Guidewater Vest by Patagonia
$200
Blurring the distinction between jacket, vest and pack, this “vest” employs an innovative, curved-zipper, panel organization system for greater visibility of contents and easier access.Innovative design and technology applied to the fishing vest concept blurs the distinction between jacket, vest and pack. Our Guidewater Vest replaces old-school multiple pocket/flap storage with curved-zipper organization pockets. This radical departure from convention means vastly improved visibility of, and access to, vest contents with one single-handed motion. The angler-designed storage system conveniently and intuitively organizes fly boxes, tippet material and tools. Additional details: stretch-woven polyester and mesh construction, back snap storage, padded shoulder support, attachment points, removable fly patch, a built-in rod holder, fleece-lined handwarmer pockets and two internal zip pockets.
M’s Riverwalker Vest by Patagonia
$170Clean, lightweight and extremely functional, the Men’s Riverwalker Vest merges our original mesh vest concept with the latest pack compartmentalization technology.The 21st century version of our classic mesh vest, which we introduced way back in ‘87. The Riverwalker – a lightweight and highly functional piece of fishing equipment – incorporates all the latest advances in modern pack compartmentalization and construction. Convenient, easy-to-use curved and straight coil zippers with two structurally molded pockets replace the old soft-pocket system for superior access and a cleaner, more fly-line-friendly exterior. More features: mesh and stretch polyester construction; storage that’s specifically designed for fly boxes, tippet and tools; partial padded support; attachment points; removable fly patch; built-in rod holder. With two internal zippered pockets.
Double Haul by Patagonia
$125
Dual packs rest on chest and back, now with convenient, modular construction for multiple configurations.
A leader in vest-free angling, newly redesigned to separate into modular components. The back pod is large enough to carry a Stretch SST and hydration reservoir, and converts to a stand-alone waist or sling pack. The rectangular chest pack organizes fly boxes and other necessities, and can be used separately as a chest or sling pack. Details include 8.8-oz nailhead nylon dobby and polyurethane-coated 420-denier nylon pack cloth, rod tube attachment points and magnetic tool attachments.
