WALK, WADE, AND WEAR
For a walk/wade day targeting Murray cod, my day would typically be centered around two low light periods: first light to midday, then the last 3-4 hours before dark, and includes a decent walk, 5-10km (3-6 miles).
On a day like this where I have my Panga® Backpack (carrying my food, water bottle, and camera), the SideKick Dry™ 1L Gear Case is the perfect complement. It fits my headlamp (essential for the lowlight hours), three Murray cod flies, pliers, leader, and my phone and keys. I particularly like how it easily attaches to the backpack when wading deeper, but can easily become a hip pack with the Sideclick™ Strap.
What's Inside
(1) SideKick Dry™ 1L Gear Case (2) Petzl Headlamp (3) Truck keys (4) Van Staal Fishing Pliers (5) 30LB Scientific Anglers Leader Spool (6) Phone (7) Three Murray cod flies.
SURF MISSION ESSENTIAL
A few years back I was in New Zealand for a snowboard and surf mission. The coast in Fiordland was at the edge of a rainforest, so everything was wet, and then on the beach sand would seep in everywhere. But I know I can always trust my electronics and gear to stay safe in the SideKick Dry™ 3L Gear Bag.
Whether I’m on the beach or in the mountains, I rely on this gear bag, which I typically keep fixed to my Panga® Backpack or Camino® Carryall. Snow is like sand where it just gets everywhere, so having a designated bag to keep the precious things dry is essential.
What's Inside
(1) SideKick Dry™ 3L Gear Case (2) Mr. Zog’s Sexwax Cold Water Temp Surf Wax (3) Waterproof Speaker (4) Phone (5) Wax scraper (6) Wallet (7) Keys (8) Sunblock (9) Clif Bar
PACKED FOR THE FLATS
This bag is essential because first and foremost, everything stays dry until I need it — hooks can rust and I don’t want my flies getting wet until I choose. So I know it’s all safe in this gear case. I prefer to wear it as a crossbody bag using the Sideclick™ Strap and with this larger size, I can fit everything I need for a day walking the flats. I also like how the 6L pack has a mesh pocket, so that’s where I keep my leader wallet. This pack is impressive because it’s large enough that I can fit a Yonder™ 600 ml Bottle in it, depending on how much other gear I have.
When I am on the river guiding in Montana, I use the bag similarly: I leave bigger, heavier cargo boxes on the boat and use this gear bag to help me to be better prepared and organized while guiding clients.
What's Inside
(1) SideKick Dry™ 6L Gear Case and Sideclick™ Strap (2) GPS (3) Bandana (4) Loon Pliers (5) Scientific Anglers Leaders & Leader Wallet (6) Scientific Anglers tippet spool (7) Flask (8) Costa Mayfly Sunglasses (9) Protekt Mineral Sunscreen Stick (10) Waterproof notebook and pen.
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