Backpack for pig hunting

[Wild1]

I'll post this in other forums as well: I'm in the market for a new daypack. This is what I want/need: a daypack thats small enough to carry all day, but big enough to hold everything I might need for a full day of hunting North America big game (elk, deer, pig). I'd like it to be comfortable, functional and durable. Also, I'd like it to be able to hold a bow or rifle if I find myself in tough country. I'm looking at the Badlands 2200, but I'm unsure where the bow goes and if it even holds a rifle. Also looking at the Badlands Super Daypack, but it may be too small, and again, I'm not clear on whether or not it holds a rifle or bow. Any first hand knowledge, advice, and or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[el_vaquero]

I've been looking at this pack

https://www.jesseshunting.com/osCommerce/pr...roducts_id/2776

To me, it's a perfect size for a daypack...but might be a tight fit depending on how much gear you take with you. On daytrips I like to travel as light as possible and try to limit my pack to the bare necessities. You may also want to look at

http://www.bullpacs.com/

https://www.crookedhorn.com/index.php?main_...2fcfa928c4bb627

 

[BDB]

For me, if I am not backpacking overnight, I don't like carrying big backpacks. I also don't think a badlands 2200 would be great for hauling a large pile of meat, like if you kill a buck way back and want to do it all in one trip. Maybe I am wrong about the pack, I have never tried one. What I do is take my frieghter frame and attach a smaller daypack to it. If I shoot somehting I have a sold frame to haul as much as I can carry in relative comfort.

 

[DEERSLAM]

The one pack that will get the job done for you. Ebberlestock JustOne. Big enough to carry all your gear but small enough to carry all day. Expands to get your critter off the mountain and has a rifle scabbard. Best pack I've owned

 

[500+grns]

-Wilderness Specialties Molle frame w/Handipack
You can stuff any old day pack into the handipack or attach one of the smaller W/S packs to the lower section of the frame.
It worked out well a couple of weeks ago at Lake Sonoma when I downed a big boar in a deep hell hole and had no choice but to quarter him out for the pack-out.Quarters,head+cape felt like an easy 100 lbs.and the frame held up fine.
It,s size,weight,and low profile make it extremely comfortable to hunt with.I rarely hunt with out it.

 

[SacFireJT]

 

[DWarcher]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BDB @ Dec 5 2006, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I also don't think a badlands 2200 would be great for hauling a large pile of meat, like if you kill a buck way back and want to do it all in one trip.[/b]

Wild1...the 2200 will fit the bill for what you are looking for. Great features that aren't gimmicky, quality workmanship, extremely comfortable suspension and it most definately will haul a whole boned out blacktail or small/medium sized mule deer. My buddy and I have done just that many times over the last few years and have experienced minimal wear...he had to send his back a couple of years ago for some restitching but that has been it...it is amazing that pack holds up under the weight like it does.

I did look at the Blacks Creek the other day at Sportsmans Warehouse and they look to have a quality product as well.

-Dave

 

[boarcrz]

I've been using military pack frame with camel back on top for years now and I can't think of any better option yet. Sure, military pack frames are a bit on the heavy side but never had to leave any meat behind or make multiple trips to retrieve the meat(pigs and deer).

 

[Arrowslinger]

I would recommend the 2200 over any packs i've owned, used, or borrowed including the J104, which i owned and recently sold to buy another Badlands.

Here's a review i wrote on the pack ...........Badllands 2200 Review

 

[PIGIG]

so you killed two animals, that make you an expert to write articles about back packs!

 

[Arrowslinger]

Cecil, remind me next weekend to punch you in the throat for that little comment.

 

[bigtusker]

That's a cute little piglet you got there. I think any pack would handle that thing!

 

[Arrowslinger]

That 'cute little piglet' came from your ranch.....your shot will be to the kidney.

 

[boarcrz]

Hmmm, there are only "cute little piglets" at choppers'.

 

[SacFireJT]

 

[Birdi23nls]

Check out this website: http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/product.asp?prod=269024

I use the Mad Dog Lynx day pack. It is large enought to carry all my gear and game, as well as, very comfortable. It is also very affordable at around $70.00. I carry binos, rangefinder, emergancy gear, bone saw, two knifes, water filter, two canteen of water, food, flashlight, camera, rain gear, etc. and still have room to spare. It also has pouch in the back for an elk quarter or two quarters of a pig as I found out a couple of months ago. By the way, you can carry your bow by using the a small strap attached to the main strap by sticking your stableizer in it and carry it around your neck or on your shoulder. Perhaps, not ideal, but its does work and I use it every hunt. Needless to say I am quite pleased with the pack. Iv'e had many friend purchase the pack since they have seen mine.

 

[DWarcher]

Guys, remember that you do get what you pay for. When you consider the cost per year in buying quality gear as well as the great customer service that comes along with it, you really are getting 'value' for your dollar...and that comes from personal lessons learned the hard way!
-dave

 

[Uncle Ji]

What an old fart am I... I use an old army surplus duffle bag.

 

[DEERSLAM]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DWarcher @ Dec 7 2006, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Guys, remember that you do get what you pay for. When you consider the cost per year in buying quality gear as well as the great customer service that comes along with it, you really are getting 'value' for your dollar...and that comes from personal lessons learned the hard way!
-dave[/b]

This is why I would go with the Eberlestock or Badlands. Can't beat the warranties and customer service

 

[Wild1]

Thanks for the input. Badlands 2200 ordered and on the way.