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Preacher Man · 11-29-2020, 08:18 PM

I'm looking for a decent day pack. Something that I can attach a rifle or bow to and walk a ways. Comfortably.

I have no idea where to start looking.

Thanks

Planopurist · 11-29-2020, 08:36 PM

Lots of options....Kifaru (high end), Tenzing 2220 (I use this one), Badlands Superday, Mystery Ranch

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HoustonHunter · 11-29-2020, 08:42 PM

Ordered a tenzing and took it to WY for my elk hunt. Really liked it a lot.

Preacher Man · 11-29-2020, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the recommendations gentlemen!

rut-ro · 11-29-2020, 08:58 PM

Eberlestock makes good pack for carrying too

quackadikt · 11-29-2020, 09:13 PM

Mystery Ranch has several, Kuiu, Eberlestock x2, tons of good day packs out there. If you want to be comfortable hauling meat, it narrows the field a little.

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Planopurist · 11-29-2020, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rut-ro

Eberlestock makes good pack for carrying too

I forgot them. They’re running sales right now. So is Badlands.

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.270 · 11-29-2020, 09:23 PM

Tired of buying Walmart packs. Was thinking about getting a new one while in the blind today. Looking forward to the feedback. Thanks for posting!

Jon B · 01-08-2021, 08:46 PM

Badlands Superday

sierracharlie338 · 01-08-2021, 09:35 PM

Spent a lot of time under mystery ranch and eberlestock packs carrying a rifle. I highly recommend both of these companies.

Sierracharlie out....

jackplans · 01-11-2021, 05:23 AM

My favorite one is Superday Camouflage Hunting Backpack you can read here it's detail reviews here https://plansoutdoor.com/best-hunting-day-packs/

lunatic'hunter · 01-11-2021, 06:23 AM

The Just One Pack by Eberle is awesome.

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Originally Posted by rut-ro

Eberlestock makes good pack for carrying too

gatorgrizz27 · 01-11-2021, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jackplans

My favorite one is Superday Camouflage Hunting Backpack you can read here it's detail reviews here https://plansoutdoor.com/best-hunting-day-packs/

Yeah, no, spammer.

gatorgrizz27 · 01-11-2021, 06:27 AM

If you think you might ever do a backcountry hunt, even if you plan to base camp, I’d get a Western style pack with a frame and separate bag. Many good brands mentioned already.

I have the KUIU 1850 and use it for everything now. Easy to put a climbing stand in the meat shelf, and I quartered out a doe I shot way back in a swamp and packed it out in one trip. Beat the buck I drug out of there by a long shot.

I used that same pack for my first week long elk hunt with camp carried in a dry bag in the meat shelf, but the last one I bought a 5500 bag and put it on the same frame and suspension.

jackplans · 01-29-2021, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorgrizz27

If you think you might ever do a backcountry hunt, even if you plan to base camp, I’d get a Western style pack with a frame and separate bag. Many good brands mentioned already.

I have the KUIU 1850 and use it for everything now. Easy to put a climbing stand in the meat shelf, and I quartered out a doe I shot way back in a swamp and packed it out in one trip. Beat the buck I drug out of there by a long shot.

I used that same pack for my first week long elk hunt with camp carried in a dry bag in the meat shelf, but the last one I bought a 5500 bag and put it on the same frame and suspension.

KUIU 1850 is good day pack

Richard P · 01-29-2021, 05:11 AM

I have a Kifaru 22 mag for day trips and 44 mag when I need the extra gear. I also have interchangeable pouches. It is incredibly comfortable, durable, and well thought out. If you go Kifaru, id recommend going with one of their frames plus pack. That way you can change out packs as you'd like. I originally bought a cheaper pack and upgrading to Kifaru was some of the best money I've spent western hunting.

WItoTX · 01-29-2021, 05:32 AM

I realize this is an old post, but I would run from a Mystery Ranch. I have converted two people from MR to Stone Glacier. Stong Glacier you buy the (rather expensive) frame, and a pack with it. The frame fits all the packs. So you can swap a 6000CI pack for a 2000 CI pack. The packs are much cheaper than the frame.

Tons of versatility in Stone Glacier, and made in America (Mystery Ranch is made overseas). Worth the up front cost.

14JKURX · 01-29-2021, 06:42 AM

I have the Tenzing 1250 and love it it has a Bow/Rifle carrier.

