Non-Hunting Packs

[PHSChrisby99]

Alright y’all...
Those of you who run non-hunting packs, let’s hear about them. What are some modifications or things you’ve changed/added on? Drop a pic if you feel like it!

 

[wildcat33]

Arc Teryx Bora 95. No mods. Just run it until the straps wear out, then get new ones for free from AT.

 

[Opah]

My day pack is a Bass pro shop on sale one. has a mole skin type material Real tree Camo and leather bottom, deep side pockets for the big 2 liter water bottles, front zipper pocket for tags, pins ect and a deep back wide pack,
The only mod was a wooden toggle sewn on the right shoulder strap to keep my rifle and/or bow from slipping off.

 

[Hoodie]

I used a Mystery Ranch Glacier last year and this year.

After I packed my elk this year I realized I don't need a frame rated to ninety lbs (Though there certainly isn't anything wrong with overkill when it comes to frames). The Glacier was a great pack but I had some nitpicky issues with it.

I picked up an Osprey Xenith 75 a few months back because it seemed more compressible and came with the best daypack lid I've seen so far (I like that option for stalks). It's their burliest frame option I believe. It's rated up to 70lbs.

So far it's been super comfortable loaded up to 50-60.

An unexpected bonus is the straps make less noise when drawing a bow than any other big pack I've used by far.

If you're not a meat-shelf fan you can save a lot going to a mountaineering pack. I paid $350 for my Osprey, but just saw last years colors on sale for $265 or so.

 

[Titan_Bow]

Before I purchased my EXO 3500, I used an REI Ridgeline 65 for several years. I still hike with it, and do training hikes/runs with it,. It hauls 50-60lbs. like a champ, as comfortable if not more comfortable than my EXO, just not quite as flexible as a hunting specific pack, when it comes to hauling meat. I've hauled out a handful of animals with the REI pack though and it did fine, I wouldnt hesitate to use it again.

REI Ridgeline 65

 

[browning2480]

Bought my son a Mystery Ranch Terraframe. Works great and has the same frame as the hunting models, at a cheaper price.

 

[Joshs74]

Kelty Redwing 30. No issues after about 9 months of daily use. The belts not removable but does stuff under the lumbar padding. Fairly well made and is just under $100.