Hunting daypacks.

Well, ironically, Eberlestock packs are popular with spec ops units. Some models, like the Switchblade and Jack knife are earth tone colors, but not as overtly military.

https://eberlestock.com/?wickedsour..._EFdqx6PCIMoXVhu6iuS2NjPnoKxj7ghoCkyYQAvD_BwE

They are very well made, and not a whole lot more than others listed here.

I usually use medium Alice packs I buy at Goodwill, or small tac PACs. I got some one clearance at CDNN a while back.
 
I like Sandpiper of California (SOC) packs. They’re well made and not ridiculously expensive like some. I like the SOC short-range bugout bag as it has lots of space, and smaller interior pockets for plenty of storage and organization. I also like how its interior is lined with yellow material so that you can see the black/green/brown hunting gear that you’re digging for in your pack.
 
mcb said:
A fair number of packs will put a 1-inch web as a top layer of the shoulder strap usually to support an vertically adjustable sternum strap. You can clip a GrimLoc carabiner on that web and then snap that around your rifle sling. Cheap and works pretty good. Have the open side being to the middle of you body. You can simply leave it unlatch for quick access or in really tough terrain and when not using it snap it shut. I also use it to keep me from dropping things like my range finders or my call remote when in the deer stand.

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I was pawing through my backpack stuff and found two GrimLoc clips. They came with my single strap pack, and I didn't know what they were for.....:thumbdown:
 
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This is my "winter" pack, or for when I want to carry more "stuff" for any reason. Also, it has extra room for when I start peeling off layers of shirts and clothes when I get too warm, which I almost always do. Has three full size pockets, two or three smaller "organizer" pockets, What I really like are the side pockets.
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My super-small pack, for when I really want to travel light. Two pockets, no frills.
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Medium size, I use this most of the time. Not a good picture of any of them. And, don't remember where I got any of them. !! Some help eh? I think the tactical packs are good, but for sure you want some full size "pockets". Other than my tiny black pack, both packs have plenty of Molle thingies to tie things on. Up North I tend to pack heavy for survival purposes, so I may have my poncho or a light tarp tied on the bottom.
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"Medium" pack again. It's my favorite. With the extra bag on the back, which carries my cooking gear, I can carry a lot of "stuff". This is way back in the wilderness, where I like to have lots of stuff. It carries a lot, but is not too big of a pack. Avoiding fatigue is as important as having stuff, so you don't want too much stuff. :) It's a fine art. But no matter where you trekk, hike or hunt, packs are good, you want some stuff for sure.
 
I use a black LL bean backpack with reflective silver stripe. The deer and ducks and coyotes haven't told me it's not tactical or camo enough yet. I guess when one of those critters tells me they can see my backpack and identify it as a threat maybe I'll go buy some fabric paint and paint it green or something.
 
Trampstamp said:
I use a black LL bean backpack with reflective silver stripe. The deer and ducks and coyotes haven't told me it's not tactical or camo enough yet. I guess when one of those critters tells me they can see my backpack and identify it as a threat maybe I'll go buy some fabric paint and paint it green or something.
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Since a backpack is on one's....wait for it...back, it's not likely to spook any game you are approaching. !!!! Unless one hunts while walking backwards. So I suppose one could wear a bright pink pack as far as that goes. But, there's nothing wrong with tactical or camo, no need to diss it. I like camo, or at least green or brown, earth tones, as I feel safer spotting other people before they spot me. And I just like to blend in and be a part of the wilderness. But I'm weird that way. :)
 
Ugly Sauce said:
Since a backpack is on one's....wait for it...back, it's not likely to spook any game you are approaching. !!!! Unless one hunts while walking backwards. So I suppose one could wear a bright pink pack as far as that goes. But, there's nothing wrong with tactical or camo, no need to diss it. I like camo, or at least green or brown, earth tones, as I feel safer spotting other people before they spot me. And I just like to blend in and be a part of the wilderness. But I'm weird that way. :)
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I wasn't dissing it :p I just like my quality pack at the cost of a quality pack. That camo Molle stuff always costs 3 times the price and has the worst quality materials
 
Trampstamp said:
I wasn't dissing it :p I just like my quality pack at the cost of a quality pack. That camo Molle stuff always costs 3 times the price and has the worst quality materials
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That's why I buy them on clearance, they don't last more than a few years anyway. I have a brown Coleman pack I bought at a garage sale for 5 bucks, in addition to an Alice pack from Goodwill, which was 7 bucks.
 
entropy said:
That's why I buy them on clearance, they don't last more than a few years anyway. I have a brown Coleman pack I bought at a garage sale for 5 bucks, in addition to an Alice pack from Goodwill, which was 7 bucks.
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I've been on the lookout for an Alice pack for years one of those "if I see one" type things
 
Trampstamp said:
I wasn't dissing it :p I just like my quality pack at the cost of a quality pack. That camo Molle stuff always costs 3 times the price and has the worst quality materials
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There is probably truth to that. ! Both packs I pictured have lasted for years, but they are only semi-tacticool. The one in Army camo did have one of the straps tear out at the top, but I got out my big leather sewing needles, some thick waxed thread and put a bullet proof repair on it, and it seems to be better than good. The other side shows no sign of coming apart or distress. That pack I wouldn't call even semi-tacticool, just happens to be in the Army camo pattern. I got it at a gun-show, the only thing I don't like is that on the side pockets, the zippers go in a different direction from how I would have done it, if I had designed it.

