The Nomad Emerger net was designed to work with both packs and vests. The longer handle can easily tuck behind a pack but is not too long to hang off the back of a vest. Nomad Nets are constructed with carbon fiber/fiberglass composite material, resulting in a very lightweight and durable net. They are built for the conditions that prevail where great fishing exists; they are waterproof, UV protected, and float like a cork.