Day pack setup

[rides bike to work]

I am looking for a new set up for my day trips.

I now have a simple smaller back pack with small bone saw course pillow cases couple plastic bags couple flash lights knives first aid kit sweater light rain gear rope and snacks wallet
in my pocket is my keys and gps garmin rrhino
my gun has a snug stap to keep it pointed straight up
I have a leupold harness for my binos
my problem is the weight on my pack on my shoulders makes my lower back sore
also having the shoulder strap of the pack and my gun strap overlapping I find I am constantly adjusting can anyone give me some suggestions a pack and gun strap combo that's comfortable

[pnbrock]

adjust pack so weight is on your waist.

[russm]

Hit the gym and strengthen your back, I've got spina bifida in my lower back and have noticed quite the difference after some time at the gym. Maybe a better quality pack too.

[Weatherby Fan]

adjust pack so weight is on your waist.

Good advice providing his daypack has a waistbelt !

[tim3500]

Try Eberlestock. They have internal scabards in there packs hands free I have a X1 its ok dont like the bow bucket .Get the Euro X1 as a day pack or a Badlands 2200 They will alow the weight to be on your waist better

[HarryToolips]

adjust pack so weight is on your waist.
Exactly try and support a good portion of the load on your waist..I hope you also carry a compass er two with ya, they don't fail: GPS do

[blackbart]

Carry your gun in your hands.

[warnniklz]

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This is my Timber Ridge backpack from Westfield. Nothing fancy, but better than my Ninja Turtles school bag. I'm not even sure where you can pick these up.

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Has a built in holster, that I tend to use rarely. But when needed it comes in handy.

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Usually I just keep a couple rounds of ammo, wallet/hunting license, knife, little bit of paracord, knife sharpener and sometimes a bottle of water.

Other things that sometimes go into it are ribbon, e-tape, hockey tape, lighter, camera.

[RiverOtter]

Kifaru Gun Bearer to pack your gun, assuming you have a waist belt.....

[rides bike to work]

thanks for the tips so far the pack i have now is a ninja turtlees school bag so a up grade is needeed.

ill look into the gun bearer as the sling seems to be my biggest problem interfering with the strap from my pack

[Spokerider]

It's time for a better back pack, one that's suited to your needs and body fit. Some packs have built in scabbards, like others have mentioned.......it all depends upon what you want in a pack. Different packs serve different purposes, and you'll prolly end up with more that one pack in your collection as you see fit.

Personally, I HATE a gun swinging off my shoulder, getting snagged on brush, etc........always have, always will. Hands free climbing is a priority for me, so my packs have either a built in scabbard or a home made one that I have attached myself. I also like a short, light carbine for the same reasons.

Maybe it's time to rethink exactly what you want, and then start putting together the pieces, either bought or home made to make it happen.

[kennyj]

Badlands 2200! It will carry your gun and everything else. Water bladder pouch. It will hold a de-boned mature BT or half a big mulie no problem. There has been one for sale on this site for a while.
kenny

[rides bike to work]

I checked out the kifaru gun bearer and really like what I see I will be getting anew pack as well

who sells bad lands packs and kifaru gun bearers in the lower mainland
magain thanks for the tips

[gtrick]

I just picked up an Eberlestock Guinrunner. I have everything I need in it with room to spare. I also have a 2L bladder in it as well as 2 3L saddlebags I can add as needed.

[RiverOtter]

http://store.kifaru.net/gun-bearers-p30.aspx

You'll want the universal, unless you're ordering a Kifaru pack.....

[Fred1]

Badlands 2200! It will carry your gun and everything else. Water bladder pouch. It will hold a de-boned mature BT or half a big mulie no problem. There has been one for sale on this site for a while.
kenny

As said, the 2200 is a good all around day pack and it loads up faily well too! Like wearing a pillow!

[22ruger]

Go to Valhalla Pure Outfitters and get an Osprey Pack with a good hip belt.The larger packs come with a hip belt that will be moulded to your waist in store.Kifaru has to be ordered in from the states.

[Leaf]

I'm 24 and don't have a bad back but had the same problem with my day Pack... was too heavy, and was also a backpack(camelback). I picked up a Alps Outdoorz Little Bear FannyPack that has the shoulder harness on it. In my pack I carry: Bone Saw, Main Knife, 4 Elk Game Bags, Sportsman First Aid Pack, Sweedish Fire Steel, Lighter, Whistle/Compass, Cell Phone, Wallet, Flash Light, Survival Blanket, Allen Keys, Scope Glass Cloth, Water Bottle in the water bottle compartment, and my snacks for the day, Clipped onto the harness is a two way radio and i have the turkey bags/bino harness that can be clipped on and off.

There are alot of fanny packs out there but the main thing is getting that weight off your back and onto your hips/waist.

You dont have to drop $200+ on a pack this one is $40 off amazon.ca

http://www.alpsoutdoorz.com/outdoorz/products/packs/little-bear