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I need some opinions on the best pack. I've had the same one for 20 years and it's time for an upgrade. Figured I'd see what y'all have and tell me the pros and cons to what you have or had.
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I'm a big fan of Badlands pack. Lots of options and they're built like tanks. I'm not sure what model I have but it's VERY comfortable, even fully loaded with gear and water.
What is your budget and what will be your primary use? Day pack, carrying a few items to a stand or packing out animals?
Ditto. And you get an unconditional lifetime warranty.
Stay away from Tenzing—just a Jansport school pack in camo, is what it feels like.
They have a steep sale on a good pack for backcountry hunts—might be more than you need or beyond budget
www.badlandsgear.com
MRK 3
The MRK 3 (Mountain Range Killer) pack is tough, functional, comfortable, and built to haul copious amounts of weight in its 3,300 cubic inches of storage.
www.badlandsgear.com
Depending on what you are using it for - I like my SOG backpack really well. I used to just carry stuff to my stand sight. It's big, tough, has lots of pockets and I like the straps on the outside as I can strap extra clothes to it. Very well priced for what it is.
Amazon product ASIN B01346K5JM
Amazon product ASIN B01346K5JM
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Not packing out anything, but im an all day sit guy a few times a year. Im one to take in more than I probably need most the time thinking it's better to be safe than sorry. I'd like to keep it less than $300 but I'd be willing to go higher depending on warranties and how good of a product it is.
Two great day packs that I have used are the Kuiu Venture 2300 and the Stone Glacier Avail 2200. They are both built great and can carry a fair amount of stuff. Also, they both have removable waist belts depending on load you are carrying.
TN Larry
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I bought a Badlands day pack last year and really like it. I bought my sine one this year as an early Christmas present. There was one listed in the classifieds but think it may be spoken for.
DoubleRidge
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I have a Badlands day pack. Very pleased with how it's built. Heavy duty and durable. For all day sits I do wish I had more room than the smaller day pack offers..so I do plan to get a larger pack in the future.
RobDooley
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Most manufacturers have discontinued the fully enclosed side compartments on packs and have opted for mesh pockets for obvious reasons. Ever see how a plastic water bottle sparkles when the sun light hits it? I always carry water. I also like a small exterior compartment on the front for easy access without having to open the larger compartment of the pack. Use to be the standard.
Here is what I use and been using for a 3 years kuiu venture 2300 works great for stand hunting and saddle hunting now if you was packing out deer I started using the exo 4800 pack this year not carried a deer out yet but hope to in a couple of weeks.
hillbillyfab
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I too use this pack as my "big pack", for my platform, saddle, sticks, winter clothes, etc. It works really well for my needs and hard to beat for the price. This is my second year using it.
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It's a good deal. I put extra clothes in it, calls, water snacks, all kinds of stuff and still have plenty of room. I've used one for several years. It's still like new. Carried it many miles, normally strapped to my climbing stand. I bought a second one this year. I made a whole second setup, as I'm hunting in two different counties. I leave a climbing stand and one backpack in one cojnty, and another identical setup in the other county.
East TN Hunter
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I really like this one I got on amazon
TIDEWE Hunting Backpack with Waterproof Rain Cover for Rifle Bow Gun
TIDEWE Hunting Backpack with Waterproof Rain Cover for Rifle Bow Gun
Bad lands pack that is water proof.
Cabelas pack
This is what i have. Very comfortable and has straps to pack in an extra coat or whatever. The shoulder straps are very comfortable.
This is what i have. Very comfortable and has straps to pack in an extra coat or whatever. The shoulder straps are very comfortable.
DeerMan66
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Badlands... They are tough as nails and have an unconditional lifetime warranty. They are designed really well with pockets inside and outside the main compartments. You can get one easily for under $300. You can catch them on sale sometimes. Especially when they have model closeouts.
Duck dogn
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I use a midway usa bag it has several pockets to seperate my clothes from grunts and horns and side mesh pockets for my water bottle and deer pee lol it was a Christmas gift one year and love it oh and padded shoulder straps
Dang it weighs 7lbs, that's crazy heavy.They have a steep sale on a good pack for backcountry hunts—might be more than you need or beyond budget
MRK 3
The MRK 3 (Mountain Range Killer) pack is tough, functional, comfortable, and built to haul copious amounts of weight in its 3,300 cubic inches of storage.
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