I would say it performs best in soft yet freshly groomed corduroy
On the other hand, most duffels with vinyl or laminate finishes (such as the Patagonia Black Hole) will keep your gear dry in a rainstorm, but their zippers and seams might leak with sustained exposure to moisture
And over the past five years, Ive moved from a compact camera to a full-frame mirrorless camera (and back down to an APS-C camera), which means Ive had to make the exact same decision that youre trying to make right now
The minimalist design lacks interior pockets, a main zipper, and a backpanel, but our testers loved the simplicity: The packbags drawstring closure opens smoothly, and I like not having a lid to buckle or a zipper to mess with or break, one says
Redingtons lineup of kit offerings range from 4wt to 9wt, which makes it possible to consider what weight is best for your local watershed, rather than just making it work with a middle-of-the-road suggestion