifth fits in the pouch on the bag. Again, it came with the Plano boxes so the sale price of $39.99 (regular price $79.99) plus the $10 Dick's gave me made it a great deal.

 

The side pouches are large enough to hold my scale, iBobber, and tools. There is a vented zip pouch above the Plano boxes that can hold a decent amount of bagged soft plastic baits.

 

I loaded all of the Plano's and my other gear and tried it on and it seems fairly well balanced. The shoulder straps have that cross strap that clips across your chest and prevents the shoulder straps from sliding off of your shoulders.

 

Anyway, it seems decent. I'll know more after using it this weekend.

[Deeare]

On 12/3/2018 at 9:13 PM, BrackishBassin said:

My advice is to measure your tackle boxes and then go buy a backpack that feels good on your back. As soon as it gets labeled as a “fishing” backpack, the price jumps up a ridiculous amount. There’s nothing special about a fishing backpack. Find a quality backpack that will hold your boxes sitting normally (upright) and use it. You’ll be more comfortable walking to and from your spots. Get one that fits you well enough, and you’ll be able to fish with it on your back without even thinking about it. 

 

I’m strictly a bank beater. Gave up on ‘fishing’ backpacks a long time ago, and I’m a happier man for it. 

X2!!!  

[Hutch13]

I'm hoping to get one of these in a few days.

 

 

Only $44.88 at Walmart and includes four 3700 boxes. One 3600 box can be added.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/54716342

Flambeau makes a smaller one that holds 3600 boxes.

[j.davis]

Consider using some shallow tackle trays as well to free up some space. I was searching high and low recently for a new backpack and ended up with an outdoor products  backpack from Walmart. At 29L storage it’s not overly big but has been great for me when combined with the slimmer boxes. You’d be surprised at what can fit into those 3600/3700 shallow models. I use two of the 3600, one 3700, and a worm binder for plastics which all fit inside the bag no problem with all my other stuff like pliers, scale, line conditioner, dyes, etc.