{"id":210,"date":"2025-08-19T07:33:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redbulltravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/the-best-backpacks-for-big-game-hunting-of-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T07:33:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:33:39","slug":"the-best-backpacks-for-big-game-hunting-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redbulltravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/the-best-backpacks-for-big-game-hunting-of-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Backpacks for Big-Game Hunting of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-element=\"content\">\n<p><strong>Hunting backpacks are a personal choice.<\/strong> They must carry very specific items and, in the case of big-game packs, handle massive loads of meat after a kill. But they must remain light and nimble for use while hunting.<\/p>\n<p>The Gear Junkie team field-tested more than 20 and spoke with dozens of hunters to suss out the top hunting backpacks on the market. To choose the best backpacks for hunting, I and other editors used them in the field, primarily in Colorado and Montana for elk and mule deer hunting. We also tested packs whitetail hunting in the midwest and have used several models for long-distance overnight hikes in the off-season. Most of the packs on this list have been through more than one season.<\/p>\n<p>This article focuses on larger packs meant to haul meat and gear in the backcountry, although a few smaller models are listed here for whitetail hunting. For those who just need a <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/packs\/best-hiking-daypacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>daypack, check out this link<\/strong><\/a>. For the rest of you, there are a lot of options, and the attributes of a good pack can be found in many brands.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: For our<strong> <\/strong>July 28, 2025 update, we added a section in the Buyer\u2019s Guide reviewing proper fit.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ldm-blocks-top-picks\" aria-label=\"Top Picks Products\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\">\n<h2 class=\"product-info__list-title top-picks__table-title\">The Best Hunting Backpacks of 2025<\/h2>\n<div class=\"top-picks__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#best-overall-hunting-pack-stone-glacier-sky-5900\" data-prod-id=\"230475\" style=\"z-index:100\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Best Overall Hunting Pack<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stone-glacier-sky-5900.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"The Stone Glacier Sky 5900 ($725) is a formidable tool in the big-game hunter's arsenal. And while there are many good packs on this list, the Sky 5900 has floated to the top after 3 years of rigorous testing.This is my personal go-to backpack whenever I need to carry a lot of gear. I've used it through multiple elk hunting seasons. I've also used it on several multiday hiking trips in the Rocky Mountains. And I've grown to love this backpack for its comfort and simplicity.The Sky 5900 is very durable and excellent for multiday hunts when you have to haul big loads for long miles. Coupled with the XCurve frame, the majority of the bag is a large, open cavity that eats up huge amounts of gear. It expands with a very useful meat shelf that can haul quarters or extra equipment. And by adding a lid (which I highly recommend), plus using the meat shelf, you can expand this pack to carry a whopping 8,000 cubic inches.I hauled out two cow elk quarters in one trip, pressing my body to the limits with more than 100 pounds in the load. While I struggled with the weight, the pack was totally fine.I found the Sky 5900 to be a perfect pack for 5 days of backcountry hunting. I hauled in my gear for the Colorado first rifle season, loaded out two elk, and packed up camp.During my hunting days, I carried minimal gear and food while climbing up and down ridges and mountains. The large lid and organizational pockets keep things in place. And the pack can compress nicely to be used as a (admittedly heavy) daypack. And when hauling meat, the very robust shelf system locked in the heavy quarters.Read Review: The Stone Glacier Sky 5900\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"9.2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t9.2\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#best-budget-hunting-backpack-alps-outdoorz-commander-pack-bag\" data-prod-id=\"230512\" style=\"z-index:99\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Best Budget Hunting Backpack<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ALPS-OutdoorZ-Commander-Pack-Bag.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"The ALPS OutdoorZ Commander + Pack Bag ($239) is a great pack at a great price. This combination has made it a favorite among hunters who don't mind trading carbon fiber for aluminum to save significant money.The pack is designed with firearm hunting in mind and has a dedicated rifle holder along one side. The brand designed a lashing system specifically to carry meat after the kill. With a volume of 5,250 cubic inches, it has plenty of space for overnight backcountry hunts.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"7.2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t7.2\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#runner-up-best-hunting-backpack-exo-mountain-gear-k4-pack-system\" data-prod-id=\"230489\" style=\"z-index:98\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Runner-Up Best Hunting Backpack<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/k4-3600-pack-system.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"There's a new kid in town and, OH is the hype big. The EXO MTN Gear K3 has been a favorite for frame\/pack hunters for years. The new EXO MTN Gear K4 ($675) started as a rumor that grew into reality. Our team had a soft-hearted argument over whether or not the K4 was going to dethrone the Stone Glacier Sky 5900 \u2014 and we settled on this: The new K4 frame is rad. We just haven't had enough time in the field with it to give it the top spot.Our Hunt &amp; Fish Editor, Rachelle Schrute, is currently testing the hell out of the pack. We'll see if it lives up to the current internet mumblings. Like many of the backpacks on this list, the frame and pack are separate units, allowing for customization on size and configuration. We're currently running the K4 3600 pack system, which can be compressed down tight enough to use as a day pack if you so choose \u2014 or expanded out to pack in a one-person overnight camp, with room for some pack-out action.The excitement is built entirely around the frame upgrade. It's all about lateral movement. The frame shifts and moves with you. The carbon stays actually flex with you just a bit when you bend forward. With all the flex and movement, the vertical flex is almost nonexistent. This equates to comfort that supports massive weight.We won't get too deep into the specifics of this pack or our thoughts on it until we try to wreck the dang thing, but at this stage \u2014 this pack\/frame combo is epic. We wouldn't be surprised to see it rise to the top of the list by fall.