Best daypack for the money

[kybowman]

What is the best daypack for the money in your opinion or experience?  Durability and design is a big factor.  :confused:

[Whip]

It really depends on how you plan to use it and what you will want to carry in it.  Will it be just to walk to your whitetail stand? Or an all day spot and stalk hunt with the possibility of packing meat out?

Generally, the qualifier "for the money" is subject to interpretation as well.  Packs are like just about everything - you get what you pay for, and a more expensive pack will be built better, have more features, better fabric and seams, etc.

[lpcjon2]

For the money this is an awesome buy.
 http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/product/molle-ii-standard-pack-desert-camo-4856.cfm

[trapperzeke]

Too many variables to really answer that question, and I switch packs depending on what I'm doing that day.  But for a simple early season day hunt from the ground, I can't believe how well a $25 pack from Wally World has served me for 3 years now.  Made by Fieldline.  I'll just use the detachable fanny pack to start the season, and go to the full pack when I need to pack extra clothes.  But it's not quite large enough for my winter suit or my climb paws, and I really need to add longer lashing straps sometime.  But the fastex buckles and zippers are all quality stuff you wouldn't expect on something so cheap.

[snag]

I love my Eberlestock X2 pack. It is small enough to be an effective daypack, yet it can haul the first load of meat out if I am fortunate enough to kill a deer or elk. It's a tough well-built pack.

[Kenneth]

I've been really happy with my Badlands pack,  they tough as nails, quiet and you can get them in any size to fit your needs.  I have the super day pack and plan to get one of their fanny packs when I get the funds.

[J-dog]

I just started using a eberlestock slingshot this yr - for what little I carry. But even in eastern NC I hunt some booger bear big areas. This pack seems to be a right fit for me and my style. Plenty of tie downs for extra clothing and enough pockets for all my knicknacks. like 150 bucks?

J

[Stiks-n-Strings]

I bought a remington pack at wally world for 10 big ones and two accessory pack that hook to it for 6 buck a piece.

 they had a real nice bigger one for 20$ and one you could pack meat in for about 30 I think

[Jeff MacKenzie]

i have the badlands 2200 and the monster fanny....the fanny is good for going light if you are doing a lot of walking. if you want to pack your clothes in for an all day sit, the 2200 is perfect. check them out at Storycreekinc.com, Mike is the guy to talk to.

[John Scifres]

I hauled around just about everything in the same $15 KMart special daypack for 15 years.  It's still fine but I got a new one for Christmas about 3 years ago that can easily carry 25 pounds for a weekend backpack trip.  It's the kind like Stiks is talking about.

Don't get me wrong, I like high end stuff as much as the next guy.  I have a great North Face Terra 60 pack that I use for longer trips needing more stuff.  It was $130 but isn't necessarily a hunting specific pack although it is olive green and pretty quiet.

[Leapingbare]

Im active duty Army andi use a old BDU woodland aslt pack.

[Leapingbare]

Oh you could prob find one at a army surpluse store for anround 30 bucks.

[kybowman]

Thanks guys,
            I've gone through three cheap packs in the last two years, seams splitting etc., so I'm trying to find a reasonably priced one that will hold up for a few years. I've been looking at the Badlands packs and looks like that's the way to go, kevlar reinforced seams etc.

kybowman    

[Hoyt]

I have a Badlands Monster Fanny Pack, but don't use it much to hunt. Instead I use a pack I got at Walmart. It's a backpack and can haul meat in it. Paid about $20 when I got it a couple yrs ago. The reason I use it is because I have to bone and pack out my meat. Hauled a good size 9pt with it last yr. The pack was so heavy it ripped one of the straps when I shouldered it. Luckly it held till I got to the house. Bought another one.

[cacciatore]

My elk hunting daypack is not the same as my backwoods pack.I try to be very selective on the quality/materials I choose.A good pack can last a lifetime.Enjoy a little bit of search you can droll since you don't spend your money.

[Zmonster]

Bison gear makes an awesome pack.

[Shedrock]

Get yourself a Bison Gear pack, many models to choose from. You won't regret it, last pack you will have to buy.

[wihill]

My nock around hunt from the car pack is a Badlands Hydro pack.  Didn't break the bank, works great for a few items, and the warrenty is unbeatable.

My multiday pack is a MR Longbow, more than likely it's more pack than I'll ever need.

Been kicking around the thought of picking up a small of the back type pack such as the Bison Gear or Kifaru  Daystalker type pack.  Something that would fit under a stand a bit better.

[Bowwild]

I like Sika Gear day pack. I just retired two Badlands -- Monster Fanny and the big one. Hardly ever used the big one. I can't remember the number.

[PAluke]

My buddy oldskoolarcher and I both recently bought a Keyes quiver for under $40.  It's great for carrying extra arrows.  Has a cooler compartment and plenty of storage in the main compartment.  

  http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/Keyes-3-D-Quiver-Pack.aspx?a=561074&kwtid=489624&pm2d=CSE-SPG-3-GOOGLE