Day Pack w/ gun Sling

[Webster912]

Looking for a Day pack that works with a quick release gun sling.

 

[sierracharlie338]

There isn’t a one size fits all imo. I’ve carried a lot of iterations over the years and a 2 point quick adjust sling with a backpack is my go to set up. Allows me to have options with how I secure the rifle and also go hands free if need be.

 

[Webster912]

Just trying to find a day pack that will work with something like a slick sling

 

[The Guide]

Just trying to find a day pack that will work with something like a slick sling

The issue is that most "day packs" don't have a waist belt. You need to go up to what I consider an "overnight pack" (could carry enough gear to bivy overnight comfortably so ~1200 to 2200 ci) with a strong frame to comfortably carry a rifle all day. Without a good waist belt the whole thing will be flopping all over your back. Buy a detachable bag frame pack system with a small bag and you will have the option buying a larger bag for addition hunts.

Jay

 

[justinspicher]

I carry a few packs that don’t have a waist belt, but I also don’t sling my rifle, I just carry it in my hand. I have never liked slinging my rifle.

If I were to sling my rifle, I would probably use a two point style sling and carry it upside down on my firing shoulder, muzzle pointed in the direction of travel.

 

[TaperPin]

Even my smallish daypack has these buckles up on the shoulders. In the past I’ve added them to a pack with different design just to have a place for a 5mm accessory cord sling (or 550 parachute cord) to hook. It feels weird at first, like it might slip off, but in two decades it hasn’t. I couldn’t imagine going back to a normal sling, or having a pack without these simple plastic ladders.

This works so well, yet isn’t offered by anyone, because who would pay for a 550 cord sling? You’ll never see one of my rifles with anything else.

The only thing you have to do differently is lean the rifle in a bit and lift slightly to get it off the buckle. Hunting buddies who tried it, picked that right up and there has never been a rifle hung up.

 

[ProbablyHunting]

Even my smallish daypack has these buckles up on the shoulders. In the past I’ve added them to a pack with different design just to have a place for a 5mm accessory cord sling (or 550 parachute cord) to hook. It feels weird at first, like it might slip off, but in two decades it hasn’t. I couldn’t imagine going back to a normal sling, or having a pack without these simple plastic ladders.

This works so well, yet isn’t offered by anyone, because who would pay for a 550 cord sling? You’ll never see one of my rifles with anything else.

The only thing you have to do differently is lean the rifle in a bit and lift slightly to get it off the buckle. Hunting buddies who tried it, picked that right up and there has never been a rifle hung up.

Can you give some more details on how you're carrying the rifle in this case? Do you mean that you're just using a straight stretch of 550 cord as your rifle sling, you sling it over your shoulder like a regular sling, but it just rests on that load lifter buckle like a sling clip?

 

[TaperPin]

Can you give some more details on how you're carrying the rifle in this case? Do you mean that you're just using a straight stretch of 550 cord as your rifle sling, you sling it over your shoulder like a regular sling, but it just rests on that load lifter buckle like a sling clip?

Yep. Pretty simple.

 

[Jpsmith1]

The Kifafu Gunbearer system can be adapted to any pack with a waist belt.

 

[UpTop]

I was in your same boat last year. You need something with a sturdy waist belt and some sort of frame to properly do what you’re wanting. Lots of options here just depends on how much you want to spend. I landed on a mystery ranch pop up 38. It’s got the perfect setup and size to be a daypack but not be too big to feel like you’re carrying a full blown multi day backpacking setup. Although you can definitely get several days if really needed. Added a slick sling to it and I barely know my rifles there. I got mine used for 175. I really like the way it carries moderate weight for a little more ridged “day pack” vs the average frameless day pack most use. Also couldn’t be happier with the slick sling, I’ll never use just a regular shoulder sling by itself again.

 

[TaperPin]

Can you give some more details on how you're carrying the rifle in this case? Do you mean that you're just using a straight stretch of 550 cord as your rifle sling, you sling it over your shoulder like a regular sling, but it just rests on that load lifter buckle like a sling clip?

It’s also worth mentioning that with use the parachute cord develops a slight grove around the ladder clip that makes it slightly easier to get the 550 cord under the clip. It’s such a habit for the right hand to guide the cord around the clip it slipped my mind to mention that as well.

 

[Webster912]

Found my ticket. Ordered a Stone Glacier Kiowa 3200 day pack. It works with the SG quick release sling. So I am assuming it works the Creative Outdoors Slick Sling. Will post once I receive both

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[prm]

Appears you’re set. There’s a guy that makes a thing that attaches to the shoulder strap to hold a sling and prevent it from sliding. Works great! Doesn’t take the weight off the shoulder the way belt mounted carrier do though.

 

[The Guide]

Appears you’re set. There’s a guy that makes a thing that attaches to the shoulder strap to hold a sling and prevent it from sliding. Works great! Doesn’t take the weight off the shoulder the way belt mounted carrier do though.

I just use my chest strap over my sling to keep it on my shoulder when I'm hiking without hunting.

Jay