Thread: "Shooting" day pack vs "normal" day pack

So I've never owned a dedicated shooting/hunting/tacticool day pack before as I've just used a pretty stand small 18L bag for my casual shooting and short hunting trips.
I've had pretty good success the last 10+ years, but one of things that's always bugged me is that it's never rigid enough to shoot off unless I unnecessarily cram it with stuff.

For those of you with these types of packs, do they tend to be more rigid or offer any obvious benefits over your backpack.
Also keen to hear any recommendations that I could look at before buying to decide if it's what I'm after.

Tramping pack brands for the win

Tried a few of "hunting packs" from hunters element, stony creek and few others and they are rubbish in comparison

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Ridgeline Tru shot backpack could be worth a look?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...6uTazGbY6HPTCN

If its like everything Ridgeline I ever tried the zips will probably fall apart after about a week.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

If its like everything Ridgeline I ever tried the zips will probably fall apart after about a week.

If your lucky.

hunting packs seem to be over priced for what they are, tramping packs for the win imho. A hunting mate has a stuffed sock atached to his pack to make it better to shot from.

Originally Posted by res

hunting packs seem to be over priced for what they are, tramping packs for the win imho. A hunting mate has a stuffed sock atached to his pack to make it better to shot from.

Interesting you and 199p have said the same thing, is it just they aren't worth the extra money, or are the tramping packs just better designed and just as useful?

How about using a bipod

Originally Posted by northdude

How about using a bipod

I usually carry one, but find they have limited effectiveness due to long grass and step terrain.
I've started shooting with a sling which I find very effective but a sling and pack would be even better.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

I usually carry one, but find they have limited effectiveness due to long grass and step terrain.
I've started shooting with a sling which I find very effective but a sling and pack would be even better.

Are you hunting in open terrain? I find a pack with a solid frame a pita in the Bush, and really you need a solid frame to make sitting style shots over the pack.

The big store hunting brand packs here seem to focus on overpriced gimmicks as a marketing scheme as opposed to building packs that actually work.

Cactus is mean but canvas, as durable as it is, is a bit on the noisy side for a hunting pack material. Wish they used somthing a bit quoter like cordura or similar

I have been using this recently, especially if I am going to need a rest on hillsides. It was great shooting wallabies off.
It has a meat sleeve and you can put all sorts of bags on it. Legs and meat slip into the sleeve and behind the bag. Great for carrying a big load of meat with,

Wont be everyones cup of tea though. And not cheap.





https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/hunting-packs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfREArd8cY8

Love my twin needle minime. Roll bag so can stuff a whole boned deer in. Can take the foam back out to sit on. has side pockets perfect for water bottle and bi pod.

Originally Posted by Gibo

Love my twin needle minime. Roll bag so can stuff a whole boned deer in. Can take the foam back out to sit on. has side pockets perfect for water bottle and bi pod.

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Looks like the Lions beat you to the deer Gibo

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Looks like the Lions beat you to the deer Gibo

Drop bears i think

Originally Posted by Gibo

Drop bears i think

That was out the back of Tarawera ? Haven for them, just like Canterbury is for tahr ?

I use a fleece pikau. Seldom any shortgage of junk filling it up. I rest it on top of a rock or log if needed. Bumbags can give extra height.

My Macpac Pursuit 40 NZAT is good too and naturally big enough with overnight gear in it. It doesn't seem to be available at present. It has no frame except a removable slab of closed cell foam. Sits very well on my back for carrying loads and doesn't have a waist band worth mentioning. It rests on my waist bumbags.