Comments on Way Upstream: Riverwalker Vest

Ok, I had to add the ml at the end to read html.h...

2008-06-23T11:02:00.000-05:00

Ok, I had to add the ml at the end to read html.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/06/04/fashion/0605-PHYS_index.html

works now.
jvk

Odd. It works for me.

2008-06-18T10:01:00.000-05:00

Odd. It works for me.

bad link el pescador

2008-06-18T09:52:00.000-05:00

bad link el pescador

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/06/04/fashio...

2008-06-17T11:50:00.000-05:00

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/06/04/fashion/0605-PHYS_index.html

The Stormfront and the Catalyst are similar in ter...

2008-05-09T08:35:00.000-05:00

The Stormfront and the Catalyst are similar in terms of volume but that's all. The Stormfront Pack is based on it's predecessor which was made of dual laminated nylon that's welded instead of sewn. The harness system is detachable and has been engineered to fit the torso without a waistbelt. There are 4 die cut slots on the exterior for attaching things (rods, tripods, etc) plus one interior mesh pocket for organizing small items. The harness has a hydration pocket, tool pockets and zinger slots. The pack uses a waterproof #10 T-Zip for entry that's air tight, corrosion-proof and easy to operate. The pack also comes with a custom fit padded gear case. Last detail for now, we've made the vest from the Pack vest adaptable to this product as well. Stay tuned for a detailed post sometime in the future.

I hope the Stormfront is similar to the Catalyst, ...

2008-05-07T09:58:00.000-05:00

I hope the Stormfront is similar to the Catalyst, but more water resistant. Although I still wish the Catalyst was slightly bigger, longer through the torso and the waist belt pockets were just a tad bigger. Although the Catalyst holds a rod tube well by using a accessory strap at the top and mesh water bottle holder, a couple of straps similar to the Guidewater duffle would be nice.

http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/product_focus.jsp?OPTION=PRODUCT_FOCUS_DISPLAY_HANDLER&catcode=MAIN_SP_US.CLOTHING_GEAR.PACKS/TRAVEL_GEAR.PACKS&style_color=48665-155&ws=#

The Stormfront Pack is back for F8. Testers are u...

2008-05-01T08:55:00.000-05:00

The Stormfront Pack is back for F8. Testers are using them around the world as we speak. Production packs will be onshelf this August. I will definitely work on a post for you Mark so stay tuned. Thanks for the interest.

How about a post on the new version of the Stormfr...

2008-04-30T13:42:00.000-05:00

How about a post on the new version of the Stormfront dry pack...

http://moldychum.typepad.com/moldy_chum/2008/04/el-rio-savegre.html

Pacific Fly Group makes a very simple plastic and ...

2008-04-17T07:38:00.000-05:00

Pacific Fly Group makes a very simple plastic and ripple foam box that’s about ¾” thin. Plano and Flambeau offer a variety of light molded cases. The Finsport wallets and Bug Cage jr. are very light, compact and thin. I have an old Cortland "unbreakable fly box" which is both light and thin….and it’s lasted. Perrine made some thin stuff out of aluminum but I don't think they've been in biz for quite some time. Keep in mind that storage needs change as you move from fresh to saltwater or from species to species. Thanks for the question Adam.

Check out an earlier post for some additional fly box comments - http://www.wayupstream.com/2007/05/outside-box.html
Please add new comments on boxes there as well.

So which fly boxes or wallets have you found to be...

2008-04-16T17:48:00.000-05:00

So which fly boxes or wallets have you found to be the lightest and thinest?

The Large C&F boxes fit in the curved panel pocket...

2008-04-16T12:21:00.000-05:00

The Large C&F boxes fit in the curved panel pockets either vertically or horizontally. The box pictured is a Plano that measures 8.25" X 4.25" X 1.25". The large C&F boxes also fit snuggly in the vertical molded pockets but a medium size box (center image) fits better.

For me personally, I've started to shift to the lightest weight, thinnest box or wallet options for my vest fly storage. When you compare the weight of flies to the weight of some of the boxes out there it becomes clear that in some cases the lion's share of the weight an angler carries is the box.

Thanks for checking in Carl.

In terms of pockets for fly boxes do the cater for...

2008-04-16T09:34:00.000-05:00

In terms of pockets for fly boxes do the cater for the large C&F boxes? Great fish!

Carl
http://yellowsonfly.blogspot.com/

Thanks for asking your question Anon. The loops a...

2008-04-14T14:59:00.000-05:00

Thanks for asking your question Anon. The loops are a basic daisy chain only made of gripper elastic. You have a bar of four loops on each side of the large curved pocket face. They can hold small bottles and similar sized vials/canisters securely (1 or 2 is somewhat "normal". Forceps can drop into a loop or they clip to a section of loop (hang inverted). You can clip, pin, bead chain around or attach stuff to them but you are not required to. They are placed up high so that if you carry a large box vertically (or a notebook in my case), stuff attached to the loops (like bottles) won't interfere. Regarding what you are supposed to carry in a vest, as a rule, shoot for as little as you can.

thanks for the third photo from the top. I had no ...

2008-04-14T13:48:00.000-05:00

thanks for the third photo from the top. I had no idea what those rubberized loops were for in those pockets! Apparently, they're for floatant. Though I'm still not sure why we need to carry 8 bottles of it (and or sink).

Any other suggestions for those loops?