Recommended Day Pack

[disabled combat vet]

I'm sure it's on here but I'm going to be lazy and ask everyone what do they recommend as a decent day pack?

Thank You Scott

 

[Slugz]

Tough to beat the MR Pintler for the price point and what you get.
They have them on Guidefitter ( Im sure you can become a member there for the discounts)

 

[mallardsx2]

I like my badlands. It's much quieter than a lot of the cordura fabrics that are out there. It holds all of my unnecessary junk that for some reason I continue to carry with me. lol

 

[buckbull]

You can spend alot of money on packs, even day packs. An affordable brand that is decent is Alps.

 

[ScottR]

Eberlestock Vapor 2500 is what I have been using a LOT.

 

[DRUSS]

i like my EXO 2000 and Kuiu 1800 or 2500 are nice too

 

[nv-hunter]

I like my badlands. It's much quieter than a lot of the cordura fabrics that are out there. It holds all of my unnecessary junk that for some reason I continue to carry with me. lol

The new style 2200 is my go to pack and will handle a elk quarter no issue but collapses enough for a day pay usage

 

[Muley bound]

I’ll say the exo1800

 

[disabled combat vet]

Eberlestock Vapor 2500 is what I have been using a LOT.

hows the metal frame on your lower back fit? I have lower back issues and I'm just curious.

 

[ScottR]

The lumbar pad works well for the curvature of my back. I have also replaced the belt with the larger winged belt from the Battleship. This has helped tremendously for heavier loads.

 

[disabled combat vet]

The lumbar pad works well for the curvature of my back. I have also replaced the belt with the larger winged belt from the Battleship. This has helped tremendously for heavier loads.

The lumbar pad works well for the curvature of my back. I have also replaced the belt with the larger winged belt from the Battleship. This has helped tremendously for heavier loads.

ok thank you!!!!

 

[raspy]

I’ll second Scott on the vapor 2500. Very light weight and works well with their f1 mainframe.

 

[disabled combat vet]

Thank You guys for the recommendations!!!!!!!

 

[RICMIC]

The Eberle F1 mainframe is the most comfortable pack that I have ever used. I already had the "duffle" from the Just One pack, and add the batwings when needed. The only thing that I don't like is that the meat shelf doesn't allow for sitting down on a slope and comfortably leaning back on the pack while glassing or taking a rest. The shelf and a saddle don't get along while on horseback either.

 

[disabled combat vet]

I just want something simple and not expensive, I won't be packing out meat on it, I will be only walking in a couple of miles, I want a lightweight pack for water, garmin, ammo, headlamps, batteries, knives basic things.

 

[DRUSS]

if not packing any loads over 20-40# maybe the Kuiu venture? I also used to own a Nimrod pack that I really liked. it was quiet and waterproof, i just didnt like how it was setup for packing a load of meat. my packs are setup to be able to pack a meat load whenever im lucky enough to do so

 

[buckbull]

Packs are alot like boots, you should try them on. You can also spend alot of money on packs.

Things to focus on:

• Do you want a pack that supports a water bladder
• Do you want a pack to support your rifle? If so do you want a pack with built in scabbard ordo you wAnt to attach rifle to front.
• Make sure the pack works with your bino harness if you wear one.
• Weight matters. Even for day packs
• You will want a pack with a wide waste belt to put theweigt on your hips instead of shoulders.

I think it would be a really good time to be checking the classified sections on hunting forums for a nice used pack. With hunting season over for most and guys getting new packs for Christmas you might find a great deal on a pack. Ill keep my eyes open and will pm you links to check out if i come across something.

 

[Slugz]

Packs are alot like boots, you should try them on. You can also spend alot of money on packs.

Things to focus on:

• Do you want a pack that supports a water bladder
• Do you want a pack to support your rifle? If so do you want a pack with built in scabbard ordo you wAnt to attach rifle to front.
• Make sure the pack works with your bino harness if you wear one.
• Weight matters. Even for day packs
• You will want a pack with a wide waste belt to put theweigt on your hips instead of shoulders.

I think it would be a really good time to be checking the classified sections on hunting forums for a nice used pack. With hunting season over for most and guys getting new packs for Christmas you might find a great deal on a pack. Ill keep my eyes open and will pm you links to check out if i come across something.

Good point. Ton of stuff on RS popping up daily.

 

[buckbull]

Good point. Ton of stuff on RS popping up daily.

Yeah, lots of kuiu in the classifieds there put its all pretty pricy.

@disabled combat vet
What is your budget?

 

[disabled combat vet]

Yeah, lots of kuiu in the classifieds there put its all pretty pricy.

@disabled combat vet
What is your budget?

a couple hundred, I was looking at the badlands super day pack.