Less is more.

[RobFrancis64]

I've been playing with the idea of transitioning from a backpack to a fanny pack. Between the gear I carry in my sys haulers, the platform and sticks, bow etc... I feel like most everything could be covered with just a fanny pack. Any ideas? Anyone tried this, pics?

 

[Wyatt_burp]

I toyed with the idea of a hip pack, and putting my ridge runner on backpack straps like I do in early season, but my little rush 12 backpack is about the same. I just hate walking in and climbing with all my winter clothes on.

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[woodsdog2]

There's also the Papoose from Backwoods Mobile Gear but I don't see them on their site anymore. He'd probably make you one if you contacted him. Mike Isbell.

 

[Noonespecial]

I started with a Fanny pack this year but was hard to deal with a saddle under it because both are around my waist. Hard to hook up linesman loops and adjust my waist belt. I’m a minimalist also but I found it better to carry a small backpack.

 

[bj139]

I started with a Fanny pack this year but found it hard to deal with a saddle under it because both are around my waist. Hard to hook up linesman loops and adjust my waist belt. I’m a minimalist also but I found it better to carry a small backpack.

That's what I thought every time I considered it.

 

[RobFrancis64]

That's kinda where I'm stuck, on the one hand a backpack with sticks and a platform is kinda bulky. On the other hand having a bino harness, platform, sticks and a waist pack strapped around my shoulders seems like it could get annoying too. I'll probably get the eberlestock x2 and go with that. Seems like the most organized route.

 

[BCHunter]

I've been playing with the idea of transitioning from a backpack to a fanny pack. Between the gear I carry in my sys haulers, the platform and sticks, bow etc... I feel like most everything could be covered with just a fanny pack. Any ideas? Anyone tried this, pics?

I'm going fanny pack only next year. I like the looks of the badlands tree hugger.

I "invented" a new way to carry all my cold weather gear by tying the legs of my bibs to the suspenders and wearing it like a backpack. It's awesome.

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[elk yinzer]

I wouldn't need a pack at all if I didn't have to carry clothes in. I hike in with any more than a baselayer and I'm soaked.

 

[RobFrancis64]

I end up pulling quite a few 5 hours plus trips so I like to pack some water, snacks, etc... plus all my gear. The backpack is nice to have, but I'm always trying to downsize also.

 

[Wyatt_burp]

I'm going fanny pack only next year. I like the looks of the badlands tree hugger.

I "invented" a new way to carry all my cold weather gear by tying the legs of my bibs to the suspenders and wearing it like a backpack. It's awesome.

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See, my bibs can zip from boots to butt crack on both sides, so I can wear them in, but I usually pack in at least 2 if not 3 upper layers. Right now they get bunjied to molle on my pack. I throw my ridge runner, shikar mini, saddle, and water bottle in my pack. Its a 5.11 rush 12 so it's relatively small

I can't imagine gaining anything unless I switch from leaning to sitting and to my solo with squirrel steps. Are you using a platform?

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[huntin_addict]

I have been running a fanny pack with my lighter weight / smaller platform setup all year. Predator goes inside, strap sticks and any extra layer to the bottom using the bedroll straps.

 

[BCHunter]

See, my bibs can zip from boots to butt crack on both sides, so I can wear them in, but I usually pack in at least 2 if not 3 upper layers. Right now they get bunjied to molle on my pack. I throw my ridge runner, shikar mini, saddle, and water bottle in my pack. Its a 5.11 rush 12 so it's relatively small

I can't imagine gaining anything unless I switch from leaning to sitting and to my solo with squirrel steps. Are you using a platform?

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Yeah, l'll be strapping that and my sticks(tethrd one as soon as I can buy them) to the fanny pack.

All my other layers go inside the bibs that I have in backpack mode.

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[Wyatt_burp]

Yeah, l'll be strapping that and my sticks(tethrd one as soon as I can buy them) to the fanny pack.

All my other layers go inside the bibs that I have in backpack mode.

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What fanny pack and platform?

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[BCHunter]

What fanny pack and platform?

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Right now I have a super cheap fanny pack, but I think I'm getting the badlands tree hugger. I've got the predator platform.

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[RobFrancis64]

See, my bibs can zip from boots to butt crack on both sides, so I can wear them in, but I usually pack in at least 2 if not 3 upper layers. Right now they get bunjied to molle on my pack. I throw my ridge runner, shikar mini, saddle, and water bottle in my pack. Its a 5.11 rush 12 so it's relatively small

I can't imagine gaining anything unless I switch from leaning to sitting and to my solo with squirrel steps. Are you using a platform?

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Yeah, I've been using the predator XL. I usually don't pack too many extra layers in though honestly, maybe a heavy jacket at most. I'm thinking more and more sticking with a backpack is the way to go though.

 

[Wyatt_burp]

Yeah, I've been using the predator XL. I usually don't pack too many extra layers in though honestly, maybe a heavy jacket at most. I'm thinking more and more sticking with a backpack is the way to go though.

I keep looking at hip packs so I can sling bow across my back when dragging out a deer, but this backpack is hoodie and vest bungied outside, saddle and ropes including rappel system, ridge runner, shikar mini, Nalgene, and calls and scent control.

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[Muskyhunter]

Hey guys. For those of you looking for a hip pack I would highly recommend the battle belt and linemans belt from Ewo. Add a pair of suspenders as well. Then you can build the pack however you want by adding molle pouches to fit your needs. I sling my sticks over my shoulder with my extra clothes strapped to the sticks. The sticks will have some of the weight on the pack and some on my shoulder.

 

[Muskyhunter]

Here is just the battle belt and pack.

 

[KYRanger]

I have gone through what seems like a ton of pack options. I have transitioned from a backpack, to one of my older small badlands fanny packs (they don’t make anymore), but I hate wearing a fanny pack on my hips with the saddle, rope bags, etc. So what has been working for me is that I am wearing the fanny pack sling style, over a shoulder. I can easily strap my one stick to it. With this setup, I never have to take the pack off to get the stick, or an item from the pack. When at the tree, I swing the pack around to the front, remove stick and attach it to the tree. Grab bow rope, connect, and climb. I simply swing the pack back around. I know you can do this by dropping a strap off your shoulder with the backpack, but the small fanny is so much easier and less bulk in the tree. I like it well enough that I just purchased an actual sling pack. I think this will satisfy my quest for the best setup for me.

 

[Wyatt_burp]

Here is just the battle belt and pack.

You, sir, are about to cost me money. Remove my sys-es from my saddle, grab battle belt plus 2 h20 holders, a large ish flat mollepack, and put backpack straps back on my ridge runner.

Does it really need suspenders with some weight?

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