Day Pack for Late Season Mule Deer

[Bricedelapp4]

Going on my first western hunt this November. I’ll be rifle hunting mule deer in Montana and I’m looking into getting my day pack. We will be going back to camp every evening. Being it’s my first time, I’m a little overwhelmed with all the options and sizes. The pop up 30 and 40 from mystery ranch peaked my interest. Any thoughts on if those are good day packs and which one is better? Open to other brands and styles as well! I plan on doing some western archery day hunts as well in the future, so looking for the most versatile pack that I can use for other hunts.

 

[justinspicher]

I’m a mystery ranch, but I use a mule attached to my frame for my hunts here in Colorado. Carries enough for a day hunt, but has a frame to haul meat if needed or a shed that I happen to find.

 

[rogerdoger]

I like the Pintler, put a lid on for additional storage.

Warm clothes take up a lot of room so I would consider that if hunting in November

 

[AndrewMT34]

I’d look at the Stone Glacier 3600 or the K4 3600. You can buy larger size bags if you ever need and both frames are comfortable.

 

[TaperPin]

The pack only has to haul your lunch and clothes if it has a way to haul meat outside of the main bag like the pop ups, so the bag doesn’t have to be huge. Boned out mulies aren’t all the big, so I think of the ideal deer pack as smaller than the ideal elk pack. A bigger heavy hauling pack also has a more substantial belt, which gets old hauling a light pack with an oversized belt wrapped around you all week. I think the pop up should be on your short list.

 

[RockAndSage]

Whatever pack you choose, it's a challenge to be disciplined in putting as little in it as possible. It seems to be human nature to fill a backpack full, no matter how big or small. So, hardware selection matters, but mind your software.

 

[lukegorham13]

I’d look at the Stone Glacier 3600 or the K4 3600. You can buy larger size bags if you ever need and both frames are comfortable.

I agree with the Stone Glacier 3600. It’s big enough for a multi-day backcountry trip and good size for a late season day pack when you need room for warm clothing