Best quality fishing backpack for the money

[21qdodge]

I’m looking to buy a fishing backpack because I’m a big bank fisherman. I need it to be able to carry a lot of gear if necessary. I was also wondering how good the bass pro shops advanced angler ii fishing backpack? 

[MN Fisher]

7 minutes ago, 21qdodge said:

I was also wondering how good the bass pro shops advanced angler ii fishing backpack?

I don't have the backpack...but I do have the bag. If the backpack is as good, then I'd definitely recommend it. My AA-II Bag seems solidly constructed, on it's second season now and no issues.

[Deadly Fish]

I’ve been using the Piscifun backpack for the past month and absolutely love it. Very well built, comfortable to carry, and well thought-out storage. It’s nice to have a bag that fits all my tackle, lunch, sweatshirt, etc. I wouldn’t call it lightweight, but if you want a legit backpack, this is a great option that looks like it will hold up to lots of abuse. Great bang for the buck. 

[bagofdonuts]

I've got one from Browning that i've been using as my canoe bag for 20+ years. It's really amazing that none of the straps have broken and the zippers all still work after all those years of abuse.

[OnthePotomac]

Big discussion on here on back packs not long ago.  Recommend you do a search for the information.

[Revival]

I have tried multiple backpacks and my favorite so far is the Gamakatsu.  Extremely well made and extremely comfortable.  The set up is perfect for what I need.  Only thing would make it perfect is a bottle holder and maybe a specific plier holder.  I can fit a 32oz hydroflask along with a ton of plastics in the top portion.

 

Here are some other suggestions.  Some are specific fishing backpacks while others are not.  

 

- Samurai Tactical Fishing backpack

- Samurai Tactical Hanzo

- Samurai Tactical Wakizashi 

- SOG Ninja Tactical daypack

- Spyderwire Fishing backpack 

- High Sierra backpacks

- Ugly Stik tackle backpack

- Red Gill backpack

- Flambeau Portage backpack

- Tackle Warehouse Angler backpack

- Plano A,E, Z Series 

- Shimano Moon backpack

- Daiwa Tactical backpack 

- Tacklewarehouse backpack 

- Wild River

[NYWayfarer]

1 hour ago, Revival said:

I have tried multiple backpacks and my favorite so far is the Gamakatsu.  Extremely well made and extremely comfortable.  The set up is perfect for what I need.  Only thing would make it perfect is a bottle holder and maybe a specific plier holder.  I can fit a 32oz hydroflask along with a ton of plastics in the top portion.

If it anything like the Gamakatsu Tackle Storage Shoulder Bag I have I can agree on the quality and comfort. I bought mine during a black Friday sale for half price. It is a great bag for short trips (less than 3 hours)

[boostr]

I have both Spyderwire bags, a backpack and sling pack. They are both pretty good, comfortable, and not to expensive.

[Big Hands]

I have the first iteration of the Flambeau Ike backpack. It was $40 and came with 4 @ 3700 size boxes, making the cost of the backpack very reasonable. It has room for all four of the 3700 boxes and I can squeeze in a 3600 box in the main compartment too. Each side has a roomy pocket with a mesh pocket on the outside of that. There is a heavy duty ziplock on the inside of the top lid that will hold a wallet and a phone. There is also some rod loops on the back corner that will easily carry two rods. It's pretty light and comfortable to wear even when I am riding my bike. It also has two plier holders built onto the outside that makes them quick and easy to get to. There is also a provision in one of the pockets to put a spool of leader line into and a hole for it to protrude so you can get some leader line without having to dig around in the pocket for it.

 

Since I keep most of my tackle in size 3700 boxes, I like that I can use those in my backpack, and that was one of my criteria for selecting a backpack so I would not have to put what I am going to use in a completely different box to go fishing just because a backpack only held size 3600 boxes.

 

Everybody has their own unique set of circumstances to consider, so get the backpack that works for you and your system.

[LCG]

Best I have seen in person was a wild river, pricey but really nice and well made. 

 

I used to have a bass pro backpack that was pretty good for the money. Lasted 3 years and still had lots of life in it when I sold it to downsize. 

[FishTank]

I have a tried a few from Simms and have been underwhelmed when you consider the price but they are nice.  If you are planning on taking a lot of gear, take a look at pretty much anything from Osprey.  Best backpacks I have ever used.  I have one for hiking, one for fishing, one for work, my son has one for college and my wife also has two for her work.  

