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Having the right hunting backpack can make hunts much more enjoyable.[/caption]
I've always been a bargain shopper. For whatever reason I try and pinch pennies wherever I can. In the grocery store, buying my hunting gear, vehicles, whatever. I like a good deal. This thriftiness is what led me to purchase a bargain hunting backpack several years ago. Sure, it wasn't necessarily the best fitting bag, or just what I was looking for, but it was a great deal. I used the bag for several seasons but always found myself trying to modify it is some way to meet my needs. These modifications generally caused new problems along the way.
After several years of problems, I finally decided to break out some of my dusty money and buy a brand new quality hunting backpack. Let me tell you, it was money well spent. Slinging the right bag over your shoulders can make hunts much more enjoyable.
Every hunting backpack has a purpose, and these are 5 great hunting packs that will fit the bill for a variety of upcoming hunts.
Condor 3-Day Assault Pack[/caption]
If you are looking to leave civilization behind for a few days, you'll need a large hunting backpack. One option that has a boatload of space is the Condor 3-Day Assault bag. This back has a cavernous 3038 cubic inches of space with actual dimensions of 22"T x 17"W x 11"D. I know guys that could move using this bag. It also comes designed with a variety of small compartments that can keep you organized. If you are going somewhere dry, this pack also has a pouch to accommodate six litters of water. Plenty of water to keep your throat wet. Serious backpackers will notice the waist belt right away, a must have for a large pack.
Another large hunting pack for consideration is the Badlands 2200 Hunting Pack. This pack comes from one of the top names in hunting backpacks. While smaller than the Condor this Badlands pack has one feature hunters are sure to love; an internal aluminum frame. I've use internal frame packs, external frame packs, and frameless packs. Internal frames like the one in this pack make them very comfortable to haul with.
Badlands Superday Pack[/caption]
Most hunts guys go on won't be multi day adventures, but rather single day hunts. Day packs have enough room for all your gear on your one day hunts. Badlands makes some great day packs, one being the Badlands Superday Backpack. This frameless hunting backpack has nearly 2000 cubic inches of space. It is designed to fit comfortably to your back, and the straps up front will help it ride nicely. This bag will carry bows and a rifle, and has storage for a water bladder as well.
Another economical option is the SAS Tactical Hunting backpack. These day packs have multiple pockets and many adjustments to make them fit correctly. It comes in a variety of camo patterns to help you blend into whatever environment you hunt.
SAS Tactical Fanny Pack[/caption]
The mountain men used to have small bags they took with them called possibles bags. These bags contained everything the mountain man needed at all times and he seldom put it down. Whatever happened to him, he always had his possibles close by his side.
Modern hunters might just be looking for a possibles bag type pack as well. Fanny packs are one option some guys choose. The SAS Tactical fanny pack has enough room for the bare necessities. You can throw in a lighter, your car keys, a bottle of water, a few candy bars, and hit the road. Although you don't see them an awful lot, I've used them before and they are a nice choice for short hunts.
Don't make the same mistake I did and choose a hunting backpack that doesn't fit your needs. These 5 hunting bags have the possibility to meet the needs of a wide variety of hunters, with a wide variety of hunting styles. Choose the right one and you'll save yourself a headache in the long run.
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