I'd heard a rumour last year that Airflo had a very good range, with the Outlander series of equipment. It was when a friend said that I should have a look at Airflo's Vest & Back Pack, that I was pleasantly surprised.

This is a very well thought out piece of gear. With ample front pouches for easy storage and a back pack that can carry everything you'll need for your day's fishing. Including a rod holder. What else would you need.

The front of the Vest has no less than fourteen pouches and pockets, inside and out.



On the front are two moulded pouches containing fly stations in each, though these are not slotted foam. These are sealed with a double zip for easy opening in any direction. Above that is a single zipped fly box pouch that is large enough for most boxes (Dimensions are 8.5 X 5 X 2.5in) Directly above which is another slanted zip accessing another large front pocket. Pig tail retractors are fitted each side on the front for snips, forceps etc and behind these is another vertical zip leading into a large front pocket.

(The pic below shows the rod holder, slanted zip above and behind the forceps is the vertical pocket zip)



On the inner front are four more pockets two secured with zips and are full length and two velcro closed pockets for small sundries.



The vest zips up at the front and has a snap fastner should you wish to leave the vest unzipped.

Side adjusters allow simple tightning on the straps and buckles, plus there are two more small pockets situated here, which I use for tippet storage. (see pic below)



At the shoulder are two large "D" rings each side and the shoulder adjusters to lift the rig up. (see pic below)



The back has three zips. One for access to a small pouch. Another for the more than adequate Large pouch and the third zip for the expander, to enlarge the largest pouch. Quite remarkable really.

The back pad is reccessed for comfort (See pic)



Showing the expander



There are three large "D" rings so you're not stuck for an anchor point for your net. (The pic below shows the "D" rings and three zips)



There are lots of tabs and tie downs for snips, zingers and the like plus straps for rod tubes and loops for more carriage than you can shake a stick at.

All the zips are finished with loops and toggles for cold weather use with gloves.

If you're in doubt about what sort of rig can give you the most storage space and be comfortable to wear, then take a look that the Airflo Vest & Back Pack. You won't be disappointed with it.

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Best Regards

Stuart