Stand Hunting Day Pack Needed

[Stud Duck]

Unfortunately, most of my whitetail hunting is done from stands these days, however I plan to transition to a saddle for some locations this fall.

I'm not a minimalist, but I carry no more than I have to. It goes without saying, but during cold weather, I carry additional clothing.

I'm looking for recommendations for a day pack specifically designed for stand hunters or what you feel would work well based upon your experience.

 

[mad_angler]

I love the Eberlestock X2.

It has enough pockets for some organization.

I also has vertical and horizontal straps on the back. You can strap on nearly anything... It will easily hold a tree stand and steps. I've also used it to carry a nice chair.

I even have DSD full size buck decoy. I can even strap that to the pack.

Right now, I have a tripod and my crossbow strapped to the pack. The crossbow is still in it's case.

 

[mad_angler]

Picture with full decoy and nice chair

 

[ScottinPA]

I've been using the MR Treehouse 20 the last few years. Nice layout

 

[renagde]

I just use the 2200 pack on my K4 frame. I saddle hunt with a one stick and i've tried a bunch of smaller "day packs" but at the end of the day, I can strap my stick onto it, I can pack everything I need and if I shoot something I can pack it out. It also works well for carrying my blind in if I'm hunting with my boys.

Once I'm up at hunting height, I'll grab my pack hanger out of my side dump out, fasten it to the tree and hang my pack. I clip my waist belt around the try and I'm golden.

 

[Andersen]

I used this. Extremely modular but simple and aesthetic. Wants not to like.

Kahakka 25L | Tactical Military Combat Backback

A seriously sensible, utterly functional and rugged all-around combat/daypack, made to meet the diverse carrying needs of the regular soldier.

www.savotta.fi

I have replaced the plastic clips with g-hooks to be able to silently open and close the bag.

 

[Stud Duck]

I've been using the MR Treehouse 20 the last few years. Nice layout

That's the one I seen, but couldn't recall what it was!

I like a top-loading pack. What's your typical loadout? It might help me decide between the 20 or 38. Any input would help.

 

[JasonT]

All I do is stand hunting and got tired of carrying a pack that was mostly empty unless I stuffed a jacket in there so this year I switched to the kuiu scout 1000 and love it. I can still attach a jacket or whatever to it and has more than enough space.
I don’t carry a stand in or quarter up a deer in the field so that may change things for you if you do. I’ve tried a handful of packs for stand hunting (venture 2300, 1800, SG avail, alps, badlands, MR 28) and this is bar far my favorite!!

 

[wesfromky]

I have a treehouse 20, and it is perfect for stand hunting. It does get a little bit tight on space in the late season if I want to carry layers, but otherwise, it is perfect. Well thought out for the stand hunter for sure, things like the lid opens the opposite of most packs because it will be hooked up to the tree, etc.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Hard to beat a kuiu venture 1800 or 2300.
Eberlestock bandit for a small pack.

 

[schur7559]

Does anyone know if a Latitude Profile platform fits inside the MR Treehouse 20?

 

[KY_coop]

I use a kuiu divide 1200 for early season and kuiu venture 2300 for mid/ late season. Both are great. The new 2200 that replaced my 2300 looks to be an upgrade in layout.

 

[Pilsner]

+1 for the MR Tree house

 

[mdf21]

Hard to beat a kuiu venture 1800 or 2300.
Eberlestock bandit for a small pack.

x2 for the bandit

 

[ScottinPA]

That's the one I seen, but couldn't recall what it was!

I like a top-loading pack. What's your typical loadout? It might help me decide between the 20 or 38. Any input would help.

Binos, a few snacks, wipes in main bag. I'll add layers or a rolled up mat for stand when cold. Inside side pockets have gloves, gaiter, beanie on one side, piss bottle in other. Outside side pockets - Inreach, calls, lures if using, water bottle or thermos. Main outside pocket - harness rope. License, headlamp, bow holder, haul rope, small saw, etc in top pocket.

 

[Jpsmith1]

Early season, I'm mostly living out of my HPG chest rig.

Later in the season, I'll pack my Echo for a little layering and super late or deep, I'll grab the Stryker and go.

 

[johnw3474]

I use my MR Coulee with some added straps for my sticks and platform. I think the latitude ranger 22 would be super nice if I was buying something new. I tried to make a fanny pack work like the cabelas transportes or the Trophy line Platow pack. I never liked how they hung in the tree. I think a day pack works better when hanging from your gear strap since they are generally taller than wider. There are a few areas that I go that it is easier to pack an animal out vs drag or use a fourwheeler - when I am there I have a MR Sawtooth 45. It's kind of alot in the tree, but manageable if you need the frame.

 

[Stud Duck]

Early season, I'm mostly living out of my HPG chest rig.

Later in the season, I'll pack my Echo for a little layering and super late or deep, I'll grab the Stryker and go.

HPG Chest Rig is part of my standard gear, but after my wallet, keys, G19 and spare mag goes in there, not a lot of room left.