Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack 28L - YD Logo

Description

Shield all of your gear from whatever Mother Nature throws your way. From big hikes into remote reaches of water to the urban commuter landscape of the city, the Thunderhead Submersible Backpack keeps your most important items completely protected from the elements. This fully submersible backpack is constructed with bombproof 900D TPU-coated NewStream fabric, a waterproof TRU Zip closure, and a sturdy harness system for a comfortable carry.

Whether in the boat rolling through rapids or on your back bushwhacking along the banks, the Thunderhead Submersible Backpack is built to keep cameras, lunch, and tackle dry. A lightweight foam shoulder strap, hip belt, and molded back panel add comfort, an adjustable and removable lumbar support strap adds lower-back stability, and coated webbing daisy chain, d-ring, and four-way attachments on the back panel let you add accessories like the Thunderhead Submersible Pouch. Hypalon attachment points on the shoulder straps hold a two-way radio or GPS system, and interior organization includes a removable zippered pocket.

Features

•    Fully Submersible Construction — 900D TPU-coated NewStream fabric and a self-healing TRU Zip closure keep the main compartment watertight, even fully submerged.
•    100% Recycled Fabric — NewStream fabric is made from recycled single-use plastic water bottles.
•    Sturdy Harness System — Lightweight foam shoulder straps, a hip belt, and a molded back panel for a comfortable carry.
•    Adjustable Lumbar Support — Removable strap adds lower-back stability on longer hikes to the water.
•    Accessory Attachment System — Coated webbing daisy chain, d-ring, and four-way attachments on the back panel; compatible with the Thunderhead Submersible Pouch and several Fishpond chest packs.
•    Interior Organization — Removable zippered pocket keeps smaller items separated inside the main compartment.
•    Lariat Gear Straps Included — One set ships with the pack for securing extra gear.

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FAQ

Who Is the Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack For?
The Thunderhead is for anglers who need to carry a full day’s worth of gear while keeping it completely protected from water. Its 28-liter capacity provides enough room for rain gear, lunch, fly boxes, extra layers, cameras, and other equipment without becoming excessively large for wading.

It’s particularly useful for anglers fishing from rafts, hiking into remote water, wading deep rivers, or for destination angling where anglers need to keep items close by and dry. The padded shoulder straps, hip belt, molded back panel, and removable lumbar strap also make it better suited to longer carries than a simple waterproof dry bag.

How waterproof is "submersible," really?
Fishpond builds this pack to be fully submersible, meaning the main compartment is designed to keep contents dry even if the pack goes underwater, not just to shed rain or splashes. That protection comes from two things working together: the 900D TPU-coated NewStream fabric shell, and a self-healing TRU Zip zipper closure on the main compartment, which is the same style of watertight zipper used on dry bags. The front pocket uses a water-resistant (not fully submersible) zipper closure, so it's best for items that can handle a splash but not a full dunk.

Can I pair this with a chest pack?
Yes -- it's designed to. The Thunderhead Chest Pack, Canyon Creek Chest Pack, Sagebrush Mesh Vest, and Cross-Current Chest Pack are all listed as compatible, letting you run a front-and-back carry system: quick-access items up front, and bulkier or more submersion-sensitive gear protected in the backpack.

Will this work as a travel or carry-on bag?
It can double as one in a pinch -- at 21" x 12" x 9" and 28L, it's in the size range of many airline personal-item and carry-on backpack allowances, though exact limits vary by carrier. It's built as a technical fishing pack first, though, so it lacks some conveniences of a dedicated travel backpack, like a padded laptop sleeve or a luggage pass-through strap. For anglers who want one bag that does double duty as an on-the-water pack and a travel daypack, it's a reasonable fit; confirm your airline's specific size limits before relying on it as your only carry-on.

How is gear organized inside?
Interior organization includes a removable zippered pocket for smaller items, in addition to the main submersible compartment and the water-resistant front pocket.