[0-10=Its a Joke!] [11-20=What are
they Thinking?] [21-30=Below Average]
[31-40=Average] [41-50=Great Product] [ 51-60=Awesome
- Must Have!]
Comment:
Bonus point awarded for for the simple fact that Fishpond was more than
willing to work with us and more than grateful to submit a total of two
packs for review, great company to do business with from our experience.
Review:
The Fishpond Tailwind is a great addition to the High Country chest
pack I already owned. The chest pack simply clicks onto the Tailwind
with a few quick disconnect clips for simple on & off while on the
stream. The nice part about the modular design is the fact that you can
use the Tailwind either with, or without a chest pack. It is simply a
daypack on its own, or clip the chest pack on for an awesome
chest/backpack for those long day excursions when it requires you carry
a lot of equipment into the back country. The two "built-in" rod tube
holders add that extra flexibility that allows you to carry a few rods
along the way without the worry of losing them because of the built in
cinch straps. The water mesh water bottle compartments allow for you to
carry extra water when required, or you can add a hydration bladder into
the bladder compartment for a convenient way to carry a large amount of
water with you for the day. I personally carry a 64oz bladder that
fits nicely and doesn't add a ton of weight. There is also an opening to
hang the bladder hose out of the pack. The pack also has waist straps
the assist in distributing the load which work awesome. With the pack
packed, i was able to carry it without fatigue for extended periods. The
picture to the right was taken at 9,500 feet elevation on the Wyoming
Range on a recent back country trip where I wore this beauty form sun up
to sun down. Packed full of lunch, gear, jacket, water, fly boxes,
socks, and everything else you can think of, this pack was flawless.
There are plenty of places for D-rings and to hang gear from such as floatant, hemostats, retractors, and all that good stuff a fly fisherman
needs. The zipper compartment is a nice addition to hold your wallet &
keys without worry of losing them!!! Al and all, this has got to be the
best day pack I've ever owned and coupled with other Fishpond chest
pack, these are unbeatable. You are defiantly NOT paying for the
name, rather quality, on Fishpond's line of packs!!!
clicks onto the Tailwind
with a few quick disconnect clips for simple on & off while on the
stream. The nice part about the modular design is the fact that you can
use the Tailwind either with, or without a chest pack. It is simply a
daypack on its own, or clip the chest pack on for an awesome
chest/backpack for those long day excursions when it requires you carry
a lot of equipment into the back country. The two "built-in" rod tube
holders add that extra flexibility that allows you to carry a few rods
along the way without the worry of losing them because of the built in
cinch straps. The water mesh water bottle compartments allow for you to
carry extra water when required, or you can add a hydration bladder into
the bladder compartment for a convenient way to carry a large amount of
water with you for the day. I personally carry a 64oz bladder that
fits nicely and doesn't add a ton of weight. There is also an opening to
hang the bladder hose out of the pack. The pack also has waist straps
the assist in distributing the load which work awesome. With the pack
packed, i was able to carry it without fatigue for extended periods. The
picture to the right was taken at 9,500 feet elevation on the Wyoming
Range on a recent back country trip where I wore this beauty form sun up
to sun down. Packed full of lunch, gear, jacket, water, fly boxes,
socks, and everything else you can think of, this pack was flawless.
There are plenty of places for D-rings and to hang gear from such as floatant, hemostats, retractors, and all that good stuff a fly fisherman
needs. The zipper compartment is a nice addition to hold your wallet &
keys without worry of losing them!!! Al and all, this has got to be the
best day pack I've ever owned and coupled with other Fishpond chest
pack, these are unbeatable. You are defiantly NOT paying for the
name, rather quality, on Fishpond's line of packs!!!