Mission Platform - Molle Straps or Other Quality Straps

[EJohnson]

I hunted with the Mission last season and really like the platform, but struggled with the cheap backpack straps I bought for it.

Most of my hunts are 4 hours give or take and the walks are not that far. I carried my Mission on my back and my Hawk mini sticks on a strap over my shoulder. The cheap backpack straps didn't hold the stand in place at all and both my hands were tied up carry my bow and trying to keep the sticks over my shoulder.

Looking at a Molle strap or recommended other quality straps for the platform. I ordered the bungee strap from Innovating the Outdoors to mount the sticks to the platform.

What straps would you recommend and where to buy? Or would a backpack just make things a lot easier?

Thanks for the suggestions

 

[Bigterp]

I think platforms strapped to a good pack is worth the investment. Everything rides nice ! You can pack out if need be…….. I never liked a metal stand on my back.

 

[Fairchild#17]

I think platforms strapped to a good pack is worth the investment. Everything rides nice ! You can pack out if need be…….. I never liked a metal stand on my back.

Exactly this!
There is a SOG pack on amazon for $33 that is a fantastic value for this purpose. My Ambush with one stick gets lashed to the pack and off we go.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01346K5JM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[EJohnson]

Looks like I'll have to dig out my old Horn Hunter G3 pack and figure a way to pack everything.

 

[Mike32]

Exactly this!
There is a SOG pack on amazon for $33 that is a fantastic value for this purpose. My Ambush with one stick gets lashed to the pack and off we go.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01346K5JM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Do you have a picture of this pack loaded up with your platform and sticks?

 

[bodark]

eBay has this set that work great on my mission. My PopUp28 holds stuff very nicely in the meat shelf but honestly that’s a lot of pack for me especially early season with no layers to pack.

 

[Mike32]

^^^ thanks for sharing

 

[Fairchild#17]

Do you have a picture of this pack loaded up with your platform and sticks?

I don't, but I could when I get a chance.

 

[Fairchild#17]

One stick or two I pack them different to balance.
*sideways pics no matter what I do on this site.

 

[Mike32]

Awesome thank you!!

 

[thedutchtouch]

I have MOLLE straps and kidney belt on my mission- they work best if sideways, since the platform is wider than it is tall. It worked alright for end of season last year when I typically had a heavy coat under, and I shoved my kneepads in there for a bit of padding, but I am looking to return to using a pack. The MR popup series is leading for me right now.