What day packs are you guys using???

Orion · February 02, 2014, 09:01:00 PM

You're carrying a lot of stuff. The KOM backpack I use is large enough to handle all of that, though some might need to be tied on. Likewise, The Bison Gear Lost River. Both are wool, quiet, well made and will last a lifetime.

Mr. fingers · February 02, 2014, 09:36:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by KSdan:
For midwest whitetail hunting I have used a turkey vest for almost 20 years.
- Everything has its own pocket/place all season (I always know where to find things with 8-10 pockets on each side).
- Its very easy to grab things without taking off a pack.
- The large back pocket is perfect to carry a dromedary bag, a saw, stool, and clothes all tight against your back.
- It distributes weight so you do not even recognize you are carrying much -no stress on shoulders.
- I realize you are not climbing to put up a tree stand but the vest is perfect as the stand is on my back while the vest's contents are always accessible en-route or even while climbing.
- I can haul out a decent amount of meat with it- in fact; 2 guys with vests can haul out a completely boned out deer.
-Once on stand I hang up the vest with everything organized and in reach.

Works for me. .

Any other style of day hunting I use a large fanny. There are many styles out there today-and many are quite affordable.

Dan in KS

That is a unique alternative to a pack. I just got a arrowmaster quiver and was wondering what kind of pack to carry with it. I just may have to look into a turkey vest as an alternative

awbowman · February 02, 2014, 09:38:00 PM

I have friends that use the Primos bowhunters vest. Seems to work for them. A little hot in warmer weather is their only minor complaint.

Major Boothroyd · February 02, 2014, 10:54:00 PM

I've got a Kifaru X-Ray in Coyote Brown. Color works well for Southern California, and it's well made. I've had it and used it for about 4 years now, I think, and it still looks new.

It's perhaps a bit overkill for daypack use, but I have used it for two day ultralight hunts and I can stuff and lash the minimal gear needed for the local climate.

sore fingers · February 03, 2014, 04:23:00 AM

I'm using a Badlands SuperDay. Its does everything I need in a daypack. Just the right amount of space and a good size bladder for the day. Another one I had that was nice was the Tenzing 2220. Really nice pack just didnt fit me as well as the Badlands.

misfire · February 03, 2014, 07:41:00 AM

I use military surplus packs I get online from a popular Sportman's company. A fraction of the cost of some packs and tough as nails.

February 03, 2014, 08:27:00 AM

I have been using the Badlands HyperHydro for several years. It is somewhat small and minimalist (I think 900cu), but has a nifty way to carry an extra jacket and you can stash a lot of stuff between the pack and your back and still get good air movement to keep you cool. For larger loads, the DIABLO works well.

Shakes.602 · February 03, 2014, 08:28:00 AM

BUDK.com has a pretty good selection. I have been eyeballing one on there myself, canvas type bag too.

KSdan · February 03, 2014, 09:09:00 AM

The vests I wear have shoulder straps (not the full body/wrap around type) so added warmth is not an issue for me.

jcp161 · February 03, 2014, 10:19:00 AM

LL Bean Hunter's pack. Just found it this year and really like it.

Picked it up for $50 shipped.

Bladepeek · February 03, 2014, 04:30:00 PM

Same thing I've been carrying for the last 20 - 25 years. I have a German rucksack that holds everything I want to carry, its soft, quiet and if there's nothing in it, weighs very little.

It has carried my lunch and a bottle of water, other times my camera, a small ax and a bundle of emergency stuff (ace bandages, matches, plastic bags for heart & liver). It has carried a 60 lb chamois down the alps.

I'm too lazy to take a pic, so I copied one from the Waffen Frankoni9a catalog. Mine is a bit darker green.

Wudstix · February 03, 2014, 07:20:00 PM

Badlands Diablo, had a Superday but the Diablo has more pockets to organiz stuff. Both 1,900 c.i.

Allen Wood · February 03, 2014, 08:11:00 PM

I use a heavy cotton flannel backpack my wife made for me almost 15 years ago. Has pockets on the outside. Closes with a drawstring on top and has a flap on top that fastens to barrel buttons.

shdwhwk · February 03, 2014, 09:52:00 PM

Mystery Ranch DragonSlayer - the newer X frame version

Brock · February 03, 2014, 10:06:00 PM

going on 3 day hunt this weekend by canoe....taking the Badlands Sacrifice. Bag in bottom, rain cover and rain poncho in lid,food, sharpening gear for broadheads, hatchet, toiletries in bottom on top bag, clothing, jacket,camera, etc on top......machete on one side, knives, quiver, etc strapped to sides...bedroll and tent underneath. Water carried by canoe (5gal) in addition to what is in water bladder in pack...first aid, survival blanket, flashlights in outer pockets.

while out hunting will put survival blanket, first aid, spare snacks, garbage bags, rubber gloves, knives, etc in pack with the straps tightened down to daypack size....get to area...hunt. Can pack out hog if shot in interior of swamps or marsh islands.

http://youtu.be/dqFFcgmzBaE

it is yet to be bloodied...wish me luck.

old_goat2 · February 03, 2014, 11:27:00 PM

I use a Badlands Hypervent when tree stand hunting and a Badlands 2200 elk hunting.

Firstarrow · February 04, 2014, 04:13:00 AM

After 12yrs as a devout badlands 2200 owner. 2yrs ago I made the switch to Oregon Packworks modular system. One of the best decisions I've ever made.