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"9.1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t9.1\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#most-durable-big-game-hunting-backpack-mystery-ranch-metcalf\" data-prod-id=\"230513\" style=\"z-index:97\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Most Durable Big Game Hunting Backpack<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mystery-Ranch-Metcalf.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"The Mystery Ranch Metcalf ($549) is a really sweet pack but it loses a few points for its sheer weight (6.1 pounds complete) and complexity. I've carried it some in testing, but mostly my buddy has carried it for elk and deer hunting in the Rocky Mountains. He likes it but would like to see the design simplified to remove some webbing straps.The Metcalf is a versatile pack and ideally suited to multiday remote hunts. It sells as an all-in-one package, with both a large main packsack and a detachable, smaller day lid for quick stalks.The pack easily slides away from the frame to create big shelf space for carrying big-game quarters (or other large, awkward items). And it carries heavy weight well.We've tested this one over about 20 days, including thousands of feet of vertical gain and dozens of miles. The tough CORDURA fabric shows barely any wear (beyond a few bloodstains).\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"8.5\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t8.5\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#best-deer-pack-badlands-2200\" data-prod-id=\"230524\" style=\"z-index:96\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Best Deer Pack<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Badlands-2200.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"At $400, the Badlands 2200 Hunting Pack gets high marks for durability and hunting-specific design. It starts with a T-5 aircraft-grade aluminum frame and tough fabric. Hunt-specific features include the ability to carry a rifle, bow, or pistol. It also has a spotting scope pocket to protect the glass when traveling over rough terrain.After the kill, the built-in meat shelf supports big loads to haul out elk quarters. It's also available in blaze orange, a small bit of added safety but the kind of detail hunters appreciate.Badlands also released its Vario system last year, another modular approach to developing a series of packs for one frame. GearJunkie contributor Jace Bauserman tested the Vario system and really liked it. From base frame to daypack to big ol' multiday, Badlands has it all.And if something goes amiss? Well, this warranty spells it out well: We don't care what happened, or whose fault it was, we will fix it for free forever. We could care less if you bought it at a garage sale or a gear swap, as long as it says Badlands, it's covered. All we ask is that you use and abuse your pack as much as possible so we can learn how to make our products even better.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"7.9\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t7.9\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#best-tree-stand-hunting-pack-mystery-ranch-treehouse-20\" data-prod-id=\"480264\" style=\"z-index:95\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Best Tree Stand Hunting Pack<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Treehouse-20-112709_realtree-apx-10-1536x1025.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"The Mystery Ranch Treehouse 20 ($229) is the perfect little whitetail pack that has more room than you might need in a quiet, compact package. If you have a bit of a haul to get into your tree stand or you want to bring extra layers (and extra snacks) for those longer sits, it holds everything you need.The easy-open, full-access lid means no noisy fiddling with zippers or clips. With attachment points that allow you to easily hang it next to you in the tree or straps that allow it to hang itself, it does become a little base station in the canopy.The fuzzy polyester outer build is dead silent (unless you're dealing with loose-bark pine species), and the cinch pockets operate without a sound. With more than enough attachment points, I've now strapped my bow to the outside, a little white tail rattle rack, a grunt tube, and still had straps and pockets to spare.It's probably more pack than I need in my neck of the whitetail woods more of the year, but I also have the Treehouse 9, which can hold everything you need minus your actual bow. For late-season, though, I'll likely stick with the Treehouse 20 for the extra layer space and pockets for my hand-warmer addiction. It's the perfect all-around tree stand pack that fits the bill of everything you need without having to compromise.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"8.9\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t8.9\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#best-expedition-hunting-pack-kifaru-absaroka\" data-prod-id=\"474150\" style=\"z-index:94\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Best Expedition Hunting Pack<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kifaru-Absaroka-1536x1023.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"The Kifaru Absaraoka ($377) is the best hunting pack I've tested for hauling huge loads while still maintaining a meat shelf. It's a very simple pack, yet has refined details that make it a fantastic choice for hunts that require a lot of gear. And for such a large, heavy pack, it's wildly light \u2014  right around 6 pounds for the entire pack, frame, and harness.The pack has three compartments: a large main compartment offers huge space for most gear, while two smaller compartments on the back organize key gear into smaller spaces. The top-loading, roll-down design does not come with a lid but is available as an add-on. I personally don't think it's needed as the pack itself is huge.The Absarkoa attaches to the excellent ARK Frame, which forms a foundation for several Kifaru packs.I tested the pack elk hunting and found it great on a 5-day backpack hunt. In warm weather, it may be overkill. But it has plenty of extra space for more clothing or gear for colder weather. And it carries like a dream. I tested it with about 50 pounds (I did not harvest an animal) and it was very comfortable. I loved the firm padding and thick lumbar pad. For hunters going far afield pursuing big game or long objectives, the Kifaru Absaroka is a winner.