Putting orange on your pack

[Reload1]

I use an orange aglow panel on my pack like listed above and usually bring an extra super small and light orange vest to cover antlers, turkey heads, or anything else I’m worried makes me a target.

Even in no orange required seasons, I always have em in my pack. Bow hunting last year, I came through some brush and another hunter was on full draw on me at 25yds. Not a great feeling and I’ll say i wish I had all my orange on in that moment.

I say that was a bad feeling and could have been bad situation really easy

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[woods89]

Does anybody know the actual “volume” (cubic inches or liters) of this panel?

It's not a lot, but the brown side is stretchy. Good for gloves, hats, snacks, etc.

 

[Hoodie]

Stick It Plus | MYSTERY RANCH Backpacks

Use the STICK-IT PLUS to carry an extra layer or rain gear and choose from a variety of color options to match your hunting needs.

www.mysteryranch.com

This is another option that can provide a little extra storage for a layer of something. MR also makes a blaze rain cover. I use the OrangeAglow panel when I don't need the extra space because it's lighter.

If you mainly rifle hunt and use a bino harness, blaze orange is nice for that too.

Oregon doesn't have a sq in blaze requirement for adults so a lot of the time I'll do a blaze bino harness up front, blaze hat, and the pack panel. I've got orange on all sides, but I don't have to deal with taking a vest off and putting it back on every time I want to shed/add a layer.

 

[*zap*]

Light orange vest & hat or balaclava kept in pack and I put a few blinkeys on the back of my headlamp strap and pack when walking after dusk. Always wear a headlamp when it is not daylight.

 

[zacattack]

I use an orange Sherman or one of the orange aglow panels.

 

[dugedug]

Several companies make blaze orange pack rain covers....

Pack Rain Cover | Blaze Orange

The KUIU Pack Rain Cover is a lightweight, durable, and waterproof solution for when the weather turns bad. Shop backpack covers and more at KUIU.

www.kuiu.com

 

[Dioni A]

Exo makes orange lids. I run them all year and usually wear orange even in states that don't require it.

 

[roosiebull]

Seek has this too. https://seekoutside.com/base-talon-blaze-orange/ out of xpac with a zipper storage and a mesh slot. Pretty versatile load haul addition.

i love the talons, i'm going to get one or 2 for my kifaru.... very cool storage pouch.

also for blaze if you do wear a kifaru, a blaze grab it is a good way to add orange... i think i will just get a couple talons though, one in blaze that i keep for internal organization when i don't want exterior orange, and have a earth tone one on the outside that i just swap when i'm rifle hunting with others (especially rifle elk chaos)

 

[505Wapiti]

Second the mystery ranch blaze pack cover mentioned above, use the same on mine and my son’s Pintler.

 

[Rick M.]

Exo makes orange lids. I run them all year and usually wear orange even in states that don't require it.


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Outstanding photo.

 

[Lawnboi]

Rugged stitching made me this pocket, don’t know if he is currently taking business. It’s been great. Been begging kifaru to make a blaze orange belt pouch for years.

 

[Heath423]

Several years ago I started having the same thoughts and concerns as the OP. I started tying an old blaze orange vest on my pack. After I swapped packs to a Badlands pack I just picked up one of their blaze orange rain covers. Easy on and off with elastic.

 

[darpoh]

Seek Outside made me a top lid in orange xpac and I find that works well for me.

 

[Ranger619]

I use a cheap carabiner with a cheap orange stocking cap hooked to it. Probably about $4.

 

[ChrisAU]

Seek Outside Talon is what I’ve used the last few years. Adds a lot of storage and can be used as a compression panel too. Ultralight as well.

 

[tt_johnsclist]

I sought out and bought one of the few blaze orange packs that are offered. No add on needed. In my opinion pack and clothing manufacturers really drop the ball when it comes to blaze orange offerings. Now that solid colors are the new cool fad I am hoping blaze orange becomes cool.

 

[hh76]

I sought out and bought one of the few blaze orange packs that are offered. No add on needed. In my opinion pack and clothing manufacturers really drop the ball when it comes to blaze orange offerings. Now that solid colors are the new cool fad I am hoping blaze orange becomes cool.

I don't like to spend big money on clothes or gear that are only good for one thing. I'd rather have gear that I can use for anything, then add an outer layer of orange or camo if needed.

 

[Rufus]

I sought out and bought one of the few blaze orange packs that are offered. No add on needed. In my opinion pack and clothing manufacturers really drop the ball when it comes to blaze orange offerings. Now that solid colors are the new cool fad I am hoping blaze orange becomes cool.

Hi tt_johnsclist. Which pack do you use. I’ve considered looking for a solid blaze pack also.
Thank you. - Rufus

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I've just been using an el cheapo orange vest tied/safety-pinned to the back of my pack. It works well enough, but those made-for-purpose panels look more secure and durable...might have to get me one.

 

[tt_johnsclist]

Hi tt_johnsclist. Which pack do you use. I’ve considered looking for a solid blaze pack also.
Thank you. - Rufus

I have an older Mystery Ranch Crew Cab that I picked up used several years ago. No idea if any manufacturers offer and orange one any longer.