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By far the most relatable review of this pack that I've seen. I just bought one, so you should ask FP to endorse you! We'll done. Thanks

What kind of edging did you use?

If you don’t get good reception how does Gypsy work?

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I felt like I was there with you guys. You guys had a good sense of humor.

I was there in 2022. This is a good video because its exactly what it is like. People and all.

Awesome review. I was recently gifted a 2.0 by a dear friend. This is my first sling pack and I feel completely spoiled. I'm stoked to set this one up. Thanks for your help!

Thanks - very helpful!

What size rod

Andy is an absolute legend on the Kenai... one of the best guides ever.

What time of year were you on the Kenai?

A bit early for that run? They start running by beginning Feb. Y’all just got there super late on a very busy day. Weekdays are the best days to great ahead of foot traffic.

Just out of curiosity did you get a permit to film there?

Kinda sucks when 2 fly fishing guys take up as much space as 5 or 6 guys using spinning reels! but nice to see you guys having a good time instead of a bunch of south/central american immigrants

Just so you know, the guides need a special permit to fish the upper Kenai. Anybody with a license can fish it. Looks like you guys had a good time, which is the most important thing. That's a great stretch of water.

thank you

My husband and I got sooo lost. Foggy night, and we actually saw Lucy of roaring fork. SCARY 😳

Beautiful Drive. What day and month is this?

You would think a Kenai guide would have better fish handling skills. Dry hands, rubbing them against this flannel shirt . He's a clown.

Why would mine not be making noise while I pull line out? First time fly fishing today and it was making noise while I pulled line out until about half way through my day? Any thoughts?

I also have a Summit Sling 2.0. The zipper on the rear compartment is more water resistant than the others. I wouldn't consider it waterproof but items in there have a better chance of staying dry.

Great review, thanks so much! Hey on the shock cord for your water bottle, the end tab is two pieces, pull out the top and you can thread your 2 cords through and into the alligator teeth and snap it back together.

That is a huge bow. Congrats people dream of catching that size all their lives.

I got a small comment/critique on the video: Look at the LENS of the camera and not "over there" at the screen/viewfinder. When you talk to someone, you look them in the eye...we...the audience is "IN" the camera so look at the lens. Other than that, great video dude!

Thanks! Very helpful and your doing awesome!

Well done!! Most reviews of this sling that I've found online only display the pack on a desk or countertop to display the pockets and attachment points. This is the first video I've found where the presenter actually puts the sling on and shows how it functions. I bought the 2.0 version as a result of your review. As far as waterproofness, most of my fly boxes are plastic with rubber gaskets. For 'must-keep-dry' items, zip-lock bags work for me.

I know this review is 2yrs old. Don’t know if you still use this pack. This was a good review. I enjoyed the honest review. I want to let you know that the end cap on the water bottle lanyard is detachable. Just pry the two pieces apart reset the small bungee into the cap and push them back together and voila, as good as new.

Hello!! very nice review. thank you.tight lines always

He didn't mention that you have to pay for the tours on the app. This is not a free app. $12.99 to go through the Smoky's.

Is it worth trying to wade here or just leave them in the truck ? Seems like easy casting

Nice review, especially how you use yours and where you stow and arrange gear. I picked up the identical sling pack (but not fishpond branded) at Mad River Outfitters for $59.00.

Hermoso

If u don't mind telling,in which part of earth was this ? Where do I get to see and ride one of these,i am pretty curious!

Looks like all the doggies were having a good time! They're not struggling at all. In fact, they're excited to get going (woof, woof ,woof) And look how they all trot along🐕 🐕 🐕 🐕 🐕 🐕 🐺 🐺 🐺 🐺 🐺❤❤❤❤❤❤. Hope you all had fun!

Oh man, I worked at it for ages, I thought the washer was purpose made (inverted to suit), revisited, turned the washer, and yahoo, it worked, regards Mike, Wales UK

Bout to camp here tonight. Gunna try for whites this evening and tomorrow morning. Any advice?

I would think that the drag “switch” is supposed to tighten the movement of the gear that surrounds that brass disk, thus constraining the movement of the gear affixed to the spool spindle. I can’t imagine that the “brass disk” is intended to bind against the actual spool. Your solution provided some additional strength to bind down on the drag gear when tightened. Review the mechanism in that light and you may be able to improve the drag strength even more (if you feel it needs it). Nice work and a great explanation.

Wow 👏! Joan

I honestly think dog sledding is cruel like if you agree

Thanks for the Gypsy Guide suggestion, it looks interesting and very fairly priced. I've been through the Smokies, but the other 3 of my family have not. This addition would certainly make it more interesting for all.

Neat prints!!

Bobcat 💚!!

Great video

Very in depth review. I think I’ll stick with my vest because of the weight factor. For you back I would suggest a lumbar belt, they have a loop to hold your net and can be adjusted for comfort so you can keep your vest and keep your gear out the water. It works fairly well. All major fly fishing manufacturers make them.

You actually had the best guide Andy. We call him the George Carlin of the Kenai. we have used him for years. I love that guy.

At least Andy didn't give you his list of 40 questions you do not ask your guide

All those holes look so much different when the water is low.

Suprising Andy didn't yell at you when you got that big rainbow. He always did when I did so I could lose it.

You had the best guide on the upper Kenai with Andy. I've fished with him about 2 dozen times and every time was a blast. Love him and his humor

Great review, and your last con is a deal breaker. Once a pack gets as large as this one is, I would argue that it is more comfortable and better for your lower back if the weight is distributed symmetrically over both shoulders. So for me this means going back to my pack vest* for heavy loads, and keeping a sling pack for light trips of short duration. Thanks for making your review which gels this in my mind. *After going through a number of rather expensive options, my preferred pack vest is the Patagonia Sweet Pack Vest, no longer in production. Lumbar packs suck, at least the ones I've tried, because it kills the ease of access which is the whole point.

Hey so my husband and I are taking this hike, wanting to see the Grotto Falls, but I’m a little confused on parking. I thought there was a parking lot designated for parking. Where do I park my vehicle? What address did you put in your GPS (Trillium Gap)? I’m a little confused on that part.