Thread: back packs

hey guys

thinking of getting a back pack for hunting
one that has a pocket to hold a rifle

what ones to you guys use?
any to stay clear of?

cheers guys

gonna need a bit more info...

day hunting or multi-day ?

when you say "pocket" do you mean:
a) compression straps on the side (probably not)
b) something like the ridgeline gunslinga
c) full scabbard like on the eberlestock packs

rough budget ?

Suggest you carry your rifle...you never know when something will pop up in front of you.

For the rare times you may need 2 hands for climbing with a full pack on, just use compression straps. If thats the case should probobly ask what the f%$k you are doing where you are...lol

For day hunting I can put rifle across my back with Pikau on, bit uncomfortable but again only for a short distance.

My 2c

Dino

Originally Posted by Dino

Suggest you carry your rifle...you never know when something will pop up in front of you.

+1

Originally Posted by ebf

gonna need a bit more info...

day hunting or multi-day ?

when you say "pocket" do you mean:
a) compression straps on the side (probably not)
b) something like the ridgeline gunslinga
c) full scabbard like on the eberlestock packs

rough budget ?

sorry i really need to give more info
just day hunting
was thing something like the eberstock packs
dont get me wrong i should be carrying it but it gets heavy

when its on the sling i have the same problem as hori hunter
sits uneven and shit digs in to your back
just looking for some options

may have to do the bipod mod and harden the f@$k up

i really would not get an eberlestock for daytrips... they are good quality packs and all, but weigh quite a bit !

dragonfly = 8.5 lb = 3.8 kg
just one = 6 lb 14 oz = 3.1 kg

what's the total carry weight (rifle, sling, scope, bipod, etc) ?
have you tried different slings, or alternatively a hydration pack to "pad" your back ?
do you genuinely need the bipod ? ask yourself what % of the time you shoot from it (hunting, not at the range) ?

EBERSTOCK

K2Hunter old school pack but can lug ya rifle on the hook and get it off the hook if need be in a hurry.

Got a BadLands 65ltr, has a gun pouch which is handy for stowing ya gun when tramping through land Im not allowed to hunt on, and comes with a lifetime warranty

Markhor 75l.
$200 cheaper than Badlands model. well padded - rifle carry etc. nice pockets.
Very happy w mine

Are you guys carrying 65 & 75 lt packs for DAY HUNTING ?

nah - bum bag for day hunting - refer other thread. this pack is only is only for 2+ day overnighters.

See reply #5, his question is for day trips

ooops. note to self; put on reading glasses and engage brain before putting typing fingers into gear

Originally Posted by ebf

i really would not get an eberlestock for daytrips... they are good quality packs and all, but weigh quite a bit !

dragonfly = 8.5 lb = 3.8 kg
just one = 6 lb 14 oz = 3.1 kg

what's the total carry weight (rifle, sling, scope, bipod, etc) ?
have you tried different slings, or alternatively a hydration pack to "pad" your back ?
do you genuinely need the bipod ? ask yourself what % of the time you shoot from it (hunting, not at the range) ?

rifle weighs in at a healthly 5.66kg with out bolt and ammo