Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

I need a new one.. My old one took a crap, the zipper is shot and it wouldnt pay to replace it..

I would like one that is big enough to carry my clothes, camera, junk, and miscellaneous other stuff. Can i get one for $50?

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

Bass Pro has plenty for around $50.

Tom

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

I got one this season from Cabelas...it came with a camelbak, which I love when I am hunting.
Check out their selection...

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

I too needed a new pack. I didn't need a very large one. just big enough to handle what won't fit in my fanny pack. Ya know, lunch, water bottle extra calls & release. Well, after shopping around I decided I didn't need a high $ camo "hunters" back pack. I went to wally world and found a fairly large kids school pack for $10. It is all black and has lots of pockets. I almost couldn't decide between that and a green one. I already have hooks on the back side of each of my stand trees for it. It is the same size as many camo packs I looked at that were selling for$30+. Might be worth a look.

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

I must have bought over a dozen backpacks in my time, all shapes and sizes. My last was one that has both a waist and chest strap. It also has some straps to use to tie such things as heavy coats or deer sleighs or whatever on. I must admit I don't use it often, prefering to go with the fanny/waist pack on short AM or PM hunts. BUT, when I go for all day or deep it nice to have the bigger pack for carrying food, extra water, extra clothes, camera etc. It's not especially big, but lots of compartments and rides so well when stuffed full because of the waist and chest straps. If you're in the market for something like that you'll need to spend a few more bucks but it's worth it.

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

If you have the extra money to spend on a quality backpack, I would suggest taking a look at the Badlands line of packs. They make an excellent product. Waterproof, quiet, and durable. A little on the more expensive side as far as backpacks go, but it'll last you a long time compared to cheaper models.

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

i just bought a military surplus type backpack from cabelas. my problem has always been that the shoulder straps tear, they've only been lasting 1 or 2 seasons for me. i guess i bring too much junk with me. the other problems i have is the zippers go all the way down the sides so when it's hanging from the tree stuff tends to spill out when it's opened too far by accident. the one i recently got is made much better then the past ones and it is huge. only cost $19. it's canvas, so i'll just have to be carefull to dry it out every time. very glad i bought it though.


i also have a fanny pack with attachments (that I had to put zip strips on to keep the attachments from falling off). with the 2 attachments it's good for most my couple hour trips. tough to bring any food with though.

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

http://www.methodsusa.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idcategory=14&idproduct=219

I got this pack last year and it is tough and quiet. I don't know what the deal is with the price but I paid 55 bucks. It's now listed at 20 bucks. If this isn't wrong I'd order several. Better check first! This is no 20 buck pack! Can't be right.

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

I have a blackhawk pack and love that thing. It is very large but I like to take alot of stuff as well on longer trips. It has the chest and waist strap, camel back, extra side bags can be attached or other things can be tied on/buckled on. It is very durable and will probably last a long time. I have had it for 4 years now.

They make great packs.

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

Just ordered the big fannypack and boot covers from Methods. 35 bucks including shipping. I don't know if this is for real but if it is, WOW. Snooze you loose. I paid almost 50 for some covers last year. If they haven't changed their quality this is as good a deal as I've had for some time. Bought some new insulated scent-lok bibs for 40 bucks once. Kind of like that.:D

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

I found a pack at Sam's club of all places and it is very nice. Has all the pockets and even a hydration pouch. It's camo, quiet and waterproof. All for $50. Good luck, when they get something good in they usually go fast. ;)

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

I agree with Davidmil on getting a larger pack. After all, you don't have to fill it up. I was in the same position two seasons ago, and when I was ready to enter my CC # on Cabelas I decided to go see what ebay had. I ended up buying a really nice, brand new pack from a place called something like Packusa or Packwarehouse. But anyway it had all the features I was looking for and looked to be almost exactly like the one I was going to buy for around $100. I went ahead with the buy it now price of like $28. After tax and shipping it was around $35. It is still a little on the small side if you were going to go back packing, but great for an all day hunt. Mine is stuffed completly full and I carry - rain coat, thermos, water bottles, piss bottle, binoculars, MRE's (just in case), hot seat, rope, multi tool, extra hat/gloves/socks, small survival kit, calls and lures. It too has chest and stomach straps, which I think is a great feature. Not only for not having the pack feel as if it wants to slide off your shoulders at the wrong time, but also to strap it to a tree so that it is near you and not in your way when you stand up in your stand. It also has two straps on the back for extra cargo which comes in really handy when hoisting up the tree. I use them to secure my bow.

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I second the Badlands pack suggestion. No you can't get it for $50 but they have an unconditional lifetime warranty. You break it they fix it for free, forever and most people aren't rough enough on them to tear them up. They are built hella stout.

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I'd go to Bass Pro or whatever hunting store is nearby and pick out one that you specifically like. Personally, I believe in buying high quality stuff taht I'll probably never have to replace. SPend $40 once, and you may never have to spend any more ever. I still have my book backpack (not for hunting) from college that I bought 20 years ago. And it still is in great shape.

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

do they make back packs for a quiver to go into

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

Yep, it's called a Catquiver.

www.ranchosafari.com

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

Badlands backpack! Hands down the best pack you can get.
http://www.archerywarehouse.com/Backpacks.html I own the super day pack shown here. I put my bow on the pack and off I go :D

If you dont want to pay that much I just saw a "Texas Tropy Hunter" pack at Academy that had a water bladder, looked quiet, roomy and had a headlamp attatched to it as well. Looked nice.
Didnt have a place to attach your bow though:(

Can't go wrong with the Badlands.

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

It's a little more than $50 bucks, but well worth it!!!! I've had a Duluth Pack for 20 years(believe me it gets USED), and it's still good as new(well maybe not new, but no holes or anything)!!

http://www.duluthpack.com/index.aspx

~Vikes

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

Check out BassPro shop packs. Just ordered one for myself. I like mine to be light weight and waterproof.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

RE: Need a New Back Pack...Suggs?
 

After further consideration I offer this. Get the little misses into hunting. Give her a couple shopping bags from Sears and let her carry your stuff for you.