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Quiet hunting backpack
Posted on 1/2/19 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 1/2/19 at 1:02 pm
I’m looking for a quiet backpack large enough to fit at least 2 jackets. I really don’t want any zippers because I find zippers to be very noisy and the backpack must be made of a quiet material. Can the OB help out?
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Posted on 1/2/19 at 1:05 pm to Bow dude72
I bought one from Academy recently that hasn't said a word.
Posted on 1/2/19 at 2:31 pm to jralspanky
Like my badlands pack. It's made with a front that drops down and holds supplies while hanging in a deer stand or on a tree. It has a lifetime warranty, which is also nice. Zippers are not problem. I just open and close mine with my finger laying inside the crease, which eliminates any noise.
This post was edited on 1/2/19 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 1/2/19 at 2:34 pm to Bow dude72
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I’m looking for a quiet backpack large enough to fit at least 2 jackets.
Or spend good money on 1 jacket and eliminate the large fanny pack you're asking about.
Posted on 1/2/19 at 2:36 pm to Bow dude72
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I really don’t want any zippers because I find zippers to be very noisy and the backpack must be made of a quiet material.
You should try velcro.
Posted on 1/2/19 at 3:30 pm to LSUintheNW
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Or spend good money on 1 jacket and eliminate the large fanny pack you're asking about.
I wear 3 layers of fleece. I find it provides the best warmth, extremely quiet, and gives me the most freedom of movement to draw my bow. I was trying to find out if anyone out there has made a backpack without zippers.
Posted on 1/2/19 at 10:02 pm to Bow dude72
Yes. Lots. They open from the top with a drawstring. Major PITA to get something out of, but are less noisy than zippers.
Think military ALICE pack or rucksack style pack
Think military ALICE pack or rucksack style pack
This post was edited on 1/2/19 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 1/3/19 at 1:04 am to Bow dude72
I just bought the Sitka Flash 20 now that it is on sale on Amazon for $174 because my pack broke in November (it was a cheaper one but decent ALPS pack I got at Academy). Amazon Link to Sitka Pack
I don't think it is the absolute quietest pack I have owned, but it's quieter than my last pack and seems to be pretty noise free.
I wanted: heavy duty, capable of packing in my saddle hunting setup or my lone wolf hang on stand, a minimalist pack in terms of interior pockets (just lots of space for coats), and as many external tie downs as I could get. I really like the Sitka Flash 20 so far - it has a ton of external straps and storage options, has a metal support frame but still one of the lightest packs I looked at, has mesh back for air flow, and is water repellent (like Sitka windstopper material).
Other pack I considered: Kuiu Venture day pack. Went with Sitka because it was cheaper and I have matching camo (I know, its stupid to think that matters).
Packs others like but I would avoid: Badlands, Tenzing. Comparable prices to Sitka and Kuiu day packs but not as good of quality in my opinion. Badlands does seem like a pretty quiet pack though, if that's the singular most important issue to you.
Other brands with really good day packs: Eberlstock. A lot of people swear by them. I just have never tried. Also, don't sleep on Cabelas packs. They've got some steals.
Cheaper pack you can probably get a few good years out of: ALPS (I got 3.5 years)
Really high end packs that are unnecessary for a daypack: Mystery Ranch, Stone Glacier, Kifaru
I don't think it is the absolute quietest pack I have owned, but it's quieter than my last pack and seems to be pretty noise free.
I wanted: heavy duty, capable of packing in my saddle hunting setup or my lone wolf hang on stand, a minimalist pack in terms of interior pockets (just lots of space for coats), and as many external tie downs as I could get. I really like the Sitka Flash 20 so far - it has a ton of external straps and storage options, has a metal support frame but still one of the lightest packs I looked at, has mesh back for air flow, and is water repellent (like Sitka windstopper material).
Other pack I considered: Kuiu Venture day pack. Went with Sitka because it was cheaper and I have matching camo (I know, its stupid to think that matters).
Packs others like but I would avoid: Badlands, Tenzing. Comparable prices to Sitka and Kuiu day packs but not as good of quality in my opinion. Badlands does seem like a pretty quiet pack though, if that's the singular most important issue to you.
Other brands with really good day packs: Eberlstock. A lot of people swear by them. I just have never tried. Also, don't sleep on Cabelas packs. They've got some steals.
Cheaper pack you can probably get a few good years out of: ALPS (I got 3.5 years)
Really high end packs that are unnecessary for a daypack: Mystery Ranch, Stone Glacier, Kifaru
Posted on 1/3/19 at 1:06 am to Bow dude72
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I wear 3 layers of fleece. I find it provides the best warmth, extremely quiet, and gives me the most freedom of movement to draw my bow. I was trying to find out if anyone out there has made a backpack without zippers.
Sitka has. Their treestand packs are quiet and have buckles.
That being said, they were on the expensive side and I don't mind the zippers; I'm more about storage and durability. I don't think the one I got is too loud.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 6:43 am to Warrior Poet
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Warrior Poet
Thanks, I appreciate your help.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 12:29 am to Bow dude72
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