A hunting pack has one job: to get your hunting stuff — and any meat you harvest — in and out of the woods. For big game hunting, the most important pack trait to remember is this: can this pack haul meat loads from 50-75 pounds safely and comfortably? Your high school Jansport won’t cut it, sorry. Here are some solid solutions for Oregon big game hunting packs.
2020 Hunting Pack Review — Huntin’ Fool
Gear We Use to Hunt Elk in the Backcountry — The Hunting Public
How to Choose a Hunting Pack — Randy Newberg
How to Pack and Organize a Hunting Backpack — Brady Miller, GoHunt
What’s In My Elk Hunting Day Pack — Clay Hayes
Here in Oregon, you have some options for trying on hunting packs in person. Here are the spots to check:
Like with cars, the hunting pack market is flooded with dozens of brands, sizes, prices, accessory options, and cult followings. Most hunters use a combination of packs to handle day hunts, short trips, and long excursions.
Over time, you’ll figure out what works well for you. Don’t be afraid to buy/sell/trade so that you can experiment with pack styles and sizes until you find the pack arsenal that works for your hunting style.