Does anyone use a regular backpack instead of a vest?

[flintlockgirl]

With call specific pockets as someone mentioned, thats what I meant, thanks. If I ever get 5 minutes I would like to make another backpack with call specific pockets and have a flap come around each side of the waist for a cpl pockets waistline. Like I said, if I get the time, I would like to put one together and just show it to get some opinions, thanks for the input. Might be a few guys that have our backpacks here, not sure.

I have a backpack and just about everything you've ever made. Including the original lounger sack. Lol
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[flintlockgirl]

I would love to have a turkey hunting specific pack for hunting with specialized pockets but they will never make one so I use a vest.  Haven't had a good one in years.

We made several back 6-8 years ago, they went over pretty big.

[Kylongspur88]

I'll use the same backpack I use when deer hunting if I'm planning on hunting all day. It's easier to pack some food and my thermos in a backpack. I only run 3 calls anymore and carry those in my pocket so I'm not concerned about call storage.

[Spurtaker]

I carry both in my vehicle during the season. Cabelas made a vest called Instinct and it had a seat with back rest attached. I bought one 3 years ago and went back to buy one this year just to have as an extra but that don't carry the same model anymore so I bought the one closest to that one that has a back and seat so you can just sit down anywhere where a tree or not. Then sometimes I'll take my seat in and side satchel. Just depends on where or how long I'm hunting.


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[Marc]

Advantages of a vest over a backpack include:
1)   Convenience of being able to sit against a tree quickly without having to remove the backpack (quickly).
2)   Having a pack specifically designed for carrying the equipment you are using (with specific storage areas
        for particular items).  The downside of this, is that you have to remember where everything is.
3)   Most turkey vests have the convenience of a built-in seat.  The seat not only adds to the comfort of sitting
        on the ground, but more importantly keeps your butt dry on wet ground.
4)   I personally have found the game bag convenient to carry a turkey out a long ways (although a backpack
        could probably be rigged better with some effort).

The advantages of a backpack over a vest include:
1)   Availability and price (for a basic pack).
2)   You can generally carry more stuff in a backpack (which actually not might be a good thing).
3)   It is considerably easier to find a backpack that "fits" well.  As a smaller guy, I have found it challenging to
        find a vest that fits well and comfortably.
4)   Backpacks can be rigged to carry decoys, portable blinds, and dead birds... etc.
5)   A backpack is better for distributing weight for longer or more arduous treks in the woods.

Currently my preference is a vest for the majority of my hunting.  I am not very organized, and vest aids in my ability to easily organize my gear and keep it convenient to hand when it is needed.

[Jmbradt3873]

My buddy uses a fanny pack plus a cushion and he loves it

A lot of times I use a fanny pack and a seat, the first one that came out, hs strut I think, seems cooler at midday, in Florida it can be 90 in the spring.

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[tha bugman]

My buddy uses a fanny pack plus a cushion and he loves it

A lot of times I use a fanny pack and a seat, the first one that came out, hs strut I think, seems cooler at midday, in Florida it can be 90 in the spring.

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In The Sip it can be 90 in February apparently   

[JALA Strut]

I use a back pack with a waist pack attached to the back pack with caribiner clips on each side. My two decoys fold up in the main compartment of the back pack. Then I have the front zippered part of the back pack for some gear and snacks plus the side holder of the back pack for a water bottle plus all the compartments on the waist pack to carry all of my other gear.  When I sit, I just lay the back pack/waist pack combo on the ground next to me and everything is within easy reach.  Works great for me.

[albrubacker]

Yes a Wally world RT backpack. I would like to try a vest though. Backpack is comfortable for long walks.

[turkeyfoot]

For turkey don't like backpack at all very inconvenient I'm always reaching for something and have to take it off every time I'd go for camo fanny pack if no vest everything in easy reach and if your deke used can still fold one up and put in in there

[Tail Feathers]

I've seen video of some of these bowhunters with five DSD decoys, a blind, bow, chair and all that goes with it.  I suspect they have a hired hand to carry all that!

[30_06]

I use a backpack quite often, and not your typical Wal-Mart pack either. With a couple of pockets everything is organized, and it makes carrying a bird out a hands free comfortable endeavor.

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