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The Surprising Gun Pack: Umpqua "Northfork" Flyfishing Chest Pack (Patreon)

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2026-08-27 01:17:35

Edited:

2026-08-28 17:59:43

Imported:

2026-08

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Backpacking Equipment Fishing Gun Accessories Holsters Outdoor Equipment

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The Umpqua "Northfork" Chest Pack is a surprising crossover piece, sent in unsolicited by a viewer. We've covered chest packs many times here like the still-xlnt RIBZ front pack, video here https://youtu.be/QOaCzHmXw7c. I generally don't like a huge chest packs on me as they tend to get in the way but there are times when it makes sense and solves problems. Surprisingly this is intended for fly fisherman (images shown) and has specialized features for them like the net carrier on the back yoke. The Northfork CP then as we check it out is very high quality, thoughtful in design, comes in great colors, and possesses surprisingly versatility, especially if you turn it into a handgun carrier (discussed). It does need a mid-strap for stability but you can add such easily. Value is high for what it represents and it is highly rec'd in the end.

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The Surprising Gun Pack: Umpqua "Northfork" Flyfishing Chest Pack

The Umpqua Northfork Chest Pack is a surprising crossover piece, originally sent in by a viewer and clearly designed first and foremost for serious fly fishermen, but its excellent materials, thoughtful construction, and spacious layout make it far more versatile than that mission suggests. Quality is outstanding for the price, the color choices look great without screaming “tactical,” and with a few simple modifications the generous main compartment can accommodate even a large handgun along with supporting gear. Organization is excellent, access is fast, and the overall design makes it useful for hiking, fishing, shooting, exploring, and general outdoor carry. My primary criticism is that it really needs a mid-body stabilization strap to prevent excessive movement during active use, but that's a fixable shortcoming. Overall, this is a high-quality, reasonably priced piece of outdoor gear that turned out to be far more useful than expected; a genuinely surprising item from a TNP viewer. Umpqua North Fork Chestpack, great hauling ability https://alnk.to/9byonqi https://amzn.to/3SwG2Bm Generic Chest Pack we use all the time https://amzn.to/3UEORa6 Wynex Chest Pouch, great for the money https://amzn.to/3NSbBQb Wynex Chest Rig, bigger, mesh back panel, more tactical https://amzn.to/3NXXSax