Walter D Verified Buyer 6WT "Quality Products and Excellent Customer Service" The Econ 101 was my first high-quality 4 wt and its been great
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Along with the aforementioned DAS Light Hoody, its warmth-to-weight ratio is unparalleled by all but the most ultralight of down jackets (which are not recommended for the rigors of wet alpine environments)
Hip Belt This isn't a huge deal, since setting the hip belt is something that should really just be done once or twice throughout the day it's just not something that will happen on the fly. In terms of alignment, after my first half-mile, I could tell that the curved design was great for keeping the whole pack close to my body, which reduced the perception of weight, and minimized the strain that tends to build up across an average day
The mini fishing pole is pocket size, small and portable, easy to carry and store