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Tedd
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Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 26, 2016, 08:57:00 PM »
What is your recommendation for a small backpack?
When I'm in the mountains I use a Mystery Ranch Crewcab pack. It's expensive and it works well. But for local hunts where the stand is hung and I'm only hunting about 2 hours I need a smaller pack. I have a badlands but it's too stiff and it takes three hand to pull the zippers shut.
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awbowman
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 26, 2016, 10:06:00 PM »
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 26, 2016, 10:20:00 PM »
I use my daughter's old book bag from elementary school.......works excellent!
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 26, 2016, 10:37:00 PM »
Catquiver solves ALL the problems: pack, quiver, and keeps flething dry
comes in many sizes and flavors
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 01:57:00 AM »
I had the same problem with my badlands back. Now I'm using a kuiu icon pro 1850.
But for what you are talking about I always used a camelback or Gregory etc many bike back. They work awesome. Are light weight and work like a champ.
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monterey
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 02:52:00 AM »
I use a Badlands with no zipper problems.
You can probably pick up a medium sized inexpensive pack at Walmart that will do the job.
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 06:03:00 AM »
Any cheap backpack from Wal-Mart is good enough for me to tree stand hunt with. Its only going to hang on the tree beside me, no need to spend much on it. Long distance backpacking is a different matter.
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Bigriver
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 07:39:00 AM »
Day one pack has no zippers, nice little pack.
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 07:47:00 AM »
I have a couple crooked horn outfitter packs that I use. They are nice and quite and have plenty of room for a day pack.
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Sam McMichael
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 07:59:00 AM »
I only use a day pack when I turkey hunt, because I carry my ghillie in it. Mostly I just use a haversack from Asbell.
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Sam
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 08:14:00 AM »
Day one. Dead silent. I don't carry my hang on on my back anymore. I carry my little Lone Wolf on my hip. Good little system that works for me.
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 08:55:00 AM »
I also love my catquiver. Plenty of room for all I carry, though it can be tough finding that little thing I need in the large pocket. That said the three pockets in mine let me separate my major categories of stuff, like calls and scents, pruning and paper and less used items and gloves , mask and arm guard into pockets I know where to look.
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 12:40:00 PM »
Camel back. Small strong and can hold some water to wash your hands after you field dress your deer
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 12:44:00 PM »
It seems every year I try to solve this problem by going minimal. I stuff stuff in my cargo pockets. I also, every year abandon this before walking out the door. I just can't get all I "need" in those pockets!
I use a Sitka fanny pack when it is warm and I only need one spare (warmer) top, I go to Sitka day pack when the temperatures drop enough to need a down vest.
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 03:51:00 PM »
I have a fleece Cat Quiver VI that I just love ... very quiet, you can put lots of stuff in it or almost nothing if you wish. Chest strap and a good waist strap. Three main compartments and three waist compartments on the right with a water bottle pouch on the left. Keeps your stuff organized so your not rummaging around your pack looking for something. Very comfortable pack and the zippers work great.
I do not use with the quiver attached, just the pack. It also has a hanging strap loop
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 03:57:00 PM »
Um, for 2 hrs I'd use my pockets.
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 07:00:00 PM »
I use a Haversack. Most of my whitetail hunting is two to eight hours. I wear a couple of different pant options so having everything in the Haversack keeps it to a dress,grab and go process. My Haversack is a Bison Gear but you could do well with Asbell
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JakeD
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 07:01:00 PM »
I have an old fleece fanny pack that I got for a dollar. It works great and keeps me from carrying too much junk with me. That's just for hunts that last a couple hours though.
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 27, 2016, 08:58:00 PM »
check out the Rancho Safari Catday V. It is fleece for quietness while wearing it, has lots of pockets, nice zippers and lots of lashing points for other gear.
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PeteA
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Re: Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts
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September 28, 2016, 07:05:00 AM »
I no longer hunt from a tree stand. And most of my hunts are half days on the weekend. I started using a cheap Haversack last season. A $7 swedish gas mask bag. I get everything I need for the day in that bag. I still wind up carrying too much!
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