Whether the weight savings (and promised waterproofness) of the Ultra material is worth the extra cost is ultimately a matter of preference either option would be an excellent choice that would serve you well for multiple thru-hikes
strap length: 96.5cm (longest), 48.5cm (shortest) (approx.) 100% polyester Hand-wash Imported Colour Shown: Black Style: HQ7233-010 Delivery & Returns Standard delivery costs 5 for non-Nike Members under 99 and Nike Members under 50
High viz lines allow you to see the line where it enters the water so you can see the line hesitate, stop, twitch, or pull when a fish bites
unlike some packs, this one seems likely to stand up to the rigors of backpacking in environments notoriously tough on gear, like the desert, with its pokey plants and sharp rocks, where we did much of our testing
For longer trips, you can add ice packs around the box to ensure that everything stays cool, especially if youre carrying perishable items like dairy or meats