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Post by Freeborn on Nov 3, 2021 7:47:50 GMT -6
Got me thinking about what I take; mini-binoculars, grunt tube, phone, maybe a granola bar if I intend to be out past noon. Not much. This is where I am headed, less is better. I prefer sitting open station and getting into the stand, minimizing my scent and keeping my movement to a minimum is best accomplished with less gear. With my clothing I seem to have plenty of front pockets. I typically bring ammo, headlamp, knife, cleaning gloves, phone, granola bar and scent direction puffer. |
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Post by daydreamer on Nov 3, 2021 7:53:42 GMT -6
This is what I already brought out to my stand for Saturday for my daughter and I trying to make sure she's comfortable:
Sleeping bag, 5 gallon bucket for her to go to bathroom in, two small umbrellas, my piss bottle.
She'll be bring her own pack full of snacks and a portable phone charger. I'll have the kill kit, snacks, water, seat pads for stand, extra clothes, etc in my pack...
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Post by kabic on Nov 3, 2021 13:55:57 GMT -6
When I black powder I use a little camouflaged shoulder bag with 2 reloads and my starting tool.
Use something similar for my turkey calls
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Post by Catscratch on Nov 3, 2021 14:09:11 GMT -6
I just remembered that sometimes I grab a couple of rattling antlers to take with me. They aren't a big deal though as if I forget them I can always just pick up a couple of sheds off the ground on my way in.
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Post by Bob on Nov 3, 2021 14:32:35 GMT -6
I just remembered that sometimes I grab a couple of rattling antlers to take with me. They aren't a big deal though as if I forget them I can always just pick up a couple of sheds off the ground on my way in.  |
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Post by Catscratch on Nov 3, 2021 18:26:15 GMT -6
I just remembered that sometimes I grab a couple of rattling antlers to take with me. They aren't a big deal though as if I forget them I can always just pick up a couple of sheds off the ground on my way in. Huge grin! |
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Post by caveman on Nov 5, 2021 4:45:39 GMT -6
So does anyone have a good solution for a smaller pack that stays put on your shoulder? I can't stand the one I have. Don't hate it enough to do anything about it. I did clean it out, and I'm only using about 10% of the space of a normal sized backpack. It has a habit of sliding off my shoulder. It's loud. I don't like the zippers. I gotta look at this again. There's got to be a better way.
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Post by Freeborn on Nov 5, 2021 7:10:19 GMT -6
So does anyone have a good solution for a smaller pack that stays put on your shoulder? I can't stand the one I have. Don't hate it enough to do anything about it. I did clean it out, and I'm only using about 10% of the space of a normal sized backpack. It has a habit of sliding off my shoulder. It's loud. I don't like the zippers. I gotta look at this again. There's got to be a better way.
Nice looking pack and functional design. I also get tired of the double shoulder strap. I wonder if a guy could have the pack in the front so you could sling a gun in the back? |
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Post by Tooln on Nov 5, 2021 13:48:32 GMT -6
You don't need a pack. Just get a hat like badgerfowl has.😁
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Post by snowracerh on Nov 6, 2021 19:06:59 GMT -6
Pack for me: binos, range finder, tablet to look at cam pics in the stand, camera cards, batteries, water, calls, flashlight. I leave all my gutting crap in another bag in the vehicle, and will walk back to get it when needed. I also keep my hat, gloves, neck warmer in the pack until I'm I'm the stand and cooled down. I strap my quiver to my pack so my bow stays lighter for aiming and I like to lay it on my lap when in the stand, so having the quiver off is ideal.
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Post by caveman on Nov 17, 2021 11:48:51 GMT -6
After using the new satchel I figured something similar would be better with not thirteen fourteen pockets but rather one small one and a couple three large ones with more overall width to the bag. Picked up an Israeli Paratrooper Bag by Fox Cargo at Glen's in Grand Rapids for $20 that had pretty much everything I was looking for. Did change out the shoulder strap for a larger one from a clothes bag. The paratrooper bag will fit my orange bibs (not the jacket too) a sweatshirt, gloves, neck gaitor, face cover, wool socks. Basically a bag to carry the heavy stuff until I get to a stand. www.foxoutdoor.com/ItemDetails.aspx?win=42-17&cid=4&ccid=32&cscid=272Also, for those not familiar with Glen's, leave your wallet in your truck if you don't want it empty when you leave. They even had ammo. |
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Post by sd51555 on Nov 17, 2021 11:54:37 GMT -6
After using the new satchel I figured something similar would be better with not thirteen fourteen pockets but rather one small one and a couple three large ones with more overall width to the bag. Picked up an Israeli Paratrooper Bag by Fox Cargo at Glen's in Grand Rapids for $20 that had pretty much everything I was looking for. Did change out the shoulder strap for a larger one from a clothes bag. The paratrooper bag will fit my orange bibs (not the jacket too) a sweatshirt, gloves, neck gaitor, face cover, wool socks, with room to spare. Basically a bag to carry the heavy stuff until I get to a stand. www.foxoutdoor.com/ItemDetails.aspx?win=42-17&cid=4&ccid=32&cscid=272Also, for those not familiar with Glen's, leave your wallet in your truck if you don't want it empty when you leave. They even had ammo. There was a lady came into the office the other day, and she had a mini-backpack with a long strap on it. I stopped her in her tracks and asked her where she got that. She told me I had to run up to Scheels. I then ran her through my problem of finding the right gear bag for bowhunting. She said what I wanted was in the women's accessories section at Scheels. I'll head up there at some point and see. |
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Post by badgerfowl on Nov 17, 2021 15:03:40 GMT -6
You don't need a pack. Just get a hat like badgerfowl has.😁 You never know what could be hidden underneath that thing. It’s just air.  |
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