Fly gear review of the Simms Headwaters Chest Pack

The Simms Headwater chest pack keeps your tools, gadgets and fly boxes right where you want them without getting in the way of a cast. This can also be used with the front or back of the Headwaters Backpack system. Personally, I like it for its nice and light minimalist approach I can get most things I need into it quickly and access is pretty easy as well.

Features
1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon shell with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish
Utilizes ballistic fabric to offer extra abrasion resistance in high-wear areas
Internal digital camera, iPod, PDA pockets
Light grey interior lining for better visibility
Molded foam front pocket holds large fly boxes
Retractor docking station
Quick-stash stowing station houses strap system while Chest Pack is attached to backpack
Easy-pull adjustment system eliminates traditional line catcher hardware – pull, click & fish
Stowable hardware for backpack attachment
Stores 5 Liters, 300 cubic inches, 10″x6″x5″

Simms has produced a really functional chest/hip pack that hold your fly gear without impeding casting or mobility. A nice looking abrasion-resistant shell of 1,680-denier ballistic nylon that’s water-repellent. This with a molded-foam front pocket fits large fly boxes. The Retractors, looping fly patch and a quick adjustment system help get this bag out of the way for casts. The simms headwater also comes with stowable hardware for backpack attachment.