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Where should I look at backpacks?

MattMan81

MattMan81

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So I have been reading through the back pack threads. Like everything it is all a personal preference. So is there any other place that has a good selection of packs other than Cabela's/BP? (There priority seems to be there stuff) I will make a trip there to put my hands on them and try to see what I like and don't like. Any where else to look like Swap meets? Army surplus?
Am I missing something?
Thanks
 
Is there a specific pack? Most big box stores will feature their own line of packs. Local archery shop might have some.


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Backpacks are a DEEEEEEP DAAAAAAARK hole.

Lot's of opinions and can be tailored to specifically how you hunt, what you pack, how you climb/sit and what you do with the animal after harvest.

Good luck, but if you're like me, you're just a few years away from having several because none are 'just right'...

I personally use a Badlands DASH, and am very happy with it.

Platform: Predator
Climbing Method: Pole Climbers or BEAST Sticks
Saddle: Wear it in
Self Film: Sold it all (wasn't for me) but it held all my camera gear including AX53, GoPro, Camera Arm, Fluid Head, tree mounts etc

Essentially, this pack holds everything I need and more, but I don't take the kitchen sink.

Again, good luck!
 
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MattMan81 said:
So I have been reading through the back pack threads. Like everything it is all a personal preference. So is there any other place that has a good selection of packs other than Cabela's/BP? (There priority seems to be there stuff) I will make a trip there to put my hands on them and try to see what I like and don't like. Any where else to look like Swap meets? Army surplus?
Am I missing something?
Thanks
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What are you thinking about climbing with, and are you planning on using a platform?
 
Blacksmith said:
Just Keep Your Membership Here Up...…. 10 years from now you'll still be buying and selling backpacks...
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I starting to think It would have been cheaper to buy 20 tree stands and just hang then all over. Lol.
I want to be able to attach my helium sticks and predator or be able to pack a SRT set up in. Plus some food, pack my jacket. I want to have a h20 bladder so I don't have to mess with bottles.
Gonna try to wear my saddle in. So that should cover most of that. Someone had a Badlands super day back on here. But might be to big. I want to take everything up the tree with me.
You know. Not to big, not to small. Everything fits perfect. Quiet, fast and easy to pack. Light weight. You know. What everyone wants.
 
Like everything else it's difficult to get the goldilocks of packs. I bought and returned a few from Amazon as they have the return policy. Do you have a schells(is that how you spell it?) near you? Another thing I did was go to rei or similar store and visualize how much crap I'll pack, then narrow down size based on storage capacity. My load out is similar to yours.
 
Exhumis said:
Like everything else it's difficult to get the goldilocks of packs. I bought and returned a few from Amazon as they have the return policy. Do you have a schells(is that how you spell it?) near you? Another thing I did was go to rei or similar store and visualize how much crap I'll pack, then narrow down size based on storage capacity. My load out is similar to yours.
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This is your best bet. Depending on your location, Scheels or Sportsman’s Warehouse are usually best. Cabelas and Bass Pro seem to have gotten rid of a lot of their packs the past couple years. That Amazon idea is split if you have the capital.
 
MattMan81 said:
I starting to think It would have been cheaper to buy 20 tree stands and just hang then all over. Lol.
I want to be able to attach my helium sticks and predator or be able to pack a SRT set up in. Plus some food, pack my jacket. I want to have a h20 bladder so I don't have to mess with bottles.
Gonna try to wear my saddle in. So that should cover most of that. Someone had a Badlands super day back on here. But might be to big. I want to take everything up the tree with me.
You know. Not to big, not to small. Everything fits perfect. Quiet, fast and easy to pack. Light weight. You know. What everyone wants.
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X2 is pretty versatile, Only drawback for me was the one main open top compartment.
 
If you have a scheels anywhere near you.. ours has some eberlestock and mystery ranch packs
 
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