The main difference between the Eddie Bauer Stowaway Packable 30L Backpack and the Simms Freestone Tactical Fishing Sling Pack is that the Stowaway Packable 30L Backpack has Side Pockets (2 side mesh pockets for water bottles) while the Freestone Tactical Fishing Sling Pack does not.
Specs | Brand | Eddie Bauer | Simms |
Name | Stowaway Packable 30L Backpack | Freestone Tactical Fishing Sling Pack | |
Category | Hiking | Fishing | |
Sub Category | Travel | Sling | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 15L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19 x 12 x 9 | 15.75 x 9.25 x 4.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.81 | 1.0 | |
Fabric | 200-denier ripstop polyester | 420D Oxford Nylon | |
Color | Dark Smoke | Grey | |
Release Date | January 23, 2017 | June 23, 2020 | |
Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $400 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Lightly padded shoulder straps | Ambidextrous shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent | Water-resistant finish | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Four-way zipper | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 4 external pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and front stretch pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Multiple open slip pockets | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side mesh pockets for water bottles | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Vertical net carry system, loop field for wet fly storage, secured tippet holder, coated webbing daisy chain, and compression straps with rod storage | ||
Convertible | Yes | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbed lash point for attaching a carabiner or clip light |
Eddie Bauer 's Stowaway Packable 30L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Simms 's Freestone Tactical Fishing Sling Pack is a Fishing backpack with Sling features.
The Eddie Bauer Stowaway Packable 30L Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 0.81 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 12 x 9. It's made of 200-denier ripstop polyester and is available in Dark Smoke in comparison the Simms Freestone Tactical Fishing Sling Pack's capacity is 15L with a size of 15.75 x 9.25 x 4.5 inches. Constructed from 420D Oxford Nylon it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in Grey.
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