I'm in Alaska at least once a year to fly fish and do a little bear viewing. One thing I've learned over the years about Alaska is it will test your gear.

While fishing backpacks and sling packs have grown in popularity ... Q: Are all fishing vests waterproof? No fly fishing vest is truly waterproof. However, with modern materials and specialized ...

Alaska is a great testing ground for gear. If a jacket markets itself as "Guide Tough," give it a month in Alaska and you'll see. I've had high-end pieces of gear fall way short of their marketing ...

My intention was to use the Simms Tailwind Backpack for fly fishing. The color makes it stand out, so it's easy to find when ...