Fanny Pack or Haversack

[akbowbender]

Now that I have a back quiver, I'm trying to decide what I should use to carry my hunting gear: a Fanny pack or a Haversack.

A Fanny pack is out of the way and seems to be the best choice, but the quick access to your gear in a haversack seems to be useful too.

What's your preference?

[olderndirt]

Been using a BisonGear haversack for the last two years ... would not go back to any fanny pack that I ever owned.  It has never been in the way for any shot I needed to take. Just one man's opinion.

[Mike Bolin]

I have a haversack that Gray Wolf Woolens made for me a few years back. I gave Jeff some input, and he ran with it from there. Five zippered pockets, some with dividers. Have used nothing else since i got it. So I vote for the haversack!

[Roadkill]

Look up Ribz gear.  they have a front pack that zips up like a vest.  it carries all my normal day pack gear and does not interfere with drawing the longbow.  I get in and out of the truck or UTV without ever taking it off.  worth a look

[bulldog18]

I had a Asbell haversack and sold it. I loved the simplicity of the haversack but love the organization of the fanny pack more. Also like that the fanny pack is more out of the way.

[MCNSC]

I used  fanny packs for years. My hunting buddy made me a haversack a few years ago. I would never go back to a fanny pack.

[mjh]

Fanny packs slip off my rear end too much, need to have should straps like bison gear,  I have a Ribz and while I have not bowhunted with it on, it sure would be worth looking into, it is a good well thought out product.

[Stumpkiller]

I favor haversacks.

[ChuckC]

It doesn't always work out, but I have used a version of a game vest (with pockets all around, to carry my stuff pretty well.
ChuckC

[Maxx Black]

I ordered the Haversack from the Asbells and I've given it a try numerous times, but it slips around my backside when stumping and when trying to get under low bush when hunting ,I also was unable to find what I wanted from it when needed.. I to have gone back to a bow hunting vest with numerous pockets. Maxx

[akbowbender]

Thanks for all the responces.

Still not sure which way to go, but I just remembered that I do have a small Fanny pack on my Eberlestock JP9, so maybe I'll try that for a while. It doesn't have much capacity, but I was looking at some Browning wool pants with cargo pockets that might carry enough extra gear without being too bulky to get me by for now.

[Stonedog]

I use a fanny pack that has shoulder straps like a backpack.  Perfect for using with my side stalker...I can also strap things to it on the straps.....

[DannyBows]

I have a Thigh pack I like. It has a belt for the waist and straps to the leg. It's nice to have stuff at hand while moving or sitting. It's fleece and about half the size of a large butt-pack and holds more than I need for local hunts. I wear the belt on the outside of my jacket and put a water bottle on the belt.

I also use a molle 2 sustainment pack with a shoulder strap as a haversack sometimes. It's a very handy bag and are cheap but very durable.

[BowHunterGA]

I started using a Haversack this fall from the Asbells. Love it, plan to stick with it.

[Pat B.]

I've used a haversack from Bisongear this year, carried it everyday since mid September. It's a very well made product, carries easily and enables you to keep your gear fairly well organized. Mine is made of hemp and has a classic look to it..

[akbowbender]

The Bisongear haversack looks nice. Might have to do a bit more research on it.

[njloco]

Why not both,

 

This is a Kifaru Tailgunner, (TG-!)

[58WINTERS]

Have a Bison gear haversack.  Just one more strap to contend with, binos, back quiver, haversack not a good working combo for a roving ground hunter. Ok for going to a stand.  I would go with the fanny pack if you've got the backside to support it which I don't.
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[Nala]

I too have been searching for a solution to carry the things I need.  I am not going to be carrying much stuff at all, but I need something that will let me carry water too.

One of the options I have thought about is something maybe you should also look in to.  It is a side pack like a Haversack, but more "tactical" I guess is the word.  They have separate compartments and dividers for your gear with water bottle holders and they hang from your side.  The best made are by MAXPEDITION and the models are called VERSIPACKS.  Check them out, they are really nice.  I have even seen and read where some creative members have figured out how to attach a quiver to them and have it all work together.

I still haven't settled on a solution though.  The side packs like the Versipacks are in the running though.

Nalajr

[joe skipp]

I use a large and small fanny pack when with my backquiver. Both have shoulder straps, sit comfortable and don't get in the way of my quiver.

Top left is my large pack, right is the smaller one.