Need a new fanny pack

Mattman · #1 08-14-2006, 11:38 AM

I'm looking for a new fanny pack. Currently I use the Deluxe Whitetail Fanny Pack from Cabela's. It's been an OK pack but is kinda ho-hum. It sags too much when it's fully loaded, has limited pockets and most importantly, is undersized when I really need a fanny pack. It's gotten me by for several years now but more times than not, it just doesn't fit my needs.

I own 160 acres of woodland that I hunt. Also 240 acres of my fathers farm (hay and lightly wooded pasture land). All are adjoining property. I'm never more than a mile from either my cabin, my parents house or my truck. Sometimes all three are within a short jaunt.

My pack needs range from a carry all bag in the truck when waterfowling or scouting, to a good pack for tending trail cameras, to long roams looking for predators or varmints, to half day outings for whitetail.

I'm quite a ways from any really good stores that have a volume of equipment that I can put my hands on and feel, tug and test a pack. Which is my biggest problem here. Lack of hands on.

I'm looking for some suggestions for a quality pack, with harness, for my needs.

Specifically of interest, not that I won't entertain other packs, is the Badlands Hypervent. Has anyone seen, felt or even own this pack? Thoughts? Thoughts on other Badlands fanny packs? The Monster?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

buckhunter · #2 08-15-2006, 02:25 PM

When fanny packs became popular I felt it was the best thing since bread. Over the years I have owned a few and really never liked any of them. All of them sagged and usually ended up hanging off my butt. I ended up with a Cabelas Orange Vest with the pouch on the back. Seems to keep things somewhat comfortable.

Mattman · #3 08-15-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by buckhunter
When fanny packs became popular I felt it was the best thing since bread. Over the years I have owned a few and really never liked any of them.

Me too. That's why the Badlands fanny packs are so appealing. They have a small frame like big packs do to keep their shape and their position plus they have a shoulder harness.

After 6 years in the Infantry I came to love my fanny pack. And after owning several fanny packs, post military, I've figured out that the shoulder harness was a big reason I liked my Army fanny pack.

Check 'em out... http://www.badlandspacks.com/index.php

8X56MS · #4 08-16-2006, 10:08 PM

I picked up one from Bass Pro in July. It has two 1/2 litre water bottles, and a very well organized storage compartment. It has compartments for GPS, cell phone, pens, paper, ect, as well as a 8 X 4 X 10 inch main compartment. I pack it fairly full, and yes, it did sag a bit. Then I remembered a pair of clip on suspenders in the closet. That was the solution. I think it cost about $25.00 or so.

GoodOlBoy · #5 08-17-2006, 09:23 AM

Hate to say it but check out wal-mart they had a fanny pack, and another belt with an assortment of different bags on it. Ranged from $4.75 to $9.95. . . . . .

GoodOlBoy

jmarriott · #6 08-17-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by 8X56MS
I pack it fairly full, and yes, it did sag a bit. Then I remembered a pair of clip on suspenders in the closet. That was the solution..

Thats what i did.

I was tired of the sagging so I took the old set of camo suspenders that i got for a gift one year and never worn much and attached the clips to the belt area of the pack. I was always setting and did not like the fanny part so i turned it into a bellypack now and it works well. I think the bag was made by ducsbak company nothing fancy.

I also like the fact that while stillhunting i can rest the shotgun on the top of the pack and take the wieght off my arms. and its all right there. My binoc's, calls, rattle horns ect.

Normally i carry the basics in mine. A 12 foot piece of paracord, A lighter and some tobacco, deer grunt tube, a turkey mouth call, Extra food, some shells, extra gloves and socks, little notebook, pen, silent dog whistle, (My favorite little ground hog alerter), Extra release for bow season, and other stuff so it gets fairly full.

larryours · #7 08-23-2006, 12:14 PM

Don't laugh, but I found the perfect solution for my fanny pack problem, I found a canvas shoulder pack at a Army/Navy surplus store. I can carry more in it than a fanny pack while bow hunting. Going to and from my tree stand, just sling it over my neck and shoulder, when I get it the stand I just hand it from a branch or a treestep put in just for that purpose, anyway it's eaiser accessable, and I can carry more in the divided space, and I'm not fumbling with a zipper and having things fall out as I did with a fanny pack.

huntinbuddy · #8 08-30-2006, 12:27 PM

I do not have a fanny pack but i recently purchased a camelpack backpack and i would have to say it is very nice it has a very large interior compartment and it also has another good size compartment for calls, knives, and any other loose things. There are to smaller side pockets for such things as optics, scent away products, and other smaller items. The nice thing that i found is that it has a large hydration bladder so there is accesible water without having to use up extra interior space that could be used for other things. Also another good feature was that it was only about 75.00 at Sportsmans Wearhouse, which is a very good thing if you are not looking to spend a ton.