Love Matador's products because they pack down so well but yet are incredibly useful. Was using the first Freerain but decided to get the Freefly for easier access to items and it definitely does not disappoint!

I was looking for a lightweight water resistant backpack and this one fits it to a tee. It is durable and it is well made and fits it it own pouch about the size of a pair of hiking socks. There are even two different compartments. Mine currently has two big saltwater fly reels, 2 huge fly boxed and 4 smaller ones, two pair of sunglasses, leaders, tippets and a Buff. There is still room at the top for other gear. Like they say I don’t know how they can make it so good, ship it so far, and sell it so cheap.

I bought this backpack to have something mostly waterproof to hike the Narrows in Zion National Park. While the waterproof functionality wasn't needed, the backpack is great for fitting everything you could want for a day hike (including a camera and extra lens). The straps on the side water bottle pockets give some extra security and the zippered pocket is a great spot to put quick access items. Slightly challenging to get back in the packing bag but becomes easier with practice. The small size that it packs into makes it great to pack away on other trips.