Daypack Experience???

[Kevin Hansen]

Looking at getting a new daypack after my Cabela's Whitetail pack expired after 20 years of service. What I am looking for is a no frills simple daypack. I've got the back pack scenario covered already, so I don't need anything fancy.
Right now I've narrowed it down to these three:
USMC Arcteryx Assault pack (Gen. 2)
Badlands Pursuit Pack
Duluth All Day Lumbar Pack

Anyone have experience with one of these? I really like the canvas construction of the Duluth, but the price is steep. Also not really sure how well I would like a lumbar pack.
I await your input...

[ron w]

Badlands stuff is pretty good! I have a Diablo and it works well. I think Cabaelas still has a Whitetail pack......

[TURKEYFOOTGIRL]

I'd get a nice fleece bison gear pack.  You can get a simple one or just a bit bigger lost river pack.  That's the one I whitetail hunt with.

[Phrogdrvr]

Bison Gear Lost River X2

[Charlie Lamb]

Yeah, at least check out the Bison Gear stuff!

[Kevin Hansen]

Thanks for the input thus far. It is appreciated.

[Gen273]

I am paying close attention to this thread, because I have always been on the search for the best daypack for me. I quit looking for the perfect pack (I don't think a perfect pack exists, now I am just looking for the one that meets my needs the best...LOL.

Good Luck on your search and let us know what you choose.

[PRK]

I went through a lot of packs and finally picked up a Badlands super day pack that I'm happy with.  Quality pack that's very comfortable.

[bbell]

I use a Eberlestock X2 pack for my day pack. It is comfortable and small, but can still haul a quarter if need be. I had a badlands 2200 but it was to tall for my torso. Good luck, there are a ton of packs out there that would work probably.

[tradarcher816]

I just picked up a badlands super day pack on a classified ad and used it for the last week almost daily. I would not hesitate to get another. Badlands is certainly not a bad way to go. Just hold out and buy on the classified section if possible. It'll save you a few bucks.

[dhermon85]

I have a horn hunter slingshot I like. Has a water bladder and plenty of pockets inside for your gear. Check em out, I like mine

[Shawn Leonard]

Bison Gear they are pricey but you will never need to buy another one, so cheap in the long run. I have a huge ElkHunter from Bison Gear and it is by far the best pack I have ever had. Great product and great warranty!! Shawn

[frassettor]

X2 on Bison gear!!!!!!!

[GoBow]

Another vote for anything Bison Gear.  Very partial to their wool.  Great product!!!

[3Feathers]

Bison-Gear also a sponser here on tradgang.Angelo will treat you right.

[Air Cleaver]

Love the Cabela's Horn Hunter Sling Pack W/ attachable Quiver. It is comfortable and stays out of the way. I can slip it off with the quiver easily, for stalking.