Sling Pack

[MnFn]

I’ve never given much thought to these packs until I saw the previous post by Roger.
Then I started thinking about my experience with a back pack this hunting season.

The pack I’ve been using has been a pain to use. Hard to get on over most any jacket and harder to get off.

So for you guys and gals who use a sling pack, what are your recommendations? I’d also like to know what you like or don’t like about your current sling pack.

I have a full size back pack, (and an intermediate pack that I use more for travel.) I need a pack for day hunts-not too big. But I would probably use it for other excursions besides bowhunting.

I have PM’d Roger, but I’d like to see other possibilities also.
Thank, Gary

[Roger Norris]

Agreed. Convential packs never bothered me until I used a Sling Pack. Now the double shoulder strap feels binding.

The Sling Pack will never replace a quality back pack for volume of carry, comfort under long haul and heavy load....but it is my preference for hunting/day pack use.

[Jegs.mich]

I used a cheap Walmart sling pack made by field line. I like the sling pack if the load is light. If the load is heavy I miss the waist buckle and chest strap of a good pack.

[Mike Bolin]

As I've aged, I find myself carrying less "stuff" into the woods with me. I've been carrying a haversack on most hunts for the past several years and it has served me very well. Once the weather turns cold, I prefer to carry my heavy vest, hat and fleece neck gaiter in with me to keep from over-heating (fat old bald guys sweat easily). I am definitely going to purchase one of these new sling packs. Too many times, I've reached my stand going in or my truck when I leave, only to find I've dropped one my cold weather items somewhere along the trail. I believe the sling pack will cure that issue.

[mgf]

It doesn't take much weight before my haversack is more than I want hanging off my neck.

I have a little 1200 ci pack from XOP that's a great day pack. Shoulder straps but no belt so it handles some weight without being confining. I have an ll bean ruck that's 37 liters that's nice when I need to carry more like extra layers, ghillie, tree stand stuff etc

[mnbwhtr]

when hunting around home I carry a sling pack like the one I use for trout fishing. It doesn't hold any clothes, gutting gloves, knives, flashlight etc.

[rufus_d]

I'm using my old Horn Hunter sling pack right now for rifle season. I removed the quiver and carrie all sorts of
snacks , thermos, etc. It is quick on and off, and out of the way. I like this new idea. It also looks quiet.

[dnovo]

I've been using a haversack for many years now. I have 2. One is a smaller leather one that I use in early season. The other is a Bison Gear that carries more stuff when it gets cold out. I can just throw it over my shoulder and I'm ready to go. I keep my necessary items in it at all times so I can just add something else if I need.
Simple system for me.

[MCNSC]

I’ve been using a haversack that a friend made for me for quite a few years. I do have a cheap sling pack that I often use as a fishing and travel pack. As mentioned above the haversacks downfall is in carrying extra clothes. I usually just strap extra layers to my stand or PackSeat. I’m also thinking about one of the wool sling packs.