Frustrated - What is the best backpack for tree stand hunts

[huronhunter]

I use a Bad Lands large fanny pack .very happy with all the rigging options . In wet weather I use a Palmer Arrow Works quiver to protect the fletchings . You can rig them together for a solid set up.

[Mint]

I use a bison Gear fanny pack or my pockets.

[Nuctech]

I will be using a bison gear haversack this year for treestand hunting.  I have used it once already and I think I have found the perfect pack for how I hunt.  I wanted something that had enough room for the essentials to set all day if needed but not be overly huge.  The biggest benefit to the haversack is it hangs to your side allowing if necessary to pack a stand or whatever else on your back.  The craftsmanship of the bison gear pack is second to none, a little pricey but well worth it.

Gabe

[TRAP]

I use a Sitka Gear Tool Box. Great design and plenty big for an all day sit with a few layers lashed on.

[DaveT1963]

Can't beat Kathy Kelly Deluxe backpack IMHO - spacious, not overly complicated with too many pockets, great zippers and made of fleece

[Cootling]

Last summer I picked up a North Face 4800 CI internal frame pack for my daughter.  Based on experience backpacking with it, my next hunting pack may not be a "hunting pack."

Meanwhile, I've been pretty happy with an Eberlestock gunslinger.  The large main pocket works well for bulky clothing.  The rifle scabbard area carries my safety harness, tree stand straps, and pruning pole where I can get to them from the outside.  The wrap-over top pocket carries license, light, knife, lunch, etc.

The only things I don't like are 1) like many hunting packs, it is heavy due to the fabric used, and 2) it's too flexible and cushy for packing heavy loads comfortably.

[tracker12]

I have used a mountain smith fanny pack for 20 years now and have found nothing better for short sits.  I also like the way the fanny pack helps keep the stand back away from my back when I walk in.  It holds kill kit sent call 2 bottles of water if needed gloves snacks.  Never comes off my body until I am. Safely in the tree

[Gray Buffalo]

Haversack for my money is the best for shot hunt. Most bow hunters take too much to the woods with them.

[Mike Bolin]

This haversack works great for me.

[ChuckC]

I use the stand as a pack ( straps) then hang my fanny pack over the upright metal works. A small bungee keeps it from bouncing.  The fanny pack then straps around the tree at whatever height I want.
ChuckC

[reddogge]

I use an ancient item you don't see anymore (I had to add extensions to the ties to fit me since mine dates to the 60s). It was a belt pouch in the back and two open pouches on each side. I keep my ropes and tree stand gear in the side pockets, trimming saw in the back. Water goes into a water bottle holder on belt and everything else goes in the various pockets.

[dringge]

Ive used a beat up old daypack I got from Cabelas back before they had stores all over the country. Id be lost without it.
Im not real picky. Whatever I have I will make work. Although I really dont like my pants pockets full of stuff.