Your Mission's Accomplice

YOUR MISSION'S ACCOMPLICE

How a few of the pros pack their Sidekick Dry® Gear Case - the go-to bag for keeping essentials high, dry, and on-hand.

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1L GEAR CASE:
WALK, WADE, AND WEAR

ABOVE: Josh Hutchins wades deep in pursuit of Murray cod in Bathurst, Australia, Josh can focus on the target without worrying about any of his gear getting lost or wet when it's stashed safely in the Sidekick Dry® Gear Case.

"THIS PACK IS VERSATILE, SECURE, AND SIZED JUST RIGHT FOR MY ESSENTIALS."

JOSH HUTCHINS,

YETI AMBASSADOR | FLY FISHING GUIDE

"For a walk/wade day targeting Murray cod, my day would typically be centred around two low light periods: first light to midday, then the last 3-4 hours before dark, and includes a decent walk, 5-10km (3-6 miles).

On a day like this where I have my Panga® Backpack (carrying my food, water bottle, and camera), the Sidekick Dry® 1L Gear Case is the perfect complement. It fits my headlamp (essential for the lowlight hours), three Murray cod flies, pliers, leader, and my phone and keys. I particularly like how it easily attaches to the backpack when wading deeper, but can easily become a hip pack with the Sideclick™ Strap."

WHAT'S INSIDE

(1) Sidekick Dry® 1L Gear Case (2) Petzl Headlamp (3) Truck Keys (4) Van Staal Fishing Pliers (5) 30LB Scientific Anglers Leader Spool (6) Phone (7) Three Murray cod flies.

3L GEAR CASE:
SURF MISSION ESSENTIAL

ABOVE: It's a long walk to the beach for surfers in New Zealand's Fiordland. The rainforest and rugged terrain require staying dry... Until it's time to surf. Loaded up on the four-wheeler, Robin makes her way through the prehistoric landscape to the water. Her preferred dry bag carry style: Sidekick Dry® Gear Case on a Panga® Dry Backpack.

"THE ESSENTIAL QUICK-ACCESS POUCH I CAN TRUST TO KEEP MY DELICATE NECESSITIES SAFE."

ROBIN VAN GYN,

YETI AMBASSADOR | PRO SNOWBOARDER

"A few years back I was in New Zealand for a snowboard and surf mission. The coast in Fiordland was at the edge of a rainforest, so everything was wet, and then on the beach sand would seep in everywhere. But I know I can always trust my electronics and gear to stay safe in the SideKick Dry® 3L Gear Bag.

Whether I’m on the beach or in the mountains, I rely on this gear bag, which I typically keep fixed to my Panga® Backpack or Camino® Carryall. Snow is like sand where it just gets everywhere, so having a designated bag to keep the precious things dry is essential."

WHAT'S INSIDE

(1) Sidekick Dry® 3L Gear Case (2) Mr. Zog's Sexwax Cold Water Temp Surf Wax (3) Waterproof Speaker (4) Phone (5) Wax scraper (6) Wallet (7) Keys (8) Sunblock (9) Clif Bar

6L GEAR CASE:
PACKED FOR THE FLATS

ABOVE: On a fly fishing trip targeting bonefish in the Bahamas, Ambassador Hilary Hutcheson keeps her casting arm unobstructed with her Sidekick Dry® 6L Gear Case worn cross-body. It's important to have your essentials on-hand and not have to worry about anything getting wet when you're wading deep or snapping a photo with your catch.

"I'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO USING THIS PACK ALL SEASON. IT FITS EVERYTHING I NEED FOR A DAY WALKING THE FLATS."

HILARY HUTCHESON,

YETI AMBASSADOR | FLY FISHING GUIDE

"This bag is essential because first and foremost, everything stays dry until I need it — hooks can rust and I don’t want my flies getting wet until I choose. So I know it’s all safe in this gear case. I prefer to wear it as a crossbody bag using the Sideclick™ Strap and with this larger size, I can fit everything I need for a day walking the flats. I also like how the 6L pack has a mesh pocket, so that’s where I keep my leader wallet. This pack is impressive because it’s large enough that I can fit a Yonder® 600 mL Bottle in it, depending on how much other gear I have.

When I am on the river guiding in Montana, I use the bag similarly: I leave bigger, heavier cargo boxes on the boat and use this gear bag to help me to be better prepared and organised while guiding clients."