RUNNING BEAR · 02-03-2021, 06:23 PM

Badlands Day Pack or Super Day Pack depending oh how much you want to carry. I have both. Take the regular day pack on my white tail hunts and the super day on elk and mule deer hunts.

11-29-2020, 08:18 PM	#1
Preacher Man Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Jasper Co.	Day Pack Recommendations I'm looking for a decent day pack. Something that I can attach a rifle or bow to and walk a ways. Comfortably. I have no idea where to start looking. Thanks

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11-29-2020, 08:36 PM	#2
Planopurist Four Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Collin County	Lots of options....Kifaru (high end), Tenzing 2220 (I use this one), Badlands Superday, Mystery Ranch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-29-2020, 08:42 PM	#3
HoustonHunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Conroe, TX Hunt In: Houston/Angelina/Trinity Counties	Ordered a tenzing and took it to WY for my elk hunt. Really liked it a lot.

11-29-2020, 08:52 PM	#4
Preacher Man Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Jasper Co.	Thanks for the recommendations gentlemen!

11-29-2020, 08:58 PM	#5
rut-ro Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sugar Land Hunt In: Leon,Madison and Zavalla	Eberlestock makes good pack for carrying too

11-29-2020, 09:13 PM	#6
quackadikt Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bandera Hunt In: Wherever I can	Mystery Ranch has several, Kuiu, Eberlestock x2, tons of good day packs out there. If you want to be comfortable hauling meat, it narrows the field a little. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-29-2020, 09:23 PM	#8
.270 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Hunt In: Hill Country	Tired of buying Walmart packs. Was thinking about getting a new one while in the blind today. Looking forward to the feedback. Thanks for posting!

01-08-2021, 08:46 PM	#9
Jon B Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Central Tx. Hunt In: Central Tx and the Western States	Badlands Superday

01-08-2021, 09:35 PM	#10
sierracharlie338 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Republic of Texas (Houston) Hunt In: Anywhere I can.... seems to be pretty limited these days	Spent a lot of time under mystery ranch and eberlestock packs carrying a rifle. I highly recommend both of these companies. Sierracharlie out....

01-11-2021, 05:23 AM	#11
jackplans Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Dec 2020	My favorite one is Superday Camouflage Hunting Backpack you can read here it's detail reviews here https://plansoutdoor.com/best-hunting-day-packs/

01-11-2021, 06:27 AM	#14
gatorgrizz27 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tallahassee FL, fled the Californian invasion of Austin TX	If you think you might ever do a backcountry hunt, even if you plan to base camp, I’d get a Western style pack with a frame and separate bag. Many good brands mentioned already. I have the KUIU 1850 and use it for everything now. Easy to put a climbing stand in the meat shelf, and I quartered out a doe I shot way back in a swamp and packed it out in one trip. Beat the buck I drug out of there by a long shot. I used that same pack for my first week long elk hunt with camp carried in a dry bag in the meat shelf, but the last one I bought a 5500 bag and put it on the same frame and suspension.

01-29-2021, 05:11 AM	#16
Richard P Spike Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Burnet, Tx Hunt In: Hill Country	I have a Kifaru 22 mag for day trips and 44 mag when I need the extra gear. I also have interchangeable pouches. It is incredibly comfortable, durable, and well thought out. If you go Kifaru, id recommend going with one of their frames plus pack. That way you can change out packs as you'd like. I originally bought a cheaper pack and upgrading to Kifaru was some of the best money I've spent western hunting.

01-29-2021, 05:32 AM	#17
WItoTX Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2016 Hunt In: Wisconsin, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, Idaho	I realize this is an old post, but I would run from a Mystery Ranch. I have converted two people from MR to Stone Glacier. Stong Glacier you buy the (rather expensive) frame, and a pack with it. The frame fits all the packs. So you can swap a 6000CI pack for a 2000 CI pack. The packs are much cheaper than the frame. Tons of versatility in Stone Glacier, and made in America (Mystery Ranch is made overseas). Worth the up front cost.

01-29-2021, 06:42 AM	#18
14JKURX Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2016	I have the Tenzing 1250 and love it it has a Bow/Rifle carrier.

02-03-2021, 06:23 PM	#19
RUNNING BEAR Eight Point Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Wilson County	Badlands Day Pack or Super Day Pack depending oh how much you want to carry. I have both. Take the regular day pack on my white tail hunts and the super day on elk and mule deer hunts.