I am new to saddle hunting and need to replace my backpack. I'm using a predator platform and four hawk helium sticks and want to be able to hook all of it to or carry it all in my pack. I am fairly minimalist so I don't need anything huge, but enough for my equipment plus binos, rangefinder, calls, knife, tags, etc. What backpacks do you like best for saddle hunting?
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Best backpacks for saddle hunting?
- Thread starter iLOVEthehunt
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Im using an osprey stratus 24. I love it. Granted I bought it for fly fishing years ago and wasn't about to buy a camo backpack when I have a crap load of backpacks already. I'm carrying a predator platform, 3 hawk helium sticks and all the normal crap that goes up the tree with you.
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Beat you this time @Bigterp
Beat you this time @Bigterp
Got a kuiu venture 1800 this year and its awesome. I just made a post about it
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Hill People Gear ‘Connor.’
What is that orange strap you have holding the sticks to the platform?
“Voile” rubber strap from Amazon. 15” length I think.
Voile Straps - Aluminum Buckle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JV5VL9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JA6JFb9F791FG
Kuiu venture 1800. Been using it like this for a few years now. Very satisfied.
Do you really need a camo backpack (asking, not sarcasm)? I have a hiking one that I love using and its solid black. Other than the backpack I'm all camo. Should I get a camo backpack?
Also, are you really going in with 6 sticks? Is that system with aiders? How high are you planning to go????
Also, are you really going in with 6 sticks? Is that system with aiders? How high are you planning to go????
Hill People Gear ‘Connor.’
Here’s how my buddy carries 4 hawks on a $25 backpack from midway. He can strap a platform to the back too.
6 sticks? Sometimes. Gets me 24-25’ without aiders. Don’t care for aiders.
Do you know if Midway still carries this model? I can’t find it on their website.
I've cycled through MR Treehouse, Eberlestock X2, and the Sitka Fanatic pack. From my perspective, the X2 is more versatile than the Treehouse but the Treehouse is quieter than the X2. The Fanatic pack is by far the quietest pack out there from what I've seen and it easily carries my cold weather layers inside the pack, 4 beast sticks, and a platform using the straps. I'm sold on the Fanatic pack. It also works quite well as a knee pad once in the tree.
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There is no best back pack. Just the best pack for you. All of the above packs will work along with a lot off packs not mentioned. The only advice I can give you is the fact that is you chose a pack that can carry more than you need you will end up carrying more than you need.