ORVIS CHEST PACK

Keep your flies, terminal tackle, and essential streamside rigging tools within instantaneous, ergonomic reach with the Orvis Chest Pack, available now at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop! Precision-engineered to put your active fly-fishing workflow front and center, this roomy 4-liter chest pack provides a remarkably streamlined, low-profile platform that completely eliminates workspace fumbling. It is masterfully constructed from an eco-conscious, heavy-duty 100% recycled ECO CORDURA® 600-denier polyester outer shell, strategically armored with a water-and-grit repellent TPU coating. The standout technical marvel is the integrated, patented Tippet Whippet recessed docking station—complete with an included tippet bar—engineered to provide instant, fixed, and fumble-free management for up to six spools of line. The generous main compartment features a wide-opening lid that drops down out of your way to function as a stable streamside workbench, complemented by internal zippered security pockets, mesh sorters, and a dedicated forceps dock on the airy foam shoulder straps. Exceptionally versatile, it is fully compatible with the Orvis Bug-Out Backpack to integrate seamlessly onto its front harness straps for grueling backcountry expeditions.

hanging technical multi-fly rigs in the middle of a screaming 35 mph gale along the Grey Reef or Miracle Mile stretches of the North Platte River right here in Casper can be an absolute nightmare if you are fumbling with loose spools and bags. The Orvis Chest Pack 4L is a local staff absolute favorite because that patented Tippet Whippet dock locks your 3X through 6X fluorocarbon spools completely down, allowing you to strip and clip fresh tippet with a single hand without anything blowing into the river. When you drop the main zippered lid down, it creates a secure, wind-shielded tray right at eye level where you can safely anchor a Hi-Vis Crystal Foam Body Stimi or tie on a trailing nymph without dropping your fly box into the drink.