An ingenious hybrid of our superlight, cool-wearing Meshmaster Vest and a tough, streamlined multi-use daypack with fishing-specific features. This fly-fishing vest from Patagonia is adjustable with detachable harness snugs. It's cut short for deep wading and has a rod holder, accessory D-rings, loops for glasses and ample pockets, including piggyback tool pockets and reach-across zippered pockets. The Ballistics Cloth pack has a floating baffle between its two main compartments to divide wet loads from dry. Details include: Polyurethane-coated, water-resistant zippers; anatomically curved shoulder straps; cool-wearing, breathable 3D spacer mesh on the ergonomic back panel and shoulder straps; angler-friendly exterior pockets; and a rod-tube holder with Hypalon strap. Both vest and pack can be used separately.