My trusty green pack, I can't find any tag or indication where it was made, or any brand-name. I got it on-line, many years ago and it shows no signs of distress anywhere. It's a bit closer to a patrol pack in size, maybe it's a "Semi patrol-pack". ? :) I do like the generous amount of Molle loop-thingies on it, as I like to attach some things like a compass pouch, my multi-tool, stuff like that on the outside that I like to have instant access to.

Anyhow, I agree, choosing cool over quality does not make sense. !!!
 
entropy said:
That's why I buy them on clearance, they don't last more than a few years anyway. I have a brown Coleman pack I bought at a garage sale for 5 bucks, in addition to an Alice pack from Goodwill, which was 7 bucks.
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My duck hunting buddy used to use one of his daughters' old green nylon Girl Scout daypacks. I always chuckled, but I think the joke was on me... he used that pack for several seasons while I spent good shotshell money trying to find a daypack that was "just right."
 
Armored farmer said:
Like I said in post #1, I'm using two UnderArmor school packs left over from #3 sons school days.
..I'm pretty sure it wasnt built for a 60yo 240+(lots of +'s) farmer. I probably look like I'm doing the chicken dance when I'm trying to get in or out of it.
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Ha! I neglected to mention in my post about my buddy using his daughter's Girl Scout pack that he is a big ex-Marine and I expected the pack to rip in half every time he forced it over his shoulders.

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I’ve been using single strap “sling” packs lately & like them more than traditional packs for smaller loads. More comfortable for me & easier to get stuff out while wearing. The ones I have look to be Maxpediton Sitka knock offs that I got at a gun show for a fraction of the cost & are well made & holding up for several years now.I have one set up as my small 3 day “go bag” & use the other one for day hikes. I like the smaller size as it makes me think about what I really need rather than overloading a bigger pack with unnecessary items & I feel less restricted upper body movement.
Something like this https://www.maxpedition.com/collections/sling-packs/products/sitka-gearslinger?variant=39172810833
 
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Nasty Canasta said:
I’ve been using single strap “sling” packs lately & like them more than traditional packs for smaller loads. More comfortable for me & easier to get stuff out while wearing. The ones I have look to be Maxpediton Sitka knock offs that I got at a gun show for a fraction of the cost & are well made & holding up for several years now.I have one set up as my small 3 day “go bag” & use the other one for day hikes. I like the smaller size as it makes me think about what I really need rather than overloading a bigger pack with unnecessary items & I feel less restricted upper body movement.
Something like this https://www.maxpedition.com/collections/sling-packs/products/sitka-gearslinger?variant=39172810833
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I have that same one. I got it after my shoulder injury. I use it quite often.
 
My wife has a sling pack that she likes for short hikes.
I ordered a Osprey sling and found that it was to small and offered no more space than my fanny pack. I use the fanny pack for run and gun turkey hunting.
I carry to much junk for deer stand hunting. So I prefer a double strap backpack for that. I do like the sling in the link that @Nasty Canasta posted :thumbup:
 
I did the Maxpedition Jumbo Vers-pack for a year or so for EDC and always found that it was great for easy access on the move and comfortable when lightly loaded but when it started getting heavy it became uncomfortable fast. A backpack can be carried over just one shoulder when light and both when heavy, sling packs can't.
 
I carry a two quart canteen cover on a strap for deer hunting. Seat belt material harness, rope, compass, matches, tinder, scent/wicks, etc. I have another one set up as a possible bag for M/L. Extra ammo, food/water are carried in coat, knives/sharpener on pistol belt. Extra ammo for AR is a 20 Rd. Mag, 10 rd. is in mag well. Extra ammo for .223 Axis is carried on stripper clips. (Those mags are expensive!) Same for AK, or Mosins or Mauser.
 
Nasty Canasta said:
I’ve been using single strap “sling” packs lately & like them more than traditional packs for smaller loads. More comfortable for me & easier to get stuff out while wearing. The ones I have look to be Maxpediton Sitka knock offs that I got at a gun show for a fraction of the cost & are well made & holding up for several years now.I have one set up as my small 3 day “go bag” & use the other one for day hikes. I like the smaller size as it makes me think about what I really need rather than overloading a bigger pack with unnecessary items & I feel less restricted upper body movement.
Something like this https://www.maxpedition.com/collections/sling-packs/products/sitka-gearslinger?variant=39172810833
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I have a sling-pack that I got online years ago. Turned out to be really big. I mean BIG. Didn't look big in the picture. So I used it on my snowmobile, worked okay for that. I have found that gas-mask bags work pretty good, and are comfortable, as are some of the surplus over-the-shoulder bags that used to be on the market. But true, they are easier to get into, and take on and off. The Army M5 gas mask bag works especially well, with the strap that goes around the leg that keeps it in place.
 
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Let's not forget the extra space and handiness of a large fanny pack on your hip. That way you have some of your most needed stuff close at hand and are able to use a smaller, lighter, backpack. I have several fanny packs of varying size depending on my needs and which backpack I'm using.
 
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