A scaled up version of the venerable Rolltop Backpack, the
Dry Creek Guide Backpack offers
serious capacity for guides or other dedicated water-pliers who do their work in wet climes. With over
twice the capacity of its smaller sibling, the Guide Backpack features the same carrying system and time-tested, bombproof closure. We're talking
hard-core January overnights on the Oregon coast, or long, rain-soaked days on the jet boat in Alaskan August. But with 420-denier double-coated polyurethane nylon construction, the Dry Creek Guide Backpack is just as
formidable on the baggage carousel as it is on the water. If you need to carry a lot of gear and be sure it stays dry, look no further.
Leland on Specifications:
Over
50 liters of capacity! That’s a big dry bag! Aside from its
volume and durability, which are virtues in and of themselves, the
versatile harness system on the Guide Backpack is worthy of special praise:
detachable shoulder and waist straps mean that this bag is both a backpack and a brief-case style dry bag. For an extended tundra hike, when you want to
comfortably carry a lot of gear over a decent distance, slap on the shoulder harness. And when you return to the jet sled or drift boat, where extraneous straps can hang an angler's line, you've got
a bare-bones boat bag in a few easy moves.
Specifications:
- 420 Denier, double-coated polyurethane nylon shell, 210 Denier lining
- Water-tight roll-top with side buckle closure
- 2 external side handles
- Small internal security pocket for camera, PDA
- Fully adjustable aeromesh padded shoulder straps
- Removable suspension system ensures that this pack can easily go from luggage carousel to full-on pack trip
- 50 Liters, 3024 cubic inches, 14”x27”x8”
Leland on the Simms Dry Creek Packs:
Much
improved suspension systems are probably the biggest innovation for
this year’s Dry Creek series. The venerable Dry Creek Roll-top Backpack, newly redesigned, and the
new Guide Backpack, Day Pack, and Tournament Tote all feature
ergonomic,
molded foam shoulder straps that fit better than the straps of years
past. What’s more,
all zippers used across the series are now oversized for longer lives of
smooth-sliding action. Amid these updates, Simms has left intact the
design feature we’ve appreciated for years: while built to keep out
what’s cold and wet, Dry Creek bags can just as deftly do the opposite.
Filled with ice, these packs make the finest personal coolers we’ve
come across – a much more refined take on the beer-in-the-Camelbak gag,
to be sure.
It figures it would take a company like Simms to
make highly water-resistant fly fishing tackle packs and hip packs.
After more than 15 years of making fly fishing waders and gear, Simms
Fishing knows what it takes to make thoughtfully-designed and bombproof water-tight
fly fishing tackle packs. They know it takes trial and error,
time on the water and utilization of only the best materials. Simms and
their field testers have paid their dues and now you can reap the
rewards of their efforts. Simms has put together a lineup of chest and
hip packs that are made from waterproof material with either roll-tight
closures or highly water-resistant zippers. These fly fishing chest and
hip packs allow you to wade unimpeded and worry free. Although this
idea is not a novel one (rafters, canoeist and kayakers have known
about roll top closures for years) it just took the fly
fishing-dedicated design team at Simms to put it to practical use in
the fly fishing world.
The Simms Dry Creek fly fishing packs
and bags are the perfect fit for those of us that love to wade deep.
Although not designed to be fully-submersible, these highly
water-resistant tackle packs are made from 100% waterproof 420 Denier,
double-coated polyurethane nylon shell and 70 Denier single layer on
the inside for added protection. The 70 Denier is used inside to
conserve weight. All the seams on the Dry Creek chest pack and hip
packs are high-frequency welded for 100% waterproofing. They are either
sealed with a water-resistant zipper, or utilize the time-tested roll
top design. The zippers are non-corrosive and laminated directly to the
material for a strong waterproof bond. This means you can dip them,
spray them, or dunk them. Just don’t submerge them for a long period of
time, and everything in them stays dry! When you need to protect your
gear from a soggy environment, there’s a Simms Dry Creek Pack to take
on the task.
Leland on Simms Fishing Products:
It’s funny how childhood memories can influence one's
life! Just ask K.C. Walsh of Simms Fishing Products about the
underlying theme of his company and its location. He'll tell you it was
because his grandfather took him fly fishing in Bozeman, MT as a young
man. Funny how what started as a desire by K.C. to work in the fly
fishing industry, turned into the design of the world's best fishing
waders. Funny how that vision of wader design transformed a company
into one that now manufacturers what is considered by many to be the
finest collection of fly fishing –outdoor wear in the entire industry.
Funny? Not really. Just great concepts and a lot of hard work: Welcome
to Simms Fishing Products!
At Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters,
we carry and use only the best fly fishing gear. There’s not enough
time in our hurried world to worry about whether our chest waders or
rain jackets are going to leak. We talk with K.C. quite frequently and
love to listen about his passion for developing the most useful and
highest quality fly fishing gear. We at Leland have toured the Simms
factory, attended their numerous product seminars, and vigorously used
and field tested their equipment and we can tell you flat out; K.C. is
doing it right!
Simms on Dry Creek Packs:
“Our innovative Dry Creek™ series of packs and bags feature
a 420 Denier, double-coated polyurethane nylon shell for the ideal
combination of durability and lightweight performance. 420D is
extremely durable – highly abrasion and tear-resistant. The
polyurethane coat provides incredible UV protection. A 70 Denier,
single-coated polyurethane nylon interior coat minimizes weight where
durability and UV protection are less crucial.
The materials
used in our Dry Creek™ packs and bags are die cut, placed on the
welding machine, and then welded with radio frequency to create bomber
waterproof seams. We use laminated zippers, which are weather-tight and
corrosion-resistant with proper care."
Simms on Simms 2009 Packs:
"Wherever you are and whatever you
are fishing for,
Simms’ 2009 line of packs and bags provides an
integrated solution for carrying crucial gear. The Headwaters and Dry
Creek lines seamlessly interface providing the angler with specialized
needs on the water and trail. For the hike in to a remote river or
lake, the new Headwaters Backpack and Day Pack are more than up to the
task for large loads. Simply attach the Headwaters Chest Pack or the
Dry Creek Chest packs to the outside of these larger packs and you have
ample storage for all of your on-the-water needs.
The Dry Creek bags
are durable enough to go from the bag check to the boat floor without
any reshuffling of gear. The need for an additional bag is gone –
unless you plan to bring home souvenirs.
Simplicity, speed, convenience
and capacity. The Simms pack and bag systems provide it all."
Simms on Simms
"Why do professional guides choose Simms? Because we take pride in
what we make, and products have been designed to go the distance. Our
in-house design team has a combined 50 years of experience in making
durable technical outerwear. We work closely with top material
suppliers from around the globe, and continually test both our new and
old products in the lab and out in the field to make sure we meet or
exceed your expectations.
Nothing pleases us more than to see
our products, like those on the guides featured in out catalog and on
our website, go the distance.”
“The thrill of discovering a pristine stream after a long hike into the backcountry,
the exhilarations of being on the flats on one of those incredibly
clear days, the rush of a crisp morning on a British Columbia river
when the steelies are running, these are the memories that keep us
tying through the dark winter months, and always find us plotting our
next angling season or weekend.
At Simms, we never forget that
the goal of every committed angler is to stay on the water as long and
has often as possible-regardless of the weather. That’s why we never
stop looking for new ways to keep you dry and comfortable. Whether
you’re waist deep in a drizzling snow on the Missouri or scouting the
Keys in the sweltering heat of a June afternoon.
For 2007,
we’re delighted to present the new zippered G4 Guide wader, the most
technical wader we’ve ever created. We’re also proud to introduce the
two most competitive waders under two hundred dollars, the first
GORE-TEX wader for kids and a full arsenal of new clothing.
So for all those who will be out there earlier, longer and later, we’ve got just one thing to say: Your Gear is Ready”
“Simms. The Choice of Professional Guides Worldwide”.
Simms on Conservation:
“IF YOU COULD PASS JUST ONE THING DOWN TO YOUR KIDS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?”
“Fishing is dependent on clean water, healthy ecosystems and just as important,
people who care about conservation and resource preservation. It is the
responsibility of everyone who enjoys angling to help protect and
enhance our fresh and saltwater fisheries. After all, what greater
inheritance would we leave future generations?
Supporting
local, regional, and national conservation organizations is certainly
an important role that angles can play in caring for our fishing
resources. However, one area of vital concern, and one that all anglers
can easily help do something about, is the spread of aquatic invasive
species. These “hitchhikers”, including New Zealand mud snails, Didymo
and whirling disease are having an enormous effect on rivers across the
United States and are directly linked to reduced trout populations.
Unfortunately, anglers are part of the problem, given that invasive
species are spread by “hitchhiking” on waders, wading boots, drift
boats, trailers and other gear.
YOU CAN HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THREE EASY STEPS:
1)
Thoroughly rinse all fishing gear -including waders, boots, boats, and
boat trailers- in clean freshwater upon leaving a water source. Never
travel from one river to another without clean gear.
2) Air-dry gear before moving to another body of water.
3) Tell other anglers about this problem and what they can do to help.”
For More information, visit www.protectyourwaters.com or www.simmsfishing.com.
