bauer travel backpack Eddie Stowaway Packable Daypack 30L and the FreeCool Air back panel promotes airflow. Eddie Bauer Adventurer 30L Trail

The 6-weight Nexus will handle trout and smallmouth bass, and I suspect it would also be a great farm pond rod for panfish and largemouth

This pick comes complete with a laptop sleeve (though, it's not padded), two water bottle pockets and a zippered front compartment, including interior slip pockets

Really wish they'd fix that because there are otherwise great rods

The Pursuit poles use a 7001 series aluminum, which is commonly used in tents due to its ability to flex and return to shape in heavy winds

What we like What we don't like Despite its $20 price tag, this affordable bag punched well above its weight during my testing process, proving that you don't have to sacrifice function or durability to save money