The external dial offers settings from one to four (plus open, which you should never cast on): one for bombing open water, two for braid and mono, three for fluorocarbon, and four for heavy braking in wind or when skipping
Just step down and you're ready to fish
So, they are best paired with another backpack to carry your everyday carry and other flight essentials like a landing pad
The point of the hook can also be something to keep an eye on when youre setting up rigs
If you need something more structured or built for rough conditions, it won't replace a true hiking pantbut for comfort, it's hard to beat how good it feels on a hike
The only deer I've spooked because of my clothes were spooked by noise, not pattern