From the front, the Patagonia Hybrid Pack Vest looks like a regular fishing vest with multiple drop-in pockets for easy access to your fly fishing stash. Take a peek from behind, though, and it reveals an integrated pack that you can use to hold even more gear for keeping all your supplies within easy reach.
A versatile fly fishing vest, not only does it offer more room for carrying stuff, it also provides adjustments both in front and the open sides, enabling its use regardless of the prevailing weather. Keep it loose when it’s hot and tighten it up as the winds start getting chilly, making it ideal when fishing in variable weather conditions. The open sides also mean it offers plenty of room for layering, so you can throw on a warm jacket underneath without adversely affecting the vest’s fit.
The Patagonia Hybrid Pack Vest is made from a combination of a nylon ripstop fabric for durability and a polyester 3D space mesh lining for keeping things breathable, ensuring you can stay cool even while spending hours angling under the sun. Like to stay hydrated when battling against larger fish? Not a problem, since the pack comes with a sleeve for keeping a hydration bladder, giving you easy access to your supply of drinking water by simply turning over to your shoulder. Features include a vertical front zippered pocket, multiple interior zippered pockets, a bungee strap on the pack for squeezing in a rolled-up jacket, D-rings, a sunglass loop, and a nylon accessory holder.
Available now, the Patagonia Hybrid Pack Vest is priced at $99.