ALAN Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 what do you carry fanny pack or back pack?? dislikes likes?? whats some things you guys carry in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 LOL..I have a 5 pocket Fanny Pack that will rival most Day Packs for sq ft. The main pocket in the center holds extra clothes, a thermos, and a limbsaw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clap33 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I carry a backpack. I usually wear just my base layers while walking to the tree. A backpack allows me to carry all of my extra coats and bibs plus the regular stuff I carry in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoorsman91 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Definitly a back pack. Its just more convenient to carry all your extra essentials. I carry clothes extra gloves, a wool hat, small coats, and so on. Maybe even a small lunch if i sit all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have a cheap Fleece backpack that is over 10 years old. I can't find them anymore. All the packs now are those oversized, small pocket, noisy material type. I don't like any of them. Could Realtree possibly make an all fleece one for us northern hunters who have to deal with "crackly" clothing in the late season. Even the suede types are loud in the cold temps. Good thread!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I suppose my turkey vest qualifies as a backpack so I voted that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Spring Turkey hunting -- I carry a fanny pack. I have everything I need in it and am much more mobile. (Even an inflatable decoy!) Deer Hunting -- Backpack...I just need to carry so much more stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Don't even own a fanny pack. Backpack here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Neither. I have a big canvas bag I keep in the truck with my goodies in it. I just take out what I want and put it in my pockets (grunt, can, binocs, etc). I usually dont take much to the stand. Fanny packs are nice for turkey hunts and ML season though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 We have both but we ussually carry the backpack around. We have are binos, spotting scope, rattlers, deer calls ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilly Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 It depends on how much gear I want to take with me. I sometimes take both especially during gun season, easier to grab ammo out of your fanny pack than your pockets or backpack hangin behind you in the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Sometimes both! Generally a fannypack with a climbing treestand on my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Use a back pack here. But do own 2 fanny packs that I also use some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I use a fanny pack, I wear it on the front of me because the climber is on my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) It depends. When bowhunting down here on state land, I use a fanny pack, and hook it up to the front bar of my climber when I get set up in the tree. When up in the U.P. for gun season, I use a back pack. I hunt out of a pop-up blind up there, and it's a great way for me to haul everything to and from the blind. I like to take extra gloves, calls, maybe a snack if I am going to be out there a while and the water reservoir lasts me a long time. Edited September 27, 2009 by Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I carry a backpack and it holds everything I need! Not a fancy one either. I think it cost me $25 at Wal Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Depending on the time of year. and gear carried, I tend to use a backpack more but in early season I sometimes use a fanny pack. The area hunted is the big factor, as I sometimes am many miles from a road. I also prefer a backpack with a hip/waist belt, as it distributes the weight better, which results in less shoulder and back stress/fatigue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I use both It depends on the weather if it's cold I'll take the backpack so I can take the cold weather gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Because I walk in a long distance, I carry a change of clothes. A fanny pack just wouldn't cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Fanny pack!! How much stuff do you really need when hunting? I carry grunt call, scent free wipes, windicator, the can, rangefinder, and some fresh earth wafers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I hunt from ladder stands.I use a backpack and put my rangefinder,knives,steel stick spreader,reflective tape,windchecker,grunt call,can call,container with scent,thermacell{depending on the time of year},extra gloves,facemask and water.I hang the backpack up beside me and put my quiver in it so you can't see the bright arrow fletchings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I have both. Most of the time I use a waist belt/fanny pack with zippered pockets around most of my waist, so there's plenty of storage. Most of the time I'm packing in my Summit Openshot climber on my back too, so yea. When rifle hunting though I tend to use a regular pack. Stuff it with a folded up coat or something and it makes a good rest, as well as holding your other gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Both.....My backpack has a detachable fannypack on it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC156 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Most of the time I use a back pack. I usually carry extra gloves, facemask, a couple of knives, hatchet, matches, rope, sometimes a pistol, cover scent, grunt call, toilet paper (just in case), and rain gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgray18 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I like to carry a back pack because i was always taught that you can shed some layers but you can't put extra on. I take one during rifle season because i usually end up being the dog because i get my deer early. It is nice because i can take the layers of clothes off that i don't need and i can put them in the back pack. I also carry all of the esentails in there. The usual a knife, drag rope, a couple of bottles of water, Tp and all of the survival stuff just in case i get lost or i need to help a fellow hunter out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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