I always strapped them to my pack when I did used sticks. I guess I never thought about carrying them in. It also gave me a free hand and they didn't sway back and forth if they were slung over my shoulder. I use some WE steps now and still take my pack off at the tree. Guess it carried over from the treestand days maybe? Is there a reason you don't like taking your pack off at the tree?Why are so many people strapping their sticks to their pack instead of just carrying them in their hand? That means you have to take your pack off when you get to the tree and unhook them before you can start climbing. Am I missing something?
When I use sticks I pack them. The only thing I want in my hands is my bow. I have shot several deer going into and back from my stand, and there are several I let walk. When the bucks start chasing does anything can happen.Why are so many people strapping their sticks to their pack instead of just carrying them in their hand? That means you have to take your pack off when you get to the tree and unhook them before you can start climbing. Am I missing something?
Why are so many people strapping their sticks to their pack instead of just carrying them in their hand? That means you have to take your pack off when you get to the tree and unhook them before you can start climbing. Am I missing something?
How noisy is the material on the Kuiu packs?
I started saddle hunting couple years ago and my pack has swelled terribly. Im really going to do some downsizing this year. Very interested in trying a lumbar pack.I've been saddle hunting for 13 years and during that time I've tried so many packs. For me, the best packs are lumbar packs and specifically the Kifaru Hellcat. Perfect size for the amount of gear I take and the ability to strap my platform and/or a jacket to it is handy. I don't use sticks and obviously I don't pack a deer out with this. Instead I keep a military surplus frame pack in my truck and if a shoot a deer I'm more than happy to go back to my truck to grab either the frame pack or my jett sled.
I started saddle hunting couple years ago and my pack has swelled terribly. Im really going to do some downsizing this year. Very interested in trying a lumbar pack.
It’s a condura 320 on the ventures and it’s not bad. About like other condura fabrics. It’s no louder than my kifaru pack. Especially once it gets a little use and broke in.
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Why are so many people strapping their sticks to their pack instead of just carrying them in their hand? That means you have to take your pack off when you get to the tree and unhook them before you can start climbing. Am I missing something?
I ordered the venture 2300. If it sucks I will hold you liable
Why are so many people strapping their sticks to their pack instead of just carrying them in their hand? That means you have to take your pack off when you get to the tree and unhook them before you can start climbing. Am I missing something?
Agreed....also have take pack off to put on bibs/coat anyway.Not sure how far your hikes are, but some of mine are 1-2 miles and alot are uphill. I don't even like to carry my bow in my hand for those long trips, especially when climbing. I use a sling on my bow for those types of walks and I sure don't want to be carrying sticks for an hour either.
Plus I am often holding a hat in one hand (trying to cool down) and my phone in the other when I'm getting close to the setup.
lumbar packs are great till you load them down with any kind of weight. Then they just become a floppy sack.
I haven't found this to be the case with Kifaru lumbar packs and I've used the Tailgunner II, Scout, and Hellcat. The Scout even has small stays.
Had them all. The hellcat was the worst. Strap sticks to it and it doesn’t haul well at all. Good for hanging cams or scouting but that’s about it.
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Really? Had them all?
Maybe you had a bad batch because my experience is quite different using the backpack straps.
I will say the Trophyline lumbar pack is not a good choice. Very floppy with no structure.