Hi All,
Still new here, but I think this is the best sub-forum to get some recommendations. I've done lots of searches and still haven't quite found what I'm looking for. Starting to think maybe what it doesn't exist or I am asking too much of one pack.
I only hunt in eastern woodlands. I have an XOP Air Raid stand and use WildEdge steps for my climbing system on public land hunts. I've hunted for 30 years and never needed more than a standard fanny-pack. I don't carry lots of extra gear or clothing really. Currently, I have a MOLLE II waist belt and shoulder straps attached to my stand. The stand is the frame and I simply strap my fanny pack, wild edge step bag and my coat to the stand for the hike in. This is comfy but a little inefficient. I am wanting a small pack w typical organization found on most treestand packs, but I'd like to be able to strap my stand securely to the pack or between me and the pack (either option is fine). I want to be able to quickly get the stand off the pack when I am ready to hang it. I would love if the pack was just large enough I could pack-out a bag of boned out deer meat on my hike out.
Are any of you using something that fits this bill?
My current top choices would be Eberlestock X2 or Badlands Superday maybe. I'd love a Kifaru Stryker but can't justify the costs. Would love to hear some recommendations from some of you who are running a similar setup as I've described above.
Still new here, but I think this is the best sub-forum to get some recommendations. I've done lots of searches and still haven't quite found what I'm looking for. Starting to think maybe what it doesn't exist or I am asking too much of one pack.
I only hunt in eastern woodlands. I have an XOP Air Raid stand and use WildEdge steps for my climbing system on public land hunts. I've hunted for 30 years and never needed more than a standard fanny-pack. I don't carry lots of extra gear or clothing really. Currently, I have a MOLLE II waist belt and shoulder straps attached to my stand. The stand is the frame and I simply strap my fanny pack, wild edge step bag and my coat to the stand for the hike in. This is comfy but a little inefficient. I am wanting a small pack w typical organization found on most treestand packs, but I'd like to be able to strap my stand securely to the pack or between me and the pack (either option is fine). I want to be able to quickly get the stand off the pack when I am ready to hang it. I would love if the pack was just large enough I could pack-out a bag of boned out deer meat on my hike out.
Are any of you using something that fits this bill?
My current top choices would be Eberlestock X2 or Badlands Superday maybe. I'd love a Kifaru Stryker but can't justify the costs. Would love to hear some recommendations from some of you who are running a similar setup as I've described above.