Fanny packs are the way to go when there is a gravel bar. You still need a vest for those situations were you are wading and there is no bank to set the fanny pack on.

Most of the time when I get to the bank I dump my vest, it just to heavy to wear for any amount of time.

You think I talk a lot normally give me a hit of Yukon and I will never shut up laugh
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