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"9.0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t9.0\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#best-sheep-and-goat-hunting-pack-stone-glacier-terminus-7000\" data-prod-id=\"230591\" style=\"z-index:93\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Best Sheep and Goat Hunting Pack<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"The Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 ($699) is a huge, very light pack (3 pounds, 15 ounces) with an excellent frame. The brand built it specifically with the needs of goat and sheep hunting in mind, although we believe it could flex into a lot of other situations well.In testing, we found that the Terminus 7000 carries heavy loads extremely well. It has an excellent hip belt and shoulder straps, allowing you to hoist 150+ pounds without too much discomfort (at least caused by the pack \u2014 your legs will burn).The Terminus 7000 pack is essentially a large tube with zipper access and an internal pouch to separate gear from meat. Designed for mid-size game animals, it would also work to pack out a deboned mule deer or similar critters. Because it does not have a meat shelf, I would hesitate to use it for larger animals like elk or moose, but it certainly has the internal space needed to haul all the gear for almost any kind of hunting.If you need a huge, strong, ultralight pack, this one stands apart from the crowd, but at a hefty price. Check out our full review here.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"8.7\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t8.7\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#best-lightweight-pack-for-elk-hunting-kuiu-pro-pack-system\" data-prod-id=\"231956\" style=\"z-index:92\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Best Lightweight Pack for Elk Hunting<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kuiu.jpg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"The KUIU PRO line ($539-639) is a wonder of backpack engineering. While we spent years testing the ULTRA line of KUIU packs, the PRO line has now become the brand\u2019s lightweight go-to. We\u2019ve used the previous iteration for big game and even turkey hunting. But the PRO line is even lighter.The foundation of this modular design is a carbon fiber frame that fits a wide range of packs from the brand, so it works as a big daypack all the way up to an expedition-level system. All components are sized for the end users.With the game on the ground, the pack fabric moves back to create a shelf for carrying meat. KUIU designed the 10-ounce frame system to carry more than 150 pounds.And let\u2019s not forget: The entire pack weighs under 4 pounds! Testing the previous iteration of the pack, I carried everything from gear to elk quarters to a whole wild turkey.Personally, I\u2019ve found this pack comfortable carrying loads up to the 80-pound range. I\u2019ve also had no problems with durability in four seasons of use. Given the fact that I use this mostly as a from-the-road hunting pack, I\u2019ve never had more weight than an elk quarter and some backstraps in it.Some testers have reported discomfort from the hip belt beyond about 80 pounds. One other negative is the zippers. It\u2019s the biggest fault I can find in this pack. They are loud to open and close, and being loud in big-game hunting is bad. So this is worth noting.The full kit clocks in at just under $500, which is comparable to many of the packs to follow.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"8.8\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t8.8\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#most-complete-pack-system-akek-alpha-3200\" data-prod-id=\"303342\" style=\"z-index:91\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>Most Complete Pack System<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-11-07-at-2.12.53-PM-1536x1073.png\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"Akek is a relatively new brand. But its first product, the Alpha 3200 ($570), has proven itself a reliable, complete system for big game hunters. We tested the model for 2 solid years before giving it a slot in this guide due to its newness. But dang, if the Akek Alpha 3200 hasn't proven itself to be a durable, versatile, and comfortable backpack.Multiple testers used the pack over two seasons and during some pretty tough conditions. And while one is over 6 feet tall, and the other is 5'8&quot;, the pack easily adjusted between the two. It took a serious beating in thick brush. Our testers also overloaded the pack's volume and carried significant weight in the Rocky Mountains during archery elk hunting.This pack really stands out as an all-in-one system. While many brands offer modular packs with lots of possible add-ons, Akek gives you everything you need \u2014 pockets, a gun or bow carry system, a rain cover, a carbon fiber frame, a meat shelf, and even a removable small pack \u2014 in one buy.\u00a0Pockets, zippers, and tools were all highly logical and efficient for hunt load-outs and heavy hauling. Its only downside is that this pack is slightly heavy compared to the competition. But for a mid-size pack most suited for day hunts and shorter overnights in temperate weather, the Akek 3200 has won us over.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"8.0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t8.0\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"top-picks__item\" rel=\"#a-great-rifle-carry-system-kifaru-gun-bearer\" data-prod-id=\"230599\" style=\"z-index:90\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"top-picks__item-info\">\n<h3>A Great Rifle Carry System<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kifaru-gun-bearer.jpeg\"\/><span itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"reviewBody\" content=\"OK, this isn't a backpack, but it's such a good accessory I have to include it because it will make your hunt so much better. The Kifaru Gun Bearer ($51-69) is a simple system of straps and a plastic buckle that make it simple to carry your rifle, accessibly, on your backpack.The rifle hangs under your arm, allowing quick access. But the weight hangs from your pack. It eliminates the need for a rifle strap, which can be incredibly annoying to use when also carrying a backpack.If your backpack doesn't have this kind of system built in, get one. Just be certain to unload your rifle when around other people when using it, as the system does require a forward-facing gun carry that could point the muzzle in a dangerous direction if you were to fall.