Packs & Storage
Packs and storage keep flies, tippet and tools within reach. Slings, chest packs, vests and hip packs suit different styles and lengths of trips.
The Best Gear Bags for Fly Fishing
The best gear bags for fly fishing swallow waders, boots, tackle, and layers, keeping wet and dry gear separated between the truck and the water.
The Best Fly Fishing Vests
Compare the best fly fishing vests for organized storage, all-day comfort, and fast access to tools, tippet, and fly boxes anywhere you wade or hike.
The Best Sling Packs for Fly Fishing
Find the best sling packs for fly fishing, with quick-rotation access, balanced one-strap carry, and room for fly boxes, tippet, and a rain layer.
The Best Chest Packs for Fly Fishing
The best chest packs for fly fishing keep essential flies and tools right at hand while wading, without the bulk or heat of a full vest on your back.
The Best Hip Packs for Fly Fishing
The best hip packs for fly fishing move weight off your shoulders and keep fly boxes, tippet, and tools organized and easy to reach at your waist.
The Best Fly Boxes
Compare the best fly boxes for dries, nymphs, and streamers, with secure foam, smart layouts, and sizes from shirt-pocket slims to full boat boxes.
The Best Waterproof Fly Boxes
The best waterproof fly boxes seal out water to stop rusty hooks and matted hackle, protecting your flies through rain, drops, and full dunkings.
The Best Fly Rod Cases
Protect your rods in the truck or on a plane. Compare the best rod cases and tubes for single rods, multi-rod travel, and rigged rod-and-reel storage.
The Best Fly Reel Cases
The best reel cases pad your fly reels against knocks, grit, and crushed drag knobs in transit, from neoprene pouches to multi-reel travel organizers.
The Best Boat Bags for Fly Fishing
Compare the best boat bags for fly fishing, with rigid bases, weather-resistant builds, and wide openings that keep your gear organized out on deck.
Best Fly Fishing Gear Storage
Boxes, wallets, tubes and bags judged on what they do to a hook point and whether the closure still keeps spray out when the whole thing gets sat on in a boat.
How to choose
- Choose a sling or chest pack for mobile wading.
- Pick a vest if you like many pockets.
- Use waterproof bags for phones and keys.
- Carry rods in protective tubes when travelling.
Common questions
Sling pack or fishing vest?
Slings and chest packs are lighter and cooler, while vests carry more gear in many pockets. Choose by how much you carry.
How do I protect a fly rod when travelling?
Break it down and store it in a hard rod tube, keeping reel and line in a separate padded case.