Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 20, 2024, 06:18:43 PM
Pack name would be very helpful as well. Tom is heading to Quebec as we speak
Post by: frassettor on June 21, 2024, 05:02:09 PM
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Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 21, 2024, 05:18:39 PM
Sorry about the sideways pics, I’m not sure why that happens at times
I can’t figure out the pics either.
On that bag does it have shoulder straps?
Post by: Rob Emerson on June 21, 2024, 06:09:40 PM
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Post by: Wudstix on June 21, 2024, 09:36:23 PM
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Post by: frassettor on June 22, 2024, 04:48:29 PM
Sorry about the sideways pics, I’m not sure why that happens at times
I can’t figure out the pics either.
On that bag does it have shoulder straps?
Yes, I does
Post by: mjh on June 23, 2024, 07:48:12 AM
Does this one count?
An oldie but a goodie.......
Post by: glenbo on June 23, 2024, 03:56:55 PM
Post by: Rob Emerson on June 23, 2024, 04:25:22 PM
I have a basic fanny pack with side pockets. Perfect for a day in the deer woods.
Would much rather have that one than the one I have. That pack with removable side bags would be great. Enough space for what a guy would need for 4-6 hours, as long as you know what you need and what you don’t.
Post by: Wudstix on June 24, 2024, 11:07:58 AM
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on June 25, 2024, 09:05:40 AM
not so much what I carry in with it as what I can carry out.
Post by: Terry Green on June 25, 2024, 11:57:49 AM
The selway was the largest one he made, and it was NOT some huge back. Pretty much the lost river with the top pouch twice as big with the saddle bags off the side of the large top pouch.
Best-est and favorite-est pack I ever had. I made one of the best shot ever on this running angora.... and guess who was 5 foot to the left of me??? Tom. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Terry Green on June 25, 2024, 02:32:44 PM
I found the thread, luckily I have cataloged a few. I have a few more pics of my pack and Tom's.
This was from 2007...
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Post by: Terry Green on June 25, 2024, 02:36:40 PM
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And I just couldn't help myself.
'Damned O'l Zwickey 4 Blades'....... :bigsmyl:
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Post by: cacciatore on June 26, 2024, 07:28:40 AM
Post by: Terry Green on June 26, 2024, 09:48:45 AM
Yes Sir. Luckily I have enough to last me the rest of my life. Including cotton, fleece and buck suede. I did stop drying mine in the drier though as its tuff on the color as well as the fabric over the years. I now just wash and after the spin dry I take them out in the back yard and through them over a bush. :thumbsup:
The reason I have been using it all these years is because its the best in cover, and out.....
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Post by: Wudstix on June 26, 2024, 12:12:28 PM
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Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 27, 2024, 09:34:54 AM
BTW, I've had this pack for 18 years and its still going strong. Most of its time has been spent in the Cohutta Wilderness.
I found the thread, luckily I have cataloged a few. I have a few more pics of my pack and Tom's.
This was from 2007...
Thanks for sharing Terry I appreciate it. Do you remember offhand what the model of your B.G. pack is by chance?
Post by: Terry Green on June 27, 2024, 02:50:23 PM
Did you shoot that goat while you were wearing the pack?
Yes, it is so comfortable that I don't even know its there.
Iowabowhunter, it's a Selway that I got from when Angelo owned the company, unfortunately it is not offered at this time.
Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 27, 2024, 02:56:33 PM
Did you shoot that goat while you were wearing the pack?
Yes, it is so comfortable that I don't even know its there.
Iowabowhunter, it's a Selway that I got from when Angelo owned the company, unfortunately it is not offered at this time.
aah I gotcha, ok no worries thanks for letting me know. I'll see what he can whip up for me, yours looks about perfect I just wouldn't need the waist belt.
Thanks!
Post by: Terry Green on June 27, 2024, 03:14:09 PM
Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 27, 2024, 03:16:03 PM
Iowa, just curious, why would you not need the waist belt?
I've got a Stone Glacier meat hauler type pack- looking for something quite a bit smaller but shaped like a regular back pack (similar to his "Chama" which I think should fit the bill perfectly).
Looking more for a whitetail/bear hunting type pack that will fit on the seat of my hang and hunt stand & that I can hang off a small hanger but still hold everything I need.