\"\/><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"GearJunkie\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-07-28T17:48:04-04:00\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"9.5\"\/><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"10\"\/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"ratingCount\" content=\"1\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t9.5\/10 Rating<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"button\" href=\"#\" class=\"show-more-picks\">See more picks<i class=\"chevron\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-opacity-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-opacity-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n<div class=\"product-info   \" id=\"best-overall-hunting-pack-stone-glacier-sky-5900\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tBest Overall Hunting Pack\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Extremely durable. This pack will last for decades<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Carries heavy weight with ease<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Large primary sack carries large items well<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"4\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Versatile, modular system allows frame to be used with other packs if desired<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul itemprop=\"negativeNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Heavy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Not a lot of organizational options<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Requires expensive add-ons to get the most benefit of the system<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"best-budget-hunting-backpack-alps-outdoorz-commander-pack-bag\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tBest Budget Hunting Backpack\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">A very capable bag for a great price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Versatile enough for range of big game hunting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul itemprop=\"negativeNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">An old-fashioned aluminum frame isn&#8217;t the most comfortable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Budget-sensitive materials aren&#8217;t as durable or plush as more expensive options.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"runner-up-best-hunting-backpack-exo-mountain-gear-k4-pack-system\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tRunner-Up Best Hunting Backpack\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Flexible comfort while load bearing<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Extended range of sizes to fit just about every hunter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Quiet. No pack squeak, yet\u2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul itemprop=\"negativeNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Still too early to say. Will update as we continue testing.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"most-durable-big-game-hunting-backpack-mystery-ranch-metcalf\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tMost Durable Big Game Hunting Backpack\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Too small for most overnight hunts<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Expensive for size<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"best-tree-stand-hunting-pack-mystery-ranch-treehouse-20\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tBest Tree Stand Hunting Pack\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Quiet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Easily hangs next to stand<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Stays open for silent access<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul itemprop=\"negativeNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">May be larger than needed for whitetail<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"best-expedition-hunting-pack-kifaru-absaroka\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tBest Expedition Hunting Pack\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Large but compressible<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Simple three-compartment organization<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Compatible with exceptional ARK frame<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"4\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Very water resistant, durable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul itemprop=\"negativeNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Frame (not included) does not have water tube attachment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Affordable bag requires expensive frame<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"best-sheep-and-goat-hunting-pack-stone-glacier-terminus-7000\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tBest Sheep and Goat Hunting Pack\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Exceptionally durable for its light weight<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Very capable of carrying heavy loads<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Strength-to-weight ratio is incredible<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul itemprop=\"negativeNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">No meat shelf requires meat to be loaded internally<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Tailor-made for sheep hunters. Less versatile than other packs on the list<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"best-lightweight-pack-for-elk-hunting-kuiu-pro-pack-system\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tBest Lightweight Pack for Elk Hunting\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Very light, yet strong frame<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Interchangeable packs allow many variations using the same frame<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Meat shelf is very