Since it is larger than the Fish Cat 4, which will be discussed shortly, the seating area is larger
Yes, a backpack is good for work (at least in vast majority of cases)
Weather-resistant, ultra-durable, and stripped of unnecessary features, its perfect for technical day climbs, glacier travel, or backcountry missions I use this mostly for multi-pitch climbing and shorter day-hikes where Im going super-light
In fact, for some reason, I didnt even notice this characteristic of the reel until fishing moving baits
The hip belt adds welcome stability, especially on uneven terrain, and the rain cover is handy to have stashed away if the sky turns grey halfway through your loop, as is often the case hiking in the Pacific Northwest