Aventik eb0105 Fly Box Review
Our verdict
The Aventik eb0105 Fly Box costs $15.99 and uses buoyant EVA foam construction, a feature none of the other fly boxes in this comparison list. Its 4.4 star rating across 144 reviews ties the Aventik 24L and Extra Large Boat Fly Box, so buoyancy, not the rating, is the main reason to pick this over the cheaper Gonex GXGN2247A.
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Anglers who specifically want a box that floats if dropped overboard or into a river, thanks to its EVA foam and buoyant materials construction, and who don't mind paying more than the non-buoyant alternatives.
Skip if
Skip it if buoyancy isn't a priority, since the Gonex GXGN2247A costs $8 less, rates higher at 4.7 stars over 1,900 reviews, and shows 300+ bought last month against this box's 0+.
- Material Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Buoyant materials
- Color Green+grey- 2pc pack
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature eva box
- Priced 31% above the category median ($12.21 across 14 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 144 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
144 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Dropping a fly box into a river or off the side of a boat is one of those moments every angler dreads, and it's the specific problem the Aventik eb0105 is built to soften. Priced at $15.99, it's made from Ethylene Vinyl Acetate and other buoyant materials, sold in a Green+grey two-piece color pack under the eva box feature listing.
That EVA foam construction is the one spec in this comparison that sets it apart from the rubber, plastic, and polypropylene boxes sold alongside it, since a box built to float can be recovered rather than lost for good if it goes overboard. Beyond the buoyant materials and color option, the listing doesn't add further dimension or capacity detail.
On rating alone, this box doesn't separate itself from the pack. A 4.4 star average across 144 reviews matches the Aventik 24L and the Extra Large Boat Fly Box, both also at 4.4 stars, and trails the Gonex GXGN2247A's 4.7 stars over 1,900 reviews. Bought last month sits at 0+, the same tier as the Aventik 24L and boat box, while the Gonex shows 300+. At $15.99, roughly double the Gonex's $7.99, the buoyant construction is the clearest reason to choose this box over the cheaper, higher-rated alternative.
Pros
- Buoyant EVA foam construction is unique among the fly boxes in this comparison
- 4.4 star average matches the Aventik 24L despite a smaller 144-review sample
- More reviews than the Extra Large Boat Fly Box's 126, at less than half the price
- Two piece Green+grey color pack gives a visible, easy to spot design on the water
- Resistance to cracking in cold weather suits early and late season trips
Cons
- At $15.99, it costs roughly double the $7.99 Gonex GXGN2247A
- The 4.7 star Gonex box outrates it while carrying over ten times the review count
- 0+ bought last month suggests limited recent purchase activity
- 144 reviews is a modest sample next to the Aventik 24L's 320
Specifications
| Material | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Buoyant materials |
|---|---|
| Color | Green+grey- 2pc pack |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | eva box |
Performance notes
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, commonly known as EVA foam, is prized in fishing gear for its buoyancy and its resistance to cracking in cold weather, both useful traits for a box that might end up in the water instead of a pocket. Paired with the listed buoyant materials callout, this construction should let the box float rather than sink if it's dropped over the side of a boat or into a river, unlike the rubber or plastic boxes elsewhere in this comparison.
The Green+grey two piece color pack likely aids visibility on the water, making a floating box easier to spot and recover before it drifts off. Beyond the eva box feature and buoyant materials specs, the listing doesn't detail internal capacity, so buyers are choosing this box primarily for its floating construction rather than any documented storage advantage over the alternatives.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 144 reviews places this box in a near-identical position to the Aventik 24L, which shares the same 4.4 stars on a larger 320-review base, and slightly ahead of the Extra Large Boat Fly Box's 126 reviews at the same rating. It falls well short of the Gonex GXGN2247A's 4.7 stars across 1,900 reviews. Bought last month reads 0+, matching both the Aventik 24L and the boat box, while the Gonex shows 300+. The pattern suggests a box with a stable, average rating and modest review depth, more in line with the rest of the field than a standout, aside from the buoyant construction that isn't reflected in these numbers at all.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes the Aventik eb0105 different from other fly boxes?
It's built from Ethylene Vinyl Acetate and other buoyant materials under the eva box feature, meaning it's designed to float if dropped in water. That's a distinct construction compared to the rubber, plastic, and polypropylene boxes in this comparison, none of which list a buoyant feature.
Is the 4.4 star rating competitive?
It ties the Aventik 24L and Extra Large Boat Fly Box, both also at 4.4 stars, but trails the Gonex GXGN2247A's 4.7 stars over a much larger 1,900-review base. The rating alone doesn't set this box apart from its peers.
How does the price compare to the Gonex GXGN2247A?
At $15.99, it costs about double the Gonex's $7.99. The main tradeoff for that higher price is the buoyant EVA foam construction, a feature the cheaper, higher-rated Gonex box does not list, so the choice comes down to floating capability versus rating and price.