Ka Bar Backpack Kaster Field test

This is a field review of the Ka Bar Backpack Kaster. I found this while browsing the Ka Bar website the other day. I was looking at some new knives they had for this year. I saw this little gadget and knew I had to have one. I have been eye balling some wood hobo reel designs for a while and am familiar with the classic design as many are Im sure. The nice thing with this is it wont crack and split like wood when exposed to moisture and heat, it is made of a VERY tough material.
As a kid my friends and I used to make something very similar out of scrounged items at the local fishing waters using soda bottles, tin cans, sticks and used tackle. We would catch some bugs and spent many summer days picking eager little sunfish, bluegill, bass, crappie, perch, and even a few catfish out of the lakes and ponds within bicycle range.... good times !
Some Specs.
Mine weighs in at 4.2 oz with the line clip or 3.7oz without and this includes 50yds of 10lb spiderwire braided line ( braided line will not coil over time like monofilament)
Length is 6 1/4" long and just under 2" at the widest point.
The inner compartment is about 4 1/2" deep and tapered down from 1" to maybe 1/2" at the bottom. There is a rubber O ring to seal the compartment. There is enough room for a decent emergency fishing kit.
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This is a list of Items I can suggest and use myself you can search for them on what ever seller site you choose to use.
KaBar backpack Kaster:
Plano Micro Stowaway:
Plano 171301 fancy pocket size box:
Plano 3213 Larger pocket box:
Plano larger 2 sided backpack or kayak :
Plano small gasket boxes:
Dont lose a fish like me, get 20lb :
I own all of these boxes and have uses for each size.
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