Only had this pack for a couple of months before a zipper broke on it. There's also a great lack in pockets within the backpack to keep things organized, whether it's a fly box of everyday needs. Wouldn't recommend this backpack for serious fishing or everyday use.
We appreciate your detailed feedback and we're very sorry to hear that the features are lacking and the zipper has broken. Your purchase is covered by our [Ironclad Guarantee](https://help.patagonia.com/s/article/Ironclad-Guarantee), so we'll reach out to you for further assistance. Thanks for taking a moment to submit a review, Will!
February 21, 2023
Great Quality
Im using this bag for travel/hiking. The main pocket is very large and fits my packing cubes. The waterproof pocket is perfect to keep my phone dry while hiking when its raining. High quality materials.
Well built and light backpack. My only complaint is the lack of storage pockets/compartments inside the backpack. Ideally there should be pockets to hold leaders, tippets, indicators and other items. You basically have 2 compartments, one large pocket and a sleeve for a laptop/water hydration system. You have to pile everything in with little/no or... Read Moreganizational capabilities. Would have been nice to have some type of organizational system inside the pack.
My first review of this pack was reviewed and taken very seriously by Patagonia. The original pack developed a tear after a few uses and Patagonia immediately reached out to make corrections. After addressing all options, they recommended I return the pack to a store. Excellent customer service by the way.
Now for the second pack. It is identical ... Read Moreto the first, but there are some small changes. Perhaps my original was just one of those that slipped through the cracks. The fabric and stitching on this pack is incredible! It feels heavier and much more durable than my original. Additionally, the clasps and buckles appear to be a more durable plastic. They even sound different when they click together. Perhaps I missed it on my original, but there is also a small hole for a water bladder tube on the top, between the straps. There is also a waterproof bag about 5 x 7 inches to hold important items and documents. Very nice pack and excellent customer service from Patagonia.
Exactly what I was looking for. Great fit for my foul weather gear, leaving room for plenty of other things. The additional waterproof pocket is an awesome bonus to keep wallet, phone, keys. And its right by the top so you do not have to search for it.
Good pack, lightweight, easy to adjust. Feel like top pocket could use another inch of depth, to hold a wallet. Dont know why the velcro patches are on the outside but their inclusion distracts from the aesthetic of the pack.
Patagonia...
Why have you not improved the waist belt on this (almost) perfect pack? In my opinion, you made one major improvement (amongst a few other improvements) by adding an attachment point to attach a net, but dropped the ball by not improving the waist belt (with padding and storage pockets for lip balm, etc). Ridiculous!!
I am using this pack for my fly fishing gear. So far, I like everything about it except the spot on the back for the net. The openings are not large enough to slide my short handled fishing net into.
I fly fish with my backpack. After I received my pack from patagonia i went a different direction.
the main fault is that there no loops or spots to hang my tippet or nippers off my belt. these are the only tools i keep in front of me . Otherwise i liked the pack.