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Torrential downpour, sneaker waves, bow spray and through it all, you somehow have to keep important gear dry. Fortunately, there is a simple solution: the Patagonia Stormfront® Hip Pack. This fully welded, waterproof hip pod stands up to foul weather with burly 100% nylon double-coat, a polyurethane film and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Salt water? No sweat. The zipper resists both water and corrosion. There is also a quick-drying, moisture-wicking 3D-spacer-mesh back panel for comfort and air circulation. Inside you find three handy, zippered security pockets to secure and protect keys, wallet and accessories. And when you aren't on foot, the top handle makes the Stormfront an ideal small boat bag.

Wear the Muskoka as a lumbar pack or add the yoke for more comfort and stability with heavier loads.

UPDATED FOR 2010! The Tour FX Camera Lumbar Pack (Recycled) from Mountainsmith is the ultimate waistpack carry solution for your DSLR camera, extra lenses; complete with extra 2.0" expansion for longer lens capacity, detachable raincover, side 22oz water bottle carry, and Hypalon™ Lens Case Attachment System (LCAS). The reverse clamshell opening provides for fast ergonomic access . . . that elusive cover-shot is only a moment away. Now made with 100% recycled PET ReDura™. See specifications for suggested camera body size.

Equally at home on high-country trout streams and endless flats, not to mention cruising the beach break, the versatile, minimalist Stealth Hip Pack from Patagonia carries the goods for the true less-is-more angler. Made from tough, highly water-resistant 840-denier coated ballistics nylon, this bag protects and organizes everything you need. The main zip pocket holds two large fly boxes (or lunch), while the molded front drop-down panel provides a mobile work surface and fly storage. There is also a drop-in mesh-lined security pocket and seven internal Velcro® storage pockets. Twin nylon/spandex water-bottle side pockets help keep you hydrated and your load balanced. And for long slogs off the beaten path, the air mesh back panel and belt provide comfort and ventilation.

Like dinner with the in-laws, running with a backpack can get awkward at times. Enter the Lobex Lumbar Pack from Columbia Sportswear: a light-and-fast waist pack with the featherweight yet supportive Mobex-rod-frame construction. It's built for moving quickly and carrying the bare minimum-think marathon training or daring trail ascents. Mesh internal gear organizers keep all your cargo secure and accommodate up to a 50-ounce hydration bladder. The fully wrapping hip belt and padded back are breathable and supremely comfortable. In fact, we have it on good authority from our testing team that after the first mile in the Lobex, you forget it's even there.

The Sport Hiker features airmesh backpanel with frame sheet.

For hiking, urban touring or school, the Mountain Smith Day Lumbar Pack is designed to stash all of the bare essentials you can't imagine leaving home without.

Ready to go vest free? This is the classic alternative. Designed to be worn either on the hips or at the chest (hence the name), this bombproof, streamlined pack is the ultimate in functional simplicity. Now made from tough, polyurethane-coated polyester (47% recycled) double-weave, the Hip Chest Pack has been upgraded with new DWR (durable water repellent) coated zippers and custom fish pulls, a side magnetic loop, retractor attachment bar and quick-release DuraFlex® Stealth-V buckle. The brushed stretch neck strap has been lengthened, while the stretch mesh external storage/water bottle pocket and internal organizing panels remain.

You get the convenience of a basic lumbar pack and the versatility of a full 20-liter daypack with The North Face Convert Lumbar Pack. The top zippered compartment expands upward to convert the lumbar pack into a full-blown daypack. Use it as a standalone lumbar pack when you do not need the space, and expand it when you do. It is a great solution for travel and town use when a fullsize daypack is often unnecessary.

The Cardinal combines the storage of a top-loading pack and the versatility of a low-profile, hip-worn lumbar pack in a single package. It's the perfect companion for outings in variable weather and trail conditions.

Great for hiking, mountain biking or trail running, the Osprey Talon 8 Lumbar Pack has everything you need for hydration and convenience when you're on the go. Including a pair of sports bottles and two zippered hipbelt pockets, this lightweight lumbar pack has everything you need whether you're training for a marathon or exploring snowy trails.

Set out on your next hiking adventure with the Ultimate Direction Naviti Hydration Waist Pack. This 3D AirMesh waist belt holds plenty of water and food as well as a camera, sunscreen and rain wear for protection from the inclement weather that can quickly roll in. Comfortable, breathable and designed for amazing fit, the Ultimate Direction Naviti Hydration Waist Pack has everything you need for the trip.