effective<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"most-complete-pack-system-akek-alpha-3200\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tMost Complete Pack System\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Complete pack system, no add-ons needed<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Durable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Carries weight well<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul itemprop=\"negativeNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">A little small for multiday hunts in cold weather<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Slightly heavy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-of-the-rest\">Best of the Rest<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info  no-badge \" id=\"a-great-rifle-carry-system-kifaru-gun-bearer\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tA Great Rifle Carry System\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Comfortable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Convenient<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Quick access<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-info no-score no-badge \" id=\"kifaru-gnargali\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<p>\t\t<!-- context title --><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block__body\">\n<div class=\"product-block__body-infos\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-pros\">\n<ul itemprop=\"positiveNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Simple design with ample storage space<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Lightweight frame capable of a heavy packout<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Easily customizable with additional storage<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-block__proscons-cons\">\n<ul itemprop=\"negativeNotes\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\" itemscope=\"\">\n<li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><span itemprop=\"name\">Additional storage\/organizers must be purchased separately<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- end body.infos -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- end body --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><br \/>\n\t<span itemprop=\"name\">Sean McCoy<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- end footer -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chart\">Hunting Backpacks Comparison Chart<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Hunting Pack<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<th>Volume (cubic inches)<\/th>\n<th>Material<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DLCNY7JF\/?tag=gjbgoutdoorhuntingbackpack-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Stone Glacier Sky 5900<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>$725<\/td>\n<td>5 lbs., 8 oz.<\/td>\n<td>5,900-8,000 CI<\/td>\n<td>500D CORDURA ripstop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BG64FH68\/?tag=gjbgoutdoorhuntingbackpack-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ALPS OutdoorZ <\/strong><br \/><strong>Commander + Pack Bag<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>$239<\/td>\n<td>7 lbs., 5 oz.<\/td>\n<td>5,250 CI<\/td>\n<td>Nylon ripstop fabric<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exomtngear.com\/collections\/k4\/products\/k4-3600-pack-system?ctc=gjbgoutdoorhuntingbackpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exo Mountain Gear K4\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$675<\/td>\n<td>5.0-5.7 lbs., 11 oz.<\/td>\n<td> 4268- 7828 CI<\/td>\n<td>500D CORDURA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=13570&amp;pw=7185&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysteryranch.com%2Fmetcalf-pack&amp;ctc=gjbgoutdoorhuntingbackpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mystery Ranch Metcalf<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$549<\/td>\n<td>5 lbs., 11 oz.<\/td>\n<td>4,335 CI<\/td>\n<td>500D CORDURA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07WSDJVTN\/?tag=gjbgoutdoorhuntingbackpack-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Badlands 2200<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$399<\/td>\n<td>5 lbs., 10 oz.<\/td>\n<td>2,750 CI<\/td>\n<td>Badlands\u2019 KXO-50\u2122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=13570&amp;pw=7185&amp;ctc=gjbgoutdoorhuntingbackpack|xid:fr1730482431116eah&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysteryranch.com%2Ftreehouse-20-pack%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOoqrTM0dwbrnPhdeRkK0WSwPSYiSu5T-DvEZVaJUZ55rU8wNuIoG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mystery Ranch Treehouse 20<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$229<\/td>\n<td>2 lbs. 13 oz.<\/td>\n<td>1275 CI<\/td>\n<td>Fuzzy polyester\u202fbacked with Nylon 210D laminate fabric<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=30649&amp;pw=7185&amp;ctc=gjpr|xid:fr1730482431116bgi&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fkifaru.net%2Fproducts%2Fabsaroka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kifaru Absaroka\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$377<\/td>\n<td>6 lbs. 4 oz.<\/td>\n<td>6,580 CI plus meat shelf<\/td>\n<td>Carbon Fiber, Ultragrid and EPX 400 fabric<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=25749&amp;pw=7185&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stoneglacier.com%2Fproducts%2Fterminus-7000\">Stone Glacier Terminus 7000<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$699<\/td>\n<td>3 lbs., 15 oz.<\/td>\n<td>7,000 CI<\/td>\n<td>SG ULTRA PE and X-Pac fabric<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=66154X1501138&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuiu.com%2Fcollections%2Fframe-pack-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KUIU PRO Pack Syste<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/kuiu.sjv.io\/c\/381569\/2225091\/28809?u=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.kuiu.com%252Fcollections%252Fframe-pack-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">m<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$539-639<\/td>\n<td>4 lbs., 4.7 oz. \u2013 6 lbs., 0.8 oz.<\/td>\n<td>2,300 \u2013 7,800 CI<\/td>\n<td>500D CORDURA Ripstop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09R3TMNSP\/?tag=gjbgoutdoorhuntingbackpack-20\">Akek Alpha 3200<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$570<\/td>\n<td><strong>5 lbs., 11 oz<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<td>Volume: 3,200 CI (expands with meat shelf)<\/td>\n<td>CORDURA 500, carbon fiber frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/kifaru.net\/products\/gun-bearers?ctc=gjbgoutdoorhuntingbackpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kifaru Gun Bearer<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$51-69<\/td>\n<td>4.2 oz.