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Do-everything backpack for the walking angler
The Piscifun tackle backpack answers a specific and common problem: how do you carry a full complement of tackle, plus rods, to a spot you cannot drive to? For bank anglers, kayakers, and anyone hiking into a pond or river, a well-built backpack beats a boat bag every time, and this is one of the better executions at its price.
What sets it apart from many competitors is that it arrives ready to fish. Four double-sided 3600 utility trays come included, so there is no separate box-buying step before your first trip. The main compartment is sized to accept larger 3700 boxes too, giving you room to grow into the system as your collection expands.
Weather protection is a genuine strength. The shell uses 600D PVC water-resistant fabric, thicker than the traditional ripstop nylon on cheaper bags, and the molded bottom keeps contents dry when you set the pack on damp ground. A tethered rain cover tucks away until a downpour arrives, at which point it wraps the whole pack. This is water-resistant construction, not a dry bag, so treat it accordingly around deep water.
The dual rod holders are the feature bank anglers appreciate most. They lock a couple of rigged combos against the pack so both hands stay free for the walk in, for opening gates, or for scrambling down a bank. They favor spinning and casting setups over very long rods, but for the fishing this pack is designed around, they work well.
Comfort holds up under load. Padded shoulder straps combine with an adjustable chest strap and waist belt to spread weight across your torso rather than hanging it off your shoulders. The honest caveat is physics: pack this thing full of hardbaits and it gets heavy, and no harness erases a long uphill hike.
Taken together, the Piscifun delivers the widest usefulness of anything in this roundup. It stores tackle, carries rods, shrugs off weather, and does not demand a premium price to do it. Bottom line: for anglers who reach the water on foot, this backpack is the most complete single purchase you can make.
| Type | Soft-sided tackle backpack |
| Capacity | Holds up to 5 3700 or several 3600 trays |
| Included Trays/Boxes | 4 double-sided 3600 trays |
| Material | 600D PVC water-resistant fabric |
| Dimensions | Main compartment approx. 15 x 11 x 8 in |
| Best For | Bank, kayak, and walk-in anglers |
Yes. It typically ships with four double-sided 3600-size utility trays, so you can load gear immediately without buying boxes separately.
The 600D PVC fabric and coated bottom are water-resistant and handle rain and wet surfaces well. It also includes a tethered rain cover, but it is not built to survive full submersion.
It has two rod holders that secure your setups against the pack, freeing your hands for the walk to the water. They work best with spinning and casting combos.
Yes. The main compartment accepts larger 3700 boxes as well, holding roughly five of them if you swap out the included 3600 trays.
The padded shoulder straps plus adjustable chest and waist belts distribute weight well, though a fully loaded pack still gets heavy over long distances.