I feel like i see this pop up often so thought i would share my pack set up. Before I got into saddle hunting I already had a 5.11 all hazards nitro pack, think they go for around $130, and this thing is build like a tank. High quality materials and zippers. It has molly loops all up both sides, the front , and even a few on the bottom. I’m able to fit all my gear inside/outside the pack.
I put some webbing with buckles through the molly on the bottom where I roll up my coat, and on the front where I roll up my bibs to carry them in, gear ties on the side to attach my sticks.
In the main pocket I carry my saddle, tether, knee pads, and back support pad. There are two dividers in this pocket that make it nice for organizing gear
Middle pocket I carry my binos, dslr camera, and mid layer. This pocket is blaze orange on the inside so you can see into it during low light, it also has 2 rows of molly loops the whole length.
Small front pocket gets my range finder, release, grunt call, and pull up rope with plenty of room to spare
There is also another small pocket outside the other small one that I carry milkweed and reflective tacks in.
Up top it has a felt lined sunglasses pocket that i use to carry my phone, keys, wallet, headlamp, and a small baggie with pens, paracord, and copies of my license and tags.
In between the middle pocket and front pocket it has a space that will be perfect for carrying my predator once I get it.
It has quick disconnect shoulder straps that are also countoured around your shoulders, also has a chest strap, two loops for a waist belt to be added, hydration bladder pocket and a hard plastic frame inside so the pack rides right.
All in all I think it will be a great set up, I don’t always take my dslr, and when I’m not wearing cold weather gear I can also wear my saddle into the woods which will clear up more space.
All in a 12L pack
I didn’t feel like getting out all of my hunting clothes so i just used my winter coat and a crew neck sweatshirt to simulate, but it came in right at 20lbs (with one stick and no platform) I intend to carry to sticks with double aiders and just do the one stick with the second stick a couple times to get to hunting hight, so it will be more like 25 pounds total if I take everything.
I put some webbing with buckles through the molly on the bottom where I roll up my coat, and on the front where I roll up my bibs to carry them in, gear ties on the side to attach my sticks.
In the main pocket I carry my saddle, tether, knee pads, and back support pad. There are two dividers in this pocket that make it nice for organizing gear
Middle pocket I carry my binos, dslr camera, and mid layer. This pocket is blaze orange on the inside so you can see into it during low light, it also has 2 rows of molly loops the whole length.
Small front pocket gets my range finder, release, grunt call, and pull up rope with plenty of room to spare
There is also another small pocket outside the other small one that I carry milkweed and reflective tacks in.
Up top it has a felt lined sunglasses pocket that i use to carry my phone, keys, wallet, headlamp, and a small baggie with pens, paracord, and copies of my license and tags.
In between the middle pocket and front pocket it has a space that will be perfect for carrying my predator once I get it.
It has quick disconnect shoulder straps that are also countoured around your shoulders, also has a chest strap, two loops for a waist belt to be added, hydration bladder pocket and a hard plastic frame inside so the pack rides right.
All in all I think it will be a great set up, I don’t always take my dslr, and when I’m not wearing cold weather gear I can also wear my saddle into the woods which will clear up more space.
All in a 12L pack
I didn’t feel like getting out all of my hunting clothes so i just used my winter coat and a crew neck sweatshirt to simulate, but it came in right at 20lbs (with one stick and no platform) I intend to carry to sticks with double aiders and just do the one stick with the second stick a couple times to get to hunting hight, so it will be more like 25 pounds total if I take everything.
