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Gear & Equipment => Bags and Packs => Topic started by: pfinn on September 02, 2013, 01:54:20 PM

Title: Day Pack for Big Game
Post by: pfinn on September 02, 2013, 01:54:20 PM

I am looking for a new day pack for big-game hunting, and wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions.

- Using it mainly for deer and elk
- Will be used for day trips, not extended trips
- Looking around 1500-2000 cu in
- Would like a hydration system as part of it
- Needs a mix of compartments

Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks.

Title: Re: Day Pack for Big Game
Post by: Mudinyeri on September 03, 2013, 11:04:04 AM

I really like my Eberlestock Mini-Me.

Here are a few pics ...

Pack
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/Mudinyeri/Eberlestock/DSCN1326.jpg)

Typical Day Hunt Load Out
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/Mudinyeri/Eberlestock/DSCN1328.jpg)

Loaded
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/Mudinyeri/Eberlestock/DSCN1329.jpg)

With Optional Scabbard (Really nice for long hikes to hunting spots)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/Mudinyeri/Eberlestock/DSCN1301.jpg)

Title: Re: Day Pack for Big Game
Post by: bigdog on September 03, 2013, 09:36:43 PM

Quote from: Mudinyeri on September 03, 2013, 11:04:04 AM

Nice pack.

Title: Re: Day Pack for Big Game
Post by: pfinn on September 05, 2013, 07:06:41 PM

Looks nice, but a little smaller than I am looking for. Do you know how many cubic inches it holds? I like the scabbard for sure!

Title: Re: Day Pack for Big Game
Post by: Mudinyeri on September 06, 2013, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: pfinn on September 05, 2013, 07:06:41 PM

Looks nice, but a little smaller than I am looking for. Do you know how many cubic inches it holds? I like the scabbard for sure!

The main pack is about 400 ci.  There's a pull-out mesh bag on the bottom that allows it to expand to about 900 ci.

More info: http://eberlestock.com/H1%20Mini-Me.htm (http://eberlestock.com/H1%20Mini-Me.htm)