From Patagonia:
In fly fishing, everything changes all the time. Adaptability and the ability to quickly change tactics are keys to success. That’s why we engineered our new Stealth Switch Packs to optimize options. Low bulk, lightweight and versatile, the Stealth Switch Packs can be worn in multiple ways, provide numerous internal and external options for organizing your essential gear and can be clipped to other packs to increase carrying capacity.
All Switch packs include corrosion-resistant zips, multiple pockets, gear attachments, lash points and Patagonia quality that’s built for years, not seasons.
“Our philosophy is to build intuitive, hardworking gear that performs in all conditions,” said Patagonia’s Product Line Manager for Fish, Nicole Labrie. “The ability to change and adapt to different fishing environments and situations is an essential feature of these packs.”
Here are the key features and innovations for our Stealth Switch packs.
Stealth Switch Pack 9L
An adaptable and versatile gear carrier, the Stealth Switch Pack 9L is built for left- or right-shoulder wear as a sling. It easily switches to a hip pack in seconds, making your gear access fully customizable. Key organizational features include four interior stretch compartments, an external zip pocket, an innovative shoulder zip pocket, a secure water bottle/gear sleeve and a net sleeve. Embedded magnets on the pack front and the shoulder strap to temporarily hold flies, nippers or hemos for quick fly changes and rig rebuilds.
Stealth Switch Pack 5L
The remarkably versatile Stealth Switch Pack 5L can be worn as a chest pack, hip pack, sling or clipped to other packs for quick access to your gear in any fishing scenario. The Stealth Switch 5L features a large main storage compartment with a zippered pocket and a stretch pocket. The front panel functions as a workstation with four compartments, two floatant sleeves and a fold-out panel with a foam fly patch to speed fly changes. There are multiple exterior lash points, zinger docks and hemo holders. An embedded magnet on the front holds flies or hemos—acting as a much-needed “third hand” during hectic rig changes.
Stealth Switch Pack 3L
Low bulk, lightweight and versatile, the Stealth Switch Pack 3L was built to adapt to your fishing style. It easily attaches to wader suspenders, belts, other packs or raft straps. It features two zippered stretch pockets on the pack face. A roomy zippered main pocket easily accommodates fly boxes. A zippered pocket on the back of the pack fits your license, tippet spools or other small tools. Additional features include hemo and zinger docks on the sides of the pack, a fly patch on the face, multiple lash points and an embedded magnet on the front of the pack to aid in fly changes and rig rebuilds.
