The Carnage II is the next evolution of Penn rods
I love the rigid stays on this backpack so that it sits upright when you put it on the ground and the air pocket helps keep it much cooler, a total bonus when you 're hiking in the hot and humid Smokies
Two-piece rods, joined by a ferrule, are very common, and if well engineered (especially with tubular glass or carbon fibre rods), sacrifice very little in the way of natural feel
If youve been following our updates or have visited recently, youll know that Clywedog is on fire right now, with fish reported almost everywhere
The Pelican 1510 is a heavy-duty rolling camera case that can carry all your gear in complete protection and looks badass while at it
If you plan to hike in wet areas and dont want to carry a pack cover or liner (both of which add precious grams to your kit), look for a pack with taped seams