Umpqua ZS2 Pack for fly fishing Review, setup and whats inside! 

Very thorough explanation of the pack and it’s features. I ordered one and look forward to using it - Thanks Lindsay!

I don't competition fish, mostly because there is nothing available in Alberta. I carry mine with my magnate on the top of the net rim to another at the nape of my neck more or less. I seldom actually use a net. I don't lift fish unless it is required for maybe untangling line off the fish. Most of my fish come to hand and I hold them in the water to release them and let them go. Pretty much never take pictures. Chest packs? I have used them and turned them into fanny packs but I just never liked them. I have sought out every pack style there is and I finally found one I liked. It is a pack that straps on and sits under my arm. I like this a lot! Packs are very much a personal thing, not everyone likes the same thing so your reviews are important. Just out of interest, the zingers I buy come from a stationary store. The line is very strong braid not metal and the attachment is s snap that is tenacious. The price here I think is $8.95 Canadian. Thanks for your honest review

I love that you cut that big net loop off the back. I hate that thing on there. I’m definitely going to remove that from mine. Great idea!

What a great review. What I haven't seen covered in any of the reviews I've seen on this kit is the tippet holder on the bottom. I was pleasantly surprised by it when I got my pack.

Greetings from New England sir, I love your videos! I own the Umpqua Overlook ZS2 and absolutely love it. The changeable back section is a great feature. I use the small one for short local outings and the larger when I'm driving a ways and plan to spend the day on the water. It's well constructed and I find it superior in every way to the several vest I've owned- It just works! It's also less expensive than many of it's competitors at least here in the U.S. I hope that Umpqua will take a look at their distribution in Europe, they need to make this pack readily available to all.

Howdy from Texas! Wow. Great review and set up. I subscribed and will check out your other reviews. I’ve been looking at chest packs and think this one will be the one I purchase. Thank you for the perfect summary!

Nice one Lindsay!! I've just finished making myself a lanyard with a tippet spool holder, for snippers, forceps, floatant, sinkant and desiccant. Together with a hip bag should keep it light for river fishing. My net is attached high on my back with a mag-clip connection with foam pipe lagging attached to my net with cable ties to keep it on the surface. Keep em coming mate. ATB Chris

Umpqua makes some nice packs, ive used my Overlook several years now on the river and i love it and its perfect for comps but like you said it wasn't easy to get since there are very few in europe, so i got mine from US thru ebay

Hi, I use a vision mycket bra ( strange name!!) it’s similar to what your using but around £80 in the Uk, it’s changed the way I fish as I much prefer it to others I’ve tried or vests. I only carry what i need & I think it’s just about perfect over the last 3 years. I can’t recommend it highly enough. It sits perfectly high on my chest & is adjustable anyway. It has a small back pack or use the neck strap. It’s on utube & my favourite thing called magnet-ique Fits on the front of the pack & holds the fly when I’m messing about with things, no more flies stuck in my clothing etc, great!!!

Thanks! I’ll ping you on Sunday then. Tight lines!

Cheers Lindsay for another good review, perfect timing I've got one of these on order 🎣🎣

Hello from Virginia. Thanks for a great video.

You should probably leave the label on the chapstick so you don’t get it confused with the pink wax indicator, that could be disastrous! In all seriousness great video. I am getting this pack and this video gives me an idea of how I could set it up👍

Just as I expected Lindsay, first class review. Very informative! I have the MK1 and I'm well happy with it. There are always little individual tweeks. Take Care and Stay Safe 🤞

I went with Orvis sling. Only thing I don’t like about slings was where to keep net. I hang it from back but when sling pack around net flops all over.

My spouse was just asking me what I would like for Christmas. But I can see myself making a few changes. From sad experience I have a horror of the line fouling some dangly thing on my front. Won't be the first time I have attacked a pack or vest with needle and thread and possible fabric glue. I will replace the zipper pulls with something more minimal.

@Lindsay Simpson i give u home tip, use common self-locking nylon cable (plastic zip tie ) to fix magnet on net/vest :) u can fully tighten or make a plastic ring. it is not a problem to cut at any time and place elsewhere. you have no problem pulling the magnet on to the metal ring. have a nice day

Hi Lindsay. I’m a wee bit late to the party on this one but I was wondering what that wee fly box on top is? I think you said the C&F design top box but I can’t find it anywhere. Separately, the pack is now available on Amazon - albeit shipped from the US.

Great review Lindsay. What is the first net you’re using please with the competition set-up? Thx 👍

Thanks Lindsey out of my price range

Hi Lindsay, great video, can you share how you attached the C&F box on top? Thanks!

I like this pack a lot, too. Removing the net holder in the back is a good idea. Any tips there?

Very good Lindsay! What brand(s) are the silver coloured line snips you have on the top of the pack and the forceps on the front?

I have this pack, love it especially for euro-style fishing. I do, however, also hate that net keeper. Putting a net in it makes it completely inaccessible, it just gets in the way. What was your process for removing it? I really want to, but I'm scared I am going to mess up my pack.

Hi Lindsay can you help? I’m trying to get hold of this pack in UK with no luck. Can you share where you bought yours? I understand it may need to be sourced overseas which will include customs charges and that’s okay. I just need reassurance on a solid transaction. Hope you can help. Cheers. Graham

Hi Lindsay, how’s does it compare to the Wychwood packs? Cheers

Nice looking pack Lindsey how much did you pay for it,

Review on the Wytchwood rs2 maybe??

Great review one question what zingers are you using with this pack? Thanks!

Have you ever mixed up your chapstick and indicator sticks? 😂 That sounds like something I'd do

What sparked your interest in this pack?

I’ve just bought a sling 😂😂😂