Post by: tpcollins on June 26, 2010, 12:04:14 PM
I looked at the two Cabelas offerings and several Badlands models as well. These seem too heavy and have more foam padding than I need - I just want carry my usual items less than a 1/4 mile to my treestand. Either single or dual shoulder straps will do as long as they are removable - I don't need a water bottle pouch but I can put something else in it. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
Post by: 3dvapor on June 26, 2010, 02:51:22 PM
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Post by: jnevs23 on June 26, 2010, 11:19:42 PM
Post by: halflife65 on June 27, 2010, 12:38:32 AM
I generally only see fanny packs on capital hill and san fransico. They generally are matched to a particular outfit so its hard to say that anyone is better than another
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 27, 2010, 08:35:00 AM
Post by: 3dvapor on June 27, 2010, 09:07:53 AM
Post by: mtbiker on June 27, 2010, 10:03:10 AM
I generally only see fanny packs on capital hill and san fransico. They generally are matched to a particular outfit so its hard to say that anyone is better than another
I was upset to find that Badlands didn't offer the Tree Hugger in hot pink. They only have this Reartree AP or Max 1, or whatever it's called. It's totally going to mess-up my outfit. Oh well, I have to keep reminding myself function over fashion. ;)
Post by: jjhunter on June 27, 2010, 10:45:06 AM
my hunting partner uses the nimrod pack. works great for him plus you can keep adding attatchments and theyll sew additional straps on the older models to match up with new design. the only thing i didnt care for was the material and there were no tit. or aluminum stays to keep it propped up and not sagging like the newer packs have.
If you're wearing a fanny pack - they are called "accessories", not "attachments". :chuckle:
Post by: monster10 on June 27, 2010, 04:33:09 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on June 28, 2010, 12:42:29 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on June 28, 2010, 12:52:29 PM
MS
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on June 28, 2010, 12:55:35 PM
go to www.nimrodpacks.com (http://www.nimrodpacks.com) and look at their pinnacle day pack it is basically a fanny pack. The nice thing about nimrod stuff is it is built on a basebelt and shoulderstrap system so you can add bigger backs or smallerpacks, accessories, combine packs, and they even have a packframe that can't be beat. Their stuff is tough as nails and I honestly don't see how you could ware one out. To put it in perspective these are the guys that make backpacks for wildland firefighters. ya they are tough!
I will second that! Great pack!
Post by: GoPlayOutside on June 28, 2010, 09:50:04 PM
Cool Local company...Nimrod.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 30, 2010, 06:50:22 AM
Not mine, but I know Wastickslinger has this one and really likes it. Not really my style but it works well for him.
MS
yeah, he tried to strap elk horns to it when we went shed hunting :chuckle:
Post by: CSOUTFITTERS on June 30, 2010, 10:15:35 AM
Post by: bow4elk on June 30, 2010, 10:40:40 AM
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.
Post by: halflife65 on June 30, 2010, 11:11:46 AM
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.
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on June 30, 2010, 11:18:30 AM
Post by: mtbiker on June 30, 2010, 12:34:14 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 30, 2010, 12:49:51 PM
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.
Post by: coachcw on June 30, 2010, 04:38:50 PM
Post by: Archery King on June 30, 2010, 07:50:33 PM
Post by: Tony 270 on June 30, 2010, 08:00:24 PM
For small items I carry a High Sierra Scout from CostCo. Has some nice pockets and a water pack built into it. Comfy too.
Post by: CSOUTFITTERS on June 30, 2010, 10:53:29 PM
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. :chuckle:
Post by: coachcw on July 01, 2010, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: herdbull33 on July 07, 2010, 07:19:05 PM
Post by: Snapshot on July 08, 2010, 07:52:22 AM
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.
Post by: dromero on July 28, 2010, 09:39:49 PM
Post by: bowhiker on July 31, 2010, 10:07:40 PM