Very nice bag for an airline carryon. I like the material and size. If I had one thing I could change, I would suggest 360 wheels so the bag can be pulled or pushed.
The Sitka Snowcrest Half-Zip Fleece Pullover is incredibly warm and comfortable, making it perfect for cold-weather layering or relaxed wear. It combines a soft feel with durable performance, though it’s best suited for low to moderate activity levels rather than high-output use.
Really like the fit on these waders (M Short, 5'9" 165 lbs) with plenty of adjustable features to get the fit just right. Wore them in the water and while driving to different spots.
I appreciate the durability combined with thinness. It's not super thin, but feels thinner than you'd expect with 4-layer Gore-Tex. Feels like they could withstand a beating.
The rear net loop is in a great location and feels like it'll last a while (hopefully forever), I like the concealed wading belt — less to snag on, and if you're rocking a hip pack with its own belt, there's just less going on which is nice.
There are more pockets than I first noticed — the hand pockets are pretty well hidden on the outer edges, which is nice because they're totally out of the way if you aren't using them.
The rubber hemostat stud/strip is well placed (being a right-handed angler) – there could have been a similar detail added for nippers, like a magnet or obvious spot for a retractor to attach, but no big deal if it's on your pack or vest.
All in all it feels like you're getting the best you can get, you just gotta log a ton of days on the water to justify the investment :)
It's a good tee to rep the fishing side of Sitka and still get a play on their Optifade. Just as classic as the Optifade Icon tees they've had forever.
I actually own two, the older version and this newer. The newer version feels more waterproof than the other, and seems like it’ll show less markings/damage after use. The ONLY problem I have with this bag is I “lost” my gloves in the pocket 😅 the camo on the inside is really cool on the newer bags, but don’t put your camo in that pocket! The green color is darker than the backpacks, but they still look great for traveling together!