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=30649&amp;pw=7185&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fkifaru.net%2Fproducts%2Fgnargali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kifaru Gnargali<\/a><\/td>\n<td>$350<\/td>\n<td>5 lbs.,13 oz.<\/td>\n<td>5090 CI<\/td>\n<td>500D CORDURA Ripstop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-backpack-is-for-me\">Which Backpack Is for Me?<\/h2>\n<p>When shopping for backpacks, begin with your intended use. Be honest with yourself and how you intend to use the pack. This should direct your purchase.<\/p>\n<p>GearJunkie has several backpack buyer guides for specific use cases. Find the perfect daily-use <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/packs\/best-backpacks\">backpack<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/packs\/best-laptop-backpacks\">laptop backpacks<\/a> for commuters and professionals, explore the outdoors with our <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/packs\/best-ultralight-backpacks\">ultralight backpacks<\/a> for hikers, travel the world in comfort with the <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/packs\/best-travel-backpack\">best travel backpacks<\/a>, and gear up with robust <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/packs\/best-tactical-backpack\">tactical backpacks<\/a> for rucking and preparedness enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large alignfull\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12BF6933-4691-41D6-AA94-6C1CDEC15BC7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12BF6933-4691-41D6-AA94-6C1CDEC15BC7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author elk hunting back at the trailhead with a fully laden pack; (photo\/Sean McCoy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-we-test-hunting-packs\">How We Test Hunting Packs<\/h2>\n<p>Our team of testers are avid hunters with decades of experience in hunting, as well as other outdoor pursuits. Lead writer Sean McCoy has been hunting since he was 12. That\u2019s \u2026 a lot more years than he\u2019d care to admit. But he still covers big ground chasing Colorado elk and mule deer each fall and he also travels for hunts in the Midwest several times each year. As a runner and a skier, he understands the benefits of lightweight and minimal designs in a backpack but knows that a hunting pack must be a capable, durable load hauler. <\/p>\n<p>Rachelle Schrute and Nicole Qualtieri both contributed knowledge to this guide. Both are avid hunters living in Montana. Schrute, GearJunkie\u2019s Hunt and Fish editor, pursues elk, deer, mountain lion, and bear, as well as small game, every year. <\/p>\n<p>We first published this guide in the summer 2020 with an inaugural lineup of eight packs, and while our selection has grown to 12, we don\u2019t see a lot of turnover in these pack designs. They\u2019re generally tough, durable, and as light as possible while still being able to carry heavy loads. And while they can be expensive, we\u2019ve spent the time to know that they last for many seasons.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, we reevaluate the field and try to select models to address the needs of various hunters, from modular systems to all-in-one packs. While we identify our absolute favorite model, every pack highlighted here is quality and we encourage you to purchase the pack most in line with your needs. <\/p>\n<p>Our testers put each of these packs through their paces with a range of applications. We know hunters will be using these load haulers to carry supplies far into the backcountry, or maybe to retrieve a kill a mile from the truck. To give a fair and thorough evaluation, we\u2019ve had some packs in testing for over 2 years, providing plenty of opportunity for big miles and heavy loads.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to provide you with the best intel to make an informed purchase. We test this gear, and this is our honest opinion about our favorite products. These are the packs we\u2019d recommend to our friends, and in fact, we do, usually sending along this guide when family or friends ask us which pack to buy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buyer's-guide\">Hunting Backpacks: A Buyer\u2019s Guide<\/h2>\n<p>Obviously, these aren\u2019t all the packs on the market. But these are among the best we\u2019ve found. What should you look for in a backpack for hunting? Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Haul heavy loads.<\/strong> If you intend to carry meat and\/or camp gear, a hunting backpack should be capable of carrying a very heavy load. For big-game hunters who trek into the wilds, that means up to 100 pounds. Why? Because that\u2019s what a big elk quarter plus some gear will weigh.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, this has meant hunters needed external frame packs. But pack makers have developed incredible internal frames and modular systems in the past decade, giving hunters exceptional tools for carrying both meat and gear.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of heavy loads, pick up a set of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/outdoor\/best-trekking-poles\">Best Trekking Poles of 2025<\/a>. When carrying meat-laden packs, they\u2019re almost as important as the pack itself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large alignfull\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 backpack testing\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-152483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1240x930.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-620x465.jpg 620w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-588x441.jpg 588w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-294x221.jpg 294w, 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https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1240x930.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-620x465.jpg 620w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-588x441.jpg 588w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-294x221.jpg 294w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-382x287.jpg 382w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-191x143.jpg 191w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1860x1392.jpg 1860w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-930x696.jpg 930w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-217x162.jpg 217w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-446x334.jpg 446w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-223x167.jpg 223w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1220x915.