RunnyD Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I'm looking for a back pack that I can use as a carry on and will hold 2 rod tubes. Would prefer waterproof but not a requirement. I like the Umpqua Surveyor 1100, which will fit my chest pack but it might be a little small. I'd love to spend $400 on a new Simms Z pack but it's not in the budget (~$200). Thoughts/opinions...? and go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Fishpond has a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaa Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I have a Fish Pond Bitch Creek backpack. It has dual rod tube holders. Great pack...its a day pack: The overnight pack is called the Black Canyon: http://fishpondflyfishing.com/Pages/Backpacks.html At the bottom of both rod holders, there is a zipper with a round folded pocket inside that slips out, which then firmly holds the tube at a lower level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbonehead Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have been using a Simms Dry Creek for years on saltwater trips and have never been challenged by airlines. 36litres and waterproof, room for a rod tube per side although i can not say for the newest edition as mine is 1/2 dozen years old but mine has pockets on both sides for bottom of tubes or water bottles and sashes up top to secure the tubes although I usually only use these(tube pockets) when hiking or biking and I am only carrying 2 rods. I tend to take a larger 5 rod tube which I carry on for saltwater trips which leaves room for essentials... boots,rain jacket,flats clothing in the pack in case my main bag does not arrive. Great pack as its waterproof and light. One to look at if you carry a separate rod tube and do not need the tube pockets is the 35litre sealline boundary pack and likely cheaper than the simms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapman Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Umpqua just released the Surveyor 2000 pack. 2000 cubic inches (33 litres) of storage vs. the 1100 ci of the previous model. Has straps for at least 2 rod tubes and integrates with some of their chest/hip packs. Might be worth a look. https://umpqua.com/products/packs-and-bags/packs-bags/new-surveyor-2000-zs-backpack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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