What Backpacks Are You Guys Running?

[jc5420]

Looking to get a new backpack for range / hunting field use and was wondering what you guys were using?
I am on a budget of about $100 at the extreme and would prefer to stay closer to $50. Any suggestions on this? Saw some Drago / Modgear bags on CTD that looked very well made and had great reviews, but I am still a little hesitant. This bag will have to withstand an average of 6 miles hiking through moderately thick woods, mild moisture exposure, and the easy part being range time.

The bag I use now is one of my old etnies skate bag (17x10x9")from when I was in high school. It has been loaded down with roughly 80 lbs at most and has held up very well for 10 years and a low $50 cost. So I figure I could find a decent molle pack for the same cost but giving more organization for quick use? I really would like to hear from you guys and your experiences with backpacks used on the range and in the field.

Pictures would be awesome!

[GlockCop]

Kinda old school but my Large ALICE pack serves quitwe well.

[jakerz]

Don't know how big of a bag you actually need, but more often than not, I grab my maxpedition sitka. By far my favorite bag and the one that gets used the most.

[jc5420]

Actually thinking of ditching the Drago idea and leaning towards a maxpedition falcon II

[Wormydog1724]

TAD Gear Litespeed.

[OKWalker]

I've got a Maxpedition Condor II for sale in the classifieds if you are leaning that direction....

[ripnbst]

TAD Gear Litespeed.

Uhhh...he said under $100.

The Maxpedition Sitka is a nice bag and IMO a great size for EDC. With that single strap I dont know that I would use it for hunting trips and its really kind of small for that. For hunting I prefer something with two standard shoulder straps and a strap across the chest. What exactly do you plan on putting in it? That should be a HUGE driver of what you use. Maxpedition makes nice bags for a reasonable price. Not something like TAD Gear who makes hoodies in excess of $200.

[jakerz]

Uhhh...he said under $100.

The Maxpedition Sitka is a nice bag and IMO a great size for EDC. With that single strap I dont know that I would use it for hunting trips and its really kind of small for that. For hunting I prefer something with two standard shoulder straps and a strap across the chest. What exactly do you plan on putting in it? That should be a HUGE driver of what you use. Maxpedition makes nice bags for a reasonable price. Not something like TAD Gear who makes hoodies in excess of $200.

True. I use my sitka as an EDC bag or range bag. I'm sold on the single thick strap that goes across your chest. It also has a smaller strap that can be used to go around you and attach back to the bag itself to make it more secure, or not move around as much.

For hunting, I use one of these for archery:

http://ranchosafari.com/index.php?ma...products_id=96

And this one for rifle:

http://www.cabelas.com/hunting-bags-...n-pack-2.shtml

I'm kind of a backpack whore though. I keep buying packs of all sizes and shapes. I probably have too many...

[Veggie Meat]

I've got a Dell laptop backpack going on 7 years old. It's had 80-90lbs in it on more than a few occasions without issue.

I'm actually looking for a backpack, too, though, so following this thread.

[Wormydog1724]

Thread title "what backpacks are you guys running?"

I am running the TAD Gear Litespeed and EDC.

[osy79]

I use the 5.11 Rush 72 pack (about $150), and can speak of the quality of the 5.11 packs. Offering this info so you can consider one of the less expensive packs 5.11 offers.

However, the best bang for the buck I've come across is the LA Police Gear Operator Backpack for $44.99. Its huge at 2920 cubic inches, great quality for the price, and tan version they have is the best looking tan I've seen so far.

This is the pack my son has for camping, hiking, and go bag.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/lapg-operator-backpack.html

[EFsDad]

I have a Kelty Pangea that has literally been around the world and in 2 war zones with me. I bought it in 2000 and the zipper just went out. I have been looking for a replacement on eBay to no avail. So if you have one in your closet, I will give you big money for one!!!

[CamaroMan]

I've been running a Tactical Tailor Urban Operator for about 8 months now and I love it. The bag is perfect for me and should last many years. I have an army surplus bag and camelbak for sale in the classifieds for cheap that you might want to check out. http://www.okshooters.com/showthread...k-and-Camelbak

[Kaw77]

take a look at this site they have some good looking packs below your max price
http://www.greyghostgear.com/packs

[Hump66]

take a look at this site they have some good looking packs below your max price
http://www.greyghostgear.com/packs

That's what I've got, the lightweight assault pack.