Hello all. New to your forum.I am planning to return to New Mexico this year for an Elk hunt and was in the market for a day pack. Wondered if anyone had any reccomendations. TIA

get a used one from an army surplus store.

in my opinion if they're good for our boys out in the field they'll be great for us as well.

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I have a Kelty Cougar that I love. I believe it has about 2000 cu. in. of space along with a hydration bladder (if you like that kind of stuff). Good luck in your search.

I bought one from Gander Mtn. a few years back that they had on clearance out in a large bin on the floor, it's called DUE NORTH. Great pack, has an over the sholder strap with detachable gear pouch front and back, detachable water pouch and plenty of storage pouches. I have never seen them since and have looked all over for them. I think I paid $19.99.

I'm with you metal, I use an Army surplus Alice Pack. It works great. Durable and never had a problem with it.

Timberhawk packs are the best on the market in my opinion.

You have got a lot of options. You could go the route of a Army rucksack or go and look at the plethera of daypacks that Gander Mountain, Cabelas, BPS, Sportsmans Warhouse, etc...sell.

Thanks to all for their suggestions. I'll check them all out . . but am leaning towards the Badlands 2200, at the high end ( $129.00 new from bowparts)and maybe the Mad Dog Wapiti ($59.00or so) on the lower end. I think both are blader compatible and have accessories forpacking a weapon mid- distances and over rough terrain when needed. Lots of choices out there and the Big Horn was under consideration.Thanks to all again. Anyone have any experiences with GPS hand helds?

You can't go wrong with the Garmin Rhino series.