ProView – Yukon Outfitters Castor Waterproof Backpack Review
The Castor Waterproof Backpack by Yukon Outfitters is a well designed dry bag/backpack that can be used on any type of adventure. From fishing, hiking, camping, floating, or paddleboarding. It’s an essential item to bring with you no matter where you go. It has multi use functions for traveling purposes meaning it’s perfect for work travel and adventure travel.
Yukon Outfitters Castor Waterproof Backpack
Product Name: Yukon Outfitters Castor Waterproof Backpack
Product Description: The Aceredo Collection was built out of the desire to provide durable portage in tough environments. Available in several branded camo options; the Aceredo Collection of waterproof packs and gear delivers exceptional protection no matter the conditions. Inspiration came from the flooded ghost village in Spain after asking questions like: 'What type of gear would you need if your town was being flooded with little warning?' Taking the better part of two years refining waterproof technology across multiple bag platforms, the end product yields exceptional results across a wide range of extreme environments, flooded wetland to arid desert.
Offer price: MSRP: $119.99
Currency: USD
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Quality
(5)
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Features
(4)
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Fit
(5)
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Durability
(5)
Summary
It’s a great bag for travel and outside adventures. I used it for both hunting travels and hikes with my pups. I was mostly impressed with how much you could fit in the bag and still keep everything protected.
Overall
5Pros
- Easy to seal in 3 spots
- You can fit surprisingly a lot of items in the pack
- I used to for both travel and outside
Cons
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More pockets would be nice
I was able to try out the Yukon Outfitter Castor Waterproof Backpack for a couple weeks and was really pleased with the durability/quality of the product. The backpack withheld in temperatures below zero, snow, rain, and high winds. I had no issues with the pack and everything inside stayed dry the entire time. It was also really easy to clean off as well, I had thrown it in the back of a truck on a hunting trip (knowing it would be ideal for the weather) and the material withheld really well. The pack got a little muddy, but wiping it off and or dunking it in the river made it really easy to clean. I am really excited to use it more (especially on the river this coming summer). Not to mention it looks really cool. I had a few people stop me and ask what Yukon Outfitter was because they said “you don’t see much vintage camo anymore, where did you get that?”
Performance
The pack was really easy to wear. The shoulder pads make it comfortable to wear for long periods of time, it would be nice to have a hard back on the pack (on the inside) especially if you were transporting cans of “soda” or items that might bulge into your back. Overall for a dry bag, it was really nice to be able to put it on your back and not carry it like a duffel. I have found that most dry bags can be a bit awkward to carry especially if they need to go up a mountain. My favorite feature on the product is the material it’s made out of and the color pattern. You can tell when you feel it that you know it’s going to hold up for some rowdy times plus who doesn’t love a good vintage camo?
What sets this product apart?
The material and the buckles, You’re able to lock the backpack down as a drybag in 3 sections, but you can also use it as a backpack and fold down as needed. Its multi-use functions made it really easy to bring along on my adventures this fall. The shell of the pack makes it durable for any type of environment.
Who is this product for?
Anyone and everyone. Highly recommended on the river, fishing, traveling, and adventuring within all types of environments. The waterproof aspect really makes it keen to have in all types of weather.
The Final Word
Overall, I love this backpack. It will get a lot of use in the spring/summer months floating and fishing. I can’t wait to use it out on the river and the lake.
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About the Gear Tester
Melissa Hess
Melissa is the biggest animal lover you’ll ever meet! The outdoors is her passion and greatest teacher, and more often than not you can find her hunting or foraging somewhere in the mountains of Montana or getting lost on a trail with her two four legged friends. When not outside, Melissa works for Outdoor Prolink as their Business Development Manager
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