Posted on October 09 2012
While at IFTD this past August one of the gear pieces that I was really impressed with was the soon to be released Safe Passage Guide Sling from Orvis. Everything fell into place to get a media sample prior to the trip to Montana and I spent quite a bit of time wearing the Guide Sling last week.
I found the Guide Sling to be a very useful pack that is spacious enough to hold three large fly boxes, miscellaneous accessories, lunch, and even had enough left over space to tuck my DSLR with room left over.
The Guide Sling has three zippered compartments, exterior drink sleeve, and a removable post to hold tippet spools. The large main compartment has several flat pockets to tuck a cell phone or extra leaders.
The removable foam fly patch has velcro on the backside and can either be placed inside the second zippered compartment or stuck to the velcro patch on the pack's exterior.
The Guide Sling fits comfortably and was easy to slide to the front to access the pack for a fly change or to grab a drink or snack.
PROS:
- Excellent Size/Layout
- Price - $139
- Digital Trout Camo
- Exterior Tippet Post
- Removable Foam Fly Patch
CONS:
- Surprisingly, none noted so far.
If you have been considering a sling style pack then certainly give the Orvis Safe Passage Guide Sling a look. The Guide Sling will be available in stores and online in November.
I found the Guide Sling to be a very useful pack that is spacious enough to hold three large fly boxes, miscellaneous accessories, lunch, and even had enough left over space to tuck my DSLR with room left over.
The Guide Sling has three zippered compartments, exterior drink sleeve, and a removable post to hold tippet spools. The large main compartment has several flat pockets to tuck a cell phone or extra leaders.
The removable foam fly patch has velcro on the backside and can either be placed inside the second zippered compartment or stuck to the velcro patch on the pack's exterior.
The Guide Sling fits comfortably and was easy to slide to the front to access the pack for a fly change or to grab a drink or snack.
PROS:
- Excellent Size/Layout
- Price - $139
- Digital Trout Camo
- Exterior Tippet Post
- Removable Foam Fly Patch
CONS:
- Surprisingly, none noted so far.
If you have been considering a sling style pack then certainly give the Orvis Safe Passage Guide Sling a look. The Guide Sling will be available in stores and online in November.
