"The official saddle hunting backpack thread"

[SnakeEater]

Well I’ve been following this thread for awhile and figured I would make a contribution since I got a decent pack set up now for saddle hunting. Just got the alps outdoors pursuit pack and am quit pleased with it so far.

It gives me enough adjustability to carry multiple set ups and handles the weight well. Has enough room in the large pocket for an additional layer, my rappel rope and of course snacks. The straps on the back keeps the hawk helium’s or one stick and RR tight enough to stay quiet while walking.

Once I get to the tree I can clip my bow into the pack and carry up my gear with me in one go. Did it this morning with my one stick set up was about as comfortable as you can get one stick climbing with a pack and bow on your back. (Didn’t use the cam buckle pocket at bottom for climb and held fine)

Once in the tree it has a drop down shelf pocket on the exterior to keep gear at an arms reach and a quiver holder on the side if you choose to use it. (Quiver holder is Velcro so I’m not a fan of that bc of the noise)

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[Outdoorsman33]

Well I’ve been following this thread for awhile and figured I would make a contribution since I got a decent pack set up now for saddle hunting. Just got the alps outdoors pursuit pack and am quit pleased with it so far.

It gives me enough adjustability to carry multiple set ups and handles the weight well. Has enough room in the large pocket for an additional layer, my rappel rope and of course snacks. The straps on the back keeps the hawk helium’s or one stick and RR tight enough to stay quiet while walking.

Once I get to the tree I can clip my bow into the pack and carry up my gear with me in one go. Did it this morning with my one stick set up was about as comfortable as you can get one stick climbing with a pack and bow on your back. (Didn’t use the cam buckle pocket at bottom for climb and held fine)

Once in the tree it has a drop down shelf pocket on the exterior to keep gear at an arms reach and a quiver holder on the side if you choose to use it. (Quiver holder is Velcro so I’m not a fan of that bc of the noise)

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I’ve got this same pack and I was concerned on how it would hold sticks and a platform. Do you have any issue with just having 2 compression straps holding sticks and platform?

 

[SnakeEater]

I’ve got this same pack and I was concerned on how it would hold sticks and a platform. Do you have any issue with just having 2 compression straps holding sticks and platform?

No not yet at least. I’ve only walked around my yard trying to jostle it around some and haven’t had any issues but no long walks with that set up yet. I use the cam/buttstock pocket to hold the bottom of the sticks up and I think that helps keep those tight.


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[Dietter700]

Anyone using a Kifaru Stryker ?

 

[Shane6491]

Well been playing around more with pack options. Here is what I’ve come up with this time. SOG pack with predator pack attached. Have sys hauler on side with Bino’s and range finder in. Pack has tons of storage and organizing pockets. Can wear to tree as is or wear saddle sys hauler and we steps and throw predator right in pack. If wearing saddle in leaves tons of room for rain gear and other extras if needed. Also have all the other goodies call, beanie, few masks, kill kit, diy hys strap, head lamp, gloves and room for snacks.

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[hokiehunter373]

Well been playing around more with pack options. Here is what I’ve come up with this time. SOG pack with predator pack attached. Have sys hauler on side with Bino’s and range finder in. Pack has tons of storage and organizing pockets. Can wear to tree as is or wear saddle sys hauler and we steps and throw predator right in pack. If wearing saddle in leaves tons of room for rain gear and other extras if needed. Also have all the other goodies call, beanie, few masks, kill kit, diy hys strap, head lamp, gloves and room for snacks.

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Serious question: why carry the predator in the predator pack attached to another pack? Why not just attach the predator to the main pack? I've seen others do this and I just don't get it. I walk with my predator attached to my saddle and I just haven't made sense of this use for the pack. I could understand if that's all you were carrying and had whatever accessories attached to the molle

 

[Shane6491]

Serious question: why carry the predator in the predator pack attached to another pack? Why not just attach the predator to the main pack? I've seen others do this and I just don't get it. I walk with my predator attached to my saddle and I just haven't made sense of this use for the pack. I could understand if that's all you were carrying and had whatever accessories attached to the molle

Well it’s just an option that I have. Bought the pack so use it. Also like I said in post if I wear in my saddle I just throw predator in my pack with no pred pack. The predator pack makes it nice/easy in and out keeps it nice and tight to the other pack with just one buckle to undo to get it out. If I Did what you are saying I’d have few gear ties on it to keep it tight so it’s not bouncing more things to untie. The way I have it it’s tight no bouncing and it’s one buckle simple in and out. This is obviously my opinion on it. It works for me. But I do see your point. But like I said at beginning I bought the pack so why not utilize it. I actually just switched to this set up had the multicam spanker pack from amazon on the back of predator pack. That set up worked good but the predator pack isn’t as comfortable to carry as this set up. Plus this pack keeps my stuff more organized with a lot more space. Also like this pack for the reasons stated. I can take it all in like this and set up at the tree or I can wear my saddle in. having the pack on there like that gives me my Molly that I covered up back to attach more stuff If I wanted too. I’m new to all this so just playing around with what works for me right now. I’m sure it will all change agin before hunting season or during or after lol The greatest thing about all this saddle hunting I mean is that there is tons of different ways to do things. Love it.

