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Title: Daypack Experience???
Post by: Kevin Hansen on July 27, 2013, 06:53:00 PM
Looking at getting a new daypack after my Cabela's Whitetail pack expired after 20 years of service. What I am looking for is a no frills simple daypack. I've got the back pack scenario covered already, so I don't need anything fancy.
Right now I've narrowed it down to these three:
USMC Arcteryx Assault pack (Gen. 2)
Badlands Pursuit Pack
Duluth All Day Lumbar Pack

Anyone have experience with one of these? I really like the canvas construction of the Duluth, but the price is steep. Also not really sure how well I would like a lumbar pack.
I await your input...
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: ron w on July 27, 2013, 07:25:00 PM
Badlands stuff is pretty good! I have a Diablo and it works well. I think Cabaelas still has a Whitetail pack......
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on July 27, 2013, 08:36:00 PM
I'd get a nice fleece bison gear pack.  You can get a simple one or just a bit bigger lost river pack.  That's the one I whitetail hunt with.
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: Phrogdrvr on July 27, 2013, 08:44:00 PM
Bison Gear Lost River X2
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: Charlie Lamb on July 27, 2013, 08:57:00 PM
Yeah, at least check out the Bison Gear stuff!
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: Kevin Hansen on July 27, 2013, 09:02:00 PM
Thanks for the input thus far. It is appreciated.
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: Gen273 on July 27, 2013, 09:05:00 PM
I am paying close attention to this thread, because I have always been on the search for the best daypack for me. I quit looking for the perfect pack (I don't think a perfect pack exists, now I am just looking for the one that meets my needs the best...LOL.

Good Luck on your search and let us know what you choose.
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: PRK on July 27, 2013, 09:28:00 PM
I went through a lot of packs and finally picked up a Badlands super day pack that I'm happy with.  Quality pack that's very comfortable.
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: bbell on July 27, 2013, 09:57:00 PM
I use a Eberlestock X2 pack for my day pack. It is comfortable and small, but can still haul a quarter if need be. I had a badlands 2200 but it was to tall for my torso. Good luck, there are a ton of packs out there that would work probably.
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: tradarcher816 on July 27, 2013, 10:46:00 PM
I just picked up a badlands super day pack on a classified ad and used it for the last week almost daily. I would not hesitate to get another. Badlands is certainly not a bad way to go. Just hold out and buy on the classified section if possible. It'll save you a few bucks.
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: dhermon85 on July 27, 2013, 11:43:00 PM
I have a horn hunter slingshot I like. Has a water bladder and plenty of pockets inside for your gear. Check em out, I like mine
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 28, 2013, 01:52:00 PM
Bison Gear they are pricey but you will never need to buy another one, so cheap in the long run. I have a huge ElkHunter from Bison Gear and it is by far the best pack I have ever had. Great product and great warranty!! Shawn
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: frassettor on July 28, 2013, 01:54:00 PM
X2 on Bison gear!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: GoBow on July 28, 2013, 01:59:00 PM
Another vote for anything Bison Gear.  Very partial to their wool.  Great product!!!
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: 3Feathers on July 28, 2013, 02:44:00 PM
Bison-Gear also a sponser here on tradgang.Angelo will treat you right.
Title: Re: Daypack Experience???
Post by: Air Cleaver on July 28, 2013, 02:46:00 PM
Love the Cabela's Horn Hunter Sling Pack W/ attachable Quiver. It is comfortable and stays out of the way. I can slip it off with the quiver easily, for stalking.