Packs

The variety of ways to get your waterfowl shells and accessories into the field can be characterized in two ways: big and boxy.

When I heard that Slumberjack was making packs, I expected high quality and great design and I was not disappointed.

Eberlestock is famous in the special forces world for their backpacks.  They’ve recently been breaking into the hunting market with lighter-weight packs, technical clothing, and a brand new bino pack that just might be the best I’ve ever tested. The Eberlestock Recon is pretty legit. Prior to this, my go-to bino pack was the Alaska [...]

Few things trump a backcountry wilderness adventure but make no mistake, these far-off-the-beaten path hunts have been over-romanticized and can be flat miserable if you’re not prepared.

I’m a bit of a backpack fanatic and I’ve tested piles of them over the years. One of the things I’ve learned is there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each adventure — from the whitetail woods of the Midwest to the elk-rich Rockies — requires a particular pack.

If you’re in the market for a new pack that can be utilized for a variety of hunts, from day to multi-day excursions, give the guys at Stone Glacier a call.

Recently at a Midwest waterfowl show, I saw the new Lucky Duck 4 Slot Motion Backpack and I was amazed at the attention it drew.  Hardly a single person walked by without handling, exploring, commenting, and eventually buying one of three versions. 

changes is the relatively new Vapor 5000. It’s a very minimalist lightweight shell or bag that can be loaded from the top or front.

If you’ve got a trip of a lifetime planned, are considering trying your hand at mountain hunting for the first time, or just in the market for an expedition-type pack the go check out Barney’s for some outstanding hunting packs.