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Is there a backpack out that makes carrying sticks easier
- Thread starter barlow96
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If you are talking to me I will use the same pack. I hunt SE Arkansas so it is generally not too cold. What I have done in the is just strap my coat to my stand. I still have plenty of length in my pack straps so I will probably just strap it there. I use a boat for 90% of my access so I still need my coat handy for the ride. My bottom half typically doesn't get too hot ....
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I will switch packs. I need to pack lots of clothing in during late season so I need a bigger pack. There is no need for me to use that large of a pack during early season.
I use this cabelas pack for winter and my layered clothing that I pack in the bow/rifle support holds the weight of the sticks.
Also I use this for my all day hunts most of the time. It’s just way to heavy and bulky for October.
The pack I just got is way bigger than what I normally carry during early season and most of the season. I see it being enough room to carry a outer layer if need be. The pack I normally carry 80% of the season is around 800 inches. The new pack says 1800 but seems way larger.
Here are 3 Helium sticks, that are full size, strapped to my Badlands "Dash" pack. Flip the sticks upside down and put the steps in the drop down rifle boot. Fasten the horizontal strap and you're off. You can adjust how high or low they carry by adjusting the boot.
I have another set of Heliums on the way. I may end up cutting them down some, which will only make them carry better IMO. My old knees really like the double steps. I am just not sure about how high I can go with cut down sticks. Aiders haven't been my friend so far.
I also have a Badlands "Superday" pack coming. It is a bit longer and has 3 horizontal straps, which should help securing the sticks. Same boot setup as the Dash.
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I didn’t feel the need to use the rifle boot as a holder for the sticks because my 3 horizontally straps on my superday pack do the job very well. I may change my mind in the woods though.
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I have carried them in and out on a variety of packs. Like someone mentioned already if there are a couple of compression straps present it should work just fine. I carry them higher on the pack as they tend to work loose and get noisey down low from banging off your hips. Also use the rope to secure them . They are much quieter this way
Looks good, thanksHere are 3 Helium sticks, that are full size, strapped to my Badlands "Dash" pack. Flip the sticks upside down and put the steps in the drop down rifle boot. Fasten the horizontal strap and you're off. You can adjust how high or low they carry by adjusting the boot.
I have another set of Heliums on the way. I may end up cutting them down some, which will only make them carry better IMO. My old knees really like the double steps. I am just not sure about how high I can go with cut down sticks. Aiders haven't been my friend so far.
I also have a Badlands "Superday" pack coming. It is a bit longer and has 3 horizontal straps, which should help securing the sticks. Same boot setup as the Dash.
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What I don't like about daypacks for carrying in loads 15-20+ lbs is that their internal support systems are usually insufficient for heavier loads - meaning they sag, become uncomfortable and fairly unwieldy after even short hikes.
I have been looking at some packs with aluminum stays but the problem is while the pack is secure against the stays all of the compression straps to keep gear tight to the frame are on the exterior of the pack. Meaning you keep gear tight to the exterior of the pack and not the frame, if that makes sense.
Also I hated carrying bows/rifles in the slings on my daypacks. I tried it with sticks but the sling is always too low and shifting around from the weight of whatever was in it.
Carrying sticks horizontally on the bottom of a pack was also problematic, as I was constantly getting hung up trees and having to shimmy my way through tight spots.
That's why a true frame pack (like the MR pop up, or even a MOLLE frame) is desirable versus a daypack. Personally i'm customizing my MOLLE frame with milspec gear this year as it just simply carries heavier loads better.
I have been looking at some packs with aluminum stays but the problem is while the pack is secure against the stays all of the compression straps to keep gear tight to the frame are on the exterior of the pack. Meaning you keep gear tight to the exterior of the pack and not the frame, if that makes sense.
Also I hated carrying bows/rifles in the slings on my daypacks. I tried it with sticks but the sling is always too low and shifting around from the weight of whatever was in it.
Carrying sticks horizontally on the bottom of a pack was also problematic, as I was constantly getting hung up trees and having to shimmy my way through tight spots.
That's why a true frame pack (like the MR pop up, or even a MOLLE frame) is desirable versus a daypack. Personally i'm customizing my MOLLE frame with milspec gear this year as it just simply carries heavier loads better.
are you able to carry the sticks, predator and a bow/rifle on the pack? Or hold the bow?
i'm conflicted on what pack to get. I've been coming back to this thread trying to narrow it down. I need to be able to carry my mod'd heliums, predator and want to use for early and late season. Gets real cold here. My walks will be anywhere from 1/4 mile to 3 miles to the stand
Yup, predator in the pack, sticks on the side, bow or gun on the back of the pack. Or I put 6 WE steps inside.
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Definitely MR in the fire line, maybe this: https://www.mysteryranch.com/hot-spot-pack
I believe you'd have a tough time with that because there is no horizontal compression.
Both in the upper echelon of budgets, but Kifaru's ultralight frame, and also one of the Stone Glacier frames are conceptually similar with more modularity with compression and attachment points. Really the Popup frame is similar too but with the ability to collapse the stays.
thanks for the response! I like the price point. Have you had to carry yet for at least a mile or so? Comfortable on the back?
The two frames you mentioned look awesome. Just too expensive to use on the back forty. I gotta keep looking.