Hunters need the best hunting backpacks—whether it’s a Midwest hunt for whitetails or a walk through the Rockies searching for elk. Like most outdoor gear, modern-day packs are comfortable, purposeful ...

Hunting is a gear-intensive sport, whether you’re sitting in a blind for ducks or hiking deep into the backcountry for elk. Packs are essential equipment for transporting and easily accessing all ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hunting is a gear-intensive sport whether you’re sitting in a blind for ducks or hiking deep into the ...

Every year, the load of gear I need to carry afield while hunting seems to increase. Hunting knives, elk calls, gloves, binoculars, snacks, camera gear, phone battery banks—all of it needs a place.

It was 8:55 a.m., and I was trying my darndest to get out of the tree as quickly as possible. “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” I reminded myself. At the base of the tree, I took off my insulating ...

Many hunters go deep in the woods or mountains in search of game. Some cover so much ground that they’re gone for days. They have to carry all the essentials like food and water, first-aid equipment ...

Hunting backpacks are a personal choice. 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 ...

Hunting is a gear-intensive sport whether you’re sitting in a blind for ducks or hiking deep into the backcountry for elk. Packs are essential equipment for transporting and easily accessing all that ...

No one pack will be perfect for everyone, but the 44-liter size and smart design of Sitka’s core backpack offering—the Mountain 2700—covers most hunting needs from day hunts to shorter multi-day ...