Looking for good pack/Camelbak

[Robcat-Bobcat]

I'm looking to get a good backpack, Camelbak, combo for hunting and hiking but I wouldn't know the first thing about what brand or kind to look for.  Anybody know of a good one?

[Miles]

Camelbak Motherlode. 

It can fit a bunch of stuff, but can still be used as a day pack.  It's a tough pack.

[briancorneal]

Camelback has a trizip....awesome way to stuff a bunch of stuff in it.  But the camelback reservoir isn't my favorite.  It always tastes like plastic no matter what you do.  Try a platypus one instead!

[Robcat-Bobcat]

Good info, thank you guys!  I was hoping to get one for bear hunting this August that I can get a lot of use out of.

[gasman]

Badlands day pack 

[halflife65]

What is your budget?  The Badlands is a good choice as is the Eberlestock X2.

[Robcat-Bobcat]

Well I saw one that a store employee said was a really good, the only name I saw on it was Camelbak, but it was $160.00.  I didn't think I'd have to spend that much for a good one.  Where would I find a Badlands pack?

[halflife65]

Most any sporting goods store - Cabelas, Sportsman's Wharehouse, etc.  However, $160 is probably the minimum you'll pay for an Eberlestock or Badlands.  For me the Eberlestock fit a bit better but it's personal preference.  Both are good packs.  I own a Badlands Superday and sold another one that I had to someone.

I'm running a Mystery Ranch now, but the price of those things will make you poop your pants.

[carpsniperg2]

I have just started running the badlands packs. They have been great!

[Robcat-Bobcat]

Well I will be making a trip to Cabela's fairly soon, Ill have to see if they have some of the packs you guys have mentioned.  That's a lot of good info to run with!  I just shot a bear yesterday  and I think the Camelbak would be a useful thing to have on that hunt.

[BULLBLASTER]

I have a badlands 2800. Big from a day pack but works real well. I have had it loaded with 50-60 lbs numerous times and it hauls the weight very well. Compresses down well also for day use.

[Robcat-Bobcat]

Yeah the Badlands sounds like the popular choice!

[sako85]

I love my Eberlestock J34, used it on backcountry hunts and day hunts,built in rifle scabboard is great when you get something down. They also have there own water blatters 2L/3L You really need the three liter by the way,just my 2 cents.

[halflife65]

I actually like the 2L water bladder but also a small water bottle.  I've popped a bladder before and had no water.  But if you're not too far from the road you can get away with it.

[Robcat-Bobcat]

Yeah I usualy drink a gallon of water a day so I'd probably opt for the bigger one but i'll have to see whats at Cabelas..