An otter green 23 L day pack made from tin cloth and rugged twill. Of course, this is USA produced Filson (not outsourced as nowadays) and by age the oil finish is gone from the tin cloth and it’s now has a smooth and supple fabric all over. Has a really nice patina but some fraying on exposed corners and such. Personally, I think this contributes to the feel of the bag, but it can easily be fixed at home or at your cobbler or tailor. Take it to the water, I think is deserves to be your companion for many years to come!
-Fully-lined with a padded pocket for laptops up to 15"
-Cotton Moleskin-lined shoulder straps with Bridle Leather adjustment straps
-Padded back panel
-Exterior snap-flap pocket with snap-secure expandable gussets
-Bridle Leather grab handle and zipper pulls
Probably the best fly fishing vest Patagonia has ever produced in my opinion. Has many miles of usage but no defects. Size M. Highly sought after but rarely found. Back in the day they wrote it like this on the big P. headquarters:
“Course was set before Spring 2008 to create a 21st Century version of our classic mesh vest, which we introduced way back in ‘87. The result is the Riverwalker Vest. This vest incorporates pack-like storage pockets with detailed vest construction (just try counting all the bar tacks). Convenient, easy-to-use curved and straight coil zippers with two molded pockets offer easy access and a clean, fly-line friendly exterior. The Riverwalker Vest is a lightweight (M's 17.5oz and W's 17oz) and highly functional piece of fishing equipment. Mesh (our signature version) and stretch nylon construction; specifically designed storage for fly boxes, tippet, tools, etc.; integrated attachment points; removable fly patch and built in rod holder are all contained in it's framework. This vest has two center clip adjustments for a more form fit when desired. There are two vertical zippers on either side of the back allowing access without having to take the vest off. There is also a single horizontal pocket on the back intentionally placed high for additional boxes, spare spools, food or whatever. The collar is padded and covered in a wicking and odor resistant looped poly fabric and the shoulder pattern helps support the load. There's also a burly webbing loop placed on the back below the collar for carrying and hanging this vest when loaded.”
Perfect for sun protection with extra long bill/visor. Size M. Three eyelets on each side. Shows signs of usage on the sweatband and label, as well as some minor stains on the bill/visor, but ready for many more years of trout hunting. Made in Japan from airy rip stop material.