Double Haul

There seemed to be a lot of interest in fishing packs so I hauled together a bunch of pix and words to illustrate one of the revised styles in the Patagonia S8 line. The Double Haul is a modular, multi-functional pack designed to meet the needs of the multi-dimensional angler. It's been redesigned to separate into components. The padded shoulder strap can be disconnected from both the front and back pack. That's what makes the modularity possible. The padded connecter has a tool slot and you can stick on a fly patch if desired. The back pod is large enough to carry a compressible jacket or insulation and standard size hydration reservoir plus it converts to a stand-alone waist or sling pack. The front pack organizes fly boxes and other necessities and can be used separately as a chest or sling pack too. Details include: 8.8-oz nailhead nylon dobby and polyurethane coated 420-denier pack cloth construction; back hydration pack can hold a rod tube in it’s tunnel, two attachment points can accommodate pin back, post and clip retractors; magnetic tool loop. Check out all the Double Haul posts below for more detail. Click on the pix for larger views. Also note that some images show the old Gi II pants, revised Sunshade Shirt, new Sun Mask and new Surf Sneakers. (Hydration reservoir, retractor and hemos shown above are not included.)

Photos by Tim Davis

Double Haul - Chest Pack

The front pack (Single Haul) can be worn solo as a chest pack by connecting the neck and waist straps . The pack is narrow but tall so you can fit large boxes in it and still see your feet.

Photos by Tim Davis

Double Haul - Front Pack Sling

The front pack has been nicknamed the Single Haul and is very useful worn on its own. It's an ideal minimalist pack that will hold large fly boxes vertically and a standard size bottle of water. The neck strap is needed to create a 3 point connection which allows the user to swivel the Single Haul from back to front and back again very easily. You can also substitute your stretch wader belt (shown above) in place of the one that comes with the Double Haul to avoid doubling up on belts.

Photos by Tim Davis

Double Haul - Back Pack Sling

This picture series shows how the hydration pod can be worn "sling style" on its own. This is a high riding set up which is great when wading deep or dodging waves. The back pack tunnel can serve a variety of angling needs. The tunnel can serve as a rod or water bottle holder. The rod tube can be lashed at one of the web loops. These web loops can be used to tend a pair of hemos and more.

Photos by Tim Davis, Joe Ziepniewski and Janice Parente

Double Haul - Hip Pack

The hydration pod portion of the Double Haul can be worn as a hip pack once detached. The hydration feature remains functional and you can see that there is still retractor attaching capability.

Photos by Tim Davis

Double Haul - Mixed Bag

This shot shows the front pack worn sling style with the back pod in waist pack mode. Another configuration would be Single Haul in chest pack mode with back pod worn as a hip pack. The back pod has a "tunnel" which can stow a water bottle. The tunnel can also be used for a variety of other purposes depending on how the pack is worn.

Photo by Rene Braun

Double Haul - Magnetic Loop

This picture shows the Double Haul magnetic accessory loop and a good view of the new "fish pull" which is a signiture detail on all the fish products. The magnet makes for a great place to temporarily place a fly when changing patterns and is also strong enough to hold hemos. The picture shows how the magnet in the loop holds nippers from dangling.

Photo by Rene Braun

Double Haul - Drainage

Double Haul drainage details were paid great attention. The packs are not completely waterproof (not seam sealed) but they resist liquid penetration (coated fabrics with a DWR) and they won't hold water....because it always seems to find a way in.

Photo by Rene Braun

Double Haul remix

I resorted and remixed in order to get the chest pack configuration image into the movie.

Double Haul

Here's a 30 second look at some pictures by Tim Davis of the New 2008 Double Haul, RJ Hosking and El Pescador.