 

[raisins]

Well been playing around more with pack options. Here is what I’ve come up with this time. SOG pack with predator pack attached. Have sys hauler on side with Bino’s and range finder in. Pack has tons of storage and organizing pockets. Can wear to tree as is or wear saddle sys hauler and we steps and throw predator right in pack. If wearing saddle in leaves tons of room for rain gear and other extras if needed. Also have all the other goodies call, beanie, few masks, kill kit, diy hys strap, head lamp, gloves and room for snacks.

Pretty slick. Right now I have a Treehopper tree suit platform and I plan to put it in a fleece drawstring bag and then put MOLLEE on that bag to put it on my pack. I might get an OOAL Ridge Runner platform also. I think if OOAL came up with a pouch like Tethrd did that they would sell them and maybe sell more platforms also because people like having a ready to go system like that. The Tree Suit doesn't fold so I'm not sure they could make a one-sized fits most applications pack because you just have to attach that thing anyway it will fit.

 

[ThePennsylvanian]

Scored a usmc surplus ible pack, coyote, for only 100$. This maybe a bit overkill for every hunt use, but cold weather or long range pack out hunts itll be a godsend! These pack are upwards of 500$ assembled (govt pricing of course) and this pack is in "like new" shape. It'll be real nice packing in cold weather gear for flintlock season for sure!!

 

[cspot]

Scored a usmc surplus ible pack, coyote, for only 100$. This maybe a bit overkill for every hunt use, but cold weather or long range pack out hunts itll be a godsend! These pack are upwards of 500$ assembled (govt pricing of course) and this pack is in "like new" shape. It'll be real nice packing in cold weather gear for flintlock season for sure!!

You should definitely have enough room. Probably come in handy if you need to pack one out as well.

 

[FrankNess14]

@Westdesign03, is that a pegtooth? I just got one but it didn’t come with the Molle quiver attachment....do you use yours? I’m debating on returning or using as is...

Here’s my current setup. 2 variations: 1- using 8x WE steps, weighs in at 22lbs 8oz total ; 2- using Hawk Helium sticks, weighs almost 24lbs total. I usually don’t go nuts on weight but in this case I nerded out on it just for fun.

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[Westdesign03]

@Westdesign03, is that a pegtooth? I just got one but it didn’t come with the Molle quiver attachment....do you use yours? I’m debating on returning or using as is...

Hey sorry I’m not sure what you’re referring to.


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[FLYIN_HAYN]

Been resisting this thread but...

Currently in rotation

Older model camelback for late season

Silent Reaper

Bandit loaded with squirrel steps and rappel gear and a few other goodies

And with sticks if that’s what I feel like using instead of the Steps.

“lumbar” pack

My two climbing methods are 5 squirrel steps with knaider/swaider OR 4 cut LW steps with double swaider.

Steps are kept in a shoulder pouch in the pack and deployed in the walk in where I add any needed layers. ROS stay in the pouch or get moved to a saddle pouch if using the sticks.

Have a couple of exterior pouches on the way for some easy access to essentials.


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How do you like that tenzing lumbar pack

 

[iamcorey]

I like it a lot. I’ve sold 2 of the packs pictured. The tenzing is my go to for short sits. I have removeable suspenders (not tenzing) in case the load gets heavy. Plenty of room and not to strappy.

I picked up the TZ1250 but sold it pretty quick. It was too busy for my tastes. Straps and pockets everywhere. I want a lumbar pack I can turn around on the fly and access otherwise might as well have a backpack.


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[mattfish]

Has anyone attached the Mystery Ranch kid to an older Pop up 28?

 

[Commfishmtk]

I have just jumped into the the saddle hunting and I am now looking for a pack to haul everything. I have a tenzing 2220 that I have used for travel and hunting and wondering if anyone has used this? I have also been wanting a real pack and was looking at an exo k3 1800 and could always get a bigger bag down the road. Thanks again

 

[Gary330]

To the guys who pack out their meat, how do you keep the mess off of your pack? Game bags bleed through don't they?

 

[iamcorey]

To the guys who pack out their meat, how do you keep the mess off of your pack? Game bags bleed through don't they?

Just get them bloody or take some trash bags.


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[Tr33_n1nj@]

To the guys who pack out their meat, how do you keep the mess off of your pack? Game bags bleed through don't they?

Awww man, I bet you wash the mud off your truck too, lol. JK.

 

[deertrout]

To the guys who pack out their meat, how do you keep the mess off of your pack? Game bags bleed through don't they?

They bleed through a little here and there. For my pack that's really not an issue, the meat goes in between the frame and the bag, and washes off no problem.

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