Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: Robcat-Bobcat on July 28, 2011, 09:17:25 PM
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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?
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Camelbak Motherlode.
It can fit a bunch of stuff, but can still be used as a day pack. It's a tough pack.
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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!
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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.
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Badlands day pack :tup:
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What is your budget? The Badlands is a good choice as is the Eberlestock X2.
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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?
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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.
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I have just started running the badlands packs. They have been great!
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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 :IBCOOL: and I think the Camelbak would be a useful thing to have on that hunt.
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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.
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Yeah the Badlands sounds like the popular choice!
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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.
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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.
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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..
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Badlands makes good packs.
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Depends how much stuff you want to carry. For my daypack I use GI Issue Dester Camo Cordura Camelbak. If I need to carry more gear I have a Cabela's. Which one I take depends if I want to carry my spotting scope, decoys, extra clothing etc... :twocents:
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Id spend the extra bucks and get urself a badlands 2200 (or something on those lines) has a camel back hydration system (gotta pay seperate for the bladder) and has a meat shelf if your gonna use it for hunting. No need to have 2 or 3 different packs. I payed 220.00 for mine.
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Today I was at Cabela's and I looked at all of their packs. Didn't see a Badlands with the Camelbak in it and I saw Eberlestock I liked a lot but was really expensive. In the end I got a Cabelas that really did what i needed it to do size and space wise with the Camelbak, and it was a really good buy. That store has everything!
