The Duluth pack looks to be well constructed and will probably last 2 lifetimes. Plus its made in America by expert craftsmen who are proud of what they do and want to get paid.

There is nothing quite like the orvis pack.......it is the ultimate. Not to big, not to small. The front pouches fit worm binders where you can slide all sorts of hard to store lures and plastics in the zip lock sleeves. The front pouches can also be employed to carry big lures encased in lure wraps. Super shad raps fit and I can usually get 4 or 5 big lures per pouch if pike is my target.

The pouches are fastened together via a buckle while you are traveling so they don't flop around. A front D ring is an ideal place to clip my boga.

There are 2 back compartments. The larger fits 2 plano boxes in descending size. Wire leaders can be stored in a plastic tube of sorts and remain straight as they are stood upright in the back of the pack.

There is also a waterproof pocket.......nice added touch for permits etc.

The back of the pack also has webbing. This is where I store my collapsible aluminum net (made in finland where people know fish  ;) ).........very handy to net walleyes.

If fishing is your thing and you carry a fair amount of gear then this pack is tops. Slap it on while you carry your boat........perfect!