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Saddle hunting pack

KayakEvan

KayakEvan

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Hey guys,

I’m looking to get a new day pack this year and after my first year of saddle hunting I’ve been looking at a lumbar pack. I don’t need a big pack and these seem smaller and something that I can just wear the whole time I’m hunting. What I found last year was trying to hang my pack on the tree when I was hunting it ended up just getting in the way or required a lot of work to get stuff out of it if I hung it on the back side of the tree.

My question is, does anyone on here hunt with a lumbar pack and leave it on during the hunt? If so have you had any issues with that setup? And last, what’s a good small lumbar pack to check out?
 
I don’t wear it but it has a lumber belt an built in frame. So far it’s been solid
 
I use the alps pathfinder for scouting, photography and on occasions I hunt private land and won’t have to pack a deer. Great pack for the price, and will accomplish what you’re looking for.
 
I can’t imagine I would want to wear a fanny pack in a saddle but I have never tried it so you never know. Your question made me think of this clip from Bobby.


I think I would be more inclined to wear a sling pack if I wasn’t carrying a climbing method or larger gear/layers. Keep the belt or any pockets, etc. out of the saddle. If you didn’t want to wear it while hunting i could see it hanging to the side or your tether hitch right in front of you for easy access. It has a smaller profile on the tree than a pack and there is a surprising amount of storage.


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LooyvilleLarry said:
Another for the CrossPaq. In fact, I've worn mine out in the last 5 years.
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I might pick one up. I’ve got a turkey vest that I was thinking about trying. But I don’t like it. Not even for turkey really much less climbing.

I’ve also got a whateverbrand from some outdoor store that also just isn’t it. But it’s quiet. And roomy. That’s too roomy. Meaning I can carry too much crap.

I saw the discontinued bag, sorta like this at BP for like $99. Had arrow quiver built in. But had been out of production for years. Asked the guy in the bow section if he’d make a deal as it was obviously old inventory. He said no. So I tried to find it elsewhere. And couldn’t.

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KayakEvan said:
Hey guys,

I’m looking to get a new day pack this year and after my first year of saddle hunting I’ve been looking at a lumbar pack. I don’t need a big pack and these seem smaller and something that I can just wear the whole time I’m hunting. What I found last year was trying to hang my pack on the tree when I was hunting it ended up just getting in the way or required a lot of work to get stuff out of it if I hung it on the back side of the tree.

My question is, does anyone on here hunt with a lumbar pack and leave it on during the hunt? If so have you had any issues with that setup? And last, what’s a good small lumbar pack to check out?
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I'm a new guy this year. I've been thinking of this problem too. I use a xbow and I dont want to have my stuff interfere with my limbs. I was thinking of getting that bow hunters vest with all the pockets. If I still needed a pack for field dressing / recovery stuff, maybe just leave it on the ground tied to a hoist rope....
 
philsanchez76 said:
+2 on the Eberlestock X2. Awesome pack. It can literally carry anything I throw at it. I don't leave it on for a whole hunt though.
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That’s my use, pack in has the frame to pack out! Lots of compartment space to organize gear, I don’t wear it in the tree just hang it on a hook.
 
Spence71 said:
I might pick one up. I’ve got a turkey vest that I was thinking about trying. But I don’t like it. Not even for turkey really much less climbing.

I’ve also got a whateverbrand from some outdoor store that also just isn’t it. But it’s quiet. And roomy. That’s too roomy. Meaning I can carry too much crap.

I saw the discontinued bag, sorta like this at BP for like $99. Had arrow quiver built in. But had been out of production for years. Asked the guy in the bow section if he’d make a deal as it was obviously old inventory. He said no. So I tried to find it elsewhere. And couldn’t.




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The one thing I really like about the 'paq - It keeps you in check,. "No, you don't need that in your pack" .. Looks like there is another flavor too
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LFB74H...&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_sbs_sem_02_03_t_img_lh
 
A few of the Rancho Safari Catquivers may serve your needs. They are fleece so they are very quiet. If you want to also carry your arrows on your pack and have just one thing on your back this idea might be an option. Look at the Catquiver I or even the III or III.5 (If you're prone to want more room for "stuff") http://ranchosafari.com/product/catquiver-i/ What I like about these is there is nothing below near the waistline where your saddle rides. The arrow holder keeps the pack up high on your back and doesn't get in the way of our saddle. Once you are at hunting height, you rig your gear holder up on the tree, take the pack off with arrows and everything is hanging in one spot. You're not taking a pack off and hanging it....then taking a quiver off and hanging it, then your bow and hanging that etc. The other models have a waist pack design which would interfere with your saddle. I have a Catquiver Mini that I have used off and on for several years as it keeps my bow light and it is very durable and super quiet. I don't like that my arrows are not on my bow when I'm stalking to and from my stands. I have taken deer on the ground stalking to or from my stand, especially during the rut and with the arrows on my back I wouldn't be able to quickly access another arrow like one right on my bow with a bowquiver. However, the Catquivers are made for one handed extraction you just slightly push up and pull to the side. But that is still more movement then extracting a follow up shot arrow from a bow mounted quiver. I have had several instances over the years where I could put two arrows into a deer because of the surprise factor of the stalk on a rutting buck or a bedded with a doe buck.
 
woodsdog2 said:
A few of the Rancho Safari Catquivers may serve your needs. They are fleece so they are very quiet. If you want to also carry your arrows on your pack and have just one thing on your back this idea might be an option. Look at the Catquiver I or even the III or III.5 (If you're prone to want more room for "stuff") http://ranchosafari.com/product/catquiver-i/ What I like about these is there is nothing below near the waistline where your saddle rides. The arrow holder keeps the pack up high on your back and doesn't get in the way of our saddle. Once you are at hunting height, you rig your gear holder up on the tree, take the pack off with arrows and everything is hanging in one spot. You're not taking a pack off and hanging it....then taking a quiver off and hanging it, then your bow and hanging that etc. The other models have a waist pack design which would interfere with your saddle. I have a Catquiver Mini that I have used off and on for several years as it keeps my bow light and it is very durable and super quiet. I don't like that my arrows are not on my bow when I'm stalking to and from my stands. I have taken deer on the ground stalking to or from my stand, especially during the rut and with the arrows on my back I wouldn't be able to quickly access another arrow like one right on my bow with a bowquiver. However, the Catquivers are made for one handed extraction you just slightly push up and pull to the side. But that is still more movement then extracting a follow up shot arrow from a bow mounted quiver. I have had several instances over the years where I could put two arrows into a deer because of the surprise factor of the stalk on a rutting buck or a bedded with a doe buck.
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If I didn't want/need a frame pack - a fleece backpack or a catquiver would be the only thing I'd use I think. Make too much sense.
 
X3 for an eberlestock x2. It has been a great pack. Has several compartments that are easy to access, and I love how much gear you can attach to the outside of it. I use it to elk hunt with and will be using it to whitetail hunt with for long walks in. I'm pretty sure I could carry a saddle, harness, sticks, my bow, and a boned out deer on/in it.
 
Sounds like there is an Eberlestock X2 in my future. I’ve had one in my cart a few times but haven’t pulled the trigger...
 
I ended up ordering that badlands monster lumbar pack. It doesn’t weigh a thing, I can get into all of the pockets with it on my back and it doesn’t interfere at all with my shooting or twisting to take a shot.
 
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