[NJBasstard]

Can't comment on any of the newer back options that have come out the past few years. I have had my Wild River Nomad since 2014 though and in my opinion it's very comfortable. After 6 years of hiking, being strapped down in a kayak, night fishing on the beach,  being dropped on rock & in water and dragged around more times then I can count it still looks great. The build quality is what you'd expect from the nicer CLC tool belts & bags. The only issue I've had was 2 years ago with the light when I used cheap batteries and left the bag in my truck during the summer. I emailed them, explained what happened and asked if I could buy a replacement. They responded within a day and sent me a replacement free of charge and I haven't had an issue since.

 

I'll give what info I have that I don't always see in item descriptions. With the divider open it holds 5 3600 boxes and 5 3500 boxes in the main compartment. With the divider in place is easily holds 4 3600 boxes in the bottom and 5 3500 boxes on top. I have 3 standard 3600's and a double sided stowaway 3600 in the bottom of mine. It fits 1 3500 box in each of the lower side compartments and still has room for 2 150yrd spools of line in each compartment and other small things.. A small double sided 344 box fits perfect in the front pocket under the light. Do without the 3500's on top and it fits one of the small square spinnerbait boxes along with 20+ bags of soft plastics.

 

Downsides to the bag are price is higher now then it was when I got mine..and nobody seams to make specialty boxes in the 3600 size.

[Koz]

I've had the Plano A-Series 2.0 Tackle Backpack for a few years now and it has been great. I bank fish and I often covers miles (usually 3-5 miles) of ground walking from lagoon to lagoon and have never had a problem with comfort. It's also comfortable (and balanced) if I'm riding a bike to different fishing locations.

 

In fact, the only problem I have had is that with five 3600 StowAway boxes plus all of the other storage for plastics and gear I tend to pack too much into it. Of course, the fact that I'm getting older and weaker has something to do with that as well. So I usually carry only 3 or 4 of the boxes.

 

I'm sure there are other great backpacks out there as well. But I can tell you that as a bank fisherman changing from a tackle bag to a backpack was one of the best moves I have ever made.

[txchaser]

I have the Ego Kryptek pack and the Wild River pack. They are both well-made, the Ego carries a lot more. You can put more in it than you really want to carry.

I'll be checking out the Cabelas Advanced Angler pack though too - I have two of the bags and they are really well thought out and really well made too.

 

[VinnyR]

Spiderwire makes one not as heavy duty as some of the others mentioned but perfect for my bank fishing -- it's big but not heavy, comfortable to wear, has two rod holders so I can walk and cast while still carrying multiple rods, holds 3-4 trays in the bottom compartment (comes with 3) and then there's plenty of room in other big compartments. Also has several smaller compartments for if you want to keep your lunch or your wallet/keys/whatever separate. Plus a hard sunglasses section so they're protected. Something like $60-70. For the money pretty good I think

[Big Swimbait]

I have beat the bejeezus out of this one from Amazon for 3 years. it has been flawless.

 

https://www.amazon.com/SZYT-Military-Tactical-Backpack-Daypack/dp/B081YRW6JF/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=camo+backpack&qid=1589926766&sr=8-5

 

[Run2jeepn]

Bring an old thread back to life.

 

I've been using an Academy H20 Express Tackle Backpack for 5yrs. I even bought it used off of Marketplace. Well it's finally falling apart. They are not made any more and nothing out now offers what it did. It had Rod Holders on each Side, 2 Big Size Pockets on top, One Netted Pocket on Front with 2 Plier pockets. Sunglass case, Sling Pocket and could pack 7 utility boxes in just the 2 lower sections. In the top sections. I carried all my Hooks, Soft plastics, Bobbers, Extra line, Multi tool, etc...  Plus I'd clip a Lateran and a small folding chair on the outside. The was a BEAST... If you can ever find one. BUY it....!!!

The Closest Pack I can find is this, but it doesn't have the Rod Holders. Which I really only used for a Knife Holder on one side and the other Rod Holder Stakes.

Amazon.com : Evolution Fishing Drift Series Tackle Backpack – Blue, 3600 Size, Outdoor Rucksack w/ 6 Fishing Tackle Trays, Built in Rain Fly, Heavy Duty Fishing Backpack, Tackle Carrying Case : Sports & Outdoors