Xelfly XF-fish-bag-gray Tackle Bag Review
Our verdict
The Xelfly fishing backpack costs $59.99, nearly double the other tackle bags compared here, and its 4.6 star rating across 174 reviews is respectable but the 0+ bought-last-month figure is the weakest recent-demand signal in this entire lineup.
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Anglers who specifically want a backpack-style carry rather than a duffel or shoulder bag, and who value the TPU-reinforced polyester construction enough to pay a premium over the $23 to $31 range of comparable tackle bags.
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Skip this if recent purchase volume matters to your buying decision. At 0+ bought last month against 100+ to 500+ for every alternative in this comparison, this is currently the slowest-moving listing among its peers despite a solid rating.
- Material Polyester, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- Size Fishing Backpack
- Color Gray
- Pieces 1 Count
- Priced 57% above the category median ($38.30 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 174 owner ratings
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Popularity1.9/5
174 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
A fishing backpack solves a different problem than a duffel-style tackle bag: it frees up both hands for a hike to a bank spot or a walk down a pier, distributing weight on the shoulders instead of one arm. The Xelfly XF-fish-bag-gray is built for that job, using a polyester and thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU, combination meant to add some water and abrasion resistance over plain polyester.
At $59.99, it is priced well above the other tackle bags in this comparison, nearly double the Kylebooker at $31.57 and more than double the Allen at $23.80. Its 4.6 star rating across 174 reviews sits in the same range as those competitors, so the rating itself does not justify the price premium on its own; the case for paying more rests on the backpack format and TPU material rather than a higher satisfaction score.
What stands out most in the data is demand. The listing shows 0+ bought last month, meaning it is not currently registering meaningful recent purchase volume, while every other bag in this comparison shows at least 100+ and the Reaction Wrap-5 and KastKing options show 400+ and 500+ respectively. Combined with the smallest review count here, 174 versus 830 to 6,400 for the others, this reads as a lower-volume, higher-price niche pick rather than a broadly popular one right now.
Pros
- Backpack carry style frees both hands, unlike shoulder-strap tackle bags
- TPU and polyester blend adds water and abrasion resistance over plain polyester
- 4.6 star rating is in line with the top ratings among compared tackle bags
- Single-count, one-bag design keeps setup simple with no assembly of multiple pieces
- Gray colorway offers a neutral, low-visibility option versus the greens and khakis common elsewhere
Cons
- Priced at $59.99, nearly double or more versus every other bag compared here
- 0+ bought last month is the weakest current-demand figure in this comparison
- 174 total reviews is the smallest sample among all five listings referenced
- No stated capacity, compartment count, or weight given in the spec sheet
Specifications
| Material | Polyester, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) |
|---|---|
| Size | Fishing Backpack |
| Color | Gray |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
Performance notes
The defining spec is the material combination, polyester paired with thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU. TPU is typically used as a coating or panel reinforcement to resist water intrusion and abrasion at high-wear points like the base or zipper guards, so this construction implies better resistance to wet boat decks or rocky bank landings than a plain polyester bag would offer. The backpack format itself changes how weight is carried versus the duffel or messenger styles of the Allen, Allnice, and Kylebooker bags, distributing load across both shoulders rather than one arm or a hand grip, which matters on longer hikes to remote fishing spots. No capacity or dimension figures are listed, so buyers cannot compare storage volume directly against the other bags using the spec sheet alone; the backpack shape and TPU panels are the main differentiators available to weigh.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star rating across 174 reviews is a smaller sample than the 830 to 6,400 review counts on the other tackle bags in this comparison, which means the rating, while solid, rests on less accumulated buyer feedback. The 0+ bought-last-month figure is the notable outlier here: every other listing compared shows measurable recent purchase activity, from 100+ up to 500+, while this one shows none in the same window. That pattern suggests a product with a loyal but small buyer base rather than one currently gaining broad traction, which is worth weighing against the higher $59.99 price point before assuming popularity matches the rating.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the Xelfly backpack more expensive than other tackle bags?
At $59.99, it costs more than shoulder-style bags in this category partly because of its backpack format and TPU-reinforced polyester construction, both of which typically add cost over the simpler polyester duffel-style bags priced from $23.80 to $31.57.
Is this a popular choice right now?
The data shows 0+ bought last month, the lowest recent-demand figure among comparable tackle bags, several of which show 100+ to 500+. The 4.6 star rating is solid, but recent purchase volume is currently low.
What does the TPU material add?
Thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU, is generally used to reinforce high-wear or water-exposed areas like a bag's base or zipper edges, adding abrasion and water resistance beyond what plain polyester construction typically provides.