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Headwaters Chest Pack

$230.00

Streamlined chest pack organizes essentials, integrates with waders, and hauls hydration for all-day missions.

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Description

Put fishing functionality front-and-center with the Headwaters Chest Pack that divides, conquers, and corrals via a rugged 630-Denier build, a tough compression-molded workstation, hydration housing in the back, and a quick-release design that lets you remove and reattach the front assembly to waders or your Headwaters Backpack.

Item #: PG-14166

Key Details

Durable and water resistant 630 Denier High-Density Oxford Nylon fabric with TPU coated frontside and PU coated backside
Coated water-resistant YKK Aquaguard zippers
Combines a fully featured chest pack and a simplified back storage compartment with an integrated net holder slot and D-ring
The back storage compartment is hydration-compatible and has enough room for an extra layer
The back storage compartment is removable and the chest pack is compatible with any Simms waders or the Headwaters backpack
Chest pack comes with a deployable webbing strap to wrap around the body and secure the pack when used with Simms waders or the Headwaters backpack
Chest pack includes a main compartment with an internal divider and a compression-molded workstation with a fly patch for easily changing flies on the water
Magnetic closure drop-in pocket behind workstation and a zippered pocket with a key clip on the body side of the chest pack
Retractor docking station featured on the side of the chest pack
Mesh bear spray pocket on the bottom of chest pack and stretch mesh pocket specifically designed for floatant
Capacity: 8L
Weight: 1.7 lbs
Dimensions: Front: 11" x 5.5" x 8.5" / Back: 9" x 3" x 12.5"

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Headwaters Chest Pack

$230.00

Overall rating: 4.6296296 / 5 from 27 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Headwaters Chest Pack offers a rugged 630-Denier build and a tough compression-molded workstation. It includes hydration housing and a quick-release design for easy attachment to waders or the Headwaters Backpack. Opinions on the fit vary, with some users finding it perfect and others disappointed.

Summary topics

Pack Build Quality (45%): Opinions vary, some find the pack great, while others are disappointed with the fit.
Fit Satisfaction (25%): The feedback is varied, with some praising the perfect fit and easy access, while others were disappointed.

Review topics: ["fit","quality","strap","issues","shoulders","pack","pockets","simms","backpack","access"].

Review highlights

"I have a mag puk that fits perfectly and have easy access to protect my Simms Pro nippers as well on a lanyard." — Matthew R.
"Great fit easy access best vest I have ever had." — Kory M.
"This pack is functional, beautiful, fairly priced and will provide lasting value." — pharding@harding.com

Reviews

Chestpack review

"Most certainly the best chest pack around especially when it comes to storage. You can pack enough tackle, gear, snacks, and beverages to last a whole day for two people. Highly recommend for serious anglers"

— Derek P. (5/5)

Very comfortable, compact, and easy to use. It doesn’t get in the way while fishing; it only makes things easier.

"Very comfortable, compact, and easy to use. It doesn’t get in the way while fishing; it only makes things easier."

— YURII B. (5/5)

First Chest Pack

"The Simms Headwaters Chest Pack is very well made. With a 1. 5 liter bladder you can take plenty of water. The chest pack itself carries a good amount of fishing equipment, probably more than you really want to pack all day. The straps are comfortable allowing you the ability to secure the pack your way. I used the pack on trout stream/river. I fish a lot in the surf, I plan on trying the pack at the beach."

— Scott B. (5/5)

New chestpack

"I’ve been searching for a larger more rugged chest pack found it it meets all the criteria Thank you for providing such great fly fishing equipment."

— Paul O. (5/5)

headwater chest

"I'm a bigger guiy and it adjusts well"

— steven b. (5/5)

"Great chest pack. It was a little larger than I thought it would be, but fits perfectly. This pack is nice for warmer weather fishing, as it also holds a Camelback 50 ounce bladder. Not sure if I need a bear spray holder, aside from a stray dog attack."

— Rob (5/5)

Headwaters Chest pack

"Best chest pack I have ever owned! I fish some tournaments where tough competition is apparent. In the spring, summer and early fall months seem to need more than a 20 oz. bottle of water for the morning/day. This fine pack will hold a Cenote HydraPak 2 liter water bladder! I drink a lot of water and I should have water still at 1:PM. So great job Simms! Cary all my fly boxes (5) tools and leaders. Love the magnetic closure pocket! I have a mag puk that fits perfectly and have easy access to protect my Simms Pro nippers as well on a lanyard. Could add a loop of some kind on one side to attach tippet holder. Currently use zipper pull so spools hang down out of my way."

— Matthew R. (5/5)