When down gets wet, it clumps and doesnt provide the loft that keeps you warm so its really important to keep it dry
Padded waist belt/shoulder straps and sternum strap help with a slightly heavier than usual load
The fragrance then evolves and dries down in a pretty generic ambery-musky thing, while Absolu is about vetiver and results much more "earthy"
Unfortunately, the material wears hot, and the straps are a bit stiff and under-padded
Like the Trail 40, we found the Resolve very comfortable to carry thanks to its well-padded backpanel and shoulder straps (plus a steel frame for additional support), durable with hardwearing fabrics and components, and easy to access with a similar U-shaped opening
Either buy the add-on attachments or invest in a fishing crate with rod holders to store your fishing gear