Post by: Terry Green on June 27, 2024, 03:24:37 PM
Post by: Dave Pagel on June 27, 2024, 04:51:24 PM
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Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 27, 2024, 06:41:36 PM
Ah, a walk to the stand type pack. I use one of those at the Laredo hunts because it keeps all my stuff together and just walk 100 yards or so to our 'hub' and I drop the pack in the shade. Most days its just a fanny pack my wife and daughters for me years ago that's black with a SW Indian pattern. I don't use my Selway like that. What I use my Selway for a non-waist belt back would be a disaster. As you can see, we are all hunting with our packs on, climbing, leaning and such.
That’s exactly right
Post by: Walt Francis on June 27, 2024, 07:06:02 PM
Here are mine:
First Trip Explorer on the left, won it in a raffle at the 2006 PBS Banquet in Salt Lake City. I have used the heck out this pack, with the pull out bag. Carried out a quartered out mule deer buck around 1 1/2 mile with it once (it was not comfortable). I had a Bison gear Fanny pack before this was much better.
Yes, Tom is making the the larger packs (Selway), I am unsure of the name for my new one on the right. Bought it from Tom at the PBS Banquet in Lexington last March. It will carry all my cold weather gear quietly.
Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 27, 2024, 07:23:18 PM
Jacob,
Here are mine:
First Trip Explorer on the left, won it in a raffle at the 2006 PBS Banquet in Salt Lake City. I have used the heck out this pack, with the pull out bag. Carried out a quartered out mule deer buck around 1 1/2 mile with it once (it was not comfortable). I had a Bison gear Fanny pack before this was much better.
Yes, Tom is making the the larger packs (Selway), I am unsure of the name for my new one on the right. Bought it from Tom at the PBS Banquet in Lexington last March. It will carry all my cold weather gear quietly.
Thanks Walt, hope all is well out in the 406!
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Post by: Terry Green on June 28, 2024, 08:36:44 AM
More about the Selway later.
Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 28, 2024, 09:10:15 AM
Does anyone have pics they can share of their Chana?
More about the Selway later.
Hey Terry, Tom will be on his way back from Canada around the first week of July, said he'd send me some pics of the Chama that he has available. I'll share once I get em!
Post by: 4dogs on June 28, 2024, 12:05:58 PM
Post by: Iowabowhunter on June 28, 2024, 12:28:08 PM
Hi Jacob. Did you see the Bison Gear GVdocholiday has for sale in the classifieds?
I have not I’ll take a look though!
Post by: German Dog on June 28, 2024, 12:37:32 PM
Here is my Lost River model. It is an excellent pack and very comfortable to wear. However, if i could change a couple things; add some mollie loops for more attachment points, make it about 6 inches taller/deeper, and i'd move the belt pouches more to the front of the belt.
My pack must be 15 years old or so and looks just as good today as it did when i bought it.
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Post by: Terry Green on June 30, 2024, 10:10:19 PM
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Post by: Wudstix on July 02, 2024, 10:19:23 PM
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Post by: Terry Green on July 05, 2024, 08:31:41 AM
(https://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/hatbackwardsr.jpg)
not so much what I carry in with it as what I can carry out.
Charlie, who took that pic?
Post by: fisherick on July 06, 2024, 08:41:11 AM
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Post by: Terry Green on July 08, 2024, 08:55:27 AM
Tom is going to have some T Shirts for sale in the future also.....
Post by: Terry Green on July 14, 2024, 02:12:16 PM
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Post by: Bamboozle on July 17, 2024, 08:56:19 AM
I have some grey that is good in the late fall and winter or in the high country but that green😘
Yeah, I agree, it is an odd color of green. However, I don't believe it will matter much. With a lot of animals being color blind and the pack is behind you as you move forward. If someone gave me a pack like that I wouldn't hesitate to wear it chasing game.
I also can't wait for the website as the facebook page is so limited, and the new style of packs that are going to be offered. :thumbsup:
Post by: Terry Green on July 29, 2024, 05:23:18 PM
When I shot my Angora, and I was field dressing it, Tom put a stalk of another angora and we doubled! Great morning!!!
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Post by: Iowabowhunter on August 06, 2024, 06:18:39 PM
Been a long time since I posted anything on Trad Gang I thought this would be a place to start
Great picture Gary, good to hear from ya!
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