Field Notes

How to Carry a Bow or Rifle on a Day Pack (Hand...

TL;DR: Day packs handle hands-free bow and rifle carry in about six different ways, and they are not equally good. Some build in a dedicated boot or scabbard. Some use...

Day Pack vs Frame Pack for Hunting: What You Ac...

TL;DR: The day pack vs frame pack question is not about liters. It is about how long you are out and whether you might need to move meat. A 25L...

Best Hunting Day Pack Under $100

TL;DR: You don't need to spend $250 or more to get a real hunting day pack. We compared four packs under $100 on capacity, weight, fabric, weapon carry, and warranty:...

Badlands Superday vs Lone Trail SB1: Is the Pri...

TL;DR: The Badlands Superday lists at $289.99 MSRP, though it's shown up discounted to $149.99 to $159.99 at other retailers. The Lone Trail SB1 is $89.99, full stop, no sale...

TideWe vs Lone Trail SB1: Budget Hunting Day Pa...

TL;DR: TideWe's hunting backpack runs $69.99 and holds roughly 35 liters. The Lone Trail SB1 runs $89.99 and holds 25 liters. That's not an apples-to-apples size match, and we're not...

Game Bags for a Moose: Counts, Sizes, and a Rea...

TL;DR: A moose is a much bigger animal than an elk, and the bag math changes accordingly. Dedicated moose bag systems from other brands run 9 to 14 bags, well...