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1676x1257.jpg 1676w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-838x629.jpg 838w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1940x1455.jpg 1940w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-1880x1410.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stone-Glacier-Terminus-7000-2-267x200.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 600px, 600px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author carries the <a href=\"https:\/\/scheels.sjv.io\/c\/381569\/1029574\/13422?subId1=gjproutdoorhunting&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scheels.com%2Fp%2Fstone-glacier-terminus-7000-pack%2F18284-50085-GT.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone Glacier Terminus 7000<\/a>; (photo\/Lowell McCoy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2. It should fit like a glove.<\/strong> Many packs come in various sizes or have adjustable torso lengths. Make sure yours fits properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Carry gear too.<\/strong> For many, it should carry gear while hunting. This means things like snacks, water, extra clothing, game bags, knives, and possibly your weapon for long walks. Multiple pockets are nice for organizing gear. And large packs should have straps to compress down when not fully loaded. For deer hunters who can drag game out of the woods, a smaller pack can be just fine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Ample space.<\/strong> For those who pack deep into the woods, it should be able to carry enough gear to sleep out overnight \u2014 or longer. This means a sleeping bag, tent, and cook gear, plus the items noted above.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, modular systems that allow larger or smaller packs on a single frame perform admirably. These also offer the versatility to use a single frame on various styles of hunts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. It should be quiet.<\/strong> This is unique to a backpack for hunting \u2014 and is really important. The material should not make much noise when snagged on bushes. The zippers and buckles should operate quietly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Don\u2019t forget daypacks.<\/strong> For many hunters, these packs are more than needed. A small daypack works for those who hunt deer or smaller animals where they can be dragged out. Those with access to ATVs or horses also can likely get by with a <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/packs\/best-hiking-daypacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>simple daypack<\/strong><\/a> too, as your ride will handle the heavy hauling.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hiking-pack-for-hunting-the-backpack-you-already-own\">Hiking Pack for Hunting: The Backpack You Already Own<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to buy a new pack just for hunting? No problem. If you backpack, you already own a pack that\u2019s entirely capable of serving you as a hunting pack. It just won\u2019t be ideal.<\/p>\n<p>Backstraps, tenderloins, and meat scraps will fit into the main compartment of most large, internal-frame backpacks designed for hiking. If far from the trailhead, deboning front and rear quarters will allow even their massive volume to fit in larger packs.<\/p>\n<p>Just be sure to bring game bags and a heavy-duty garbage bag or trash compactor bag to line your hiking pack to minimize bloodstains.<\/p>\n<p>Most internal-frame packs can even carry the heavy load of a bone-in elk quarter. It probably won\u2019t be comfortable, but it\u2019ll do in a pinch. Just bring some paracord, lay the quarter on the pack, and get strapping. The job won\u2019t be pretty or fun, but it will get the meat out of the field.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-a-proper-backpack-fit\">How to Get a Proper Backpack Fit <\/h3>\n<p>Fit is arguably the most important part of a pack. The best hunting pack on the market will be miserable to wear if it doesn\u2019t fit. Get it right, and you\u2019ll be surprised at the weights you can comfortably carry. <\/p>\n<p>Some, but not all, manufacturers offer the same pack in different sizes. If the pack you\u2019re planning on purchasing comes in multiple sizes, two measurements will be important: waist and torso length. <\/p>\n<p>The waist measurement is crucial to ensure the hip belt of the pack fits snugly around your waist. While it may be tempting to shortchange this and go off of your pant size, don\u2019t. The reason is that most manufacturers measure at your hip bones, which is often higher up and broader than the area where your pants sit. Use a flexible measuring tape to get an accurate measurement. If you\u2019re between sizes, size down. This will ensure you have ample room to tighten more than needed.<\/p>\n<p>To measure your torso length, you\u2019ll need a friend. There are lots of fancy names that describe the points to measure from. Here\u2019s the non-jargon version. Tilt your head forward and feel for the bump on your spine where your neck meets your shoulders. Put one end of the tape there. <\/p>\n<p>To find the bottom point of the measurement, trace a line from the top of your hip bones across your lower back. The point in the small of your back at that height to the point at the base of your neck will give you an accurate measurement of your torso length.<\/p>\n<p>Use those measurements in conjunction with the manufacturer\u2019s sizing chart, and you\u2019ll be good to go.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ldm-faq\">\n<div class=\"c-block-faq-wrapper\">\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" class=\"c-block-accordion-list c-block-faq-list\">\n<div class=\"c-block-accordion-item c-block-faq-item c-block-faq-item--active c-block-faq-item--opened\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"c-block-accordion-item__content c-block-faq-item__content c-block-faq-item__content--active\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div class=\"c-faq-shortcode-item__description\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ldm-faq-item\">\n<p>The best backpack for deer hunting varies depending on your style of hunting. Will you drag the deer out of the woods, or do you need to quarter it for a long pack out? If you will quarter and carry your deer, it needs to be able to haul a heavy load comfortably. In that case, look for a pack that can handle 100 pounds or more, so you can pack out your game plus all your equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that the pack you\u2019re considering also operates quietly. Find a pack whose buckles and zippers operate quietly to prevent scaring off your quarry.