"The official saddle hunting backpack thread"

[Bowtie747]

Anyone with the Wolf pack. Can you all tell me how much if any layer could fit inside it? I had one and for the life of me can’t remember how much I could stuff in it. Saddle wise or maybe a couple extra layers. Thanms

 

[GeoFish]

Anyone with the Wolf pack. Can you all tell me how much if any layer could fit inside it? I had one and for the life of me can’t remember how much I could stuff in it. Saddle wise or maybe a couple extra layers. Thanms

I can get all my gear. Hat, gloves and my electric vest. With room for my Equanox Hoodie. I love it. Works great on my pac seat or .75.

 

[Bowtie747]

I can get all my gear. Hat, gloves and my electric vest. With room for my Equanox Hoodie. I love it. Works great on my pac seat or .75.

Dang it. Maybe I should have sold mine haha

 

[bonehed67]

I've always been a minimalist at heart. I've bought and sold/given away too many backpacks to remember. Told myself I wouldn't buy another one after I sold a MR for a bigger loss than I care to admit (shipping is horrible). Saw a video for the Staggs Stealtg pack and changed my mind about not buying another. Yes, I have a problem when it comes to hunting gear. Anyway, I got it today and I think it will fit my needs perfectly. My stick fits like it was made for it and I can get everything I take in the woods with no problem at all. It seems to carry well even though there is no hip belt. Time will tell more, but every other backpack I have bought had things I didn't like right out of the box.

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[WillyBilly]

I just got a Code of Silence Double Back. I don't know why these aren't more popular. It's everything I could have asked for. Extremely quite, and holds platform and sticks perfectly. Plenty of room for anything you'd need on a Midwest whitetail hunt.

 

[woodsdog2]

I just got a Code of Silence Double Back. I don't know why these aren't more popular. It's everything I could have asked for. Extremely quite, and holds platform and sticks perfectly. Plenty of room for anything you'd need on a Midwest whitetail hunt.

I am seriously looking at this myself but like many others, have gone through too many AND so many pack iterations it’s downright comical. I have Kifaru, MR, Sitka…… everything (with the exception of Sitka) is too noisy for CQC with deer. The Sitka; however (Fanatic) pack is extremely quiet and so far is holding up but it just doesn’t seem like it will be durable enough for the long haul. Anyway, the Code of Silence packs seem like a great compromise between durability and Whitetail woods quietness. I’ll be interested to hear your season long review with it. Did you get the bigger one with the waist belt or the smaller one?

 

[Zero One Actual]

Speaking of minimalist set ups. I finally got around to trying the Tethrd Predator XL pack with the Elite Spanker (hahaha) molle hydration pouch attached to it for extra storage and water if necessary. I also added the compression straps and a molle radio pouch for the thermacell. You could add whatever molle pouches you want to the outter molle for additional storage. This pack setup plus the Arsenal sticks is literally the best most compact set up I’ve made in years. I’m a traditional four stick guy and now run the Arsenal aider also and love it. Platform is a Cruzr Seeker or mini seeker. I can fit my Dryad Drey, LB, Tether and everything else in the pack easily and still have room for a layer rolled up on the bottom of the pack.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CPYNLX/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams&th=1

 

[WillyBilly]

I am seriously looking at this myself but like many others, have gone through too many AND so many pack iterations it’s downright comical. I have Kifaru, MR, Sitka…… everything (with the exception of Sitka) is too noisy for CQC with deer. The Sitka; however (Fanatic) pack is extremely quiet and so far is holding up but it just doesn’t seem like it will be durable enough for the long haul. Anyway, the Code of Silence packs seem like a great compromise between durability and Whitetail woods quietness. I’ll be interested to hear your season long review with it. Did you get the bigger one with the waist belt or the smaller

I just got a Code of Silence Double Back. I don't know why these aren't more popular. It's everything I could have asked for. Extremely quite, and holds platform and sticks perfectly. Plenty of room for anything you'd need on a Midwest whitetail hunt.

The smaller one. Yea, I'll hold off on any more praise until I see how it holds up. I can see it getting covered in burrs.

 

[207bowhunter]

Anyone have any experience with the treehouse 20? Looking to put my rzr in front pocket and strap on 4 tethrd ones , looks like it has a little more room than my bandit

 

[GeoFish]

I see the code of silence one is on the website. Anyone try it?

I think we were waiting on your review.

