black hole patagonia 40l Duffel keeping the duffel streamlined when they are not in use Black Hole Wheeled Duffel 40L

2.8 lbs (mens and womens) Granite Gear Crown2 60 ($200) Best For: Ultralight through-hiking

Egg hooks have a wide gap between the point and the shank

The slightly offset point improves hook-ups and reduces escape rates, while the forged shank and Super Needle Point guarantee durability and sharpness

What sets this bag apart is its versatility as a convertible backpack

I do wish the backpacks waist straps were integrated into the shoulder straps like on the Klim and Kriega bags that I tested though its hard to complain about this considering how well the harness works

The President XT also has plenty of line capacity with a spool that holds up to 190 yards of 8-pound test braided line and 130 yards of mono