Smitteken Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Hey I just noticed I got new head gear. Woo Hoo! (I almost highjacked my own thread on the first post. ) Anywho, I always carry my backpack on the back of my climber. This gets really bulky. What does everyone else do? I could cut down on equipment but when you are spending all day in the woods its hard to skimp. Has anyonw tried those mondo fanny packs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative When I'm going in with my climber, I use a fanny pack. Trick is to wear it backwards, with the buckle in the back, so your climber isn't pounding the pack. If I am bringing extra clothes with me, I put them in a Cabelas scent free bag, and strap them to my climber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative have worn a fanny pack in the past as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative I take way too much gear with me to use a little fanny pack...lol. I use a little larger day pack...if hunting a fixed or ladder stand...just throw it on my back. If I'm taking my climber (loggy) I also strap it to the stand to carry in. The good thing with the loggy stand is...the stand and climbing aid are two parts and everything folds flat and the climbing aid lays on top of the stand. Then there are two bungy cords to strap the climbing aid to the stand...I lay my pack in the center hole and criss cross the bungy's to hold the climbing aid and pack to the stand...everything neat and flat. I've even strapped extra jackets under the cords to carry to the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative Any one using a summit stand, and they might fit some others, I don't know, should look into the Summit side storage bags. I have a set on my Broadhead Backpacker. I pack them up the night before with my calls, release, a book, and any other little odds and ends. You don't even know they are on the stand when you are carrying it. Summit Accessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative I do the same as Tedicast. I have the saddle bags on my Summit. I can haul more than enough crap into the woods with them and my pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative [ QUOTE ] I do the same as Tedicast. I have the saddle bags on my Summit. I can haul more than enough crap into the woods with them and my pockets. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like exactly what I'm going to start doing since I now have a Summit with the saddle bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I do the same as Tedicast. I have the saddle bags on my Summit. I can haul more than enough crap into the woods with them and my pockets. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like exactly what I'm going to start doing since I now have a Summit with the saddle bags. [/ QUOTE ] Me too! I bought the side bags the same day! They will hold more than what I need too! I really got to stop going to Cabela's! I was there today and almost bought the front bag! The wife is going to kill me! LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative I've got a fanny pack that has accessory snaps for a bottle, accessories, optics. I usually wear it on the back between my and my climber. My climber tends to bounce sometimes and the fanny pack pads it enough to keep it from making noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative [ QUOTE ] I usually wear it on the back between my and my climber. My climber tends to bounce sometimes and the fanny pack pads it enough to keep it from making noise. [/ QUOTE ] When I wear my fanny pack around back. My climber is always pushing it down as it rubs against it, and I'm constantly stopping and re-adjusting it. This problem was solved by turning it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative I carry s much gear as I can, so I went to a fanny pack instead of the back pack. I used to wear the back pack in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative Turkey vest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative I'm leaning towards the side bags. They look pretty nice. Thanks guys aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative I strap my daypack to the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative [ QUOTE ] Turkey vest [/ QUOTE ] same for me , i use the HS strut Turkey vest . it has plenty of room for all my stuff . then i just hang it in the tree with me.. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oo_buck Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative I've always thought that these looked pretty handy.....Haven't bought one yet though... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...&hasJS=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Re: Backpack alternative [ QUOTE ] I take way too much gear with me to use a little fanny pack...lol. I use a little larger day pack...if hunting a fixed or ladder stand...just throw it on my back. If I'm taking my climber (loggy) I also strap it to the stand to carry in. The good thing with the loggy stand is...the stand and climbing aid are two parts and everything folds flat and the climbing aid lays on top of the stand. Then there are two bungy cords to strap the climbing aid to the stand...I lay my pack in the center hole and criss cross the bungy's to hold the climbing aid and pack to the stand...everything neat and flat. I've even strapped extra jackets under the cords to carry to the tree. [/ QUOTE ] Well stated!! A back pack is the way to go. I hate fanny paks mainly because they always seem to drop down your waist when wearing them. Been there, done that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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