Gear Spotlight: Patagonia Great Divider 26L Elevation Outdoors Magazine

I’m a notorious “over-packer”, according to my husband, who reminds me every time we hit the road. As a past camp counselor and current mother of two, I know how important it is to be prepared. From extra socks to a spare reel, I tend to bring a little extra for those unexpected moments…and I’m ok with that!

Thankfully, there’s gear out there to help dial in my urge to pack everything plus the kitchen sink – like Patagonia’s Great Divider (26L).

Why we love it

Spacious, yet organized

To really break this bag in, we took the Great Divider on a 10-day fishing road trip from southern Colorado to the Gulf Coast. This bag held everything we needed for several days on the water, including reels, leader/mono, flies, first aid kit, lighters, and even a journal and extra flash lights.

Durable

The Great Divider is equipped with rugged, extremely water-resistant material including 14.4-oz nylon with a PU coating on the face and a TPU coating on the backer (outer shell); 3-oz 200-denier polyester with a PU coating (inner lining); and 4.5-oz polyester hydrophobic mesh strap. This bag also showcases Patagonia’s dedication to sustainable materials, featuring 100% recycled nylon fabric and webbing and it is Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.

Feature-packed

Patagonia has had few Great Dividers in the past, but this latest version is by far my new favorite. The ‘fit & finish’ on this gear hauler is dialed in from the lightly-padded compartment dividers to several zipper sections available for small-item storage. The bag also features rod holder loops and a fly patch on the top outer panel, a shoulder strap and two side handles for carry options and easy grabbing and a magnetic closure clip to keep it secure when not fully zipped.