patagonia black hole hip Ultralight Mini Pack – Dakota Angler & Outfitter with a main compartment and front zippered security pocket that doubles as a stuffsack when the bag is not in use Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini

If the (round) Penn Authority reel handles are the best I have ever lure fished with, then the (round) type of EVA handle on the Shimano Vanford C5000 (same size as the 4000) comes a pretty close second for me

Which means youll have at least 20-40 pounds of gear that you need to be able to carry over unpredictable terrain and distances possibly more if you pick up stuff along the way (eg

more comfortable, efficient, and safer with protection against injury

Whether this is a dealbreaker or not will depend on your needs, but some packs make it more challenging to access your computer when the bag is fully packed, so keep that in mind