Suggest a backpack/range bag

[film495]

I want to hike .25 miles from an auto out to our shoot spot. I'd like to fit range bag shooting supplies, maybe 2-6 steel targets, some miscelaneous target stuff, paper, maybe a few of those .22 self healing balls. A rifle in a soft case over my shoulder, and probably 2 pistols in the backpack, and ammo. And Lunch. Water, drinks. It is not far, maybe I should also add a small hand sized cooler for food and drinks, I would have two free hands if I'm not pushing a game cart.

I'm 6"6" and the day pack size bag I got is way to small. It is fine, I can jam basically a range bag of supplies in it, but - it could easily be much bigger and no burden to carry .25 miles. I also think the zippers kind of stink, and I don't really like it very much, but - it worked for a season.

Suggest me a modest priced backpack, that will work for this, and maybe last 2 or 3 years or more.

 

[mcb]

A wagon with big wheels would work better for that task.

 

[troy fairweather]

I agree with mcb, good old radial flyer would work, places like tractor supply, true value, ace, Wal-Mart, for example will have wagons/carts with bigger wheels for ruffer terrain. If a pack is needed a old Alice pack with the metal frame would be a good option.

 

[film495]

the game cart works better than a wagon. I'm just looking to make trips without a cart or wagon, so - want a bigger backpack for those trips.

Amazon.com: BLISSWILL Hunting Backpack Outdoor Gear Daypack for Rifle Bow Gun(New green camouflage color) : Sports & Outdoors
I'm going to try one of these out - twice the capacity as the one I have, and not sure what I think of that little rifle holder in the back there, but if that works, seems good.

 

[Condor]

Have you considered an Adirondack style pack basket?

Mine is 15 years old and still going strong…

Amazon has them for approximately $80.

https://www.amazon.com/AuSable®-Bra...=Adirondack+Pack+basket&qid=1654045122&sr=8-2

 

[BigBlue 94]

The 5.11 Rush 72 backpack is the best ive used for actual hiking and backpack or kayak camping. Plenty of space, plenty of molle webbing, and made of durable materials. And it has ample padding in all the right places.

 

[sparkyv]

5.11 also makes a fine 33L range bag. The main compartment is huge. I really like mine.

 

[Zerodefect]

Gregory Palisade.

 

[ExtremeSquared]

An eberlestock checks all the boxes, even the rifle, and will last well beyond 3 years. They are a bit beyond what I would consider modestly priced unless you get the mil/vet discount or find a used one. But they are durable enough that a used one is a valid choice.