Backpacks
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Finntrail · Winter fishing backpacks
Which backpack should you carry when walking to a distant spot on the ice?
Finntrail winter fishing backpacks are made for what you carry on your back across the ice: spare clothes, food, a thermos and small gear. All four have welded seams, so they keep the contents safe from wet snow and water on the ice. For a day’s fishing, TRACE 30L 1711 is enough for most anglers, while those carrying lots of gear will find RANGER 50L 1708, with its removable inner compartment and MOLLE webbing, the right fit.
How to choose, when they are not the right fit, and FAQ
Who they are for
- •Long walks to a distant spot: the chest strap holds the load close to your back as you walk on slippery ice.
- •Spare gloves, socks and a mid layer that need to stay dry even when the backpack lies in wet snow.
- •Anglers carrying lots of gear: RANGER 50L 1708 has a removable inner compartment, bottle pockets and MOLLE webbing for extra kit.
- •A short trip to a nearby hole: the compact TARGET 20L 1716.
How to choose
Choose the volume by how much clothing and gear you carry. In winter you need more room than in summer, because spare clothes are bulkier.
Trip on the ice Why this backpack Models A short trip close to the shore 20 litres is enough for a thermos, food and spare gloves. TARGET 20L 1716 A whole day with walking 30 litres with a side pocket and chest strap; a mid layer fits too. TRACE 30L 1711 Several days or lots of clothes 40 litres with a roll-top closure. The manufacturer states that the material is suitable down to −10 °C. EXPEDITION 40L 1730 Lots of gear and order inside 50 litres with a removable compartment, pockets and MOLLE webbing; the hip belt is removable. RANGER 50L 1708 When they are not the right fit
- •EXPEDITION 40L 1730 in severe frost. The manufacturer states that its material is suitable for use down to −10 °C.
- •Carrying an ice auger or box. The backpacks are made for clothes and small gear, not sharp or heavy tools.
- •As safety equipment on thin ice. A backpack keeps your things dry, but it does not protect an angler from falling through.
Frequently asked questions
What is worth having in your backpack when ice fishing?
Dry socks and gloves, a mid layer or vest, a hat, a thermos and food. Put everything that must stay dry in a waterproof backpack, because on the ice it often lies in wet snow.
What volume of backpack do I need for winter fishing?
For a day at a nearby hole 20 litres is enough; for a whole day with walking, 30 litres is more comfortable. If you carry several changes of clothes or stay overnight, choose 40 or 50 litres: winter clothes take up a lot of room.
Can I leave the backpack on the ice?
You can: the welded seams protect the contents from wet snow and water. Still, for longer periods set it on a box or sled so the bottom does not freeze to the ice on a day of thaw.
How do I carry a backpack comfortably over a thick suit?
Before setting off, adjust the shoulder straps over your suit, not over thin clothes. TARGET 20L 1716, TRACE 30L 1711 and RANGER 50L 1708 have a chest strap that keeps the backpack from slipping off your shoulders as you walk on the ice.
Buy with confidence
Warranty
24-month warranty on Finntrail backpacks.
Returns
Too small or too big? Return or exchange within 30 days. Free in the Baltic states with an Omniva or DPD return code.
Delivery
Free delivery to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Items in our warehouse in Lithuania ship within 1 to 2 working days, items in the manufacturer’s warehouse within 3 to 5 days.
Not sure what volume your trip will need? Ask the Finntrail AI assistant in the corner of the page or email pagalba@finntrail.lt.