<\/p>\n<p>If you hunt close to the truck and can drag your deer out of the woods or haul it with an ATV or horse, a simple daypack will likely do the job.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-block-accordion-item c-block-faq-item c-block-faq-item--active c-block-faq-item--opened\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"c-block-accordion-item__content c-block-faq-item__content c-block-faq-item__content--active\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div class=\"c-faq-shortcode-item__description\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ldm-faq-item\">\n<p>It depends on how much time you plan on spending out in the field. For day trips, plan on carrying food, water, extra layers, your calls, a first aid kit, kill kit, and anything else you might need.<\/p>\n<p>For multiday trips, add a tent, sleeping bag, and pad, plus extra food and a camp stove to cook your gear. Just make sure you have enough room to pack out a heavy load of meat.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, prepare for your specific hunt. Every location and weather condition requires different equipment, so do your homework well in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-block-accordion-item c-block-faq-item c-block-faq-item--active c-block-faq-item--opened\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"c-block-accordion-item__content c-block-faq-item__content c-block-faq-item__content--active\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div class=\"c-faq-shortcode-item__description\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ldm-faq-item\">\n<p>For elk hunting, you\u2019ll want a pack that can haul at least 100 pounds. This will likely require a purpose-built backpack meant for big-game hunting.<\/p>\n<p>The pack volume itself will depend on how long you plan on spending out in the wild. For multiday trips, you may be looking at 4,000-7,000 cubic inches, with additional space available in a meat shelf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-block-accordion-item c-block-faq-item c-block-faq-item--active c-block-faq-item--opened\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"c-block-accordion-item__content c-block-faq-item__content c-block-faq-item__content--active\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div class=\"c-faq-shortcode-item__description\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ldm-faq-item\">\n<p>If it\u2019s soaked in blood, you may need to spray it down with a power sprayer. Use a pressure washer to hose it off in the driveway. Then soak it in a tub of ice-cold water for about 30 minutes. Then hand or brush wash it, and then dump out the water and repeat with soapy water.<\/p>\n<p>If you can, use a detergent made specifically for cleaning hunting gear. Give it a good rinse, and then hang it to dry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ldm-curated-content wp-block-curated-content is-list-2-col-style\">\n<div class=\"c-entries c-entries--list-2-col\">\n<div class=\"flex-grid gutter  flex-grid-50\">\n<div class=\"ldm-container\">\n<div class=\"ldm-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"flex-grid-inner \">\n<div class=\"flex-cards\">\n<div class=\"flex-card\">\n<article id=\"post-95942\" class=\"c-entry wp-block-post loop-position-1 post-95942 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-boots category-footwear category-hunt-fish category-hunting tag-best-of tag-reviews reviews-round-up handle-external-links  this-is-a-buyers-guide \">\n<div class=\"c-entry__grid\">\n<p>\t\t\t<a class=\"c-entry__thumbnail wp-block-image\" href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/outdoor\/hunt-fish\/best-hunting-boots-for-men\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-label=\"The Best Hunting Boots for Men of 2025\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-full size-full wp-post-image optimized-size-1536x1536\" alt=\"The Best Hunting Boots for Men of 2025\" sizes=\"auto, 90px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 2080w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 700w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 600w, 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data-permalink=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/footwear\/boots\/crispi-colorado-gtx-hunting-boot-review\/attachment\/dialed-in-hunter-3999\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2080,1387\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7RM2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1562828814&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Dialed In Hunter&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Crispi Colorado Review\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;(Photo\/Josh Kirchner)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-full size-full wp-post-image optimized-size-1536x1536\" alt=\"The Best Hunting Boots for Men of 2025\" sizes=\"auto, 90px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 2080w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg 700w, 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data-image-title=\"Crispi Colorado Review\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;(Photo\/Josh Kirchner)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Dialed-In-Hunter-3999.jpg\"\/><\/a><!-- .c-entry__thumbnail --><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-entry__content\">\n\t\t\t<!-- .c-entry__taxonomies --><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-entry__excerpt wp-block-post-excerpt\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re hunting moose in the Yukon or wing-shooting pheasants in South Dakota, we\u2019ve rounded up the best hunting boots of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .c-entry__excerpt -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- .c-entry__content -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- #post-95942 --><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-card\">\n<article id=\"post-177360\" class=\"c-entry wp-block-post loop-position-2 post-177360 post type-post status-publish 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