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Mike –
Agreed – oftentimes they are all I need. I usually roll with a side quiver on one side, and a ‘possibles bag’ or haversack on the other for all of my small game hunting, stumping, and even larger game hunting when I’m not too far off the beaten track. Another thing I like about a haversack is that it doesn’t interefere with a knife, etc. that I may have on my belt the way that some day packs do. These are the two that I use:
The one above is the Lg. Shell Bag made by Frost River. Good thick canvas, with a leather strap and closure, brass hardware. For me, it’s the perfect size for most stuff – big enough for 1-liter water bottle, a few odds and ends and I can even get a lightweight layer in it if I pack carefully. A simple divider inside separate the bag into two compartments. Frost River makes really good stuff and it will last a lifetime. Made in the USA.
Bison Gear Haversack – larger than the Frost River bag, with room for an all-day hunt if you’re a thrifty packer. It’s about as big as I would want a bag like this to be, but it’s nice when I want to have water, lunch and a decent layer, game bags, and a few other things. It has loops on the back so you can also rig it up with a waistbelt. I’ve gone to wear it this way, as it doesn’t flop around as much when hiking, and when adjusted properly, it sits out of the way in the small of my back, but can still be swung around easily to access it. Mine is made of wool, but it’s also available in a couple other fabrics. BG quality is excellent, and Angelo (the owner) is a really friendly guy to talk to. He’ll give you an honest opinion on the best option for what you want, and will also do customization. Because they are built to order, there is usually about a 1 month wait, but they are worth it.
Not the best pic, but you can get an idea of size:
Hope that helps, and I’ve love to see what others are using.
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I’ll try and get pics in the next day or two of my G Fred wool haversack. It works great for me in my hunting and stumping world.
I use this old muzzleloading bag a lot when just stumping and at 3D shoots. Holds a few goodies and doesn’t weigh me down;
It wasn’t as warm as I look when this was taken.:D
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Here’s my G Fred wool bag
It has two main pockets and a couple of smaller ones, like easy access for phone and specks.
As with all of my goodies I sling over my shoulder, I revise the strap with a quick disconnect of some sort so I can unhook and slip off without a bunch of movement taking the strap over my head.
I have fire starters, rope, knife, little bit of first aid, emergency blanket, paracord, etc. I can tie my jacket onto it if needed. I still have room for water and some munchies.
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Hey Mike,
I’m not sure what the brand or model it is but I have this nifty little over the shoulder number. It’s canvas, olive drab and has two decent sized pouches that have little button clips to hold it all shut. It’s also got a handy little hint sheet on how to set up an M18A1 under the flap.
I’m sure I could rustle up one for you if you wanted it 😉
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