Compound Bow Backpack

[smithlu1989]

Hello,

I have been looking online trying to find a Backpack to carry my compound bow so that while I am hiking to a spot I am not having to hold it in my hand and catching it on things or having to set it down to climb over stuff. I see there are many types of packs but wanted to see if there was others that people have found that I have come across yet. I am looking for more of a day size pack or smaller to carry my bow, water food and few other small things is all. Any suggestion would be helpful.

[vandeman17]

my tenzing 4000 carries my bow without issue. I like the pack overall

[WapitiTalk1]

Most of the upper end packs have some type of "bow or weapon" bucket accessory that attaches via straps to the pack.  These same attachments can probably be uses on many pack manufacturers, regardless of make... I personally never strap my bow (or rifle) to my pack unless I'm actually packing out meat and/or don't have an un-used tag in in my pocket.  OK, enough of that ... Whatever pack you get, you can always just loosen the two straps (if the pack has them) that go across the back of the pack horizontally and attach your bow to your pack that way... it works just fine and I've used this method many times when riding in to an area on a mountain bike.     

[banishd]

If you are carrying your bow on your pack you want a great hip belt. I use a kifaru with a gun bearer to hold the bow, but still carry my bow in hand most of the time. Any of the exo/kifaru/sg packs should have a good enough hip belt. I run a quarter panel with OR dry bag. It keeps stuff dry, is cheaper than buying a bag and flexible enough to use as daypack or backpack hunt. Lots of options out there

[lamrith]

Well something to think about.  You probably do not want to hear it, I probably would not, but...
If you are climbing over stuff you are likely crawling under stuff.  The LAST thing you want is that bow behind you out of sight/control as you WILL drag it thru every branch within arms reach and bash it into allot of things.  I know just carrying a rifle on a sling can have it catching on everything, and it is a small footprint versus a bow.  Carrying your weapon in your hand can get old at times, but it is part of the game.

Unless you are trecking across open ground (and as WT1 says have no tag) You honestly are best keeping it in your hand.  You can feed it thru brush infront of you etc and do much less damage to it.  Last thing you want is to dive in someplace then miss (or worse injure) something because your bow bounced off something on the way in.  OR have bow blow up in hands from frayed strings, or something in a cam.

Maybe look at spending the $ you would on a new pack on a new lightweight bow!  Can never have enough of them right?  Some of the new ones really are feather light. (BowTech Carbon knight..)

[blackveltbowhunter]

I end up moving thru the woods often when I'm not "hunting". In the dark, or while hiking to or from a base camp and like to have my hands free at that point Riding a bike, or using trekking poles or just scrambling It's often easier if bow is attached to pack.

As for actual packs most of them do the job just fine. My personal favorite for day hunts, is the Badlands 2200. A bit bigger, but good for a first load out. It has nice bow coverage as the bow is cradled under the "wings" and gives some extra protection, and it's really nice to access the main compartment without having to remove the bow. I had one for several years and regretted selling after upgrading. It's not for overnighters or heavy loads, but it's an awesome day pack.

[brocka]

The Kifaru Muskeg is really nice for this. Carries my bow perfectly.

[chrissmith002]

I end up moving thru the woods often when I'm not "hunting". In the dark, or while hiking to or from a base camp and like to have my hands free at that point Riding a bike, or using trekking poles or just scrambling It's often easier if bow is attached to pack.

As for actual packs most of them do the job just fine. My personal favorite for day hunts, is the Badlands 2200. A bit bigger, but good for a first load out. It has nice bow coverage as the bow is cradled under the "wings" and gives some extra protection, and it's really nice to access the main compartment without having to remove the bow. I had one for several years and regretted selling after upgrading. It's not for overnighters or heavy loads, but it's an awesome day pack.

x2 on the Badlands 2200- I just got one of these and I love it. Haven't used it to haul any meat yet, but its an awesome pack.

[smithlu1989]

Thank you for the info

[CoryTDF]

What is your price range? I have a bunch of suggestions but I figure I would see what range you are looking at?

[Milkman]

Ever thought about getting a Bowsnatcher? They are awesome! Way faster than synching down to your pack and all. Easy to attach to any pack. 
For a pack... Badlands day pack is great.

[knighttime25]

 I have a badlands superday back and it works great for attaching the bow to. Also like previously mentioned it can be used to haul the first load of meat out. I had close to 100 lbs on mine 2 years ago and while it wasn't comfortable to hike with it did the job.

[Buckmark]

I have a brand new, still has the tags on it Eberlestock tailhook pack that i would make you a deal on if you are interested.

Here is a good video showing the pack

[WapitiTalk1]

Smithlu1989, if you’re in the market for a day pack, take a hard look at the EB Tailhook Buckmark if offering. It is a true day pack that packs well, will hold the bow like you’ve inquired about, and with it’s significant wastebelt and shoulder strap config, will not create shoulder pinch like most of the other packs advertised as day packs. Don’t fall into the trap and get a BL Superday, they are not in the same league.

[Drysider]

Another option would be to check out a product called Bow Snatcher.  There are a local company based in Ellensburg, and their product is pretty cool.  Here’s a link to some product video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hHynrpduIAY