By Justin Pickett

Recently I’ve been toting my gear around in Fishpond’s Thunderhead Backpack.

It’s not something I carry on the water every day, but if I’m going to be far and away from my vehicle (or civilization) for a day or two, then it’s going with me. The Thunderhead’s ability to take a beating, carry a ton of necessary gear, and keep water out puts it high at the top of the list for me when it comes to my favorite pieces of gear. I’ve been so impressed with it, that I decided to take some time out of a recent day trip on the Flint River to do a quick on-the-water overview and review of this do-it-all, go anywhere pack!