Mapsguy1955 wrote on Feb 16^th, 2015 at 4:15pm:

I was just wondering if anyone has ever used one of the tackle specific backpacks on a trip. I think it might be a good idea for for keeping fishing gear on the bottom and portable fish finder on the top.

I have used one the past few years. I have a Cabela's model that is very similar to the Wild River models posted here; although it appears that Cabela's no longer sells the model I have.

My random thoughts on the pack / system are as follows:

> I can carry it with the canoe on one trip, so that works well.

> Four 3600 boxes are more tackle than I need, yet as a tackle addict I always bring that much (but I don't pack it in super tight).

> My rain gear doesn't pack small enough to share the top compartment with my depth finder.

> I find that I then need a second day pack, Frost River Nessmuk, to carry my camera (DSLR) in a Pelican, rain gear, small first aid kit, and other small odds 'n ends.

So I guess my summary is: yes, the system works fine for that, but I have other stuff that I want to have with me on day trips, and that stuff doesn't fit.

Another option that I may try next: I have a Granite Gear under-seat pack that fits two 3700 boxes with some odds 'n ends on the side. I may give that one a try, and either leave it under the canoe seat, or slide it under the top flap of a pack to portage.

Ranger  8-)