The five best packable waders that cut bulk and weight so you can go farther into the backcountry for more solitude and less fished-out areas. Most fly-fishermen aren't known for being minimalists.

It's really come into play in my life with two new pieces of gear from Simms that I've used on my last four trips. At a minimum, I travel with two fly rods: my main rod and a backup. Sometimes I ...