 

[Chandler96]

Got my new kuiu 2000 in last night

 

[rexbelli187]

this is my current set up. Cabelas multi day pack. i was using a mystery ranch pintler for the last 2 seasons but the cordura is just too loud. This cabelas pack is a bit heavy and very large but it packs very well and holds whitetail sized loads very well. not good enough for elk but i have the MR pack for that. This is in no way a perfect set up for me but this pack checks alot of boxes for me and i have yet to see a single other one that does. i usually sit around 30-35 pounds most hunts

 

[Bowtie747]

Anyone have the Push Archery Ridge Runner pack/sling pack? I just got one in and for the minimalist hunter it looks sweet! First impressions are it’s built really well. Room for all my gear plus has a place to lash a rain jacket or extra layer to. Also a place for food. Super excited about this thing! Let’s hope the excitement lasts.

 

[Dope on a Rope]

I just got a Code of Silence Double Back. I don't know why these aren't more popular. It's everything I could have asked for. Extremely quite, and holds platform and sticks perfectly. Plenty of room for anything you'd need on a Midwest whitetail hunt.

Shh code of silence

 

[Dope on a Rope]

Speaking of minimalist set ups. I finally got around to trying the Tethrd Predator XL pack with the Elite Spanker (hahaha) molle hydration pouch attached to it for extra storage and water if necessary. I also added the compression straps and a molle radio pouch for the thermacell. You could add whatever molle pouches you want to the outter molle for additional storage. This pack setup plus the Arsenal sticks is literally the best most compact set up I’ve made in years. I’m a traditional four stick guy and now run the Arsenal aider also and love it. Platform is a Cruzr Seeker or mini seeker. I can fit my Dryad Drey, LB, Tether and everything else in the pack easily and still have room for a layer rolled up on the bottom of the pack.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CPYNLX/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams&th=1

How do you like the sticks? Any wiggle/noise so far?

 

[Dope on a Rope]

Anyone have any experience with the treehouse 20? Looking to put my rzr in front pocket and strap on 4 tethrd ones , looks like it has a little more room than my bandit

Lots of room, rigid box shape. Haven’t tried in that configuration, though. I carry my bow on my back, platform on my saddle, one stick in hand.

 

[Zero One Actual]

How do you like the sticks? Any wiggle/noise so far?

Zero issues with these sticks so far. Just put your fingers over where the two pins click and lower the extendable portion slowly and they are nice and quiet.

 

[Kyhunter1]

This pack may have already been discussed on here. Asio Gear Mobile Compact model. Its the best layout of any pack Ive had for saddle hunting. Love the external and internal pockets. Like having pockets on one side and a thermos sleeve on the other. The pockets are perfect and it has buckle straps on both the front and bottom of the pack and one side. Its bigger than advertised but not heavy. Plenty of storage inside. Weighs around 3 pounds. Ive passed on alot of packs because of the weight and having a waist belt, rather not have the waist belt. Took out the wire frame and prefer it this way, its still sturdy enough to stand upright and keep its shape but more comfortable on my back. I am too picky when it comes to packs. Its been hard settling on any. This one is about as perfect could be possible. Should be no issues hauling sticks and platforms. Only cons would be the price and the inner cloth layer is a little noisy. Good heavily outweighs the bad with this pack. Looking forward to using it.

 

[bowhuntr09]

This pack may have already been discussed on here. Asio Gear Mobile Compact model. Its the best layout of any pack Ive had for saddle hunting. Love the external and internal pockets. Like having pockets on one side and a thermos sleeve on the other. The pockets are perfect and it has buckle straps on both the front and bottom of the pack and one side. Its bigger than advertised but not heavy. Plenty of storage inside. Weighs around 3 pounds. Ive passed on alot of packs because of the weight and having a waist belt, rather not have the waist belt. Took out the wire frame and prefer it this way, its still sturdy enough to stand upright and keep its shape but more comfortable on my back. I am too picky when it comes to packs. Its been hard settling on any. This one is about as perfect could be possible. Should be no issues hauling sticks and platforms. Only cons would be the price and the inner cloth layer is a little noisy. Good heavily outweighs the bad with this pack. Looking forward to using it.

I’ve been interested in hearing about it. That one and their larger version seem very well thought out. For anyone interested, today is the last day for their 20% off sale. Code rut23

 

[enkriss]

I’ve been interested in hearing about it. That one and their larger version seem very well thought out. For anyone interested, today is the last day for their 20% off sale. Code rut23

I had the bowhunter pack. It was pretty large… quiet. Thin wire frame to give it structure. Didn’t seem like it would be very durable so I had to make an executive decision and returned it.

But… I must be one picky dude when it comes to backpacks. I can’t find a single one I like and I have tried them all. Even a custom made TX5 I am selling….lol