What fanny pack do you guys use out west?

[CSOUTFITTERS]

Dont get a badlands, they suck! unless you plan on rifle hunting and shooting 300-500 yards and maybe at that distance the animals wont hear it squeek and make noise.  Go to a store and try a bunch on and dont only look at the expensive ones because they sometimes suck.   sorry guys im still a little upset at spending $150 on a POS pack. 

[bow4elk]

Dont get a badlands, they suck! unless you plan on rifle hunting and shooting 300-500 yards and maybe at that distance the animals wont hear it squeek and make noise.  Go to a store and try a bunch on and dont only look at the expensive ones because they sometimes suck.   sorry guys im still a little upset at spending $150 on a POS pack. 

Send it back to Badlands.  And the the monster fanny is NOT a "monster".  I've been harping on Badlands about this pack and it's utter lack of usable storage.  Can't argue or disagree with your sentiment here CSOUTFITTERS.  I had to finally ditch the Hypervent because of noise and squeaks.  I've had three of them and though they say they've fixed the problem, in my opinion it is not resolved.  Under load, it squeaks.

[halflife65]

Dont get a badlands, they suck! unless you plan on rifle hunting and shooting 300-500 yards and maybe at that distance the animals wont hear it squeek and make noise.  Go to a store and try a bunch on and dont only look at the expensive ones because they sometimes suck.   sorry guys im still a little upset at spending $150 on a POS pack. 

Which one?  I have the Superday and it's been great.  It doesn't have a frame, making it unsuitable for really heavy loads (although it seems tough enough to take the weight - it just wouldn't be comfortable).  Of course, no frame = no squeeks.

I've heard before that the Hypervent and others do squeek, so I want to make sure that I avoid them.

[blackveltbowhunter]

I personally love my badlands I have the 2200 ( no squeaks )and plan on purchasing the 4500 as well. I have no experience with the fanny packs, but that is only cuz my personal preference is to be able to haul out a load if I get an animal down.

[mtbiker]

I had a Superday that squeaked.  Replaced it with a Blacks Creek Canadian.  Use the Tree Hugger fanny pack for those short, close to camp hunts and the Canadian for those long/full day or short over nighter's.

[BLUEBULLS]

I haven't used a badlands fanny pack but I have a couple of their daypacks and the 2800 and love them all. no squeaks at all. I have there small pack(not sure the name) the one that's basically a hydration pack with a little storage and tied a whole deer to it and drug it uphill for 1-1/2 miles and couldn't get it to break. I was sure it would and trust me I tried, but not even a slight tear.

Maybe the squeaks were caused by the type of clothing under neath? I've had a lot of other packs that mad all sorts of different noises depending on what they were riding on.

[coachcw]

I sugest a light back pack , just in case you need to cary extra clothing , one with a hyro pocket in it. the bitch i have about most of them is the zipper tabs rattle .

[Archery King]

Who the hell wears a fanny pack? lol Get a light back pack with a water bladder system

[Tony 270]

Fanny pack? People still wear those? 

For small items I carry a High Sierra Scout from CostCo. Has some nice pockets and a water pack built into it. Comfy too.

[CSOUTFITTERS]

I had the Diablo which was a good size and could hold a spotting scope but it squeaked alot.  The more weight i put in it the more squeaks it had.   I took it apart and tried to put some felt/moleskin on the frame part that was rubbing, but it did not work.  I traded it for a monster fanny and that seems to work but i recommend it for a guy that is at least 5-9 or taller.  I'm short so everything is cinched up tight and its still a little loose.  I haven't heard anything bad about their bigger packs.  

Good luck on a pack search.  sounds like a good reason to hit all the outdoor stores and try some on.  My next brand i will try is the nimrod.  They seem to be quiet (fleece)  for bowhunting and still waterproof, plus as stated earlier YOU CAN ACCESSORIZE.  


Dont know if the pic will work but i heard that Sniper10 or lemondog uses this one.  They attract all kinds of things with this bag.  

[coachcw]

I heard that packs hard on your arss

[herdbull33]

I use the Monster fanny by Badlands. I've only had it for a year and I think its pretty legit. Its comfortable, light and has more pockets than you need in a day hunt. Plus you can't go wrong with a lifetime warranty.

[Snapshot]

The Badlands packs get very positive reviews from the several people I know who use them. As for squeaking: I heard that complaint from the neighbor kid so I told him to put some weight in it and go USE it for awhile to break it in. He did so and reported back to me that it has been whisper quiet since. When my Schuh pack finally bites the dust the Badlands pack will be at the top of my list for replacing it.

Now to the original question; the Dwight Schuh Hunting Pack is what I've been trying to wear out for about twelve years of hard use. It has a removable fanny pack; so on the rare occasion that I'm hunting close to the rig I can wear it alone. That feature might make me get another Schuh pack when the time comes.

[dromero]

Nimrod Pinnacle day pack. Made in USA. Kick's @ss.  'nough said.

[bowhiker]

I'm with snapshot on the Dwight Shuh pack. I've had it for several years now and packed elk and deer out with it. External frame, hydration bladder, and 2 removable packs to use separetly if wanted.